Local History - Destinworld Publishing

29MarMarch 29, 2022

The 4 Most Important British Objects from the Victorian Era

In his new book, A History of Britain in 100 Objects, historian Paul Chrystal has uncovered the objects which define the nation’s story.From ancient history right up to the modern day, the case can be made in each of these objects for the way it both shaped and influenced the history of Britain.The Victorian era is one of the most loved of Britain’s past, and marks a time of enormous growth in stature of the country. It saw revolutions in...

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10MarMarch 10, 2022

Britain’s Most Important Post-War Objects

In his new book, A History of Britain in 100 Objects, historian Paul Chrystal makes the case for the defining objects which tell the story of Britain and its history.Britain as a nation has gone through many identities and events, and has seen plenty of conflict over the years.The most recent major events were the two World Wars of the early 20th Century.In this article, we’ll look at the most important objects which have appeared in the post-war period and...

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08MarMarch 8, 2022

The Beginnings of Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough is one of the largest towns in the North East of England.It is a thriving commercial hub, with modern industries and the well-regarded Teesside University.It has also been known in the past as an important industrial town, which experienced tremendous growth through the iron, steel and shipbuilding industries in particular.Yet Middlesbrough is a relatively young town.It only came into existence as a town in the early 1800s, whereas many of the other great towns and cities of the region...

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28FebFebruary 28, 2022

Paul Menzies and Destinworld Publishing to Add Colour to Middlesbrough’s History

Destinworld Publishing announces Middlesbrough – A Colourful Past, a new book title for Spring 2022 which brings colour to the fascinating history of Middlesbrough for the first time.This ‘never seen before’ work offers a unique selection of images, many in colour for the very first time, which together with detailed insights into the town’s history, provide a landmark contribution to the rich heritage of the region.Paul Menzies, a well-known local author and broadcaster, says: “Having written many books, I was...

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18SepSeptember 18, 2021

Yorkshire’s Most Famous Authors

The wild landscapes and northern industrial cities of Yorkshire in northern England evoke many images in our minds, and many famous authors and writers have hailed from this region or been inspired by it in their works.Here we list some of Yorkshire’s most famous authors and a bit about how the region marked their work so noticeably.J. C. Atkinson (1851-1900)Two miles outside Danby in Danby Dale is St Hilda’s church. John Christopher Atkinson is buried there – ornithologist, natural historian...

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16SepSeptember 16, 2021

County Durham’s Mining Towns in Rare Pictures

A new book by North East author Araf Chohan uncovers hundreds of rare views of County Durham, including its landscapes, peoples, villages, towns and cities.Notable among the images are many pictures of the former mining towns and pit villages which are so famous in Durham, and gave it much of its identity of the past century.These pictures give an example of some of the images that are in the book.The former colliery at Ferryhill.Langley ParkChurch Street in MurtonThe long-demolished cottages...

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10NovNovember 10, 2020

Ghostly York

In her new book, York Historic Walking Guides, author Claire Shaw uncovers the city's history as seen by foot through the city.For those keen to discover what goes bump in the night, one of the walks in her book is Ghostly & Ghastly York, which take you past some of York's most haunted and sinister locations.So which are York's most ghastly sighty?Exhibition SquareWhere today you might visit York Art Gallery or the Theatre Royal, gruesome executions of Catholics and criminals...

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18JunJune 18, 2020

York – A Flooded City

York is famous for its floods. Whenever it happens, TV news channels cover the dramatic and destructive effects of the rivers Ouse and Foss as they spill into the streets and buildings. According to York - A Rare Insight, unwise and reckless development by Romans, Anglo-Saxons, Vikings and everyone that followed them right up to the 21st Century has meant that the streets and buildings of York have regularly been subject to flooding. The Evelyn Collection, which is featured in this book,...

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23AprApril 23, 2020

Looking Back at the Old City of York through the Evelyn Collection

York was privileged to be one of the earliest cities in the world to be photographed, thanks, in part, to it being the birthplace of the British Association for the Advancement of Science in 1831. Photography was one of those areas of science on the cusp of development and progress. Octavius Hill and Robert Adamson took what are probably the earliest photographs of York while attending a meeting of the association in October 1844. William Arthur Evelyn arrived in York in 1891....

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17JanJanuary 17, 2020

15 Great Lost Middlesbrough Buildings

Central Middlesbrough has changed so much over the past century. In his new book, Middlesbrough 1920-2020: A Century of Change, author Araf Chohan has uncovered hundreds of photographs which show these changes. For many, the main landmarks of Middlesbrough have been the buildings which define the town and life there. Perhaps most famous is the iconic Transporter Bridge. Sadly many of these landmark buildings have been lost over the years. Who remembers these? The Royal Exchange One of Middlesbrough’s most lamented buildings. The Victorian Royal...

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