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This book is part of the Images of England series, which uses old photographs and archived images to show the history of various local areas in England, through their streets, shops, pubs, and people.

This thoughtfully compiled collection of over 200 archive postcards and images illustrates the history of Halifax from around the mid-eighteenth century.The district is characterised by steep slopes and deep valleys, sett-paved streets and nearby moorland. It has an industrial past of woollen mills powered by water wheels and steam, and of canals and railways, the wharves and stations of which liberally dot the countryside. The town today reflects the changes wrought by the Victorians, who created broad streets and fine buildings; mansions, parks and gardens. Many Halifax buildings were blackened by soot during those years of coal-based prosperity, but are now resplendant after cleaning.Halifax-born author Vera Chapman has supplied informative text to accompany each image, providing a lasting record of Halifax as it once was and detailing how the town has developed over a long period of extensive and lasting change.

A busy market town on the River Skerne, Darlington has a long and interesting history. Claiming to be the Birthplace of the Railways and home over the centuries to a variety of industries, including textiles and leather, the town has always revolved around a very strong local community. This book explores Darlington's past, looking at the people, buildings and industries that shaped the modern town. Accompanying captions bring colour to events, occasions and the everyday lives of the community.

A history of Northallerton.

A pictorial history of Shildon, Durham, through old photographs and postcards, describing the development of the town over the last 100 years.

Billingham village, a Saxon settlement of 7th century origin nestled beside village green and Saxon church, retained a rural identity until the First World War. When hostilities ended, ICI was formed, and became a feature of the area. Presenting a pictorial history of Billingham through photographs, this title also contains historical captions.

Presents a pictorial history of Newton Aycliffe through a series of photographs and images.