The castle was amazing. The most wonderful part is that it is still very much in use by students and as a bed and breakfast on University breaks. The top right picture is fully used as dorms (WOW!). The bottom left picture is the gate keep and has the two most posh (expensive) dorm rooms available to students. Different parts of the castle were built at different times during the occupancy of different Bishops of Durham. At one time the Bishop of Durham was also known as a Prince Bishop because he had the power to make coins and call up soldiers. Also notice the different crests on the masonry. Bishops left their crests on everything so as to leave their mark (very egotistic said the tour guide). We were unable to get pictures inside, but one story of note. The great hall was separated from the kitchen by a courtyard (so as to keep the castle safe from possible fire). Normally the food was brought to the Bishop first, then all his guests, then there was prayer and by the time everyone was able to eat the food was cold. Arches were cut in the wall by the kitchen door and the courtyard was closed in. Also, "Bless this food" was carved on top of the arches in Latin so that as the food was passed through, it was already blessed and no one had to eat a cold plate! Notice the lady in the green jacket in the bottom right picture. That is Natalie Dolby! She is here until the 19th to help out with kids and enjoy the sites. Jeff and I will be going to the Lake District this Friday evening and enjoying all sorts of sites Friday and Saturday. Hope to get some good pictures then.