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HOWGILL FELLS

Memories Of Bishop Auckland 1905-1916
Paul Hannon
  • 25 walks
    96 pages
  • ISBN 1 870141 49 0
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The rolling hill country above Sedbergh, in the north-western Dales
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    • Pollard and the Boar
    Pollard and the Boar
    Barbara Laurie
    • Published by Barbara Laurie
    • Paperback 1994
    • ISBN: 0 9532461 0 9
    Book description
    A retelling of the medieval legend of how the local knight, Pollard, rid the countryside of a fierce boar which was terrorising the population. It has been retold as a childrens' colouring book, illustrated with line drawings by Dr. R. McManners.
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    Bishop Auckland In Wartime
    Bishop Auckland In Wartime
    Barbara Laurie
    • Published by Barbara Laurie
    • Printed by Ceddes Print and Design
    • Paperback 1995
    • ISBN: 0 9523461 2 5
    Book description
    This book builds up a picture of what life was like for ordinary people during the Second World War. It looks at rationing, the blackout, enemy raids and many other restrictions. It does so by reliving the wartime memories of thirty people from many walks of life, all centred on Bishop Auckland. The last contribution is the story of a Bishop Auckland pilot who was shot down flying a single-seater Typhoon fighter-bomber over France, and taken prisoner.
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    The Listed Bridges Of Bishop Auckland
    The Listed Bridges Of Bishop Auckland
    Barbara Laurie
    • Published by Barbara Laurie
    • Printed by Durham County Council
    • Paperback 1995
    • ISBN: 1 897585 15 2
    Book description
    The ten listed bridges of Bishop Auckland are starting points for an exploration of little-known historic facts about the town, and suggestions for walks and expeditions to find out more.
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    Bishop Auckland In The 1850s
    Bishop Auckland In The 1850s
    Barbara Laurie
    • Published by Barbara Laurie
    • Paperback 1996
    • ISBN: 0 9523461 3 3
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    A study of one of the most vital and dynamic decades in the development of the town. The 1850s were chosen as being an interesting era because of the first Ordnance Survey map and the first significant census. It soon became clear that it was a defining decade for many other reasons, and the number of 'firsts' recorded at this fascinating time justify the author's conclusion that 'This was the decade when Bishop Auckland became a town and took control of its own future.'
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    Bishop Auckland In The 1950s
    Bishop Auckland In The 1950s
    Barbara Laurie
    • Published by Barbara Laurie
    • Printed by Ceddes Print & Design
    • Paperback 1998
    • ISBN: 0 9523461 4 1
    Book description
    Subtitled 'The Fabulous 50s', this book takes us on a journey through a decade of unparalleled change based on life in Bishop Auckland in the 1950s. Nearly sixty people share their memories of such diverse subjects as house demolition and television, Hanratty's scrap yard and the hospital, teddy boys and a tremendously successful amateur football team. The book ends: 'The contrasts in this account of the 1950s are enormous. In the same year that Florence Hopper was putting on scarf and gloves to go to the ash closet, carrying a candle, Sputnik was orbiting the earth. So many things that we now take for granted were just beginning to be part of everyday life - cars, television, fridges, telephones, self-service shopping, plastics, pop music. That is when the world changed, in the 50s.'
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    The Changing Face Of Bishop Auckland
    The Changing Face Of Bishop Auckland
    Barbara Laurie
    • Published by Barbara Laurie
    • Printed by Newton Press
    • Paperback 2001
    • ISBN: 0 9523461 5X
    Book description
    The story of Bishop Auckland from Roman times to the building of the new hospital in 2001, captured in old photographs which are precisely linked to the history of the town. A combination of researched history and memories of townspeople, this book creates an intriguing balance between the momentous and the small memories of everyday life.
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    Memories Of Wesley
    Memories Of Wesley
    Barbara Laurie
    • Published by Bishop Auckland Community Partnership
    • Printed by Bailes the Printer
    • Paperback 2002
    • ISBN: 0 9542571 0 3
    Book description
    When the Wesleyan Church in Newgate Street was converted into a community resource, Barbara edited a book of memories to celebrate its former use as a church.
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    Available only from the Four Clocks Centre, Newgate St. Bishop Auckland

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