Durham : Britain

Durham : Britain
Durham (IPA: [ˈdʌrəm]) is a small city in the north east of England. The county town of County Durham, it is well known for its Norman Cathedral and Castle, and is home to the University of Durham, England’s third oldest.
Geography of Durham
Durham is situated 25 km (15 miles) to the south of Newcastle upon Tyne, in North East England. The River Wear flows through the city, enclosing the centre on three sides to create Durham’s “peninsula�. Durham is a hilly city, and the cathedral, in its prominent position high above the Wear, dominates the skyline. The steep riverbanks are densely wooded, adding to the picturesque beauty of the city.
The county town of County Durham, Durham is located in the City of Durham local government district, which extends beyond the city, and has a total population of 87,656, and covers 18,668 hectares. Durham’s MP is Gerry Steinberg (Labour).
Transport in Durham
Durham is situated on the East Coast Main Line between Edinburgh and London; rail travellers coming from the south enter Durham over a spectacular Victorian viaduct high above the city. By road, the A1(M), the modern incarnation of the ancient Great North Road, passes just to the east of the city. Durham has an airport, in name, the Durham Tees Valley Airport – but this is actually far closer to Darlington.
Districts of Durham
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Gilesgate
Neville’s Cross