Life on the Tyne

Life on the Tyne

Author: Peter D. Wright

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2016-05-06

Total Pages: 218

ISBN-13: 1317105281

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Whilst the early modern period has long been recognized as witnessing a growth in trade and consumerism, the majority of studies to date have tended to focus upon London and southern England. In order to provide a more balanced understanding of the dynamics at work on a national level, this book explores the local economy and waterborne trades of Newcastle and the River Tyne, in North East England. Drawing upon a variety of primary sources - including parish records, probate inventories, Newcastle Exchequer port books and the previously unpublished diary of an apprentice hostman - none of which have been examined previously in this context, the study adds significantly to our understanding of the growing community in North East England. In particular, it underlines the expansion of a thriving middling class with an associated culture of consumption driving a rapid increase in the import, and often re-export of a wide range of luxury items of food, clothing and soft furnishings. As the coal trade and a flourishing general trade with London and other home and overseas ports grew, the book highlights the major impact upon the size and variety of work in the port, and the subsequent increasing size and complexity of the water trades community and its associated business networks.


The Keelmen of Tyneside

The Keelmen of Tyneside

Author: J. M. Fewster

Publisher: Boydell Press

Published: 2011

Total Pages: 234

ISBN-13: 1843836327

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This book provides much fascinating detail on what the keelmen did - transporting coal from the upper river to ships at the river's mouth; and on how they acquired their reputation for roughness and independence.


Our Coal and Coal Pits

Our Coal and Coal Pits

Author: J. R. Leifchild

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2012-11-12

Total Pages: 249

ISBN-13: 1136238425

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Published in the year 1968, Our Coal and Coal Pits is a valuable contribution to the field of Economics.


Our Coal and Our Coal-Pits

Our Coal and Our Coal-Pits

Author: J. R. Leifchild

Publisher: Psychology Press

Published: 1968-06

Total Pages: 250

ISBN-13: 0714614017

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First Published in 1968. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.


A Handbook for Travellers in Durham and Northumberland

A Handbook for Travellers in Durham and Northumberland

Author: Anonymous

Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand

Published: 2023-07-22

Total Pages: 342

ISBN-13: 3382816180

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Reprint of the original, first published in 1873. The publishing house Anatiposi publishes historical books as reprints. Due to their age, these books may have missing pages or inferior quality. Our aim is to preserve these books and make them available to the public so that they do not get lost.