1727: Dame Dorothy Brown, of Sadberge, a relative of a bishop of Durham, presented Darlington with a new Market Cross. The concept of a market cross dates from Roman times, and the large stone was ...

A MARKET that was crowned the nation’s favourite ... will open celebrations with the cutting of a cake at the market cross. Darlington Operatic Society will perform for visitors at 12.15pm ...

As part of the Spectacular, Darlington is hosting its second National Town Crier Competition. Fifteen town criers from all over the country will be at the Market Cross to take part in this ...