Looking Back at Whickham (Paperback)

Looking Back at Whickham (Paperback)

Compiled and edited by Bill Saunders and Richard Pears on behalf of Whickham Local History Society.

The history of Whickham includes prehistoric settlers, Romans, Prince Bishops, 600 years of coal mining and associated industries, early waggonways, farmers, merchants and the MetroCentre. The parish incorporated Dunston, Swalwell, the Gibside estate, Marley Hill, Sunniside and Lobley Hill as well as Whickham village. This book presents new stories and pictures of the people and places who made this rich history. 100 illustrations.