Durham University is the third oldest university in England and was established in 1832. The idea of a university for Durham was first suggested by Oliver Cromwell as early as 1650.
1. The Historic City Of Durham (Visitors Guide to Durham/Articles)
Archeological evidence suggests a history of settlement at Durham since roughly 2000 BC. The present city can clearly be traced back to 995 AD, when a group of monks from Lindisfarne chose the strategic high peninsula as a place to settle with the bo...
