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New-look Seaham

We learn more about what is happening to the old mining village Seaham's North Dock.

How We Built Britain

From magnificent cathedrals and castles to ordinary urban terraced housing and high-tech corporate HQs, discover the extraordinary landscape of buildings where you live.

Terry Deary in Durham

Author Terry Deary visits Durham, the place that must preserve the old and embrace the new.

Seaham's North Dock

We look at how the North Dock in Seaham looks now and what it will look like after the regeneration.

Your pictures of Sunderland

You've been sending in your images How We Built Britain - here we see Sunderland.

Your pictures of Durham

As part of the How We Built Britain series, you've been sending in your images of Durham.

Your pictures of Wearside

See your pictures of Wearside architecture here in How we built Britain's image galleries.

About the TV series

Learn more about this landmark TV series - plus Britain in Pictures, its companion series on BBC4.

How to take a good photo

Thinking of photographing buildings? Get better results with our top tips from photographer Tom Ang.

Britain in Pictures exhibition

Learn more about the Britain in Pictures exhibition at the National Media Museum.

RIBA's virtual exhibition

Explore Britain's heritage in the Royal Institute of British Architects' virtual exhibition.

The National Trust events

View the special events being held across the country by The National Trust.