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"Captivating Beauty

Background imageRiver Wear Collection: Durham City, County Durham. Durham Cathedral and the River Wear. 24th May 1969

Durham City, County Durham. Durham Cathedral and the River Wear. 24th May 1969

Background imageRiver Wear Collection: Children at the River Wear, County Durham, on which many ships have been built

Children at the River Wear, County Durham, on which many ships have been built. 28th April 1954

Background imageRiver Wear Collection: The Wearmouth bridge over the River Wear. Sunderland, Tyne and Wear. 28th April 1954

The Wearmouth bridge over the River Wear. Sunderland, Tyne and Wear. 28th April 1954

Background imageRiver Wear Collection: Lambton Castle, 1844. Creator: Unknown

Lambton Castle, 1844. Creator: Unknown
Lambton Castle, 1844. View of the the ancestral seat of the Lambton family, the Earls of Durham, near Chester-le-Street, County Durham

Background imageRiver Wear Collection: The Durham Regatta, 1844. Creator: Unknown

The Durham Regatta, 1844. Creator: Unknown
The Durham Regatta, 1844....the picturesque banks of the winding Wear - a strikingly beautiful locality. From " Illustrated London News", 1844, Vol I

Background imageRiver Wear Collection: Durham from the River, 1898. Creator: Unknown

Durham from the River, 1898. Creator: Unknown
Durham from the River, 1898. Construction of Durham Castle began in 1072 under the orders of William the Conqueror, it is a Norman motte and bailey castle

Background imageRiver Wear Collection: Durham Cathedral, from the River, c1870

Durham Cathedral, from the River, c1870. 11th century Norman Cathedral in Durham on the River Wear, a designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. From " Picturesque Europe - The British Isles, Vol

Background imageRiver Wear Collection: Durham Cathedral from the South-West, 1898. Creator: Unknown

Durham Cathedral from the South-West, 1898. Creator: Unknown
Durham Cathedral from the South-West, 1898. Norman cathedral and UNESCO World Heritage Site on the River Wear. From " Our Own Country, Volume II"

Background imageRiver Wear Collection: Durham Cathedral - Viewed from across the River, England, c1910. Creator: Unknown

Durham Cathedral - Viewed from across the River, England, c1910. Creator: Unknown
Durham Cathedral - Viewed from across the River, England, c1910. The Cathedral Church of Christ, Blessed Mary the Virgin and St Cuthbert of Durham

Background imageRiver Wear Collection: Durham Cathedral, c1800, (c1900). Creator: Unknown

Durham Cathedral, c1800, (c1900). Creator: Unknown
Durham Cathedral, c1800, (c1900). View of Durham Castle and Cathedral in County Durham, with the bridge over the River Wear in the foreground

Background imageRiver Wear Collection: Durham, 2006. Creator: Ethel Davies

Durham, 2006. Creator: Ethel Davies
The World Heritage Site of the 11th century Romanesque Durham Cathedral and bridge overlooking the River Wear, Durham City, County Durham, north east England

Background imageRiver Wear Collection: Durham Cathedral, from Prebends Bridge, c1896. Artist: FW Morgan

Durham Cathedral, from Prebends Bridge, c1896. Artist: FW Morgan
Durham Cathedral, from Prebends Bridge, c1896. From Pictorial England and Wales. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris & Melbourne, c1896]

Background imageRiver Wear Collection: New Bridge, Durham, 1923. Artist: John Sell Cotman

New Bridge, Durham, 1923. Artist: John Sell Cotman
New Bridge, Durham, 1923. From The Water-Colour Drawings of John Sell Cotman, edited by C.G. Holme. [The Studio Limited, London, 1923]

Background imageRiver Wear Collection: Durham Cathedral, 1923. Artist: John Sell Cotman

Durham Cathedral, 1923. Artist: John Sell Cotman
Durham Cathedral, 1923. From The Water-Colour Drawings of John Sell Cotman, edited by C.G. Holme. [The Studio Limited, London, 1923]

Background imageRiver Wear Collection: Sunderland, c1896. Artist: Poulton & Co

Sunderland, c1896. Artist: Poulton & Co
Sunderland, c1896. From Pictorial England and Wales. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris & Melbourne, c1896]

Background imageRiver Wear Collection: Durham Cathedral, 1903. Artist: Albert Goodwin

Durham Cathedral, 1903. Artist: Albert Goodwin
Durham Cathedral, 1903

Background imageRiver Wear Collection: Durham, 2010

Durham, 2010. View of the city showing the castle, the cathedral and the bridge over the River Wear

Background imageRiver Wear Collection: Durham Cathedral and Mill

Durham Cathedral and Mill. Durham Cathedral, overlooking the River Wear, was begun in 1093. The cathedral was a medieval site of pilgrimage due to the presence of the remains of St Cuthbert

Background imageRiver Wear Collection: River Wear, North of England Lead Mining Museum, Killhope, Weardale, Durham

River Wear, North of England Lead Mining Museum, Killhope, Weardale, Durham. The museum is on the site of the Old Park Head Lead Mine, located near the source of the Wear

Background imageRiver Wear Collection: Durham Cathedral, 1912

Durham Cathedral, 1912. From The Mighty Army, by W. M. Letts, illustrated by Stephen Reid. [Wells Gardner, Darton & Co. Ltd, London, 1912]

Background imageRiver Wear Collection: Roker - The Beach, from the Terrace, 1895

Roker - The Beach, from the Terrace, 1895. From Round the Coast. [George Newnes Limited, London, 1895]

Background imageRiver Wear Collection: Durham Cathedral, County Durham, c1870. Artist: Hanhart

Durham Cathedral, County Durham, c1870. Artist: Hanhart
Durham Cathedral, County Durham, c1870. Durham Cathedral, overlooking the River Wear, was begun in 1093. The cathedral was a medieval site of pilgrimage due to the presence of the remains of St

Background imageRiver Wear Collection: Durham Cathedral, 1926

Durham Cathedral, 1926. From An Outline of Christianity, The Story of Our Civilisation, volume 4: Christianity and Modern Thought, edited by RG Parsons and AS Peake

Background imageRiver Wear Collection: Iron bridge at Sunderland, 1886

Iron bridge at Sunderland, 1886. The Wearmouth Bridge was the longest single span cast iron bridge in the world when it opened in 1796

Background imageRiver Wear Collection: The Wear above Sunderland Iron Bridge, c1829. Artist: R Francis

The Wear above Sunderland Iron Bridge, c1829. Artist: R Francis
The Wear above Sunderland Iron Bridge, c1829. The Wear was an important waterway for exporting the coal and chemical and industrial products of the area

Background imageRiver Wear Collection: View of Sunderland and the Iron Bridge looking eastwards, 1833

View of Sunderland and the Iron Bridge looking eastwards, 1833. This single span cast iron bridge over the Wear at Wearmouth, Sunderland, was opened in 1796

Background imageRiver Wear Collection: 18th Century Prebends Bridge, over the River Wear, Durham, England, 20th century. Artist: CM Dixon

18th Century Prebends Bridge, over the River Wear, Durham, England, 20th century. Artist: CM Dixon
18th Century Prebends Bridge, over the River Wear, Durham, England, 20th century. University rowing boats at Practice at one of three stone-arch bridges in the centre of Durham, England

Background imageRiver Wear Collection: Durham Cathedral and River Wear, England, UK, 20th century. Artist: CM Dixon

Durham Cathedral and River Wear, England, UK, 20th century. Artist: CM Dixon
Durham Cathedral and River Wear, England, UK, 20th century. Romanesque cathedral designed and built 1093-1133 under William of St

Background imageRiver Wear Collection: View of Durham and the Cathedral, seen from the River Wear, Durham, England

View of Durham and the Cathedral, seen from the River Wear, Durham, England, seen here in the 19th century. From Picturesque England its Landmarks and Historic Haunts, published, 1891

Background imageRiver Wear Collection: Coastal beauty under an overcast sky

Coastal beauty under an overcast sky
Houses and Roker Pier Lighthouse along a coast with a large silhouetted tree and an overcast sky; Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, England

Background imageRiver Wear Collection: Threatening clouds over the ocean and coastline of Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, England

Threatening clouds over the ocean and coastline of Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, England
Threatening storm clouds over the ocean and coastline; Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, England

Background imageRiver Wear Collection: Roker Lighthouse, River Ware, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, England

Roker Lighthouse, River Ware, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, England
Roker Lighthouse and waves from the River Ware crashing onto the pier; Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, England

Background imageRiver Wear Collection: Lighthouse At The End Of A Pier With Dark Storm Clouds Overhead; Sunderland, Tyne And Wear, England

Lighthouse At The End Of A Pier With Dark Storm Clouds Overhead; Sunderland, Tyne And Wear, England

Background imageRiver Wear Collection: Durham Cathedral; Durham, England

Durham Cathedral; Durham, England

Background imageRiver Wear Collection: Roker Lighthouse At The End Of A Pier Under A Bright Full Moon Reflecting On Tranquil Water;

Roker Lighthouse At The End Of A Pier Under A Bright Full Moon Reflecting On Tranquil Water; Sunderland, Tyne And Wear, England

Background imageRiver Wear Collection: Roker Lighthouse Glowing At The End Of A Pier Under A Bright Full Moon Reflecting On Tranquil

Roker Lighthouse Glowing At The End Of A Pier Under A Bright Full Moon Reflecting On Tranquil Water; Sunderland, Tyne And Wear, England

Background imageRiver Wear Collection: Waves Splashing Against Roker Lighthouse At The End Of A Pier; Sunderland, Tyne And Wear, England

Waves Splashing Against Roker Lighthouse At The End Of A Pier; Sunderland, Tyne And Wear, England

Background imageRiver Wear Collection: A Large Wave Crashing Against The Wall On The Shoreline Below A Lighthouse; Sunderland

A Large Wave Crashing Against The Wall On The Shoreline Below A Lighthouse; Sunderland, Tyne And Wear, England

Background imageRiver Wear Collection: Green Metal Railing And Bench Along The Water Under Dark Storm Clouds; Sunderland, Tyne And Wear

Green Metal Railing And Bench Along The Water Under Dark Storm Clouds; Sunderland, Tyne And Wear, England

Background imageRiver Wear Collection: View of Durham and River Wear From Durham Cathedral, North East England, United Kingdom

View of Durham and River Wear From Durham Cathedral, North East England, United Kingdom
Durham is a historic city and the county town of County Durham in North East England. The city lies on the River Wear, to the west of Sunderland

Background imageRiver Wear Collection: The River Wear and Elvet Bridge illuminated by night, the cathedral on hillside beyond

The River Wear and Elvet Bridge illuminated by night, the cathedral on hillside beyond, Durham, County Durham, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageRiver Wear Collection: Cathedral reflected in River Wear, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Durham, County Durham

Cathedral reflected in River Wear, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Durham, County Durham, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageRiver Wear Collection: WILLINGTON, Willington is a former-pit town in County Durham, England. It is in the

WILLINGTON, Willington is a former-pit town in County Durham, England. It is in the foothills of the Pennines and near the River Wear. UK

Background imageRiver Wear Collection: WOLSINGHAM (LEFT), HARPERLY (RIGHT), UK. Wolsingham is a small market town in Weardale

WOLSINGHAM (LEFT), HARPERLY (RIGHT), UK. Wolsingham is a small market town in Weardale, County Durham, England. It is situated by the River Wear, between Crook and Stanhope in North West Durham

Background imageRiver Wear Collection: Map of the Menai Straits, Carnarvon, Wales Victorian Engraving, 1840

Map of the Menai Straits, Carnarvon, Wales Victorian Engraving, 1840
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraving of Map of the Menai Straits, Carnarvon, Wales Victorian Engraving, 1840. Source: Original edition from my own archives

Background imageRiver Wear Collection: View of Durham and River Wear From Durham Cathedral, North East England, United Kingdom

View of Durham and River Wear From Durham Cathedral, North East England, United Kingdom
Durham is a historic city and the county town of County Durham in North East England. The city lies on the River Wear, to the west of Sunderland

Background imageRiver Wear Collection: West view of the cast iron bridge built by Rowland Burdon Esq

West view of the cast iron bridge built by Rowland Burdon Esq
XCF448279 West view of the cast iron bridge built by Rowland Burdon Esq. MP, over the River Wear at Sunderland, c.1796 (hand coloured engraving) by English School

Background imageRiver Wear Collection: WITTON-LE-WEAR, UK. Witton-le-Wear is a small village in County Durham, England

WITTON-LE-WEAR, UK. Witton-le-Wear is a small village in County Durham, England. It is situated on the north bank of the River Wear, to the north-west of Bishop Auckland




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"Captivating Beauty: Exploring the Enchanting River Wear" Immerse yourself in the timeless allure of Durham Cathedral as it majestically overlooks the tranquil waters of River Wear. Nestled in County Durham, England, this picturesque scene is a testament to the region's rich history and architectural grandeur. Step into Durham centre and cross Elvet Bridge, where you'll be greeted by a captivating view that stretches across the river. This charming cityscape encapsulates the essence of Durham - a harmonious blend of tradition and modernity. Transport yourself back in time with an enchanting Victorian engraving depicting the City of Durham. Marvel at its intricate details, showcasing every nook and cranny that makes this place so unique. A bird's-eye view reveals more hidden gems; from medieval castles to Norman cathedrals, each structure tells a story etched into its very foundations. The aerial image captures not only their magnificence but also their significance within history. As you explore further along Wearmouth Bridge in Sunderland, you'll witness rowers gracefully gliding through the water. These dedicated athletes train amidst breathtaking surroundings, with Durham Cathedral standing tall as their backdrop. At dusk, prepare to be mesmerized by an illuminated castle and cathedral reflected upon the gentle ripples below Framwellgate Bridge. This ethereal sight paints a picture straight out of a fairytale - truly magical. Delve deeper into Sunderland's past with an evocative glimpse from 1895; looking upriver from Wearmouth Bridge unveils scenes frozen in time. It transports us back to an era when bustling trade filled these waters with life and vitality. Finally, lose yourself in artistry as watercolor strokes bring Durham Cathedral to life on paper. The delicate hues capture its divine beauty while preserving its spiritual essence for generations to come. The River Wear serves as both witness and companion throughout this journey - guiding us through the captivating landscapes and timeless wonders that adorn its banks.