Echoes of the North East Miners: Some last traces of the collieries and tributes to the pitmen

History

Smith, Ken

World

Tyne Bridge Publishing

The life and times of the Matrons of Newcastle upon Tyne Infirmary 1751 - 1976

Matron Matrons of Newcastle Infirmary 1751 - 1976

Craft, Anne

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Hatty the Hyena's Asthma: 1 (The Jungle Hospital)

Gaunt, Philippa

The Newcastle Eccentrics: A dark tale of a Georgian town

Literature & Fiction

Bray, Frank

Genre Fiction

Angels of the North: Notable Women of the North East - with a Preface by Ann Cleeves

Biographies & Memoirs

Quin, Joyce

Community & Culture

Newcastles of the World: The history, culture and diversity of places called Newcastle

Politics & Social Sciences

Wilson, Sue

Social Sciences

John Dixon (1835-1891) was one of the generation of British contractors who built railways, bridges and other civil engineering works around the world. Today most are generally forgotten, a fate entirely undeserved by the man who erected Cleopatra's Needle on the Thames Embankment and who built the first railway in China. John Dixon was competent and self-confident, with the boundless enthusiasm and energy typical of Victorian contractors. Had his tender for the construction of the Forth Railway Bridge been accepted, and it was the lowest tender received, history would have treated him differently. This book describes the life and works of John, his bridges, railways, jetties, seaside piers and other projects. His wider business interests, his professional colleagues and his family life are also covered. It includes an explanation of why his tender for the Forth Bridge was unsuccessful, but only mentions Cleopatra's Needle briefly as this is worthy of another book. Indeed, John's brothers, Sir Raylton Dixon (1838-1901) and Waynman Dixon (1845-1930) were also distinguished engineers and it is hoped to publish similar books on their careers. John, Raylton and Waynman Dixon were members of the same Dixon family, from Raby, Cockfield and Newcastle upon Tyne, as was Jeremiah Dixon of Mason-Dixon Line fame.

John Dixon: The Man Who Could Have Built the Forth Bridge

Pearce, Ian

Science & Math

Namedropper!: an unorthodox autobiography told through five decades of the music and entertainment business

Phipps, Chris

Arts & Literature

Theatre Royal Newcastle: A New Short History

Histon, Vanessa

This story is told by Burdon's friend of 60 years, Philip Payne. Starting in war-torn Newcastle, followed by adventures at art college in the 50s and 60s - the tale is peppered with local colour from Newcastle cinemas, pubs and clubs, with first-hand insight into the origins and birth of the iconic sixties group - The Animals. The story then leads to Payne's more recent escapades with Burdon and the antics of two Geordies now in their seventies, coping with modern American life.This is a full colour, 52 page book with over 40 images of mid-20th century Newcastle, early Eric Burdon and the Animals and contemporary images of Eric Burdon in his Californian retreat (supplied by his wife and manager Marianna).The whole story is set against the background of what it means to be a Geordie.

Eric Burdon Rebel Without A Pause

Arts & Photography

Philip Payne

Music

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