This book tells the intriguing story of the town of Northallerton in North Yorkshire. Covering events from the twelfth century through to today, it provides a brief history of life here through the years with informative captions linking the old and the new. Featuring factories, streets, houses, shops, pubs, schools and churches, and the people who lived, learned, worshipped and worked in them, all aspects of life in Northallerton and the surrounding villages is covered.
The book will give today’s residents a unique glimpse of how their town used to look. The fascinating stories of the old workhouse, the hospitals, Betty’s café and the notorious yards are all covered here as are the railway, dairy, linen and linoleum industries. Further afield, the impressive Mount Grace Priory, Masham, Bedale, Hutton Rudby, Great Smeaton, South Otterington and other villages are all covered in the same fascinating way.
ABOUT THE AUTHORS
Paul Chrystal is the current owner of the Knaresborough bookshop and has a background in medical publishing of more than 30 years.
Mark Sunderland has been a keen photographer since the age of 11 and his speciality is landscapes. He was highly commended in the 2000 Wildlife Photographer of The Year Competition for Composition and Form. Mark has been a freelance photographer since 2004.
Both authors live in Knaresborough.
| Publication: |
November 2010 |
Extent: |
96 pages |
| Availability: |
In stock |
Images Sepia:* |
90 |
| Format: |
235 x 165 mm |
Images Colour:* |
90 |
| Binding: |
Paperback |
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* approximately |
