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Durham Castle – 1,000 Years of Power, Faith, and History 🏰✨ Perched high above the River Wear, Durham Castle has watched over the city since 1072. Built by William the Conqueror, it grew from a Norman fortress into the grand seat of the Prince-Bishops of Durham, blending medieval strength with palatial splendour. Since 1837, it has been home to University College, Durham, still lived in by students today – a place where nearly a thousand years of history meet modern life. 🎥 Watch the aerial re

Durham Cathedral – A Thousand Years Above the Wear 🏰✨ High above the River Wear, Durham Cathedral has dominated the skyline for nearly a thousand years. Built in 1093 to house the shrine of St Cuthbert and the bones of the Venerable Bede, it’s a masterpiece of Norman architecture — soaring columns, rib-vaulted ceilings, and walls thick enough to shrug off the centuries. By the 15th century, the great central tower joined the silhouette we all know today. And if it looks familiar, you’ve probabl