Finchale Priory
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St Godrics
My grandfather, John Benjamin Slack, was the organist at St Godric's Church for many many years before he died in 1924. The house visible on the photo at the end of the road is 67 North Road - this was where my great great grandfather Richard Lindsley and his family lived in the 1880s. It looks just the same today!
A memory of Durham contributed by Alison Bacon
My time at University, 1956-59
In these lecture rooms, built of stone, I attended most lectures. I don't expect the rooms are used for this purpose now, because the number of students has vastly increased since my days. On the left is the Castle keep, and in the foreground is the well-kept lawn of Palace Green.
A memory of Durham contributed by Diana Dioszeghy
Student balls
While I was at University all the balls were held in this wonderful hall, and seeing it in this picture certainly brings back pleasant memories. Somewhere I still have my ball cards. Underneath it was a crypt, or undercroft, where the student societies held some of their meetings.
A memory of Durham contributed by Diana Dioszeghy
Student dances and exams
In the great hall of the town hall we had the Saturday evening dances or "hops", and also took exams, so this view brings back many memories!
A memory of Durham contributed by Diana Dioszeghy