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On the eve of Durham Miners’ Gala, we have some images from previous years. 1. A large crowd on the racecourse, 1930s/40s 2. Old Elvet as the Bowburn Miners’ Lodge banner passes by, 1959 3. The South Hetton banner on parade in Saddler Street, 1997 #MinersGala#DurhamMinersGala

On the eve of Durham Miners’ Gala, we have some images from previous years.
1. A large crowd on the racecourse, 1930s/40s
2. Old Elvet as the Bowburn Miners’ Lodge banner passes by, 1959
3. The South Hetton banner on parade in Saddler Street, 1997
#MinersGala#DurhamMinersGala
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Rory has chosen a winner! This t-shirt design was a roar-ing success! If this design belongs to your child, please contact Rory's team at [email protected], with your child's name and age, to collect your very own Rory 🧸

Rory has chosen a winner! This t-shirt design was a roar-ing success! If this design belongs to your child, please contact Rory's team at info@thestorydurham.org, with your child's name and age, to collect your very own Rory 🧸
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Do you enjoy writing? Join writer David Napthine on 3 and 17 August to explore how archives can provide inspiration for creative writing. thestorydurham.org/whats-on/using…

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🚨 TOMORROW 🚨 Brass Bash at The Story! 🎺 Join us for a free evening of live music on Monday 14 July from 18:00 to 20:00 with performances from: Brazen Brass Band Rajasthan Heritage Brass Band Always Drinking Marching Band For more go to: thestorydurham.org/whats-on/brass…

🚨 TOMORROW 🚨 Brass Bash at The Story! 🎺 Join us for a free evening of live music on Monday 14 July from 18:00 to 20:00 with performances from:
Brazen Brass Band
Rajasthan Heritage Brass Band
Always Drinking Marching Band
For more go to: thestorydurham.org/whats-on/brass…
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It’s been a busy summer so far at The Story Durham 🌞 As well as celebrating its first anniversary in June, our culture and registration venue has hosted a variety of events, launched a new temporary exhibition and conducted many weddings and civil partnership ceremonies. The

It’s been a busy summer so far at <a href="/TheStoryDurham/">The Story Durham</a> 🌞

As well as celebrating its first anniversary in June, our culture and registration venue has hosted a variety of events, launched a new temporary exhibition and conducted many weddings and civil partnership ceremonies.

The
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🏃‍♀️ Durham City Run Festival Festival starts today and we have picked out a few photographs from our collections 🏃 1. Group running through the grounds of Burn Hall, 1890s 2. Bede College running team, 1932/33 3. Soldiers in running kit, probably India, 1942/1943 #DurhamCityRunFestival

🏃‍♀️ <a href="/durhamcityrun/">Durham City Run Festival</a> Festival starts today and we have picked out a few photographs from our collections 🏃
1. Group running through the grounds of Burn Hall, 1890s
2. Bede College running team, 1932/33
3. Soldiers in running kit, probably India, 1942/1943
#DurhamCityRunFestival
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🧵Join us on Tuesday 22 and Wednesday 23 July for free family activity drop in sessions from 10.00-12.30 and 13.30-16.00 in our Learning Studio. 🗺️Try your hand at crafts and activities that explore County Durham's global links with our collection's maps, flags and medals.🎖️

🧵Join us on Tuesday 22 and Wednesday 23 July for free family activity drop in sessions from 10.00-12.30 and 13.30-16.00 in our Learning Studio.

🗺️Try your hand at crafts and activities that explore County Durham's global links with our collection's maps, flags and medals.🎖️
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Today marks the end of our work experience fortnight, where we have had amazing young people working with us. They interviewed some of our volunteers, creating these posts to share their stories. Thank you to the young people and good luck for the future. 🤩

Today marks the end of our work experience fortnight, where we have had amazing young people working with us. They interviewed some of our volunteers, creating these posts to share their stories. Thank you to the young people and good luck for the future. 🤩
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Today marks the end of our work experience fortnight, where we have had amazing young people working with us. They interviewed some of our volunteers, creating these posts to share their stories. Thank you to the young people and good luck for the future. 🤩

Today marks the end of our work experience fortnight, where we have had amazing young people working with us. They interviewed some of our volunteers, creating these posts to share their stories. Thank you to the young people and good luck for the future. 🤩
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Today marks the end of our work experience fortnight, where we have had amazing young people working with us. They interviewed some of our volunteers, creating these posts to share their stories. Thank you to the young people and good luck for the future. 🤩

Today marks the end of our work experience fortnight, where we have had amazing young people working with us. They interviewed some of our volunteers, creating these posts to share their stories. Thank you to the young people and good luck for the future. 🤩
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🧵Join us on Tuesday 22 and Wednesday 23 July for free family activity drop in sessions from 10.00-12.30 and 13.30-16.00 in our Learning Studio. 🗺️Try your hand at crafts and activities that explore County Durham's global links with our collection's maps, flags and medals.🎖️

🧵Join us on Tuesday 22 and Wednesday 23 July for free family activity drop in sessions from 10.00-12.30 and 13.30-16.00 in our Learning Studio.

🗺️Try your hand at crafts and activities that explore County Durham's global links with our collection's maps, flags and medals.🎖️
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Did you know that Peterlee the town is named after Peter Lee the person a renowned miner’s leader and local politician? Peter Lee was born in Trimdon Grange 161 years today on 20 July 1864. whea0082 photograph from our collection identified as Peter Lee. #peterlee #peterleetown

Did you know that Peterlee the town is named after Peter Lee the person a renowned miner’s leader and local politician? Peter Lee was born in Trimdon Grange 161 years today on 20 July 1864. 

whea0082 photograph from our collection identified as Peter Lee.
#peterlee #peterleetown
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🧵Join us tomorrow or Wednesday 23 July for free family activity drop in sessions from 10.00-12.30 and 13.30-16.00 in our Learning Studio. 🗺️Try your hand at crafts and activities that explore County Durham's global links with our collection's maps, flags and medals.🎖️

🧵Join us tomorrow or Wednesday 23 July for free family activity drop in sessions from 10.00-12.30 and 13.30-16.00 in our Learning Studio.

🗺️Try your hand at crafts and activities that explore County Durham's global links with our collection's maps, flags and medals.🎖️
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Many years ago Durham City had a railway station in Elvet, on the site now occupied by Durham County Court. The station opened 132 years ago today, on 24 July 1893. D/DW 1/2(98) Durham Elvet Station around 1920 #Railway200 S&DR200

Many years ago Durham City had a railway station in Elvet, on the site now occupied by Durham County Court. The station opened 132 years ago today, on 24 July 1893. 

D/DW 1/2(98) Durham Elvet Station around 1920 

#Railway200 <a href="/sdrfestival/">S&DR200</a>
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The Durham Light Infantry Friends are volunteering at The Story on the last Thursday of every month. Drop in Thursday 31 July between 10:00-14:00 and have a chat with this extremely knowledgeable, passionate and friendly group.😊The DLI Friends: dlifriends.com

The Durham Light Infantry Friends are volunteering at The Story on the last Thursday of every month. Drop in Thursday 31 July between 10:00-14:00 and have a chat with this extremely knowledgeable, passionate and friendly group.😊The DLI Friends: dlifriends.com
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📣On Tuesday 29 and Wednesday 30 July join us for free drop in family activities from 10.00 - 12.30 and 13.30 - 16.00. 🎨 Explore crafts and handling items linked to the Roman fort at Binchester and life in Roman County Durham. Find out more 👇 thestorydurham.org/whats-on/rorys…

📣On Tuesday 29 and Wednesday 30 July join us for free drop in family activities from 10.00 - 12.30 and 13.30 - 16.00. 
🎨 Explore crafts and handling items linked to the Roman fort at Binchester and life in Roman County Durham. Find out more 👇
thestorydurham.org/whats-on/rorys…
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🧸 Rory has been taken on an adventure around The Story with our work experience young people, however Rory ended up escaping and we are in need of your assistance to find them before they end up truly lost in The Story. 👀 #RoryRoams #RoryAtTheStory

🧸 Rory has been taken on an adventure around The Story with our work experience young people, however Rory ended up escaping and we are in need of your assistance to find them before they end up truly lost in The Story. 👀 #RoryRoams #RoryAtTheStory
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The Durham Light Infantry Friends are volunteering at The Story on the last Thursday of every month. Drop in this Thursday 31 July between 10:00-14:00 and have a chat with this extremely knowledgeable, passionate and friendly group.😊The DLI Friends: dlifriends.com

The Durham Light Infantry Friends are volunteering at The Story on the last Thursday of every month. Drop in this Thursday 31 July between 10:00-14:00 and have a chat with this extremely knowledgeable, passionate and friendly group.😊The DLI Friends: dlifriends.com
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The Durham Light Infantry Friends are volunteering at The Story on the last Thursday of every month. Drop in tomorrow Thursday 31 July 10:00-14:00 and have a chat with this extremely knowledgeable, passionate and friendly group.😊 The DLI Friends: dlifriends.com

The Durham Light Infantry Friends are volunteering at The Story on the last Thursday of every month. Drop in tomorrow Thursday 31 July 10:00-14:00 and have a chat with this extremely knowledgeable, passionate and friendly group.😊 The DLI Friends: dlifriends.com
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The foundation stone of Durham Prison was laid 216 years ago today, on 31 July 1809, by Sir Henry Vane Tempest. D/DW 1/2(87) is a postcard with a coloured landscape view of Durham Prison, from around 1905. #durhamhistory #prisonhistory

The foundation stone of Durham Prison was laid 216 years ago today, on 31 July 1809, by Sir Henry Vane Tempest. 

D/DW 1/2(87) is a postcard with a coloured landscape view of Durham Prison, from around 1905.

#durhamhistory #prisonhistory