On the banks of the River Wear at Durham, by the Old Racecourse, sits this bronze sculpture of the 'Durham Ox'.
I like the way the creature is depicted gazing back at the city's crowning jewel, Durham Cathedral.
Created by artist/sculptor Andrew Burton in 1997, the installation references to the legend of the 'Dun Cow' and how the final resting place for the mortal remains of St Cuthbert was found.

#england #durham #sculpture #durhamcathedral #unescoworldheritage #landscape #photography

Gazing up at the magnificent Norman architecture in the nave of Durham Cathedral this afternoon.
Part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the cathedral also contains the tombs of St Cuthbert and St Bede.
No matter how many times I visit, I am always in awe of this amazing sacred space.

#england #durhamcathedral #durham #unesco #historical #architecture #photography

The cathedral, Durham, England between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900. Views of the British Isles England Durham

#Durham #England #DurhamCathedral #NorthernEngland #theRiverWear #Gothic #photography #historicalPhotos #photochrom

https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2002696726/