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Hodgson, George B.
The Borough of South Shields from the earliest period to the close of the nineteenth century.
Publisher: South Tyneside Libraries, South Shields;
Date of Publication: 1996
Stock Code: 10996
FACSIMILE REPRINT of the 1903 edition. Quarto, pp. [2], x, [2], 510. 9 plates including frontispiece of the Entrance to Shields Harbour, fold-out Plan of the River Tyne and numerous illustrations throughout text. Publishers’ green cloth with gilt titles to spine, in unclipped cream pictorial dust-jacket. Spine tips & corners lightly rubbed; Paul Bidwell’s ownership inscription to ffep. Jacket lightly surface soiled with minor creases. A Near Fine copy in Very Good jacket. From the library of eminent archaeologist Paul Bidwell O.B.E. Bidwell was responsible for the excavation of Vindolanda, and the reconstruction of Segedunum, on Hadrian’s Wall, and remains one of the most respected archaeologists of his generation. Important and comprehensive work of North-East history with sections on ecclesiastical history, commerce & industry including shipping & mining, the Lifeboat, local families, freemasonry and more. Heavyweight so a contribution towards increased postage costs will be requested for overseas delivery. £60.00