North East England

Author : Dan Jackson
Publisher : Hurst & Company
Page : 323 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2019
Category : History
ISBN : 9781787381940

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The Northumbrians by Dan Jackson Pdf

Why is the North East the most distinctive region of England? Where do the stereotypes about North Easterners come from, and why are they so often misunderstood? In this wideranging new history of the people of North East England, Dan Jackson explores the deep roots of Northumbrian culture--hard work and heavy drinking, sociability and sentimentality, militarism and masculinity--in centuries of border warfare and dangerous and demanding work in industry, at sea and underground. He explains how the landscape and architecture of the North East explains so much about the people who have lived there, and how a 'Northumbrian Enlightenment' emerged from this most literate part of England, leading to a catalogue of inventions that changed the world, from the locomotive to the lightbulb. Jackson's Northumbrian journey reaches right to the present day, as this remarkable region finds itself caught between an indifferent south and a newly assertive Scotland. Covering everything from the Venerable Bede and the prince-bishops of Durham to Viz and Geordie Shore, this vital new history makes sense of a part of England facing an uncertain future, but whose people remain as distinctive as ever.

Author : Helen Berry,Jeremy Gregory
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 263 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2019-07-16
Category : History
ISBN : 9781351947862

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Creating and Consuming Culture in North-East England, 1660–1830 by Helen Berry,Jeremy Gregory Pdf

Historians of the long eighteenth century have recently recognised that this period is central both to the history of cultural production and consumption and to the history of national and regional identity. Yet no book has, as yet, directly engaged with these two areas of interest at the same time. By uniting interest in the history of culture with the history of regional identity, Creating and Consuming Culture in North-East England, 1660-1830 is of crucial importance to a wide range of historians and intervenes in a number of highly important historical and conceptual debates in a timely and provocative way. The book makes a substantial contribution to eighteenth-century studies. Not only do these essays demonstrate that in thinking about cultural production and consumption in the eighteenth century there are important continuities as well as changes that need to be considered, but also they complicate the commonplace assumption of metropolitan-led cultural change and cultural innovation. Rather than the usual model of centre-periphery diffusion, a number of contributions show that cultural change in the provinces was happening at the same time as in, or in some cases even before, London. The essays also indicate the complex relationship between cultural consumption and social status, with some cultural forms being more inclusive than others.

Author : Stephanie Carter,Stephanie Louise Carter,Kirsten Gibson,Roz Southey
Publisher : Boydell & Brewer
Page : 343 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2020
Category : History
ISBN : 9781783275410

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Music in North-east England, 1500-1800 by Stephanie Carter,Stephanie Louise Carter,Kirsten Gibson,Roz Southey Pdf

This collection situates the North-East within a developing nationwide account of British musical culture.

Author : Norman McCord
Publisher : B. T. Batsford Limited
Page : 278 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 1979
Category : History
ISBN : UOM:39015004278142

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North East England by Norman McCord Pdf

Author : Fred Aalen
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Archaeology
ISBN : 000715576X

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The North East by Fred Aalen Pdf

The most detailed description of why the countryside of England now looks the way it does, covering the geology, archaeology and history of each area and what effects each has had on the landscape we see today.The Environmental Setting and Human Occupation: Prof Fred AalenLandscapes of the Prehistoric and Roman Period: Dr Christopher Tolan-SmithThe Middle Ages: Dr Dick Lomas/Dr Richard MuirComponents of the Landscape: Prof Fred Aalen/Dr Richard MuirModern Period from c1600: Prof Don Macraild and Mr A W PurdueLandscape Components: Prof Fred Aalen/Dr Richard MuirTownscapes and Cityscapes: Dr Thomas Faulkner & Ms Linda PolleyCommunications and Routeways: Dr Richard MuirA Mosaic of Landscapes: Dr Richard Muir/Prof Fred AalenArt and the North East Landscape: Andrew GregLandscape change, conservation and management: Prof Fred Aalen

Author : Graeme J. Milne
Publisher : Boydell Press
Page : 248 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : History
ISBN : 1843832402

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North East England, 1850-1914 by Graeme J. Milne Pdf

The development of the coalfield and the riparian manufacturing districts moulded new industrial landscapes; the growth of ports and conurbations demanded innovative approaches to government and administration; and the business strategies of North East entrepreneurs challenged conventional boundaries. The author concludes that riverside districts, on the Tyne, Tees and Wear, represented more viable working horizons than any 'regional' North East in this era, and raises important questions about the study of the English regions in their historical context."--Jacket.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : PediaPress
Page : 107 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2024-07-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Celebrate North East England by Anonim Pdf

Author : Diana Newton
Publisher : Boydell Press
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : History
ISBN : 1843832542

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North-East England, 1569-1625 by Diana Newton Pdf

This study of England's north-eastern parts examines counties Durham and Northumberland as well as Newcastle-upon-Tyne, with its central theme the extent to which the county gentry and urban elites possessed a sense of regional identity. It concentrates on these elites' social, political, religious and cultural connections which extended beyond the purely administrative jurisdictions of the county or town. By concentrating on a series of seismic changes inthe area - the demise of its great regional magnates, the rapid upsurge of the coal industry and the union of the crowns - it offers a distinctive chronological coverage, from the latter half of the sixteenth century through to the early seventeenth century. Old stereotypes of the north-eastern landed elites as isolated and backward are overturned while their response to state formation reveals their political sophistication. Traditional views of the religious conservatism of the north-eastern parts are reassessed to demonstrate its multi-faceted complexion. And contrasting cultural patterns are analysed, through ballad literature, the cult of St Cuthbert and increasing exposure to metropolitan "civility", to reveal a series of sub-regions within the north-eastern reaches of the kingdom. Dr DIANA NEWTON is Lecturer in History at the University of Teesside.

Author : Simon Jenkins
Publisher : Profile Books
Page : 62 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2013-10-03
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781782830658

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North East England's Best Views by Simon Jenkins Pdf

England's views are remarkable for their beauty and variety. In this illustrated, first-of-its-kind guide, bestselling author Simon Jenkins picks the very best views from North East England, including Bempton cliffs, Gordale Scar, Hebden Bridge, Richmond, Rievaulx, Saltaire, Whitby Harbour, Durham, Hadrian's Wall, Lindisfarne and Newcastle's Grey Street, and more - and explains the fascinating stories behind them. Jenkins' entertaining and erudite entries provide the rich historical, geographical, botanical and architectural background to North East England's breathtaking sights both iconic and undiscovered. Filled with roman roads, cliff-tops, follies, mountains, ancient castles, rolling forests and heart-stopping moments, you'll soon wonder how you chose walks, mini-breaks or spontaneous diversions without it.

Author : Christian Drummond Liddy,R. H. Britnell
Publisher : Boydell Press
Page : 270 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1843831279

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North-east England in the Later Middle Ages by Christian Drummond Liddy,R. H. Britnell Pdf

The medieval development of the distinct region of north-east England explored through close examination of landscape, religion and history. The recent surge of interest in the political, ecclesiastical, social and economic history of north-eastern England is reflected in the essays in this volume. The topics covered range widely, including the development of both rural and urban life and institutions. There are contributions on the well-known richness of Durham cathedral muniments, its priory and bishopric, and there is also a particular focus on the institutions and practices which evolved to deal with Scottish border problems. A number of papers broach lesser-known subjects which accordingly offer new territory for exploration, among them the distinctive characteristics of local jurisdiction in the northern counties, the formation of north-eastern landscapes, the course of agrarian development in the region and the emergence of a northern gentry class alongside the better known ecclesiastical and lay magnates. CHRISTIAN D. LIDDY is Lecturer in History at the University of Durham, where R.H. BRITNELL is Emeritus Professor.

Author : Paul Usherwood,Jeremy Beach,Catherine Morris
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 402 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Art
ISBN : UOM:39015049646824

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Public Sculpture of North-East England by Paul Usherwood,Jeremy Beach,Catherine Morris Pdf

Documents some 450 public monuments and sculptures of the northeast of England. Entries on each piece contain bandw photos and details on materials, physical conditions, ownership and commissioning, and use and interpretation at various times in history. From this emerges a picture both of the development of public sculpture and monuments in the region and of the contribution these objects make to ideas of local identity. Material is arranged geographically. Includes bandw maps, a glossary, introductory essays, and brief biographies of sculptors and architects. Distributed by ISBS. Annotation copyrighted by Book News Inc., Portland, OR

Author : Roz Southey
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2017-07-05
Category : Music
ISBN : 9781351556781

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Music-Making in North-East England during the Eighteenth Century by Roz Southey Pdf

The north-east of England in the eighteenth century was a region where many different kinds of musical activity thrived and where a wide range of documentation survives. Such activities included concert-giving, teaching, tuning and composition, as well as music in the theatre and in church. Dr Roz Southey examines the impulses behind such activities and the meanings that local people found inherent in them. It is evident that music could be perceived or utilized for extremely diverse purposes; as entertainment, as a learned art, as an aid to piety, as a profession, a social facilitator and a support to patriotism and nationalism. Musical societies were established throughout the century, and Southey illustrates the social make-up of the members, as well as the role of Gentlemen Amateurs in the organizing of concerts, and the connections with London and other centres. The book draws upon a rich selection of source material, including local newspapers, council and ecclesiastical records, private papers and diaries and accounts of local tradesman, as well as surviving examples of music composed in the area by Charles Avison, Thomas Ebdon and John Garth of Durham, amongst many others. Charles Avison's importance is focused upon particularly, and his Essay on Musical Expression is considered alongside other contemporary writings of lesser fame. Southey provides a fascinating insight into the type and social class of audiences and their influence on the repertoire performed. The book moves from a consideration of music being used as a 'fashion item', evidenced by the patronage of 'big name' soloists from London and abroad, to fiddlers, ballad singers, music at weddings, funerals, public celebrations, and music for marking the events of the American War of Independence and the French Revolutionary Wars. It can be seen, therefore, that the north east was an area of important musical activity, and that the music was always interwoven into the political, economic, religious and commercial fabric of eighteenth-century life.

Author : Guy Hinton
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 305 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2021-09-17
Category : History
ISBN : 9783030785932

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War Commemoration and Civic Culture in the North East of England, 1854–1914 by Guy Hinton Pdf

This book examines a diverse set of civic war memorials in North East England commemorating three clusters of conflicts: the Crimean War and Indian Rebellion in the 1850s; the ‘small wars’ of the 1880s; and the Boer War from 1899 to 1902. Encompassing a protracted timeframe and embracing disparate social, political and cultural contexts, it analyses how and why war memorials and commemorative practices changed during this key period of social transition and imperial expansion. In assessing the motivations of the memorial organisers and the narratives they sought to convey, the author argues that developments in war commemoration were primarily influenced by – and reflected – broader socio-economic and political transformations occurring in nineteenth-century and early-twentieth century Britain.

Author : James Leggott
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 237 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2021-06-28
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9783030691462

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The North East of England on Film and Television by James Leggott Pdf

This book analyses the representation of North-East England in film and television. It is a response to the way a number of important British films and programmes—for example, Get Carter (1971), Whatever Happened to the Likely Lads (1973-74), Our Friends in the North (1996) and Billy Elliot (2000)—have used this particular setting to explore questions of class, identity and history. It argues for the significance and coherence of a North-East corpus of film and television through a series of case studies relating to specific eras or types of representation. These include regional writers working for television in the 1970s, the achievements of the workshop movement in the 1980s and works produced within the genres of documentary, crime drama, comedy, period drama and reality television. The book discusses how the communities and landscapes of the region have been used to explore processes of cultural change, and legacies of de-industrialisation.

Author : Great Britain: Parliament: House of Commons: North East Regional Committee
Publisher : The Stationery Office
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0215542738

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Industry and Innovation in the North East of England by Great Britain: Parliament: House of Commons: North East Regional Committee Pdf

In this report, from the North East Regional Committee (HCP 169, session 2009-10, ISBN 9780215542731), renewable industries could lead a recovery in the North East's manufacturing industry. The Committee states that the region is well placed to benefit from the growing global market for green technologies, but warns that British innovation and ideas could be lost as other countries benefit from quicker commercial development and implementation. World-class renewable energy companies in the North East - such as the New and Renewable Energy Centre (NaREC) at Blyth, the North East Process Industries Cluster (NEPIC) on Teesside, and NETPark, the North East Technology park in County Durham - could put the region at the forefront of the Government's efforts to turn the UK into a low-carbon economy. The Committee warns though, that the UK's cumbersome and slow planning process poses a significant risk to long-term development in the North East as businesses from countries like China seek quicker, guaranteed sites elsewhere in Europe. The report also states that the Government should explore incentives to encourage local development of renewable and clean energy. Also, underinvestment in transport links is proving detrimental to investment in the region.