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Durham books: History & Heritage
	Durham Radio producer and presenter Proud (Macmillan College, Middlesburgh) has been writing since 1970 mostly about his native northeast England. Here he briefly traces the history of Durham from before the monks arrived in AD 995 through the Cuthbert era, the prince bishops, Medieval pilgrimages, and the Civil War and Commonwealth, to the industrializat Price: £15.99 Publication: October 10, 2003
	Durham: Over 1,000 Years of History and Legend The historic City of Durham is now over 1,000 years old. With its magnificent Norman cathedral and castle it has become a world-famous tourist attraction, the outstanding importance of which was recognised in 1987 when it was designated by Unesco as a World Heritage Site. Martin Dufferwiel's book is a celebration of this unique city and of the country that has grown up around it, from the day in AD 995 when a group of monks carrying the coffin of St Cuthbert settled on what was then known as 'the Dunholm' to the present time. From the original site on the high, wooded rock, a settlement began to take shape. It was one which would be swelled by pilgrims and made wealthy by their offerings, and which would eventually become one of the most important sites of religious pilgrimage and military power in England. Many events and people have, throughout the last millennium, lit up the long story of Durham, in both fact and fable. This book recalls some of them. Wars, saints, kings and mythical beasts are all included in this tale of over 1,000 years, as are surveyors, locomotive engineers and miners. It is all here from the long sagas of the Wars of the Roses and the English Civil War, to the legendary Lampton Worm; from Canute the Great, Viking Emperor, to murder most foul at Gutty Throat Farm; and from the ravages of William the Conqueror, to the bizarre plan to turn Durham City into a port. Steam locomotives for the Tsar of Russia and Dixieland in the USA both had their origins here in Durham, and both feature in this book. Price: £6.99 Publication: September 20, 2004
	Exploring Durham History Exploring Durham History is a subtle blend of contemporary photography and historical fact. Tinged with folklore and mystery it takes us on an exciting journey through the history of The Land of the Prince Bishops. Lesser-known sites are balanced with a selection of the more familiar choices. The Prince Bishops of Durham were not only spiritual leaders: their military prowess was also highly respected, and both aspects are now remembered in the rich legacy of their fortifications and the castles of their influential supporters. County Durham was at the forefront of the Industrial Revolution. This was a time that brought great prosperity for some, but hardship for others. The coming of the railway had farreaching consequences for the north-east, and the encroachment of industrialisation shaped the destiny of the region into the 20th century and beyond. The colourful threads that run through County Durham history have produced a rich tapestry of heritage that is portrayed in all its glory in Exploring Durham History. This great value paperback edition is sure to appeal to all local history enthusiasts and is a visual treat as well as a fascinating read. Price: £June 30, 2 Publication: 10.49

Durham books: Food & Drink
	Pub Walks in County Durham and Teesside (Pub Walks S.) Twenty circular routes all based on good local pubs. Includes walks near Darlington, Bishop Auckland and Durham city. With maps and photographs. Price: £7.99 Publication: April 21, 2005

Durham books: General Interest
	City of Durham Price: £3.75 Publication: August 23, 2004

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