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The Northumbrians

North-East England and Its People: A New History

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The Northumbrians

By: Dr. Dan Jackson
Narrated by: Dr. Dan Jackson
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The Northumbrians have been overlooked by British and global history, but they’ve made astonishing contributions to both. Dan Jackson sets out to recover this lost history, exploring the deep roots of Northumbrian culture - hard work and heavy drinking, sociability and sentimentality, militarism and masculinity - through centuries of border warfare and dangerous industry. He explains what we can learn about Northumbria’s people from its landscape and architecture and revisits the Northumbrian Enlightenment that gave the world the locomotive and the lightbulb. This story reaches right to the present day, as this extraordinary region finds itself caught between an indifferent south and an increasingly confident Scotland.

From the Venerable Bede and the prince-bishops of Durham to Viz and Geordie Shore, this vital new history reveals a part of England with an uncertain future, but whose people remain as remarkable as ever.

©2019 Hurst Publishers (P)2019 Hurst Publishers Europe Great Britain England Scotland Royalty United Kingdom Socialism
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"The best works of local history exert a fascination that transcends the merely local, and The Northumbrians is definitely one of the best." (The Sunday Times)
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A fascinating tour of the North East’s history and people, read by the author, whose passion and interest shines throughout

A must listen for locals, and everyone further afield

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As a foreigner who moved from London to Northumberland in early 2023, I loved learning about the history and the people of this place.

This book contains so much information and so many great stories, I feel like I’ve really gotten to know Northumbria. I have also received answers to many of my questions along the way 😊

Fascinating!

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As a proud Northumbrian I don't care about the fact ya jumped all awa the place and mad nee sense at all. At least ya tried. And thats all that matters marra.

Canny though. Canny. Better than owt ah cudha dun.

Got nee reet wreetin' a review if am fair like.

Yewers,

Bobby Bagses.

Northumbrian as owt.

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I loved this deep dive into the north east. It captures language roots, cultural founding along with a great breath of other history. I enjoyed it and I’ve learnt so much about my home.

Seriously Researched!

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Absolutely fascinating from start to finish. Now have to resist reeling off facts from this book at every opportunity. If you’re from the North East, read this book now!!! If you’re not from the North East…still read this book now.

A must read for northerners and history lovers

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