I am pleased to say that Volume 2 of The Great North-East: An English History Tour is now available for purchase at Amazon - see here, or click on the image above. It is available as both an eBook and an old-fashioned paperback. I have kept the price as low as possible, whilst still allowing for about £1 profit per sale - which, of course, goes to the Great North Children's Hospital.
Like Volume 1, the 200-page book takes an affectionate look at various aspects of the history of the region, from the Scottish border in the north to the River Tees / Cleveland in the south. Chapters this time around cover the following topics: St.Cuthbert, literature, football, famous rocks (yes!), place names, the coal industry, notable visitors, the River Wear, oddities, inventions, superstitions, war, railways, and animals ... as well as the Lambton Worm, of course, as illustrated on the cover.
By visiting Amazon you can read a sample of the book before you commit to buy (there is actually a bigger chunk of the text to view via the eBook option). It's all very laid back and informal, and will hopefully bring a smile to your face whilst learning a few new facts about the history of the country's most interesting region.
Finally, I might just add that the prices of Amazon books (including mine) will most likely increase slightly in the next month or so due to a hike in printing costs. So get 'em cheap-ish while you can!
If you decide to go for it, then may I offer you a big thank you from both the GNCH and myself. Pass the word on!
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