Events

Helping more people to become interested in their heritage is a key aim of many local history societies, museums, libraries and archives and finding ways to involve people of all ages can be challenging. Many museums, libraries and archives have an education officer, or person responsible for working with schools, to encourage participation of children in their activities and events and they are often keen to seek help and advice from local history society members. If you are thinking of undertaking a project with schools or would like to become involved with other projects being planned for children and young adults in your area why not get in touch?

Durham County Record Office

Archive Education Officer
Durham County Record Office
County Hall
Durham
Tel: 0191 3833253
Website: Durham Record Office

Archives reflecting the life and work of people in County Durham and Darlington

Old Fulling Mill

Education Officer
Old Fulling Mill
Tel: 0191 3341823

Museum of local (and other) archaeological finds. Curriculum covers Bronze, Roman, Anglo-Saxon, Medieval and Tudor periods.

Durham Heritage Centre and Museum

St Mary-le-Bow
North Bailey
Tel: 0191 3845589 or Jo Jones on 0191 3868719

A friendly museum in a medieval church next to the Cathedral, where history is brought to life. Displays tell the story of Durham City from St Cuthbert to the present day.

The Oriental Museum

Edith Nicholson
Education Officer
The Oriental Museum
Elvet Hill, Durham
Tel: 0191 3345695

The collections cover China, Japan, The Indian Sub-continent, SE Asia, Tibet and Ancient Egypt. The museum offers a full-time education officer and dedicated classroom.

Durham Clayport Library

Carol Attewell
Durham Clayport Library
Millennium Place, Durham
Tel: 0191 3864003

Library and Lifelong Learning Centre offering Reference, Local and Family History, Lending and Digital Media.

Durham University Library

Sarah Price
Access and Learning Officer
Durham University Library
Tel: 0191 3342932

The Durham University Library Education Website allows students and teachers to investigate key historical events and discover what life was like in the past.

Durham Cathedral Chapter Office

Elizabeth Oswald
The Education Service
Durham Cathedral Chapter Office
Tel: 0191 3864266 ext 4

Offers specific activities related to the curriculum or tours designed according to requirements. Hands-on activities in the Cathedral Education and Resource Centre.