County Durham is a non-metropolitan county of historic origin in North East England. The county town is Durham. The county has an industrial heritage and its economy was historically based on coal and iron mining. It is an area of regeneration and promoted as a tourist destination.
Durham is a small city and main settlement of the City of Durham district of County Durham, England.
It is well-known for its Norman Cathedral and Castle, and is home to Durham University. HM Prison Durham is also located close to the city centre.
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