IMAGES TAKEN NEAR TO
Ushaw College Grounds, DURHAM, DH7 9BL
Introduction
This page details the photographs taken nearby to Ushaw College Grounds, DH7 9BL by members of the Geograph project.
The Geograph project started in 2005 with the aim of publishing, organising and preserving representative images for every square kilometre of Great Britain, Ireland and the Isle of Man.
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Image Map
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Notes
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Image Listing (39 Images Found)
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Ushaw - Lawn and sports area
The large area of lawn to the east of the extensive Ushaw former seminary and college. This area was used for sports and recreational activities when the huge college trained priests for the Catholic church. The wall at the back with its niches was used for a particular game.
Image: © Rob Farrow
Taken: 12 Sep 2022
0.09 miles
2
Rear of buildings at Ushaw College
The road through woodland gives access to the rear of the large building complex at Ushaw College. The college was a Catholic seminary until the year 2011 when it closed due to an insufficient supply of students. Currently (December 2015) it's the temporary home of the Business School of Durham University whilst its own buildings are being rebuilt.
Image: © Trevor Littlewood
Taken: 10 Dec 2015
0.12 miles
3
Looking across to Usher College
View west from the farm track near Park Wood. The Roman Catholic Seminary of Usher College can be seen in the trees.
Image: © Robert Graham
Taken: 3 Apr 2013
0.12 miles
5
Ushaw - Theatre - Stage
The stage in the ornate theatre at Ushaw former college.
Image: © Rob Farrow
Taken: 12 Sep 2022
0.13 miles
6
The Refectory at Ushaw
Now a cafe for the visiting public.
Image: © Oliver Dixon
Taken: 12 Apr 2022
0.14 miles
7
Ushaw College
Ushaw College is the main centre in the north of England for the training of Roman Catholic priests. The original land was purchased in 1799 by Bishop Gibson and construction on the seminary began in 1804.
Ushaw College is the home to a number of important historical possessions including a ring from St Cuthbert’s tomb, which may be worn by the Roman Catholic Bishop of Hexham and Newcastle on special occasions.
Image: © Antonia
Taken: 8 Aug 2008
0.15 miles
8
Ushaw College, previously a Catholic Seminary
The benchmark is cut into the east facing wall of one of the chapels on the site.
Image: © Mel Towler
Taken: 2 Dec 2022
0.15 miles
9
Ushaw College, Catholic Heritage Centre
There is a benchmark cut into the east facing wall of one of the chapels on the site.
Image: © Mel Towler
Taken: 2 Dec 2022
0.15 miles
10
Ushaw - Caf
Large stained glass windows illuminate the western end of the café at Ushaw.
Image: © Rob Farrow
Taken: 12 Sep 2022
0.15 miles