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Durham City, North Road, the Obelisk
The obelisk was erected in 1850 as a gift from W L Wharton to the University, intended as a point of reference for the Observatory. Copied from an original postcard in poor condition.
Date:
c.1901-1925
Period:
1901 - 1925
Place:
Durham City
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You can see a history of Durham City at the Keys to the Past website.
The Keys to the Past (www.keystothepast.info) website provides access to a complete record of archaeological and historical sites in County Durham and Northumberland.
Item Type:
photograph
Artist:
unknown
Reference:
DR01006
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