In the seventh episode, Rick and Beau navigate the breathtaking River Wear, which serves as a natural shield for the historic city of Durham and its revered Cathedral. This site is steeped in history, notably when Henry VIII claimed control of the Church in the 1500s, leading to the desecration of the Cathedral’s shrines. Accompanied by Archaeologist Gary Bankhead, the duo uncovers artefacts that trace back to the 1200s during Edward I’s reign, illuminating the rich heritage of Durham.
Show
River Hunters
Episode
S01E07
Air Date
Apr 29, 2019
Season 1 Episodes
S01E01
Stirling - First War of Scottish Independence
S01E02
Warwick - River Avon and War of Roses
S01E03
English Civil War - Newark - River Trent
S01E04
Vikings – River Trent
S01E05
Hadrian’s Wall - River Eden and Carlisle
S01E06
Barnard Castle - River Tees
S01E07
Henry VIII – River Wear
S01E08
William The Conqueror – River Avon