Durham is a city in north east England. It is within the County Durham local government district, and is the county town of the larger ceremonial county. It lies to the south of Newcastle upon Tyne, Chester-le-Street and Sunderland and to the north of Darlington. Durham is well known for its Norman cathedral and 11th-century castle, both designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1986. The castle has been the home of Durham University since 1832. HM Prison Durham is also located close to the city centre. This video mainly features a walk along the streets of Durham from the cathedral to the Railway Station. It begins at Durham Cathedral, including shots of both the interior and exterior, before showing views over durham from the Cathedral. Identified locations along the way include Durham Castle, Ovengate, Sadler Street, Elvet Bridge, the River Wear, the Market Place, Silver Street, Prebble Bridge, Milburngate Bridge, Framwelgate Waterside, views from the Radisson Blu Hotel, North Road, Neville Street, the railway viaduct, Station Approach, Durham Railway Station and finally views over Durham from the railway viaduct from a Southbound train.

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