Rod Neep
08-08-2005, 07:57 PM
Local Records of Northumberland & Durham
The full title of the book is: "Local Records or Historical Register of Remarkable Events which have occurred in Northumberland and Durham, Newcastle upon Tyne and Berwick upon Tweed from the Earliest Period to the Present Time; With Biographical Notices of Deceased Persons of Talent, Eccentricity and Longevity"
Compiled by John Sykes, this is the full set of four volumes published between 1866 and 1875, and covers the period from the earliest records to 1875.
An absolutely fascinating book with details of local accidents and crimes, floods, fires and all manner of fascinating historical events are recorded, along with many biographical pieces about local folk.
You just won't be able to put this one down!
http://www.rod-neep.co.uk/acatalog/1361s3-4.jpg
Archive CD Books (http://www.parishchest.com/en-gb/dept_788.html)
The full title of the book is: "Local Records or Historical Register of Remarkable Events which have occurred in Northumberland and Durham, Newcastle upon Tyne and Berwick upon Tweed from the Earliest Period to the Present Time; With Biographical Notices of Deceased Persons of Talent, Eccentricity and Longevity"
Compiled by John Sykes, this is the full set of four volumes published between 1866 and 1875, and covers the period from the earliest records to 1875.
An absolutely fascinating book with details of local accidents and crimes, floods, fires and all manner of fascinating historical events are recorded, along with many biographical pieces about local folk.
You just won't be able to put this one down!
http://www.rod-neep.co.uk/acatalog/1361s3-4.jpg
Archive CD Books (http://www.parishchest.com/en-gb/dept_788.html)