The Newcastle Book of Days

The Newcastle Book of Days

by Jo Bath (Author), Richard F. Stevenson (Author)

Synopsis

Taking you through the year day by day, The Newcastle Book of Days contains quirky, eccentric, amusing and important events and facts from different periods in the history of the city. Ideal for dipping into, this addictive little book will keep you entertained and informed. Featuring hundreds of snippets of information gleaned from the vaults of Newcastle's archives and covering the social, criminal, political, religious, industrial, military and sporting history of the region, it will delight residents and visitors alike.

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More Information

Format: Hardcover
Pages: 368
Publisher: The History Press
Published: 01 Jun 2013

ISBN 10: 0752468669
ISBN 13: 9780752468662

Author Bio
Jo Bath worked as an oral historian at Locomotion Museum in Shildon before becoming an oral history archivist at Beamish Museum. She has a PhD in 17th-century violent crime and teaches for the Open University. She lives in Newcastle. Richard F. Stevenson has an MA in History and English from Edinburgh University. He has taught history to secondary school pupils and is currently in charge of Heritage Education for Gateshead via its Heritage Centre and libraries.