A rainy day on Durham Cathedral roof, looking down on the Castle.
Maybe not quite window in the conventional sense, but I could, and did, look through it. Some of you wandered Durham’s riverbanks with me earlier this week, and I make no apologies for taking you back again today.
It’s quite a special week for Durham because the Lindisfarne Gospels have been returned, for a short while, to their rightful home in the north east. Created 1,300 years ago, in honour of St. Cuthbert, they are on loan from the British Library and will be on display until 30th September. Palace Green, in front of the Cathedral, is a deservedly beautiful location. Ticket sales are booming. The link above will show you why. Meantime, a few more Durham windows.
How lucky are the students at Durham University? They get to use the castle as “digs” and dine in the fabulous Great Hall. Taking photos isn’t allowed but I would suggest you take the tour if you’re in Durham to see the Gospels. It’s bookable in the same building. My post Discovering Durham will give you a lot more information.
Next week I shall be gazing through some real windows in the Algarve, so won’t be taking part in this challenge. But I expect I’ll have a few shots to bring back.
Off now to check out the other entries at Lingering Visions. Have you a few windows you’d like to share? Dawn will be delighted.
restlessjo 
Love those windows!
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Bless you, Marcia. Many thanks! 🙂
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Absolutely a window..every one of them! Thank you for the lovely tour.
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Thanks, Dawn. It’s nice to be able to share my world. 🙂
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It’s years since I was in Durham and I never did the university tour but now I’d love to go back and do it. What a beautiful city it is, with some stunning windows. And, of course, I would have to take tea at that lovely looking Tealicious – thank you kindly for including that! 🙂
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It’s newly opened and the second I saw it I thought of you. Somebody needs to try it out 🙂
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If only I were closer…
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As an ex student there I couldn’t agree with you more!!
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I thought you might. 🙂
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How enjoyable and inspiring post with wonderful photos. Thank You.
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Thanks, Sartenada. I’m lucky to have such a lovely city on my doorstep. 🙂
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To look through windows inspires, both from the outside and from inside… 🙂
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Thanks, Drake. I’m glad you like them. 🙂
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Lovely windows and an interesting slice of history to go with them.
I look forward to a visit to the Algarve via cyber space with you.
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I expect it’ll happen! 🙂
Thanks, Pomme.
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hai scelto con cura l’occhio con cui guardare,
The Day undressed – Herself –
Her Garter – was of Gold –
Her Petticoat of Purple – just –
Her Dimities – as old
E. Dickinson
ecco, la mia giornata è cominciata così, guardando te
serena nuvola rosa nell’Algarve per te e chi ti è caro
🙂
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Grazie mille, Ventisqueras! 🙂
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Oh, I am looking forward to my Durham visit. Enjoy the Algarve”
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I’m going to cook because temperatures are set to soar, but I’d as soon do it on an Algarve beach if I’m going to melt. You red folk have to avoid the sun?
Thanks 🙂
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I love sunscreen and we all need vitamin D, so get out there!
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