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Darlington, England: Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Darlington_-_geograph.org.uk_-_52377.jpgAuthor: J Spencer
Darlington is a market town in County Durham, England. It lies on the banks of River Skerne, a tributary of the River Tees. The town has a population of 100,000 people (2012 estimate).
Darlington dates back to the Anglo-Saxon era, when it was originally known as Daerthington, apparently meaning "place of the Deornoth people". During the Norman Conquest, the name has evolved to Derlinton. It continued to evolve, to Darnton, in the 17th century, before arriving at the present incarnation in the 19th century.
Darlington was just a small village into the 19th century, when it began to grow and industrialize. Its growth was credited to influential Quaker families who lived there. Many of the attractions and sights in town date from the mid 19th century, among them its clock tower (1864), the Market Hall (1860) and Backhouse's Bank building (1864). The 91-acre South Park took its present appearance in 1853.
South Park, Darlington, in winter: Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Sunrise_over_a_snowy_South_Park_-_geograph.org.uk_-_76833.jpgAuthor: mark harrington
Visiting Darlington
Darlington is on the way towards Newcastle upon Tyne from London on the A1(M) motorway. Take the exit signaged to airport, Darlington and Teesside.
Darlington Market Hall: Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Darlington_Market_Hall_-_geograph.org.uk_-_577478.jpgAuthor: David Seale
Places of Interest in Darlington
- Darlington Railway Centre and Museum: Railway museum encompassing three railway buildings in Darlington.
- Market Hall: Historic landmark in the heart of Darlington.
- St Cuthbert's Church: One of the most important early churches in northern England, dating to 1183.
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