Wallsend Bundle

Description

Bundle Includes:
> Wallsend Remembered Volume Two
> Wallsend Best
> Wallsend Football

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Wallsend Remembered Volume Two
Another look at growing up in Wallsend, Howdon and Willington Quay
by Steve Boundey

‘Wallsend Remembered Volume Two’ is the latest book from local author Steve Boundey. With over 250 illustrations, the book contains people’s memories of growing up in Wallsend, Howdon and Willington Quay.

Interesting times in Wallsend are recalled with old photographs of streets, buildings, shops, cinemas, factories and shipyards – many now demolished but not forgotten.

People are also featured with school photos, sports teams, drama groups, jazz bands, day trips and celebrations. Also included are stories of local people who have made a contribution to their community.

Wallsend Best
A Personal Experience of the Rising Sun Colliery
by Ron Curran

This high-quality book is a history of the Rising Sun Colliery in Wallsend from the 1940s to its closure in the 1960s.

The book contains over 100 unique illustrations many never published before.

The book contains 116 pages.

North Tyneside During the Second World War
The story of North Tyneside’s experiences during the Second World War is told by local author, Ron Curran. He recalls the days of evacuation, rationing, the Home Guard, air raids and VE Day with the help of local people who share their memories of the conflict.

North Shields, Tynemouth and Cullercoats suffered greatly in the war and there are unique pictures showing the damage caused in the area by the German bombing raids.

The book is illustrated with over 100 wartime photographs from North Tyneside Libraries excellent Discover: North Tyneside collection.