00:00Durham County Council's County Hall is set for demolition after more than 60 years in use,
00:06as staff and former employees reflect on its history at a farewell exhibition.
00:11The eight-storey building at Ikely Heads has been described by some as an architectural landmark,
00:17and by others as an example of outdated brutalist design.
00:21Ex-employees recalled decades of work, friendships and daily life inside the hilltop offices.
00:27Council leaders say the building is no longer suitable for modern needs,
00:31due to issues including asbestos, so staff are moving to the Rivergreen Centre instead.
00:37Officials say that they will reuse thousands of items and preserve special memories for the years to come.
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