NEWCASTLE IN PHOTOGRAPHS (PB)

A fortified site under the Romans and the Normans, Newcastle has been a major city since the Middle Ages. It first became prosperous through coal, and later developed as a centre of shipbuilding and other engineering. Newcastle has retained much of its 18th and 19th century fabric, and though heavy industry has declined, there has been regeneration in many areas alongside new developments. For those who are proud to live in Newcastle, as well as those visiting, this book reveals why the Toon has such enduring appeal.