Darlington and Surroundings in Old Postcards

Picture postcards have been commonplace as a means of communicating with loved ones and sharing a scene from places visited since the late 19th century. It was naturally a popular choice for those taking holidays or travelling far from home.

Today, old postcards are a fascinating means of connecting with the past, through both the scene recorded in the picture on the front and the messages written from a snapshot in time.

Darlington and Surroundings in Old Postcards is a wonderful collection of these early scenes, showing the northern market town and its buildings, streets, people and history.

The book also includes many old images of many surrounding villages such as Croft, Hurtworth, Middleton St. George and Sadberge.

With cards dating back to the turn of the century a fascinating lost world is uncovered which will appeal to anyone with an interest in the history of this County Durham town.