Catholics poaching Anglicans Oct 28, 2009
Durham Cathedral, the great Norman edifice voted Britain's most popular building. No doubt the Vatican wouldn't mind it back. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Late archbishop’s treasures found in river Oct 24, 2009
The coins, medals, goblets, and other religious items were found by two divers, Gary and Trevor Bankhead, in the frigid, murky river waters that loop around Durham Cathedral, a Norman-style classic. Research shows many of the artifacts are linked to the late Michael Ramsey, a former archbishop of Canterbury with longtime ties to Durham, a city 280 miles north of London where he served as bishop and spent some of his retirement years before his death in 1988. (Boston Globe)
* ANALYSIS : Eriksson surrenders to amorality Oct 24, 2009
But at Robsons memorial service at Durham Cathedral, in the north of England, last month it was noticeable how detached he seemed from the great and the good who sat round him on those ancient pews. Plenty of famous leaders have traveled from idealism to cynicism. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
'Sting: A Winter's Night...Live from Durham Cathedral' To Be Released on DVD November 24 Oct 14, 2009
Live from Durham Cathedral' To Be Released on DVD November 24 - Yahoo ... Live from Durham Cathedral' To Be Released on DVD November 24 ... NEW YORK, Oct. 13 /PRNewswire/ -- On November 24, Deutsche Grammophon will release a special, live concert performance on DVD entitled, "Sting: A Winter's Night...Live from Durham Cathedral." Filmed at the magnificent Durham Cathedral near Sting's hometown of Newcastle-upon-Tyne in Northern England, the DVD features music off his forthcoming album, "If On A... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Celebrate Thanksgiving Night with Great Performances and Sting: A Winter's Night Oct 14, 2009
Recorded on location at the magnificent Durham Cathedral near his hometown of Newcastle-upon-Tyne in northern England, Sting: A Winters Night conjures the moods and spirits of the season with a diverse collection of songs, carols and lullabies spanning the centuries. Also featured are some new songs, as well as Stings interpretation of classical favorites. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Lineker pays tribute to Sir Bobby Sep 26, 2009
At the service in Durham Cathedral, Lineker spoke about the role Sir Bobby played in England's 1990 World Cup campaign. SEE ALSO. (BBC News)
Scolari eyes historic feat of achieving World Cup double Sep 23, 2009
Catching up: Fabio Capello (right) chatting with former England managers Sven Goran Eriksson (centre) and Graham Taylor during the Sir Bobby Robson Thanksgiving Service at Durham Cathedral, Durham, on Monday. AFP. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
* Soccer world bids farewell to Bobby Robson Sep 23, 2009
Soccer managers Terry Venables, left, and Alex Ferguson, second left, and former players Paul Gascoigne, third left, and Gary Lineker attend a Service of Thanksgiving for the late Sir Bobby Robson on Monday at Durham Cathedral in Durham, England ... Soccers most august figures assembled at Durham Cathedral on Monday to say goodbye to Sir Bobby Robson who pulled off the rare trick of attaining universal popularity in a deeply tribal game. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Olympic hero's shoebox of delights Sep 23, 2009
from left, Alan Shearer, Fabio Capello, Alex Ferguson, Paul Gascoigne and Gary Lineker pay their respects to one of football s good men, Bobby Robson, at the former England manager s memorial service at Durham Cathedral ... from left, Alan Shearer, Fabio Capello, Alex Ferguson, Paul Gascoigne and Gary Lineker pay their respects to one of football’s good men, Bobby Robson, at the former England manager’s memorial service at Durham Cathedral ... from left, Alan Shearer, Fabio Capello,... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Ferguson remembers Sir Bobby Sep 22, 2009
Sir Alex Ferguson has paid his respects to former England manager Sir Bobby Robson at a service at Durham Cathedral. Sir Bobby died on 31 July aged 76 following a long battle against cancer. (BBC News)
Fergie leads tributes at Bobby Robson memorial Sep 22, 2009
More than 1,000 guests filled Durham Cathedral on Monday, with Ferguson and former England striker Gary Lineker paying tributes to the man who led England to the 1990 World Cup semifinals and coached clubs to titles in Portugal, the Netherlands and Spain as well as England. "It's been one of the privileges of my life to have met him and been enthused by him,'' said Ferguson, who first met Robson when the Scot was manager of Aberdeen. "He influenced me then and will always influence me. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Football greats honour Sir Bobby Sep 21, 2009
Some of the biggest names in football are to attend a service of thanksgiving at Durham Cathedral for the former England manager Sir Bobby Robson. County Durham-born Sir Bobby died on 31 July at the age of 76 following a long battle against cancer. (BBC News -- UK)
Gallery: Readers' favourite views Jul 29, 2009
"This is Durham Cathedral and the castle from the station - this is the view people get as they step off the train. This photo was taken on a chilly morning in November. I've enjoyed many gorgeous sunsets from this spot," says Clare Miller. "This is a view from Hartside Caflin, Cumbria, looking towards the Lake District on the left and the Solway Firth on the right," says Ben Hall. (BBC News -- UK)
Dogs Smell Diabetic Attacks Coming Jul 1, 2009
Paul Jackson and his son James walk their collie Tinker on the riverbank overlooking Durham Cathedral just outside London. Paul has type-2 diabetes. (National Geographic)
