Alan Morgan has lived in High Heaton for nearly 90 years and witnessedmost of its growth from farmers' fields and the residue of industrialisationto the pleasant and popular residential suburb it is today. Paddy Freeman'sPark, with easy access to Jesmond Dene, and the adjacent world-renownedFreeman Hospital are just two of the familiar landmarks celebrated in thisbook.
Nearby, Cochrane Park developed into another sought-after residentialestate following the demolition of two 18th century mansions in extensivegrounds. At Benton, this much older village, pockets of smaller residentialestates have appeared alongside earlier listed buildings now adapted formodern use.
This book is liberally illustrated with photographs, maps andaerial views to help the reader discover the scale of development in this areaand appreciate the many historic features that remain.
| Format |
Häftad |
| Språk |
Engelska |
| Utgivningsdatum |
2023-08-09 |
| ISBN |
9781739223311 |
