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Houghton-le-Spring: A History by Frank H Rushford
A rare vintage book, as published by Durham County Press and sponsored by Houghton urban District Council (overseen by the Council's Clerk, Mr W.W Plews).
First published in 1950
A copy of this book has recently been acquired. This rare book features a message from the original owner: Xmas 1951
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The book covers Houghton-le-Spring and the wider area, such as Penshaw and Fatfield, and is known to contain a few inaccuracies but is a worthwhile addition to your local history collection. It features several rare views of Houghton, as well as articles on the following (and some of the bits in between not mentioned on the contents page):
Rectors of Houghton
Archbishop of Canterbury
Another Archbishop
Parish Church
Gilpin Thorn
The Lake
Tongue of Big Ben
Ancient School
Lilburne Leveller
Apostle of the North
The Allens of Shiney Row
The Wesleys Arrive
Roman Catholicism
Local Government
Charities
History of Coal Mining
Morton House
Penshaw Monument
The Lambton Worm
Herringtons
Newbottle
Earl of Perth
Biddick
Sir George Elliot
Photos of Houghton-le-Spring
Old picture postcards of Houghton le Spring and Hetton le Hole
Alan Sutton Publishing
Houghton le Spring: A History
Old photos of Houghton
Vintage views
Houghton Then and Now
PAGES: 97
CONDITION: Used
PRICE: £45 + P&P