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The Park
© Colin Harper-summerson (view gallery)
Auckland Castle 28 October 2011

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Bishops Park, Bishop Auckland, Durham 7th Jan 2010
© Colin Harper-summerson (view gallery)

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Bishops Park, Bishop Auckland, Durham 6th Jan 2010
© Colin Harper-summerson (view gallery)

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Castle Or Palace Entrance 19th June 2012
© Colin Harper-summerson (view gallery)

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Bishops Park, Bishop Auckland, Durham 7th Jan 2010
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Bishops Park, Bishop Auckland, Durham 6th Jan 2010
© Colin Harper-summerson (view gallery)

Bishops Park, Bishop Auckland, Durham 7th Jan 2010
© Colin Harper-summerson (view gallery)

Breaking of a new day over Bishop Auckland
© Glen Neilson (view gallery)
Taking from my garden at around 5.30am. An amazing fresh morning.

The Market Place, Bishop Auckland 19th Aug 2010
© Colin Harper-summerson (view gallery)

Bishops Park, Bishop Auckland, Durham 6th Jan 2010
© Colin Harper-summerson (view gallery)

Bishops Park, Bishop Auckland, Durham 7th Jan 2010
© Colin Harper-summerson (view gallery)

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© Glen Neilson (view gallery)
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Sunset Auckland Park, Bishop Auckland.
© Janice Serginson (view gallery)
Sunset taken at 16.14 on the 29th December 2019.

Bishops Park, Bishop Auckland, Durham 7th Jan 2010
© Colin Harper-summerson (view gallery)

Town Hall, 19th June 2012
© Colin Harper-summerson (view gallery)

Stan Laurel statue
© Alan Marron (view gallery)
St Peter's RC Church in Princes Street, where Stan was christened in 1891. The church is not far from the Jeffersons family home, and just a few hundred yards from Theatre Corner, where the statue now stands. The font in the church is the one used in Stan's christening.

Newton Cap Viaduct over the river Wear, Bishop Auckland, County Durham
© Colin Harper-summerson (view gallery)

14th century bridge over the river Wear, Bishop Auckland, County Durham
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Hamsterley Forest
© Lorraine (view gallery)
ONE OF THE MANY FOOTPATHS THROUGH HAMSTERLEY FOREST

Stan Laurel statue
© Alan Marron (view gallery)
The plinth of the statue features this image.

The Clock Tower
© Janice Serginson (view gallery)
The Clock Tower, at the entrance to the Castle Garden's, Bishop Auckland, Durham.

Bishops Park, Bishop Auckland, Durham 6th Jan 2010
© Colin Harper-summerson (view gallery)

Castle Or Palace Entrance 19th June 2012
© Colin Harper-summerson (view gallery)

The Robinson Clock Tower, Bishop Auckland
© Janice Serginson (view gallery)
The gateway to the castle Bishop Auckland, which is under improvement as part of the castle regeneration of the castle.

Newton Cap Viaduct, Bishop Auckland, County Durham
© Colin Harper-summerson (view gallery)

14th century bridge over the river Wear, Bishop Auckland, County Durham
© Colin Harper-summerson (view gallery)

Stan Laurel statue
© Alan Marron (view gallery)
This ststue of Stan Laurel (born Stanley Arthur Jefferson in 1890) is due to be unveiled on the corner where his fathers theatre once stood, The 'film reels' at hs feet are inscribed with the names of some of the films he made with Oliver Norvelle Hardy, as Laurel & Hardy.

Stan Laurel statue
© Alan Marron (view gallery)
Nancy with a member of the Southend (Saps At Sea) tent

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St. Andrews Church, South Church, Nr. Bishop Auckland.
© Janice Serginson (view gallery)
St. Andrews Church was built around the 12th Century.

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The Market Place, Bishop Auckland 19th Aug 2010
© Colin Harper-summerson (view gallery)

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Old Bank Chambers, Bishop Auckland, Market Place, 19th June 2012
© Colin Harper-summerson (view gallery)

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Market Place, Bishop Auckland
© Janice Serginson (view gallery)
St. Ann's Church in the market place with the Newly opened Auckland Tower in the background.

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Newton Cap Viaduct over the river Wear, Bishop Auckland, County Durham
© Colin Harper-summerson (view gallery)

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Bishops Park,Bishop Auckland,Durham
© Colin Harper-summerson (view gallery)

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Stan Laurel statue
© Alan Marron (view gallery)
Stan lived during his youth in nearby Princes Street and attended the King James I Grammar School. His father, a theatre manager, eventually moved to North Shields and Stan made his first stage appearance at the age of 16.

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Stan Laurel statue
© Alan Marron (view gallery)
Here are two Stans for the price of one, as Peter Jones strikes a pose in front of the statue.

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St. Andrews Church, South Church, Nr. Bishop Auckland.
© Janice Serginson (view gallery)

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Bishops Park, Bishop Auckland, Durham 6th Jan 2010
© Colin Harper-summerson (view gallery)

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Town Hall & St Anne's Church, Market Place,19th June 2012
© Colin Harper-summerson (view gallery)

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Celling of the Auckland Tower Bishop Auckland.
© Janice Serginson (view gallery)
Tapestry celling created to represent the Viewing Tower, with fine fluorescent lights suspended.

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Newton Cap Viaduct, Bishop Auckland, County Durham
© Colin Harper-summerson (view gallery)

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Bishops Park,Bishop Auckland,Durham
© Colin Harper-summerson (view gallery)

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Stan Laurel statue
© Alan Marron (view gallery)
The Derwent Valley Rhythm Kings provided entertainment before the unveiling of the statue on 30th August 2008

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The Dales
© Janice Serginson (view gallery)
Picture taken from Bondgate, Bishop Auckland looking towards Weardale.

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Bishops Park, Bishop Auckland, Durham 6th Jan 2010
© Colin Harper-summerson (view gallery)

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Autumn Days
© beddgellert (view gallery)
The different colours are fantastic

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Ancient Trees in the Bishops Park, Bishop Auckland.
© Janice Serginson (view gallery)
The park used to be the hunting grounds for the Bishops of Durham. Today the park and the castle are owned be Jonathan Ruffer, he is the mastermind behind the summer outdoor show of Kynren.

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Celling of Auckland Tower Bishop Auckland.
© Janice Serginson (view gallery)
Tapestry celling newly created from the flowers that grew in the castle grounds, and also the coats of arms of two of the Bishops of Durham. Bishop Shute Barrington (1791-1826 and Bishop Antony Bek (1281-1311.

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Newton Cap Viaduct, Bishop Auckland, County Durham
© Colin Harper-summerson (view gallery)

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Bishops Park,Bishop Auckland,Durham
© Colin Harper-summerson (view gallery)

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Stan Laurel statue
© Alan Marron (view gallery)
Peter Jones is secretary of the 'Hog Wild Tent' (Bishop Auckland) of the Sons of The Desert. Each local group or tent is named after a classic Laurel & Hardy film.

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Stan Laurel statue
© Alan Marron (view gallery)
Plaque on the wall outside the former Jefferson family home.

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Stanley
© Janice Serginson (view gallery)
The statue of Stan Laurel, who lived and worked in Bishop Auckland. The statue stands on the site of the Eden Theatre (now demolished) where Stan appeared before going to America where he met Oliver Hardy.

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Bishops Park, Bishop Auckland, Durham 6th Jan 2010
© Colin Harper-summerson (view gallery)

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Bondgate
© Alan Dixon (view gallery)

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The Bishops Park, Bishop Auckland
© Janice Serginson (view gallery)

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Newton Cap Viaduct, Bishop Auckland, County Durham
© Colin Harper-summerson (view gallery)

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Bishops Park Deer shelter (c. 1760), in Bishops Park,Bishop Auckland,Durham
© Colin Harper-summerson (view gallery)

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Stan Laurel statue
© Alan Marron (view gallery)
Members of the 'Saps At Sea' tent came all the way from Southend for the opening.

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Stan Laurel statue
© Alan Marron (view gallery)
Commemorative plaque at Theatre Corner. The Eden Theatre was demolished in 1974, and the theatre in the town hall now carries on the name.

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Oldest Gravestone
© Janice Serginson (view gallery)
Probably the oldest gravestone in the graveyard of St. Andrews Church in South Church, Bishop Auckland. Date 1641.

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Bishops Park, Bishop Auckland, Durham 7th Jan 2010
© Colin Harper-summerson (view gallery)

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Auckland Castle, Bishop Auckland, Durham 24 May 2012
© Colin Harper-summerson (view gallery)

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The Deer House, Bishops Park, Bishop Auckland.
© Janice Serginson (view gallery)

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Glimpse of a Buddha
© Janice Serginson (view gallery)
In my garden last year, can’t wait for Spring and the colour to return.

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Newton Cap Viaduct, Bishop Auckland, County Durham
© Colin Harper-summerson (view gallery)

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War Memorial, Bishop Auckland market place, Bishop Auckland, Durham.
© Colin Harper-summerson (view gallery)

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Stan Laurel statue
© Alan Marron (view gallery)
The 'Jack Drum Theatre Group' entertained the crowd with a Laurel and Hardy sketch

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Stan Laurel statue
© Alan Marron (view gallery)
A view of Theatre Corner

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The Gatehouse of Auckland Castle, Bishop Auckland
© Suzy Harrison (view gallery)
The Gatehouse entrance of Auckland Castle, built by Thomas Robinson in 1760 for Bishop Trevor.

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Stan Laurel statue
© Alan Marron (view gallery)
The crowd appreciated the syncopated playing of the Derwent Valley Rhythm Kings

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Auckland Castle
© Suzy Harrison (view gallery)
Auckland Castle (also known as Auckland Palace or the Bishop's Palace), a castle in the town of Bishop Auckland in County Durham, and is the official residence of the Bishop of Durham.

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Stan Laurel statue
© Alan Marron (view gallery)
Sean Yorke spoke of the background to the production and erection of the statue. Mr. Yorke is vice chair of Bishop Auckland Town Centre Forum.

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Auckland Tower, Bishop Auckland
© Janice Serginson (view gallery)
The newly opened Auckland Tower in The town of Bishop Auckland County Durham. Is part of the regeneration program of this ancient town and the home of the Prince Bishops the Bishops of Durham. The tower is primarily a viewing platform from which can be seen the town of Bishop Auckland and beyond.

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A picture of Hamsterley Forest
© Clive Clemens (view gallery)
Hamsterley forest, County Durham. Hamsterley Forest is the largest forest in County Durham, covering 2000 hectares. It is one of the areas most popular visitor attractions and is often described as England's last wilderness

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Stan Laurel statue
© Alan Marron (view gallery)
The unveiling was performed by Nancy Wardle (83) of Dewsbury. Nancy, a second cousin to Stan Laurel, travelled specially to Bishop Auckland for the ceremony.

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