?In celebration of International World Heritage Day, Durham Cathedral holds a special Giving Day

?In celebration of International World Heritage Day, Durham Cathedral holds a special Giving Day

16 April 2018 In celebration of International World Heritage Day, Durham Cathedral holds a special Giving Day
 
18 April is a day designated by UNESCO as International World Heritage Day.  Local communities and individuals around the world are encouraged to consider the importance of cultural heritage to their identities, lives and communities, in particular the efforts required to protect and conserve heritage. 

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Durham Cathedral Blog - Behind the Scenes at a Scottish Book Bindery

Durham Cathedral Blog - Behind the Scenes at a Scottish Book Bindery

13 April 2018 How do you repair a 400-year old book from the Cathedral Library's collections? Our Collections team found out when they visited the Carronvale Bindery in Falkirk, where Cathedral Library books are being repaired with help from supporters of the Adopt A Book scheme.

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New Chapter Clerk and Chief Operating Officer Starts at Durham Cathedral

New Chapter Clerk and Chief Operating Officer Starts at Durham Cathedral

13 April 2018 Amanda Anderson has joined Durham Cathedral as its new Chapter Clerk and Chief Operating Officer.  Previously Director of Strategic Development and Operations at Bradford Cathedral, Amanda succeeds Philip Davies, who has retired from the position after nine years in the post.

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New fundraising campaign, Foundation 2020, will provide sustainable foundation for the Cathedral’s buildings

New fundraising campaign, Foundation 2020, will provide sustainable foundation for the Cathedral’s buildings

15 March 2018 This week, on Friday 16 March, Durham Cathedral launches a new fundraising campaign that will provide a sustainable future for the repair of the medieval Cathedral buildings, ensuring they are safeguarded for future generations to enjoy. 

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Durham Cathedral Choir Joins Forces with the Avison Ensemble to perform Bach’s St John Passion

Durham Cathedral Choir Joins Forces with the Avison Ensemble to perform Bach’s St John Passion

15 March 2018 Durham Cathedral Choir and the Avison Ensemble are to give what promises to be an unmissable concert performance of Bach’s St John Passion in Durham Cathedral on Palm Sunday 25 March at 7.00pm. The Cathedral Choir will be conducted by Daniel Cook, Master of the Choristers and Organist at Durham, with the orchestra led by the internationally renowned violinist Pavlo Beznosiuk.

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The Reverend Charlie Allen to be Canon Chancellor of Durham Cathedral

The Reverend Charlie Allen to be Canon Chancellor of Durham Cathedral

14 March 2018 The Reverend Charlie Allen, born in Sunderland, has been appointed to the Chapter of Durham Cathedral, its governing body, as Canon Chancellor in succession to Canon Rosalind Brown who is retiring after her distinguished service to Durham Cathedral and the wider church. 

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Annual celebration of St Cuthbert

Annual celebration of St Cuthbert

08 March 2018 Every year the Cathedral celebrates St Cuthbert’s Day with a festival of services and events around his Saint’s Day – 20 March.  Durham Cathedral was built specifically to house the shrine of this much loved saint, often referred to as the Patron Saint of Northern England.

This year’s St Cuthbert Festival runs from Friday 16 March to Tuesday 20 March, culminating in a Festal Evensong and Procession for St Cuthbert’s Day at 7.00pm. 

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HRH The Prince of Wales visits Durham Cathedral and Durham University

HRH The Prince of Wales visits Durham Cathedral and Durham University

15 February 2018 His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales has officially opened a new visitor experience, honoured a local ancestor and a local regiment and witnessed a 350-strong singalong of the popular hymn Jerusalem during a visit to Durham Cathedral and Durham University.

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