Castle Character Quiz

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B. I'm somewhere else.

A. I'm at Durham Castle.

Hey fellow villagers and travellers! This may scare you, but I am the spirit of Durham Castle. Welcome to my river of time where you will find your identity. But before we start, please let me know where you are now.

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You found the backstage!

Castle Cat

Modern Construction Worker

Student

Bishop

B. Cosin’s Library.

D. Palace Green (Grassland)

C. Almshouses.

A. Durham Castle.

Great, sounds like we're quite close to each other! Now, to get to know each other better, please look around and tell me, which building are you most interested in?

B. Cosin’s Library.

D. Palace Green (Grassland)

C. Almshouses.

A. Durham Castle.

Oh, sounds like I'd better introduce you to my location! Which following building are you interested in the most?

Nice choice. I was the home of the Bishops of Durham for almost 800 years, and have been a Durham University college since 1836. Do you know what year I was born?

A. 1072, in order to protect the Norman rulers from the rebellious locals and potential invasions from Scotland.

B. ....1720?

You chose a hidden gem. This library was built by book-loving Bishop John Cosin in 1669 as a public library. Me, the Castle, is even older - Can you guess what year construction on the castle began?

A. 1072, in order to protect the Norman rulers from the rebellious locals and potential invasions from Scotland.

B. ....1720?

Nice choice! This grassland is part of our UNESCO World Heritage Site. In 18th and 19th century it was a square where elegantly dressed couples would promenade and children would play. Do you know when it dates back to?

A. 1090s. When the Castle and the Cathedral was being constructed, it would have been a bustling centre of commercial activity.

B. ....1720?

Here's an interesting story for you. The Almshouses housed eight poor people who were given a room and allowance. Beneficiaries had to attend daily Cathedral services and avoid ‘taverns and alehouses’. If it were you, would you accept it?

A. Yes.

B. No.

You got the Achievement: ‘I know your age’

See the collection

Superrr. Now you recognise that I'm a very old spirit. Since you're about to become part of my history, would you like to see some of my collection? Please forgive the vanity of an old spirit, especially one with a great treasure. Pick the one that interests you most -

You got the Achievement: ‘Grumpy OLD Spirit’

See the collection

What? Kid, you're underestimating me. It seems you know very little about me, so let me, an old spirit born in 1072, introduce you to the great treasures of my long life! Pick the one that interests you most -

You got the Achievement: ‘Say no to alcohol’

See the collection

Interesting. Now you know I have a lot of stories. After all, I've been around since 1072. Since you're about to become part of my history, would you like to see some of my collection? Please forgive the vanity of an old spirit, especially one with a great treasure. Pick the one that interests you most -

You got the Achievement: ‘No alcohol no life’

Please forgive the vanity of an old spirit, especially one with a great treasure. Pick the one that interests you most -

See the collection

Interesting. Now you know I have a lot of stories. After all, I've been around since 1072. Since you're about to become part of my history, would you like to see some of my collection?

F. I like fancy things.

B. What is this old looking book?

D. …bone maybe?

C. What's the deal with this coin?

Pick the one that interests you most.

A. I love this photo album.

E. Why do you collect these shells?

-You:

-The Castle: Aye, I have asked a group of lovely students from Durham University to put it in the Tunstall Gallery exhibition. You can also see the book in their online exhibition. Nice new technology.

-The Norman Chapel: Yes, inside my walls you can see a memorial for them.

-The Castle: This is a Royal Air Force Book. In case you didn't know, the Norman Chapel was an observation and command post for the RAF from 1941 to 1946.

A. Thank you.

-You: Tell me something I don't know. -You:

B. Just for decoration.

-The Castle: So you're wondering why these oyster shells are here. Here's a hint, they were not only food. -The Castle: Well well, but have a guess, why were they found on the wall?

A. They are building materials to level out the gaps in walls after being eaten.

-You: So the original penny would have been deliberately cut in half to decrease its value to make a smaller purchase? -You:

B. Sorry~ Tails.

-The Castle: It is a worn silver halfpenny. Have you ever been in a situation where you can't break a big bill? -The Castle: Well done my child. Do you want to flip a coin? My friend who curated the Tunstall Gallery just couldn't resist flipping all the coins she could get her hands on. She says heads.

A. She got it!

-You:

-Archaeologists: The fractured bone would have affected the raven's ability to fly, meaning that it may have received care for some time to be able to mend the bone. So we surmise that this species could be a companion animal, comparable to cats and dogs.

B. I wouldn't do that, but it's interesting to know.

-The Castle: This is a raven's scapula, also known as the shoulder blade. It shows signs of a healed break.

A. I would love a pet like that.

-You:

-The Castle: Aye, I have asked a group of lovely students from Durham University to help him get there. You can meet him online later too. Nice new technology.

-The Castle: Well, well, please forgive him, he is really old now. But remember, the sound of his words used to echo around my walls in walls in the 1700s. I still remember that feeling.

-The Prayer Book: Please…meet me at the Tunstall Gallery exhibition…

-The Prayer Book: *cough.

A. See you.

C. Hooray! (No one is allowed to refuse my invitation, darling. Just give up looking for the NO option.)

B. Yeeepeee!

Sounds like you have a fairly young spirit. These badges from the early 2000s were worn by Castle students to show their college pride. Speaking of which, would you like to live in the Castle?

A. Yes!

B. Nope. That's too hard.

Lovely. I feel like I'm getting to know you better. Now cast one of your Dice of Destiny, just like medieval people played ‘Hazard’. Think of a number from 1-6 and click the dice. Did you guess it right?

A. YEAA! Pay me the money!

B. Nope. That's too hard.

No matter what, go and find it in Tunstall Gallery. I feel like I'm getting to know you better. Cast your Dice of Destiny, just like medieval people played ‘Hazard’. Think of a number from 1-6 and click the dice. Did you guess it right?

A. YEAA! Pay me the money!

You got the Achievement: ‘Flip with a mystery woman’

B. Nope. That's too hard.

What fun! What about another one? Now cast one of your Dice of Destiny, just like medieval people played ‘Hazard’. Think of a number from 1-6 and click the dice. Did you guess it right?

A. YEAA! Pay me the money!

C. Just ME and MY SPIRIT.

B. My friends.

HAHA. I don't gamble. But congratulations, I believe you are blessed. One last thing before you continue your adventure, who would you like to choose as your adventure partner?

A. My family.

C. Just ME and MY SPIRIT.

B. My friends.

HAHA. Honesty is more important than winning money. I believe you are blessed. One last thing before you get into the adventure, who would you like to choose as your adventure partner?

A. My family.

This might be the earliest depiction of a mermaid in England.

D. Mermaid

Star patterns around are referring to heaven.

C. Man’s head

A symbol of courage and strength, also the victorious Christ.

B. Lion

The hunter was amazed by the beauty of the stag and stopped his pursuit.

A. Stag and Dogs

HAHA. I don't gamble. But congratulations, I believe you are blessed. Now, before you continue your adventure, choose your spirit totem. You will see some of these carvings on the capitals in the Norman Chapel.

This might be the earliest depiction of a mermaid in England.

D. Mermaid

Star patterns around are referring to heaven.

C. Man’s head

A symbol of courage and strength, also the victorious Christ.

B. Lion

The hunter was amazed by the beauty of the stag and stopped his pursuit.

A. Stag and Dogs

HAHA. Honesty is more important than winning money. I believe you are blessed. Now, before you continue your adventure, choose your spirit totem. You will see some of them on the capitals in the undercroft called the Norman Chapel.

NOW YOU ARE

Hey, Your Excellency.

Now you are

A Bishop!

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What do you think of the layout of the Castle made by your peers? Since you are the bishop now, what changes would you make to the Castle?

For over 750 years, the Prince Bishops of Durham made many changes to the structure of Durham Castle. The Norman Chapel was constructed by your senior peer Bishop St Calais in around 1080 CE. Please look out for the raven bone and prayer book in the exhibition!

NOW YOU ARE

Meow~ Meow~

Now you are

Castle Cat!

For further exploration, join our scavenger hunt for children and families in the Tunstall Gallery!

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Look out for evidence in the exhibition of other animals that have lived in Castle! Will you make friends with them? Which hidden corner of the Castle interests you most?

The castle cat lived under the Norman Chapel for many years, walking the corridors in the dead of night. You know all the castle’s secrets, observing each occurrence. Recently you have given birth to a litter of four kittens, who you teach to navigate the castle walls. Do you enjoy life in the Norman Chapel?

Don't miss the brilliant story of the tools and clothing used throughout history and look for photos of some of your friends in the exhibition!

NOW YOU ARE

Thank you for all you have done for the Castle!

Now you are

A ModernConstructionWorker!

“So you become part of this committed team, to try and generate something that should last as long as we live, if not more, and be in keeping with the history and not spoiling its little secrets, or whatever it doesn't want to share with ya.” (Paul Powton, the Norman Chapel project manager)

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Construction has been happening at the Castle for nearly 1000 years. The life of a builder has changed throughout history, using new tools and methods.

NOW YOU ARE

Welcome to University College!

Now you are

A Student!

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University college is the oldest college at Durham University. You, as a student here now, can have the original Castle experience. Open your curtains and look out at the Cathedral on Palace Green and every hour, you will hear the bells ring. Look out for the Royal Air Force Book and those College badges to learn about the history of your home and what former students bravely did in the Second World War.

Ruoying Wu 邬若瑛

Smile :)

Yuxuan Han 韩予轩

考古小幽灵很可爱，杜伦很美丽，炸鱼尤其美味

David Wright

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Hannah Teague

Thank you so much for spending a moment to play this game! Please visit us again soon!

Yanjun Li 李彦均

Best wishes 🍎

Yuqing Tang 汤煜晴

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Yuxuan Zhou 周雨轩

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Shangquan Yue 岳尚泉

Sincere regards.