Durham Ice Rink R.I.P.

From the 1980's the Ice Rink in Durham, UK was hub of Ice Hockey action and a gathering place for the youth of the time. Since the rinks' closure in 1996 and the Durham Wasps movement from Durham to Newcastle to become the now 'Vipers', it was used as a health club and bowling alley. It has sat Idle since 2009 whilst plans were under way to negotiate it's future. The demolition is to make way for a new office development. It will house the National Savings employees who current reside directly across the river in Millburngate House. There is an old water mill on the site which will be renewed to provide 70% of the new offices, electricity. According to local archives the mill dates back to 1951 and was a flour mill. Farewell to a local landmark and may fond memories continue for many people in the region!