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Durham: Area, History and Background

Riding are well acquainted with the United Kingdom, its cities and towns.

Below is some historic, cultural and background information about the area of Durham in the United Kingdom.

• Durham is a city in the North East of England.
• It is well known for its Norman Cathedral and 11th-century castle, and is home to Durham University.
• Durham's has been known by a number of names throughout history.
• It’s geographical position has always given it an important position in the defence of England against the Scots.
• Durham has played an important part in the defence of the north and Durham Castle is the only Norman castle keep never to have suffered a breach.
• It is situated 13 miles (21 km) to the south west of Sunderland, England.
• The River Wear flows north through Durham, making an incised meander which encloses the centre on three sides to form Durham's peninsula.
• At the base of the peninsula is the Market Place, which still hosts regular markets.
• Durham is a hilly city, claiming to be built upon the symbolic seven hills.
• Upon the most central and prominent position in it,high above the Wear, the cathedral dominates the skyline.
• The steep riverbanks are densely wooded, adding to the picturesque beauty of the city.
• West of the city centre, another river, the River Browney, drains south to join the Wear to the south of it.
• Many of the inner city areas are now inhabited by students living in shared houses.
• In some roads as many as 70% of the dwellings are occupied by students.
• Durham is home to Durham University.