Exterior view of the Old Shire Hall, Durham (Hotel Indigo), a grand red-brick Baroque Revival building with a green-domed tower, arched windows, and a stone staircase leading to the main entrance.
Castles and Heritage

Tracing the Three Lives of the Old Shire Hall, Durham

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The Old Shire Hall in Durham is a remarkable Grade II listed building that has served as a county council headquarters, university administrative base, and now a luxury hotel. Its history reflects more than a century of political, academic, and architectural change, offering visitors a unique insight into Durham’s evolving civic landscape.