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The DLI Museum & Durham Art Gallery is home to the treasures of The Durham Light Infantry, County Durham's own regiment. It charts the history of the dli from 1758-1968 through the eyes of the soldiers who fought and their families back home.
Displays include uniforms, weapons, equipment, photographs and battlefield relics.
Visit the Medal Room and see an outstanding collection of medals, including eight original Victoria Crosses, and understand what made these men 'Local Heroes'.
See the gun on which Newcastle's Adam Wakenshaw laid down his life to save his battalion from destruction and gained the Victoria Cross.
See the battle-scarred uniform worn by Richard Annand from South Shields, when he became the first soldier of the Second World War to win the Victoria Cross.
The museum building also houses The Durham Art Gallery which offers a varied programme of exhibitions throughout the year on arts, crafts, design and illustration, talks demonstrations and family workshops.
The Durham Art Gallery is County Durham's largest modern and contemporary art gallery.
From January until June they have an exciting new programme of exhibitions and events exploring fine art, photography, sculpture and film from regional, national and international artists.
Round off your visit to the Museum and Art Gallery in the licensed café where you can enjoy drinks and light meals with picturesque views over our superb grounds and pond.
The café is open to non-visitors too, so why not make it a regular rendezvous point when meeting friends in Durham?
Contact:
DLI Museum and Durham Art Gallery
Aykley Heads
Durham
DH1 5TU
Tel: 0191 3842214
Fax: 0191 3861770
Opening Hours:
Open daily 10.00am - 5.00pm (April - October)
Open daily 10.00am - 4.00pm (November - March)
Closed Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
Allow 2-3 hours for your visit.
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