With its imposing Bowes Castle, links to Charles Dickens, and stunning countryside setting, this village is a hidden gem with a rich and fascinating past. The village has also gained praise online ...

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A County Durham museum has launched a new exhibition on its 'visionary' co-founder's taste for fashion - with items dating back to the 1850s.