This book is a detailed and comprehensive history of the ancient town of Hexham in Northumberland, England. It covers the town's history from its earliest days up to the mid-nineteenth century, with a particular focus on its civil and ecclesiastical institutions, economy, and natural history. The book is well-researched and written in an engaging style, making it a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Hexham. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.