AN historic market hall is to reveal its secrets during a series of open days.
The Victorian Market Hall in Durham City is to hold daily tours as part of the national heritage Open Days programme.
Free tours of the Market Hall will take place at 11.30am for three successive days starting on Thursday, September 10.
Durham Markets managing director Colin Wilkes will guide visitors beyond the 50 stalls, explaining the history of the site, how the Market came to exist, and how it has evolved into the heart of Durham’s independent retail community today.
Mr Wilkes said: “This is not only a fascinating Victorian building, but the land it stands on also has an interesting past.
“Back in 1851, an Act of Parliament led to the creation of the Market Hall, and during the tour there’s a chance to find out what Durham was like in the mid-19th Century, why the Market Hall was very much needed, and the part it has played in Durham City in the 160 years since.”
Tour numbers are limited and must be reserved in advance via durhammarkets@yahoo.co.uk or 0191 384 6153.
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