DURHAM

Now that Christmas and New Year are out of the way, it's time for me to continue my UK tour. In this post we're just looking at the city of Durham.....and there's a lot to see.

Here's an early morning view of the cathedral.

The way to eternity?

There's a great view of the castle and cathedral from the railway station.

There's no shortage of other churches in the city.

There's even one in the Market Square.

Here's the Market Place circa 1910.

Constructing the railway meant building a huge vaduct. The year is 1855.

Today's rail services are provided mainly by Trans-Pennine and LNER.

On the down platform is the Waiting Room. It's well worth missing a few traiins!

United used to run minibuses up to the station.

At the bottom of the slope from the station is the Station House, now a great micropub.

United used to run many of Durham's bus routes.

Today, they're in the hands of Arriva.

Northern General also used to serve the city.

The Go Ahead Group still provide some services.

Several independents have operated into Durham over the years. These include (top to bottom): Fultons of Scariston, Diamond, OK Travel, Scarlet Band, Trimdon Motor Services and Gypsy Queen.

Close to the bus station and other termini is the Wetherspoons, the Water House.

Under the shadow of the railway, the Bridge Hotel.

The Court Inn seems to be "long term closed".

The Dun Cow is a brilliant pub and it's handy for the prison.

A good place for draught Bass is the Half Moon.

The Head of Steam is a recentish addition to the real ale scene.

An old favourite the Market Tavern.

Not far away, the Shakespeare.

The Swan & Three Cygnets attracts tourists. It's a Sam Smth's pub.

One of the city's oldest, the Old Elm Tree.

Finally, as we leave the city, we find more Sam Smiths at the Colpitts.

Right, that's Durham done. We venture further afield in the next post.