The History Of Newcastle Upon Tyne: Or The Ancient And Present State Of That Town (1736)

By Henry Bourne

Book Overview

The History of Newcastle Upon Tyne: or the Ancient and Present State of That Town is a book written by Henry Bourne in 1736. The book provides a comprehensive account of the history of Newcastle Upon Tyne, a city in the north-east of England. The author covers the town's early beginnings, its growth and development over the centuries, and its contemporary state at the time of writing. Bourne explores the town's political, economic, social, and cultural life, including its industries, trade, institutions, and notable figures. He also discusses the town's architecture, geography, and natural features, and provides a detailed description of its churches, public buildings, and landmarks. The book is a valuable source of information for anyone interested in the history of Newcastle Upon Tyne, and provides a fascinating insight into life in the town during the 18th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165786877
• ISBN13: 9781165786879
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 262 Pages
• Weight: 1.31 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 8.3" x 11.0"