Have you ever wondered where in Durham City Centre is listed and protected because of its historical significance?

Walking along the streets of Durham, it's easy to walk by building after building and not realise the rich history behind it.

Whilst Durham is an unbelievably historic city with sights like the cathedral, churches and cobbled streets but there are more buildings you may not believe have historical significance.

In reality, there is history all around us from signs to memorials and buildings that tell stories and keep history alive for the next generation.

Here are just five things from Durham City Centre that you probably didn't know were listed.

Miners Hall, Redhills Lane

This grade II listed 1915 building is known as Redhills from its location on Redhills Lane in Durham City. It has been listed by Historic England since 1988.

According to information online, it was designed by H. T. Gradon and holds a debating chamber known as the 'Pitmans Parliament'.

Barclays Bank, Market Place

The beautiful Barclays bank building is an 1877 structure made of sandstone and was also first listed in 1988.

In 1924, when Barclays’ name was over the door, the bank was extended into the neighbouring Bowes Arms Hotel.

Barclays’ name is still over the door of the Grade II listed building, exactly 200 years after Backhouse first opened for banking in the city.

Prebends Cottage, Quarryheads Lane

The Northern Echo previously reported Prebends Bridge was built in the 1770s after the previous bridge had been washed away by the great flood of 1771.

Dean Thomas Dampier was in charge of the project, and the bridge was designed by Dean and Chapter architect George Nicholson.

White Gates Cottage, in Quarryheads Lane, Durham, was once the gatehouse and probably tollhouse for Prebends Bridge.

The cute, Grade II-listed cottage, with its oriel window keeping an eye on anyone using the bridge, is called Prebends Cottage and is beloved by members of The Northern Echo Camera Club.

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St Cuthberts Society Boat House, Green Lane

This historic boat house is the home of the rowing club for St Cuthbert's Society from Durham University.

It was built in 1894 and was first listed by Historic England in 1990.

St Cuthbert's Society Boat House.St Cuthbert's Society Boat House. (Image: GOOGLE MAPS) Boat House. (Image: GOOGLE MAPS)