Historic England 🏴 , House Chapels & Peaceful Gardens 🌹 🌱 of Ushaw , County Durham
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DURHAM CITY along the Riverside by DRONE, APRIL 2022.
Durham is a city in northeast England, south of Newcastle upon Tyne. The River Wear loops around the Romanesque Durham Cathedral and Norman Durham Castle. North of the castle, 13th-century, medieval Crook Hall is home to gardens and a maze. South of the river, Durham University offers a Botanic Garden with woodland and tropical plants, and the Oriental Museum exhibiting Asian, Egyptian and Middle Eastern artefacts.
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Auckland Castle - Bishop Auckland
The history of the Bishop Auckland Church and the Castle. the home to the bishop of durham, this beautiful castle contains the bishops private chapel as well as the famous jacob and the 12 sons.
Auckland Castle is a historic castle located in the town of Bishop Auckland in County Durham, England. It has a rich history dating back to the 12th century and has served as a residence for the Prince Bishops of Durham for centuries.
The castle was originally built as a hunting lodge for the Prince Bishops, who held significant political and religious power in the region. Over the centuries, it underwent several expansions and renovations, transforming into a grand palace.
One of the most notable features of Auckland Castle is its impressive architecture. The castle combines elements of medieval and Gothic styles, with a prominent central tower known as the Clock Tower. The interiors feature ornate decorations, grand halls, and elegant rooms that reflect the castle's historical significance.
Auckland Castle is also known for its extensive parkland, which includes beautiful gardens and a deer park. The castle grounds offer visitors the opportunity to explore scenic walks, admire the landscaped gardens, and enjoy the tranquil surroundings.
In addition to its architectural and natural beauty, Auckland Castle is famous for its connection to religious history. It houses the Chapel of St. Peter, an important place of worship for the Prince Bishops. The chapel features stunning stained glass windows and exquisite woodwork.
One of the main attractions within Auckland Castle is the Zurbarán paintings. The castle houses a remarkable collection of 17th-century paintings by the Spanish artist Francisco de Zurbarán. These paintings depict the biblical figures of Jacob and his twelve sons and are considered one of the most significant collections of Zurbarán's work outside of Spain.
Auckland Castle underwent a major restoration project in recent years and now serves as the centerpiece of the Auckland Project, a cultural initiative aimed at revitalizing the town and showcasing its historical and artistic heritage. As part of this project, the castle now includes interactive displays, exhibitions, and visitor facilities.
Overall, Auckland Castle stands as a symbol of history, art, and heritage in County Durham. It offers visitors a chance to explore centuries of history, admire architectural splendor, and appreciate significant works of art in a picturesque setting
Gibside Hall, Gardens & Derwent Caravan Park. (4K)
Gibside is an estate in the Derwent Valley in North East England. It is between Rowlands Gill, Tyne and Wear and Burnopfield, County Durham, and a few miles from Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Gibside was previously owned by the Bowes-Lyon family. It is now a National Trust property. Gibside Hall, the main house on the estate, is now a shell, although the property is most famous for its chapel. The stables, walled garden, Column to Liberty and Banqueting House are also intact.
History
The Blakiston family acquired the estate by marriage in about 1540. Sir William Blakiston (1562–1641) replaced the old house with a spacious mansion between 1603 and 1620. Both the Royal (King James I of England) coat of arms and the Blakiston coat of arms are seen over the entrance of the old Hall. The Gibside property came into the possession of the Bowes family in 1713; a result of the marriage in 1693 of Sir William's great-granddaughter, Elizabeth Blakiston, to Sir William Bowes (1657–1707) of Streatlam Castle (now demolished).
Until 1722, the basis of the Bowes' influence was their own estate and house of Streatlam Castle, County Durham. However, after that date the acquisition through marriage of the Blakiston estate of Gibside gave the Bowes family an even greater influence in the north of the county and a share in the immense wealth that was to be acquired from the coal trade. The Blakiston estate included some of the area's richest coal seams.
In 1767 the granddaughter of Sir William Bowes – the Bowes heiress Mary Eleanor Bowes – married John Lyon, 9th Earl of Strathmore and Kinghorne, who changed his surname to Bowes due to a provision in her father's will that any suitor had to take the family name. This was a device to continue the Bowes lineage in the absence of a male heir. The estate remained in the Bowes and Bowes-Lyon family until the 20th century.
After the split inheritance dispute following the death of John Bowes, 10th Earl of Strathmore and Kinghorne in 1820, it belonged to his legitimated son John Bowes until his death in 1885 (he is buried in the Gibside chapel), when under the entail it reverted to his cousin the 13th Earl of Strathmore and Kinghorne. It had been the main residence of John Bowes' mother, Mary Milner, by then Dowager Countess of Strathmore, and her second husband, the politician Sir William Hutt (who had been John Bowes' tutor), until the latter's death in 1882, which was the last time it was permanently occupied by the family.
Improvements to Gibside carried out by the Bowes-Lyon family in the 18th and early 19th centuries included landscaping, Gibside Chapel, built between 1760 and 1812, the Banqueting House, a column of Liberty, a substantial stable block, an avenue of oaks and several hundred acres of forest. The top floor of the main house was remodelled as a giant parapet, and the building was also extended to the side.
The chapel reflects the Calvinist leanings of the family, and though nominally Anglican, the interior is dominated by a huge and centrally placed three-decker pulpit. There is a house for the minister/chaplain nearby. Some holders of the position would not have been able to hold a Church of England parish living, on account of their views. The leading Palladian architect James Paine is attributed with most of the work of the 1750s and 1760s.
The Banqueting House, Gibside was built in 1746, and is an early example of Gothic Revival architecture, of the early form often called Gothick. It has now been restored and is available for letting by the Landmark Trust, who now own it.
Gibside's main house is not the focal point of the estate: the long walk runs from the Column of Liberty to the chapel and the mansion is located to one side. Like the Orangery nearby it sits at the top of a steep slope leading to flat meadows and the river. Carriage drives thread through the estate, and the stable block, Banqueting House, and other buildings are all spread out along them.
Derwent Park Caravan Site.
Derwent Park is situated in Rowlands Gill. The park is often incorrectly called Rowlands Gill Park as a result. The park has a caravan site and has many play areas for children. Fishing on the River Derwent, which runs through the park The fish include brown trout, grayling (species) and Atlantic salmon.
Small quiet site 15 mins from Newcastle situated in the Derwent Valley. Tent area is a natural wood with wild flowers and Caravan Park is grassed with hardstanding and electric to all.
USHAW SEMINARY, USHAW MOOR, DURHAM, ENGLAND. (4K)
Ushaw College (formally St Cuthbert's College, Ushaw), is a former Catholic seminary near the village of Ushaw Moor, County Durham, England, which is now a heritage and cultural tourist attraction. The College is known for its Georgian and Victorian Gothic architecture and listed nineteenth-century chapels. The College now hosts a programme of art exhibitions, music and theatre events, alongside tearooms and a café.
It was founded in 1808 by scholars from the English College, Douai, who had fled France after the French Revolution. Ushaw College was affiliated with Durham University from 1968 and was the principal Roman Catholic seminary for the training of Catholic priests in the north of England.
In 2011, the seminary closed, due to the shortage of vocations. It reopened as a visitor attraction, marketed as Ushaw: Historic House, Chapels & Gardens in late 2014 and, as of 2019, receives around 50,000 visitors a year. The County Durham Music Service and Durham University Centre for Evaluation and Monitoring are based at the college and buildings at the college are also used by Durham University Business School.
Ushaw & Durham in Aug2022
Ushaw is a unique cultural resource in the north of England - so so important, but little known. 12 listed buildings of national significance, including some of the finest examples of Gothic Revival architecture.
St.Cuthbert's chapel was opened in 1884 - it replaced an earlier chapel designed by A.W.Pugin.
St Cuthbert's Chapel, Ushaw College, Durham, England
Durham, England Travel
Durham, England Travel - County Durham ) is a ceremonial county and (smaller) unitary district in North East England. The county town is Durham. The largest settlement in the ceremonial county (in the unitary Borough of Darlington) is the town of Darlington.[3] The county has an industrial heritage and its economy was historically based on coal and iron mining.[4] It is an area of regeneration and promoted as a tourist destination.[4]
The ceremonial county borders Tyne and Wear, North Yorkshire, Cumbria and Northumberland and forms part of the North East England region.Many counties are named after their principal town, and the expected form here would be Durhamshire.[3] The county is commonly known as County Durham but was officially named Durham until at least 1997.[6] The structural change legislation in 2009,[7] however, referred to the county of County Durham. The former postal county was known as County Durham to distinguish it from the post town of Durham. Durham is the only English county name to be prefixed with County in common usage - a practice more common in Ireland.
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The ceremonial county of Durham is administered by four unitary authorities. The ceremonial county has no administrative function, but remains the area to which a Lord-Lieutenant and High Sheriff are appointed.
County Durham (governed by Durham County Council). The unitary district was formed on 1 April 2009 replacing the previous two-tier system of a county council providing strategic services and seven district councils providing more local facilities. The seven districts abolished were:[8][9]
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Step inside this 134 year old Pub, historic Durham City #shorts
A place where you can truly step back in time and get a real taste of the past. 🍻 The Victoria Inn in #DurhamCity is a historic pub of national importance, listed on CAMRA’s National Inventory of Historic Pub Interiors.
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Durham is a city in northeast England, south of Newcastle upon Tyne. The River Wear loops around the Romanesque Durham Cathedral and Norman Durham Castle. North of the castle, 13th-century, medieval Crook Hall is home to gardens and a maze. South of the river, Durham University offers a Botanic Garden with woodland and tropical plants, and the Oriental Museum exhibiting Asian, Egyptian and Middle Eastern artefacts.
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Walking from Neville's Cross to Market Place, Durham, UK, 2014.
Let's go by public footpaths and some historical places of Durham.
Northern Saints Trails The Way of Light || UK Hiking Guides
My first video of 6 Northern Saints Trails; The Way of Light. Starting at St Oswald and running 45 miles ending up at Durham City. What a stunning route, please look out for my other 5 videos on the rest of the Northern Saints Trails
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0:00 Intro
0:50 Church of St Oswald
1:00 Hexham
1:28 Blanchland
1:40 Lord Crewe Arms
1:58 North Pennines
2:13 Derwent Waterside Park
2:20 Pow Hill Country Park
2:44 Lanchester Village
2:62 Ushaw
3:10 Durham City
4:24 Outro
Low Force Falls, Upper Teesdale, County Durham, England - 4th September, 2014
Low Force is an 18 foot (5.5m) high set of falls in the Tees Valley, England. Further upstream is the High Force waterfall. Low Force is also the site of the Wynch Bridge, completed in 1830. It is suggested that only one person at a time should cross the bridge as it may be unstable.
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Deerness Valley Way, Near Crook
I needed a test to optimise some gear for a big project I have coming up, and I want everything to be able to shoot at 24 frames per second, so a quick trip to Stanley, near Crook in County Durham and some quick shots were taken...I wasn't really intending to edit and publish it, but it looked ok, so why not...
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Durham city Beautiful dji phantom 4 drone footage October 2016
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Cirencester | Food festival & town market walk | Historic Town in the UK | 4K
Guess who’s back making walking videos again!
This was my walk around Cirencester food festival, I’m sorry you can’t smell the food because it was amazing 🥙
1 Day in London (Lauren & Pete)
1 Day in London with our Lauren.
Lauren Bulmer & Peter Maughan visit that London on 17/09/2011. This was all crammed into a one day visit!
We visit the London Eye..
4D Experience
EDF river cruise
Westminster
London Bridge
New Scotland Yard
Covent Garden
Piccadilly Circus
Hyde Park
Buckingham Palace
Madam Tussauds
Sea Life Center
MI5 Headquarters
Kings Cross
Waterloo
Euston
Princess Dianna Memorial water fall
Tower Bridge
Ripleys Believe It or Not
Covent gardens apple store
Durham Mock June 2022 2K PASS 0023
Representative Durham Driving Test Route
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Brandon - New Brancepeth - Ushaw Moor - Bear Park - Toll House Bank - Nevilles Cross - Cock 'o the North - Browney Lane - Test Centre
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Cullercoats
Drone footage of Cullercoats Harbour, North Tyneside
Coniston Copper Mine 2020
Coniston Copper Mine , Cumbria, UK . Drone flight looking down on the Old Copper Mines and Coniston Fell Waterfall. August 2020