Around Stockton and Norton by Paul Menzies
This superb selection of 200 photographs provides a nostalgic insight into the changing face of the neighboring communities of Stockton and Norton on Tees over the last century. Each image is accompanied by a detailed caption, bringing the past to life and describing many aspects of life in the area, including chapters on work, industry, and transport, as well as providing a vital record of vanished vistas and past practices. Norton, a settlement since Saxon times, was once the leading center before Stockton rose to world fame, along with Darlington, as the termini of the world s first railway. Around Stockton and Norton is sure to bring back cherished memories of yesteryear for all who know and love this part of Cleveland.
Paul Menzies, a retired Deputy Headteacher, has enjoyed an extremely varied career as a US soccer coach, a freelance presenter, and historical consultant for the BBC, and a postcard dealer. He is the author of a number of local history books, including Middlesbrough In Old Photographs and Billingham In Old Photographs. He lives in Cleveland.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780752457314 |
| ISBN 10 | 0752457314 |
| Title | Around Stockton and Norton |
| Author | Paul Menzies |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | The History Press Ltd |
| Year published | 2011-10-22 |
| Number of pages | 128 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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