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Hebburn Through Time
Derek Dodds
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Description for Hebburn Through Time
Paperback. This fascinating selection of photographs traces some of the many ways in which Hebburn has changed and developed over the last century. Num Pages: 96 pages, 74 black & white illustrations, 111 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEYN; WQH; WQP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 167 x 8. Weight in Grams: 308. 96 pages, 185 Illustrations incl 111 colour. This fascinating selection of photographs traces some of the many ways in which Hebburn has changed and developed over the last century. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 1DBKEYN; WQH; WQP. Dimension: 235 x 167 x 8. Weight: 308.
In the space of just 200 years Hebburn has been transformed from a small fishing hamlet into a modern town of 20,000 inhabitants. The driving force in this expansion was of course the development of industry, in particular coal mining and shipbuilding. Indeed, these two industries, and the arrival of the railway in 1872, meant that Hebburn thrived in the nineteenth century. During the twentieth century, Hebburn's fortunes were in the hands of modern engineering companies. Like many of its neighbours the town has suffered from the ups and downs of the economy, but it also benefited from slum clearance ... Read more
In the space of just 200 years Hebburn has been transformed from a small fishing hamlet into a modern town of 20,000 inhabitants. The driving force in this expansion was of course the development of industry, in particular coal mining and shipbuilding. Indeed, these two industries, and the arrival of the railway in 1872, meant that Hebburn thrived in the nineteenth century. During the twentieth century, Hebburn's fortunes were in the hands of modern engineering companies. Like many of its neighbours the town has suffered from the ups and downs of the economy, but it also benefited from slum clearance ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Amberley Publishing
Number of pages
96
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Series
Through Time
Condition
New
Number of Pages
96
Place of Publication
Chalford, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781445608105
SKU
V9781445608105
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 5 to 9 working days
Ref
99-14
About Derek Dodds
Derek Dodds is married with one son. He has a lifelong interest in history particularly that of north-east England. Also has a special interest in landscape and architectural photography. He studied art, history, social sciences at Open University and Sunderland University. Derek is a well known author and lives in Tyne and Wear.
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