Middlesbrough – A Colourful Past

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This lavishly illustrated book looks back at the history of Middlesbrough through an amazing presentation of images, many of which are seen in colour for the very first time.

Local historian and broadcaster Paul Menzies has drawn extensively on his many years of research and long associations with Middlesbrough to produce this array of historic photographs and other memorabilia which are deeply atmospheric and nostalgic.

The images bring back many memories for some whislt creating a sense of the past for those eager to see just what life was like in days gone by.

This book is a landmark in the history of the Teesside region. In it, the rich heritage of Middlesbrough is explored in this fascinating insight into the lives of those who made the town one of the greatest centres of industry and urban life in the country.

Paul Menzies has written extensively about the Teesside region for more than thirty-six years. As well as his many books on the area, Paul’s weekly Teesside history broadcast on BBC Radio reaches listeners as far away as Canada and Australia. With his regular lectures and talks throughout the region, Paul is very much at the heart of promoting the history and heritage of the area. Other accomplishments include the BBC Radio series Keep The Home Fires Burning which he wrote and presented together with articles which appear on the BBC history website.

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