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The Great Britain Guide

Memorials & monuments · North East England

Humphrey's Bank

In or near Durham.

Paid admission£

Humphrey's Bank — a memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.

Durham cathedral from the west, over the Wear - geograph.org.uk - 2959973

Christopher Hilton — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
15 min–45 min
Nearest railway station
Durham · 0.8 km
  • Paid entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Humphrey's Bank is a memorial located in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.

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Official information

Durham Cathedral Museum is located within the medieval monastery of Durham and showcases a variety of historical artifacts and stories. Visitors can see significant items such as St Cuthbert's cross and coffin, as well as other relics that highlight the region's Christian heritage.

From the Wikipedia article

Humphrey Smith commonly known in his lifetime as "Yankee" Smith (1774 in New Jersey – May 5, 1857 in Clay County, Missouri) was the unofficial founder of the city of Smithville, Missouri, and a figure in the history of the State of Missouri.

Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.

Coordinates
54.7724, -1.5809
Parish
City of Durham
Postcode
DH1 3EA
Parliamentary constituency
City of Durham
Nearest railway station
Durham0.8 km
Opening
Monday - Saturday 10am - 4pm; Sunday 12pm - 4pm

Sources

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Hotels · North East England

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Humphrey's Bank?
Humphrey's Bank is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DH1 3EA), in the parish of City of Durham.
What is Humphrey's Bank?
Humphrey's Bank — a memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Humphrey's Bank?
The nearest railway station is Durham, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode DH1 3EA.
Is Humphrey's Bank free to visit?
Yes, Humphrey's Bank is free to enter.
How do I get to Humphrey's Bank?
The nearest railway station is Durham, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DH1 3EA.