Lost Durham

Product Description

The city of Durham in northeast England, lying on the River Wear, has long been an important center in the region since St Cuthbert was buried there in the 10th century and the Normans built their imposing cathedral and castle. The city became the center of many coal-mining communities in the surrounding area during the Industrial Revolution and the university, founded in 1832, took over many buildings in the historic center of the town and continued to expand in the 20th century. Today the mines have closed but the communities built around them remain, and the city has experienced post-war development of its commercial areas.
Lost Durham presents a portrait of this city in northeast England and a way of life that has radically changed or disappeared today, showing the buildings, streets, and industries that have gone or changed. This fascinating photographic history of Durham will appeal to all those who live in the city or know it well, as well as those who remember it from previous decades.

About the Author

Michael Richardson is the archivist of the Gilesgate Archive. He has lived in Durham all his life and is the author of more than 20 publications on Durham.