County Durham, Ceremonial county in North East England
County Durham extends across 2,676 square kilometers between Northumberland and North Yorkshire, featuring varied landscapes from coastal areas to western moorlands.
The region gained prominence in 995 when monks established Durham City as a sanctuary for Saint Cuthbert's relics, leading to the construction of Durham Cathedral.
The Durham Miners' Gala, starting in 1871, continues as an annual gathering celebrating the mining heritage through brass bands and community processions.
The ceremonial county contains three administrative districts: County Durham, Darlington, and parts of Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees, with Durham City as capital.
The Stockton and Darlington Railway, opened in 1825 within County Durham, marked the beginning of public steam locomotive transportation worldwide.
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