Retirement of the Venerable Nick Barker, Archdeacon of Auckland

Retirement of the Venerable Nick Barker, Archdeacon of Auckland

19 July 2017 The retirement of The Venerable Nick Barker (67), Archdeacon of Auckland, will be marked by a farewell service at Durham Cathedral on Thursday, 20 July at 7.00pm.


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History expert celebrates legacy of St Cuthbert’s Treasures

History expert celebrates legacy of St Cuthbert’s Treasures

18 July 2017 Cultural historian, broadcaster and author Dr Janina Ramirez will celebrate the legacy of the Treasures of St Cuthbert with a special event at Durham Cathedral on Saturday 29 July.
Durham Cathedral is awarded £1 million from the National Lottery

Durham Cathedral is awarded £1 million from the National Lottery

17 July 2017 The Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) supported by National Lottery players, has awarded the Cathedral a grant of £1 million to support its Foundation 2020 campaign, which is available to match donations raised on a £1 per £1 basis.  

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Ian Wicks appointed as new Headmaster of The Chorister School

Ian Wicks appointed as new Headmaster of The Chorister School

05 July 2017 Ian Wicks, currently Director of Music at Salisbury Cathedral School, has been appointed as Headmaster of The Chorister School, Durham Cathedral, arriving in January 2018.  The School is an independent Prep School in Durham and is where the Cathedral Choristers, along with around 200 other pupils are educated, ranging from pre-school children age 3 to age 13.  Ian succeeds Yvette Day who is leaving to be Headmistress of King's College School, Cambridge, starting her new position in January 2018.

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Mini LEGO Miner’s Banners

Mini LEGO Miner’s Banners

26 June 2017 The miners’ banners produced by Durham Cathedral’s Broderers proved very popular at the Miners’ Gala Festival service in July 2016. The Cathedral Broderers are now in the process of making more banners which will be included in our Durham Cathedral in LEGO model, recreating the annual Miners' Gala Festival Service in LEGO.
Launch of augmented reality project set to bring new life to Durham’s heritage

Launch of augmented reality project set to bring new life to Durham’s heritage

22 June 2017 Durham City is one of twelve of England’s historic cities which have collaborated to develop an innovative augmented reality (AR) product that is set to bring heritage to life.
 
The app has been produced by the England’s Heritage Cities consortium, of which Visit County Durham is a founding member, with funding secured from the Discover England Fund. Working in partnership with Durham Cathedral, the ground-breaking new AR experience consists of an app and videos that transports the user back in time to unveil the hidden lives of some of history’s most fascinating characters. 
Durham Gymnasts Set New Guinness World Record at Durham Cathedral

Durham Gymnasts Set New Guinness World Record at Durham Cathedral

26 May 2017 Gymnasts from Deerness Gymnastics Academy in Durham appeared on the CBBC TV Show Officially Amazing on Wednesday 24 May as they set a new World Record as a human skipping rope, filmed at Durham Cathedral.

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The Russo Brothers call it a wrap at Durham Cathedral

The Russo Brothers call it a wrap at Durham Cathedral

10 May 2017 Durham Cathedral has just hosted the production crew working on the upcoming Marvel film Avengers: Infinity War.  Welcoming such a large production to the Cathedral site has been a great adventure as staff and volunteers worked with the production team seamlessly to achieve the Cathedral’s core purpose of worship and prayer in the midst of all the excitement.

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