The Gateshead Book of Days

Taking you through the year day by day, The Gateshead Book of Days contains quirky, eccentric, shocking, amusing, and important events and facts from different periods in the history of the town. 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 Gateshead's archives and covering the social, criminal, political, religious, agricultural, industrial, and sporting history of the region, it will delight residents and visitors alike.

About the author

Jo Bath worked as an oral historian at Locomotion Museum in Shildon before becoming an oral history archivist at Beamish Museum. Richard F. Stevenson has taught history to secondary school pupils and is currently in charge of Heritage Education for Gateshead via its Heritage Centre and libraries.

Summary

Taking you through the year day by day, The Gateshead Book of Days contains quirky, eccentric, shocking, amusing and important events and facts from different periods in the history of the town.

Product details

• Authors: Jo Bath, Richard F. Stevens, Richard F. Stevenson
• Publisher: The History Press Ltd
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.12.2021
• EAN: 9780752468679
• ISBN: 978-0-7524-6867-9
• No. of pages: 368
• Dimensions: 135 mm x 174 mm x 33 mm
• Weight: 368 g
• Series: Book of Days; Book of Days
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > Regional and national histories; Non-fiction book > History > Regional and national histories