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Durham City: Pictures from the PastAuthor: Michael RichardsonDurham City: Pictures from the PastDurham City: Pictures from the Past is a new book that brings together over 450 photographs covering all aspects of life in and around the City of Durham. It is divided into 10 sections: Meet the People, School Days, Working Life, Sport and Leisure, The Built Environment, Events and Occasions, Transport, Defence of the Realm, Church and Chapel and Around Durham.
PublisherBreedon Books ISBN978185983504XPrice in GBP£16.99 |
Michael Richardson is a local historian who has built up a remarkable archive of old photographs of Durham City, where his family has lived for over 200 years. The ‘Gilesgate Archive’, which he formed, has become one of the most important collections of photographs relating to the city and its neighbourhood.