I Am British

Im From Durham

By: Johnny88

Written on June 17th, 2010

I am proud to say i am from one of the nicest places in england .

I dont think there is nothing better than going away for a while and forgetting the little things that make your hometown special .
when i served in the army for a while. i remember when i got discharged. the feeling of coming back home was amazing.
as you arrive into durham you can see the heights of one of the most beautiful cathedrals in the world. situated around old cobble streets.
I think the cathedral is one of the main things that make durham a special place . Thousands of tourists come here a year just to come and see the cathedral . people from china, america , everywhere and i only have to walk for twenty minutes or 5 minute bus drive and im there.
On a night i often sit on the cathedral wall and just absorb myself in the silence surrounding it. its beautiful i could sit there for hours just filling myself with peace , observing the views over the city that are in sight.

Durham to me is definitely a special place with centuries and centuries of history . it has beauty , it has the vitality of daily life and its also got peace and tranquility within minutes of the hussle and bussle of the market place . I may leave durham one day but i know for sure it will be a place i will never forget and will miss deeply .

By: Johnny88

Age: 22-25 , Male

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20 responses

taydee

Hi Johnny 88.Good for you. Im irish and I feel the same way about my place.I spen over 20 years in England and liked it very much. I worked with a guy named Dave who came from your place and I used to sing Duram Town by Roger Whittiker.He would go mad and say Wi I man,
Durham isnt a town, its a city.Doesent it have a cathedral? It makes me laugh still.
Anyway, a bit of patriotism is a good thing. European? Nah!
Keep the faith.
Taydee.

Dec 17, 2012
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johnogo

I was a student at the University of Durham. I didn't know what I was letting myself in for when I was offered a place there. I thought it would be a horrible mining town surrounded by slag-heaps and covered with soot. I arrived on the train and when I saw the cathedral and castle I was amazed by the combination of beauty and magnificence.

I love the way the river winds through the city past the cathedral on its high wooded promontory, so that until you knew your way around, you found yourself seeing the river in unexpected places.

Aug 30, 2012
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thejurg31

Hi, Johnny... I just realized I can probably learn a lot about different cultures here on EP as well. I'm watching Remains of the Day, and I just love the scenery over there in England. I think one of the filming locations is Durham. What's life like in England? I heard mention in the movie that funerals are more stately than in the United States. Other things will pop up, too...

Aug 24, 2012
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mother1983

Cool. I'm living in British Columbia Canada. It's very beautiful up here too.

Mar 19, 2011
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Orangetas

I love Durham. I was a student in Hartlepool and visited Durham and have never fogotten how special it is. The cathedral and wooden sculptures, step narrow cobbled streets and the many book shops. It was like going back in time.

Mar 19, 2011
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destry

sounds beautiful....

:)

Mar 15, 2011
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Bleed

Did you see Camden whilst in London? I think you'd love it there.

Feb 10, 2011
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gypsofbabylon

Bleed... I wish I could have been there to hold your hand! hehehe, but seriously, it sounds beautiful... I've only ever been to London and I was only there for about 5 fast days and we just did the tourist trap... UGH!!! But I would love to go all over that little island!!!

Feb 10, 2011
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Bleed

I know exactly how you feel. I lived across the road from Gloucester Cathedral for two years. I could see it from my bedroom window. It was especially beautiful when it was lit up and night and I would often walk the cobbled streets in the dead of night.

Feb 10, 2011
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gypsofbabylon

Wonderful Story. I could picture bumpy, cobble streets, the towering cathedrals... sounds absolutely beau'iful. I love the idea of being in a place where you can easily seperate and detatch from the hustle and bustle of things to a tranquil place where you can recieve a short "escape".

Except for the nostalgia of aged streets and buildings... Seattle offered much of the same generosities that you describe. I left Seattle for LA eight years ago and I've been trying to get back up there ever since.

Feb 10, 2011
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iluvnerds12

i think british guys r hot.....i want 2 live in Durham!!!ur so lucky!!!its boring here in da U.S....at least 4 mehh......ur cute:]

Feb 4, 2011
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Ahim

hopefully i would go one day

Oct 11, 2010
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sanasafinaz

I wish one day I could also get a chance to see and experience the Divine BEAUTY of your city..plzzzzzzzzz wish me :)

Oct 9, 2010
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NaturalWoman

Yeah very well written.

Aug 19, 2010
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Blondevixon

Must be lovely to love your hometown johnny. I hate mine its a industrial shithole of the North.

Aug 18, 2010
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june1999

What a way to introduce Durham to the rest of the world.

Thank you :) I especially like the part when you talked about going back after being in the army.

Jul 28, 2010
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Mediocre

I want to see!

Jul 21, 2010
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Johnny88

aaaaww :) i will do i will save you a seat ill make sure my dog keeps it nice and warm for when you arrive :P lol

Jul 19, 2010
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Whym

You hometown sounds so beautiful! I've been to visit England a few times in my life but have yet to make it to Durham. It's on my list, next trip. Next time you're sitting at the cathedral please put me right next to you... :)

Jul 19, 2010
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bcj

sound great.

will google it now.

b

Jun 17, 2010
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