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18th November, 2008
Historic City regeneration given multi-million pound boost
The regeneration of one of the UK’s most historic cities has been given a major boost with the announcement today (Tuesday) of further funding. One North East’s board has given the green light to a £4m funding package which will enable the refurbishment of Durham City...
6th November, 2008
City Gears up for Light Festival Spectacular
Durham City today sees the launch of the biggest cultural event the City has ever seen. Enlightenment: Durham International Light Festival is a visually stunning multi-cultural event which will illuminate the heart of the Durham City from Thursday 06 November until Saturday 08 November. It...
27th October, 2008
The Path to Enlightenment
Businesses in Durham are backing the City’s international light festival by transforming their windows into temporary art spaces. The Intermittent Light trail will help guide visitors around the four spectacular light based art works which make up Enlightenment: Durham International L...
14th October, 2008
Into The Light: The Enlightenment Programme
Enlightenment: Durham International Light Festival is a spectacular international art exhibition, which will firmly establish Durham as a centre for cultural excellence and innovation this autumn. This visually stunning event will illuminate the City’s autumn evenings for visitors and...
30th September, 2008
Historic Gift Celebrates Artwork
North East artist George Robson has presented Enlightenment festival organisers with a traditional miner’s helmet to mark the completion of one of four spectacular light installations destined for Durham this autumn. The helmet was donated by Durham Mining Heritage Centre and pre...
