The Keelmen of Tyneside

The Keelmen of Tyneside PDF Author: J. M. Fewster
Publisher: Boydell Press
ISBN: 1843836327
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 234

Book Description
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.

The Economic Review

The Economic Review PDF Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Christian sociology
Languages : en
Pages : 608

Book Description
Includes section "Reviews".

Tracing Your Northern Ancestors

Tracing Your Northern Ancestors PDF Author: Keith Gregson
Publisher: Casemate Publishers
ISBN: 1781596778
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 303

Book Description
The far north of England is a key site for family historians. Many researchers, seeking to trace their ancestry back through the generations, will find their trail leads to the north or through it. And yet, despite the burgeoning interest in genealogy and the importance of the region in so many life stories, no previous book has provided a guide to the documents and records that family historians can use in their search. In this accessible and informative introduction to the subject, Keith Gregson looks at the history and heritage of the region - of Northumberland, Tyneside, Durham, Wearside, Tees Valley and Cumbria - and gives a fascinating insight into the world in which our ancestors lived. He introduces the reader to the variety of records that are available for genealogical research, from legal and ecclesiastical archives, birth and death certificates to the records of local government, employers, institutions, clubs, societies and schools.

Whare de yea belang?

Whare de yea belang? PDF Author: Bill Griffiths
Publisher: McNidder & Grace
ISBN: 0857162713
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 300

Book Description
Where de yea belang?brings together the distinctive vocabulary of the North East dialect. "Abackabeyont, bait-poke, cracket, drucken, etten, fettle, guissie pigs, lonnin, marra, nyen, plote, queen-cat, reckling, skinch, tew, upcast, vine, willok, yem, zookers!" If you enjoy finding out about dialect words – how and where and when they were used – and where they came from – this is the best guide to help you explore the world of North East dialect. Until the 20th century, dialect was a marker of economic, social and cultural change. We know that the North East maritime connections with the Dutch led to the introduction of many 'new' words. The Scottish influence of the keelmen (fisherman) on the Tyne and their effect on local language was much more radical. Although the Tyneside dialect and identity and this way of speaking is fast waning, the popularity of discovering this language and dialect shows there is still a great interest in the languages and dialect of the past. The late Bill Griffiths (1948–2007)was an extraordinary writer and poet: radical, experimental and scholarly, but also had a great sense of humour. He was a wonderful champion of the North East, its people and heritage. Born in Middlesex, he read history before graduating in 1969. Bill ran his own independent press and published political pamphlets and essays on the arts and poetry. After gaining a PhD in Old English he fled London and settled in Seaham where he embraced the northern way of life. 'He was also a scholar of Old English and dialect who know how to make his work accessible. Private and uncompetitive, he was at least these things: poet, archivist, scholar, translator, prison-rights campaigner, pianist, historian, curator, performer, editor, short-story writer, essayist, teacher, book-maker and lyricist. The Saturday before he died, Bill discharged himself from hospital to host the Dialect Day at the Morden Tower in Newcastle upon Tyne. He died as he lived: cataloguing, awarding Best Dialect prizes, opera on his radio, the poetry paramount.' Obituary, The Independent, 20 September 2007.

Publications of the Surtees Society

Publications of the Surtees Society PDF Author: Newcastle upon Tyne (England). Company of Hostmen
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Coal trade
Languages : en
Pages : 396

Book Description
List of publications, v. 1-132, in v. 132.

The Builder

The Builder PDF Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 680

Book Description

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