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Crook Hall Gardens belong to the oldest house in Durham city, dating back to the 13th century. Step inside the scented gardens and leave the 20th century behind.

The Durham Miners' Gala dates from 1871 and still brings a huge crowd to one of England's most attractive cities, home to one of the finest cathedrals in Britain.

Dominating the skyline of the city of Durham in the northeast of Britain, this historic church is considered a masterpiece of Norman and Romanesque architecture.

Hidden away in small local pubs, rather than in the large Irish chains, you will find local jam sessions of musicians of many talents. Come listen and join in if you can!

Spread over a 300-acre site, exhibits from two distinct periods of history illustrate life during the time Britain became an industrial nation.

Less than two miles north of Bishop Auckland stands a relic of the early Roman occupation of Britain. A similar distance to the west is one that dates from Saxon times

The North East England Mining Archive and Research Centre (NEEMARC) is an archive of records relating to the coal mining industry in Northumberland and Durham.

Durham Cathedral stands like a enormous fortress overlooking the small city of Durham. It is a World Heritage Site and is one of the great historic treasures of England.

Many farms, orchards and farmer's markets call Durham Region, Ontario, home. Vegetable gardeners can buy locally those crops they don't grow at home.

Five miles south-west of the Tyne bridge, that links Newcastle and Gateshead, the world's oldest working railway runs past a gorge spanned by the oldest railway bridge.

The status quo was maintained this season with Durham, with their strength in depth, retaining their title, whilst two former champions had a dramatic fall from grace.

You don't have to be a student to enjoy history, art and sports at Duke University. Spend a day exploring this beautiful campus and see why Blue Devils pride runs deep.

Mountain bikers can find numerous single and double track trails in Toronto or join a biking club for day and weekend trail riding trips to Durham Forest, Hardwood Hills.

Steve Dalkowski was a real pitcher, a minor league hurler for the Baltimore Orioles. He may have been the fastest ever. Stories of his speed and wildness are legion.

That's right. Baseball movies have been made for the past 109 years. In order to avoid getting stuck with John Goodman's portrayal of the Babe, here are the ten best.

A brief look at some of the biggest and best punk rock festivals in the UK, from The Rebellion Festival to Slam Dunk, the Durham Punk Festival and the new Mutiny fest.

So Durham won division one, but what individual players impressed the most over the 2009 season. This review suggests the side who may be considered the Team Of The Seaso

Baseball and movies have been American past-times for many years. Buy some peanuts and cracker jacks and make sure to see these, the best five baseball flicks

Now that the season is over, how will baseball fans occupy themselves over the winter while waiting for that glorious day in February when pitchers and catchers report?

Near the banks of the Susquehanna River in Bradford County, Pennsylvania stands a historical marking that states, "Marie Antoinette Scenic View, 2000 feet".

The short section of coast from Sunderland to the mouth of the Tyne is made up of tall cliffs that look out onto a series of sea stacks and craggy, wave-sculpted arches.

Afternoon tea is a fine English tradition. We recommend some of the best tea rooms and tea shops - from plush traditional to cutting-edge contemporary.

In his poem "Theme for English B," Langston Hughes dramatizes a black college student's assignment to write a theme that is true.

Sports movies can sometimes be funny, sometimes be dramatic, and sometimes be inspirational. Here is the list, in no particular order, of the best.

Declared the largest tornado outbreak in Canadian history, a total of 18 tornadoes touched down. This surpassed the number of tornadoes in the 2006 Ontario outbreak.

There are lots of fun activities suitable for families and romantic restaurants serving cozy dinner for two in celebration of romance on Valentine's Day in Oshawa.

England's best cathedrals include Westminster Cathedral and St Paul's in London, Ely, Durham, Canterbury, York, Salisbury, Winchester, Peterborough, and Liverpool.

Anyone talking about an ancestor named John Doe might be in for a bit of ribbing, but imagine having three in a row!

Take a journey along idyllic Weardale in the trains of yesteryear. Join or alight from the trains at the Wolsingham and Frosterley platforms or at Stanhope Station.

In Howden Le Wear, County Durham relive the nostalgic times of the theatre pipe organ with the help of a dedicated group of musical enthusiasts.

A very useful online resource containing information on UK mining disasters since 1600s, reports on working conditions, maps, historical photos and other mining texts.

Of Hillary Rodham Clinton's eight great-grandparents, only one was born in the United States. By contrast, half of Barack Obama's were.

You may not be able to judge a book by its cover - but you can judge sexual attitudes from a photo. Here's how to choose the right partner based on his or her appearance.

By 6th grade the signs are often there for who is likely to drop out. Learn the signs and what to do to prevent academic failure.

San Francisco Giants Manager Bruce Bochy and General Manager Brian Sabean have called up their best prospects to get some MLB experience heading towards 2009.

The best MLB fantasy second basemen include Chase Utley, Robinson Cano, and sophomore sensation Dan Uggla.

Whether it's at Old Trafford in June, Colombo in July, The Oval in August or the Gabba in November, there are some great international matches this year.

Here are ten great DVD baseball movies to buy for that special baseball fan this holiday season.

The railway age is generally thought to have started with the opening of the Liverpool and Manchester Railroad in the 19th Century.

Ingatius Timotheus Trebitsch Lincoln, (I.T.T. Lincoln) played many roles including British MP, clergyman, German spy, revolutionary minister and Buddhist abbot.

Ingatius Timotheus Trebitsch Lincoln, or I.T.T. Lincoln as he was better known, had many faces, British MP, clergyman, German spy, and Buddhist monk to name but a few.

Lady Jane Grey is best known as history as the Nine Days Queen. She survived an unhappy childhood only to become a pawn in a conspiracy to usurp the throne.

Child protection agencies serve an important and crucial function in protecting society's most precious resource. However, critics say many agencies overstep their bounds

Athelstan the Glorious was the son of Edward the Elder and reigned from 925 to 939. He is best remembered for his subjugation of Scotland and his claim to the title King

It began in 1993, with two small leagues in the North and Midwest U.S. Veteran minor-league operators vowed to bring back baseball to towns that hadn't had it in years.

Lush natural surroundings are embraced and reflected with this newly opened property. A new sense of opulent peacefulness has come to North Carolina.

Quality is only one factor out of many in determining why a television show succeeds or fails. Social networks, engagement, timing, and subjectivity are also important.

Known as the Minster, this cathedral which dominates the skyline of York Great Britain, is a masterpiece of architecture and ancient stained glass windows.

The American Film Institute has named the 'Top 100 Films of All Time." The "Top Ten Sports Films' cover a variety of sports. 'Raging Bull' was the number one movie.

Schools across the U.S. are becoming more environmental sustainable through the use of alternative energy sources, green construction projects, and other innovations.