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5 days ago · It was the site of the surrender on April 26, 1865, of Confederate Gen. Joseph E. Johnston to Union Gen. William Tecumseh Sherman, which effectively ended the American Civil War. It was incorporated in 1866 and again in 1869, the first charter having been invalidated by Congress since North Carolina had not yet been readmitted to the Union.
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1 day ago · At the beginning of 1824 the whole city was lighted by gas. 'We behold,' says the Durham Advertiser, 'a city long notorious for its nocturnal darkness become at once perhaps one of the best lighted towns in the kingdom.' All the plant and installation were the property of Mr. West, from whom they were purchased in 1841 by the first Durham Gas ...
May 24, 2024 · The castle is recorded to have been built by Earl Waltheof about 1072, though some masonry in the Norman chapel is possibly of an earlier date. Waltheof's work was continued after his death in 1075 (fn. 2) by Bishop Walcher, his successor in the Earldom of Northumbria.
May 25, 2024 · The outstanding event of the 18th century is the industrial revolution, but that did not make itself felt until the reign of George III. The city of Durham did not, apparently, increase much if at all in population until the revolution began to manifest itself.
May 12, 2024 · Nestled in the heart of North Carolina, Durham is a city steeped in history and culture, with roots dating back to the colonial era. Its rich heritage is evident in the well-preserved architecture and landmarks that dot the cityscape, offering visitors a glimpse into its storied past.
May 22, 2024 · The history of Durham University spans over 190 years since it was founded by Act of Parliament. King William IV granted royal assent to the Act on 4 July 1832, and granted the university a royal charter on 1 June 1837, incorporating it and confirming its constitution. [1] The university awarded its first degrees on 8 June 1837.
5 days ago · The City of Durham was first given the right to return Members to Parliament by an Act of Parliament in 1673, although the first election was not held until 1678 due to drafting errors. It was the last new borough but one to be enfranchised before the Great Reform Act of 1832.
