Life with Durham Cathedral

Durham Cathedral is not merely a passive backdrop to daily life but an active participant, shaping and being shaped by the experiences of its users. This ethnographic study reveals that through constant negotiation and change, the cathedral influences key aspects of human existence—sound, light, time, space, building, and dwelling. The research employs qualitative methods to explore these dynamics, demonstrating how the cathedral's physical and symbolic presence intersects with lived experiences, challenging conventional perceptions of heritage sites as static entities.

Calvert, A. J. (2022). Life with Durham Cathedral. https://doi.org/10.1515/9781800737808