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What a disgrace. CO2 emmissions are at their highest but Durham city is lit up like a smoker. The government tells us that CO2 emmissions are bringing this planet down, but for art we will light up our cathedral and city. Lumiere spends money on art when people are starving and freezing. Give the money to third world residents and make a difference rather than light up some bad old buildings. Terrible.
Bonner | 18 November 2009 | co durham
BRILLIANT is the only word for what took place in Durham!
Only wish they had brought out a dvd of the event especially the cathedral. I’m sure many people would of bought it.chris | 17 November 2009 | consett co.durham
This is my second comment, but this will be shorter, honest!! I feel so good with the World, so positive, so at peace. This is 110% due to Lumiere Durham. I keep thinking of the effect the event, and particularily the Sunday night that I went to, had on myself and on everyone surrounding me all night. I keep thinkng of the images and the sounds, particularily the bells of St Nicholas Church at around 5pm and the Framwellgate Bridge Camouflage-type lights shone upon it. I culd not tear myself away from the view - it was beautiful, enthralling, so wonderful. The night surprised me, and has continued to surprise me in my mood it has placed in me. I am living in a Lumiere Durham-bubble. I hope it stays with me, thanks loads.Jane
Jane | 17 November 2009 | Crook
Can you do this every weekend? You made Durham even more beautiful.
Sandra | 17 November 2009 | Co. Durham
Thought the whole event was spectacular - loved it. Well done.
Sue Cameron | 16 November 2009 | Whitley Bay
Great show. Only (minor) complain - the red light from the mini torches made the numbers on the mini-map unreadable in low light.
Craig Rodway | 16 November 2009 | Bishop Auckland
It was my first visit to Durham on Saturday and it was a magical night to remember. The cathedral show was spectacular with the amazing effect of the projected images becoming one with the ancient walls and towers. The music was moving and fitting. It was just beautiful and awe inspiring against the clear night sky. We kept coming back to see more.
The pendulums inside were captivating.- such an unusual combination of movement light and sound to make a continuously changing flowing work. Difficult to move on from here!I read the other comments and was sad to hear people say that things like this are a waste of money.. It was a fantastic experience, it got me up to Durham and got thousands of people out on the streets in winter quietly enjoying themselves!
Some lessons could be learned regarding publicity etc. I heard about it through e-mail due to being in another Artichoke event. Certainly as we approached Durham it was not apparent that something so spectacular was about to take place. We never got a guide, so having marshalls hand out eg A5 sheets with a simple map of the titles and exhibits’ locations would have been heplful.Great ideas - so creative! Thanks for putting on the show.
Fiona | 16 November 2009 | Bedfordshire
What can you say. We nearly decided to give it a miss, but so so pleased that we changed our minds. Residents and locals often forget what is right in front of their eyes, and this came back and reminded us so very quickly.
All the installations added a bit of difference to Durham, Framwellgate Bridge looked superb, I think this should be left longer, along with all the other ideas, but whoever came up with doing it to the cathedral is a genius. No matter how many times I have been to take visitors etc, I have never been so impressed as I was with the way it was transformed and told its story from the outside.
Inspired choice, fantastic venue…......well done to all involved!!!!!
John Heatherington | 16 November 2009 | Consett
I came to Durham last night, brought my camera, was alone and did not know what to expect. I began at about 4.50 in the Market Place and listened to the bells of St Nicholas while the faces appeared upon it. I was in tears. Good start I thought and went up to the Cathedral. Now shes always beautiful, day or night, and takes my breath away regularily. I entered the cathedral and walked around as I always do, to the Cloisters,Lady’s Chapel and DLI Chapel. I found myself at the front and centre of the central aisle as it started in there, and as these railway-type lights hovering above us began to light up and swing, erie music played to the swinging and we were invited to walk down the aisle underneath them, so beautiful. I felt as though we were part of the event as we were the first group of people to walk down.
Then I came out and watched the story of the cathedral and St Cuthbert unfold infront of me.
beautiful, amazing. the bells tolled as it finished and I was in awe again. We slowly walked back down to the market place and went to see the Stars, Moons and I watched the effect of the lights on Silver Street as everyone went past. Then I walked up and down the Wear, was amazed at the people, all friendly, awestuck, helpful and quiet.I walked up to the weir and loved the colours there,turned and was bowled over by Framwellgate Bridge. My favourite event of the whole night.
I wish it was still on. I wish it was still night. i wish it would be there forever.
I enjoyed every second. There no rowdiness, no shouting, hardly any mobile phones etc. There was all ages, all hushed tones, all love and peace all around.Thankyou Lumiere.Thank you Durham. I loved it , every second.
Jane Parker | 16 November 2009 | Crook Co Durham
Congratulations to all involved in staging this fantastic event. Durham looked absolutely spectacular, even more so than usual.
I don’t like to pick out specific elements, but the projections onto the cathedral were awe inspiring and raised the hairs on the back of my neck (in no way caused by the cold weather!).
I would also like to say how delighted and relieved I was at the visitor numbers in attendance. Despite terrible weather at times the people of Durham, the surrounding area, and tourists proved that there is a huge appetite for this type of event in our wonderful city.
Despite the sheer volume of people going to and from Palace Green my children loved the whole experience and ensured that we attended more than once.
Roger Marsden | 16 November 2009 | Durham City
We came through last night, left it a bit later and had a great time. The Cathedral was superb and the riverbanks beautiful. With the street lights off in the city centre the night sky was amazing.Saw all the installations following the guide booklet.
We know Durham so had no problem navigating some pinch points (only to be expected with such a popular event) and although I can see it being tricky with small children the kids we saw seemed enthralled by exploring in the dark as much as by the installations. Sad to see negative comments (not those who tempered admiration with constructive criticism). Too much signage or too many Heath and Safety bods would have ruined the enchantment of almost rediscovering this beautiful city in the dark.
We had a great time we’ll always remember. Thank you so much
maisie | 15 November 2009 | sunderland
We came thorugh to Durham tonight - the Cathedral, riverbanks and bridges were beautiful, and we had a wonderful time. The Park and Ride worked perfectly for us!
Thank you
duncan and margaret | 15 November 2009 | sunderland
Spectacular! Despite a soaking on Friday night my family and I returned on Saturday. Unfortunately some of the installations appeared to have suffered from the weather of the previous night and were missing, most notably the star on top of the Castle. We didn’t manage to get inside the Cathedral on either night due to queues which is a shame having read some of the comments here. We did however see the show outside the Cathedral which was extraordinary. The hairs on the back of my neck stood up and my heart really did swell to see that something so beautiful could be made of something that is already, well ... so beautiful.
Lumiere has shown that simply by changing the colour of floodlights and streetlights you can make the ordinary exciting. Uplighting small stretches of trees along the river made it magical and projecting the waterwheel onto the side of the Fulling Mill was inspired. This should be an annual or biannual event. Durham could become the Lumiere destination of the UK.
We are so lucky to have a city that could provide Artichoke with such a unique canvas. I hope Durham Vision take note because Lumiere has proved the old and familiar does not have to be subjugated in favour of the new. This weekend we saw 21st century technology and Norman architecture complement each other in the most spectacular fashion.
Thank you to everyone involved.
Judith Vincent | 15 November 2009 | Durham
Went on Saturday night with family and was pleased the weather held off - was very impressed with the events happening. Had fun making our way through the city - the viaduct looked good lit up (that should stay). What can you say about the Cathedral. I watched this being set up all week and enjoyed it so much we stayed to watch it three times. By the third time we stood at the back of the field but were told by a steward to stand in the middle for the surround sound - he was right - very impressive. The inside was good too - this must have done wonders for the city. Looking forward to next year!
Audrey | 15 November 2009 | Chilton, Co Durham
As a Durham girl born and bred I was delighted to see so many people enjoying the city. I went on Saturday night and tonight and thought both evenings were spectacular. As for the crowd control I agree with the other comments - Framwellgate Bridge was a scrummage for the Fire procession, needed to be much better controlled. Also - publicity!!! I only found out about the event because I’m part of the University and we all got an email. I am in Durham twice a week every week and I knew nothing about it. Some of my friends who still live in the city happened upon it purely by chance!!! Come on guys - next year - better publicity in advance and much better marshalling. But seriously - the Crown of Light made me all emotional to see so many people mesmerised by our beautiful Cathedral. Come, City of Culture here we come.
Julia Mole | 15 November 2009 | Richmond, N Yorks
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