Monthly Archives: September 2012

At the moment the Loftus Room is packed with students, sixth formers, and a clutch of others, watching the matinee of the Tin Ring. As there are three more performances of the show, staff have spent the morning preparing membership packs and … Continue reading →

This afternoon saw the first  performance of The Tin Ring. More than half the audience of 70 people were students from Northumbria University, most of whom study under Jane Arnfield. The performance took place in the intimate surrounding so of … Continue reading →

At the time of writing this blog (Tuesday afternoon), sound engineers from the BBC were here, setting up the Silence Room which was to be used to record an episode of BBC Radio 4’s Book Club. James Naughtie is interviewing … Continue reading →

Let’s rewind to yesterday, Wednesday 12th September….. It’s 7am and with two and a half hours until the library opens to members and the public, our three cleaners and caretaker arrive to prepare the building for the busy day ahead.  So … Continue reading →

Yesterday we welcomed a group of 30 people who were participating in Durham University’s Summer School. A flying visit, really, but because the theme of the week was Victorians,  they could not have visited a better place! After a quick cup … Continue reading →

Last night saw the official kick-off of our autumn programme of events with the launch of Janet MacLeod Trotter’s new novel, The Haunting of Kulah. And what a great start to the season it was with a packed house, special  … Continue reading →

Today is day one of three days of tours and events as part of Heritage Open Days. We wouldn’t be able to offer so many tours if it wasn’t for our band of knowlegeable volunteers, so many thanks to them. … Continue reading →