The Story of Durham

by Douglas Pocock

The Story of Durham traces the evolution of a city that medieval writers likened to Jerusalem, which Ruskin termed one of the wonders of the world, and which Pevsner, more modestly, called one of the architectural experiences of Europe. To Bill Bryson, meanwhile, Durham appeared 'a perfect little city' with 'the best cathedral on planet Earth'. The city is a physical manifestation of a significant event in our the Romanesque cathedral and castle together constitute this country's monument to the Norman invasion, the last of our country. Beautifully illustrated, this popular history by a leading academic will delight residents and visitors alike.

281 pages, Kindle Edition

First published September 1, 2012

Reviews

[John · Rating 5 out of 5]

Of necessity, a skim through the history of my home city. However, there were lots of facts that were new to me so I gained a lot from this very cogent overview.