{"id":16,"date":"2023-05-16T13:24:57","date_gmt":"2023-05-16T13:24:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thestorydurham.org\/?page_id=16"},"modified":"2024-02-14T06:26:16","modified_gmt":"2024-02-14T06:26:16","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.thestorydurham.org\/","title":{"rendered":"Home"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull is-light\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:0;padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);min-height:70vh;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-40 has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#0b5650\"><\/span><video class=\"wp-block-cover__video-background intrinsic-ignore\" autoplay muted loop playsinline src=\"https:\/\/www.thestorydurham.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/The-Story_NEW.mp4\" data-object-fit=\"cover\"><\/video><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-content-justification-center is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-1 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-right:0;padding-left:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33%\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-size:clamp(2.2rem, 2.2rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 2.571), 4rem);\">The Story<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-base-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.984rem, 0.984rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.737), 1.5rem);font-style:normal;font-weight:300\">A place to uncover history&nbsp;and create your own.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-2 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" id=\"The-Prologue\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">\n<p style=\"font-size:clamp(0.984rem, 0.984rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.737), 1.5rem);font-style:normal;font-weight:300\">Discover the past, celebrate the present and create the future of County Durham<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:clamp(0.984rem, 0.984rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.737), 1.5rem);font-style:normal;font-weight:300\">Because this is our story &#8211; and we\u2019re all part of it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:clamp(0.984rem, 0.984rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.737), 1.5rem);font-style:normal;font-weight:300\">Full website coming soon<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-tertiary-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-3 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns reverse-columns-on-mobile is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-2 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-3 wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:clamp(1.502rem, 1.502rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 1.426), 2.5rem);\">About <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:clamp(0.984rem, 0.984rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.737), 1.5rem);font-style:normal;font-weight:300\">The Story will offer a gateway to the history of County&nbsp;Durham and its people. Bringing together our diverse&nbsp;collections of records and objects for the first time, The&nbsp;Story will chart thousands of years of everyday life in the&nbsp;county. Visit us to explore history from a new perspective&nbsp;with free permanent and temporary exhibitions or, join us to&nbsp;research your own story in our state-of-the-art research&nbsp;facilities. You can even create a new story by getting&nbsp;married or registering the birth of your new one here. And,&nbsp;when it\u2019s time to take a break, our caf\u00e9 will offer the perfect&nbsp;place to grab a cuppa and enjoy our beautiful grounds.<br>Here, fact is more amazing than fiction.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"993\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thestorydurham.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/The-Story_Home_1-993x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-379\" style=\"border-radius:0%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thestorydurham.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/The-Story_Home_1-993x1024.png 993w, https:\/\/www.thestorydurham.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/The-Story_Home_1-291x300.png 291w, https:\/\/www.thestorydurham.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/The-Story_Home_1-768x792.png 768w, https:\/\/www.thestorydurham.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/The-Story_Home_1-1489x1536.png 1489w, https:\/\/www.thestorydurham.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/The-Story_Home_1.png 1530w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 993px) 100vw, 993px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-3 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-5 wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:clamp(1.502rem, 1.502rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 1.426), 2.5rem);\">Registration Services<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:clamp(0.984rem, 0.984rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.737), 1.5rem);font-style:normal;font-weight:300\">As the new home of the County Registration Service, The&nbsp;Story is where the most important life events of our&nbsp;residents will be recorded for the future. It will provide the&nbsp;central point for the statutory registration of births, deaths,&nbsp;marriages and civil partnerships, as well as becoming a&nbsp;stunning venue for hosting marriages and civil partnerships.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:clamp(0.984rem, 0.984rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.737), 1.5rem);font-style:normal;font-weight:300\">Prior to the opening of The Story, all county registration&nbsp;services can still be found at:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-base-color has-custom-dark-rose-background-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.durham.gov.uk\/Registrars\" style=\"border-radius:0px\"><strong>Registration Services<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-4 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thestorydurham.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/The-Story_Home_2-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-381\" style=\"border-radius:0%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thestorydurham.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/The-Story_Home_2-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.thestorydurham.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/The-Story_Home_2-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.thestorydurham.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/The-Story_Home_2-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.thestorydurham.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/The-Story_Home_2-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www.thestorydurham.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/The-Story_Home_2.png 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-7 wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:clamp(1.502rem, 1.502rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 1.426), 2.5rem);\">Learning at The Story<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-contrast-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-59d0c5b50169d4f39f604e1d0c768760\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.984rem, 0.984rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.737), 1.5rem);font-style:normal;font-weight:300\">Drawing on our combined collections and the many fascinating&nbsp;treasures they hold, our workshops are designed and delivered&nbsp;with the aim of educating and inspiring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-contrast-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-638a366a50e81db78a3ecba68d076857\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.984rem, 0.984rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.737), 1.5rem);font-style:normal;font-weight:300\">For more information contact: <a href=\"mailto:learning@thestorydurham.org\">learning@thestorydurham.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-5 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:clamp(1.502rem, 1.502rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 1.426), 2.5rem);\">Get involved<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-contrast-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-a7fdb6dd88616f6c73b20586358a0ca6\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.984rem, 0.984rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.737), 1.5rem);font-style:normal;font-weight:300\">Volunteers are key to unlocking and sharing Durham\u2019s stories, supporting people to discover the past, celebrate the present, and creating the future of Durham. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-contrast-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-99e99ccef4aaa019b447d825f69313e1\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.984rem, 0.984rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.737), 1.5rem);font-style:normal;font-weight:300\">To find out more contact&nbsp;volunteering: <a href=\"mailto:volunteering@thestorydurham.org\">volunteering@thestorydurham.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-9 wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1020\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thestorydurham.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/image-1-1020x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-782\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thestorydurham.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/image-1-1020x1024.png 1020w, https:\/\/www.thestorydurham.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/image-1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.thestorydurham.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/image-1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.thestorydurham.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/image-1-768x771.png 768w, https:\/\/www.thestorydurham.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/image-1.png 1086w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1020px) 100vw, 1020px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignfull collapse-medium has-contrast-background-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-6 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:6rem;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-bottom:6rem;padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-custom-veridian-green-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-size:clamp(2.629rem, 2.629rem + ((1vw - 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