Palace Green Library
Durham
County Durham
DH1 3RN
Tel: +44 0191 334 2932
About
Palace Green Library, in the heart of Durham city, holds Durham University's special collections and is also home to the World Heritage Site Visitor Centre and the historic Cosin’s Library.
Our galleries are open to all and display treasures spanning millennia and the globe. Current exhibitions explore the rich prehistoric and Roman archaeology of Durham with family friendly activities to enjoy.
Visitors are also welcome to use the archives and special collections for research. This includes over 70,000 books printed before 1850 including 300 incunables, over 100 Medieval manuscripts, over 30,000 maps and prints and 100,000 photographs.
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- Regional and Miscellaneous
Northern Saints Trails Passport 2021
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