2026 July Newsletter - click to download the latest newsletter for our news, articles and member's events/talks.

Message from the Chair.
Marian Morrison

Since the AGM, the committee has continued to focus on supporting members, planning future events, and developing new opportunities for the Forum.

Highlights include:

• Progress on the new Forum website
• Submission of a Heritage Lottery Fund bid for a 13-month Norman heritage programme
• Planning for the Bishop Auckland History & Heritage Fair
• Further Coffee & Chat networking events for Forum members

Thank you to everyone who supports our activities and helps promote local history and heritage across County Durham.

Durham Museum Pop Up is located in 39 the High Street, Prince Bishops Place, near the Beamish Emporium. This Pop Up relocates some of the displays from Durham Museum, previously in the closed church of St Mary le Bow on North Bailey. The City of Durham Trust together with Beamish Museum, Durham World Heritage Site, and Durham County Council, are supporting this venture.
Durham Museum Pop Up is open Thursday to Saturday, 10 am to 4 pm. No admission charge.
If you would like to volunteer at the Durham Museum Pop Up please email helenbarker@beamish.org.uk

County Durham Forum for History & Heritage

A voluntary association of local history societies and groups, heritage organisations and individuals interested in sharing and promoting the history and heritage of County Durham.

Aims of the Forum

• The Forum exists to promote and facilitate member organisations in celebrating, researching and raising awareness of the history and heritage of County Durham.
• The Forum provides an avenue for communication and sharing of information between members and the wider community thus creating an opportunity for learning through sharing skills and knowledge.