Look back at a century in the life of Middlesbrough in this photographic history book from one of the town’s most respected authors and historians.
Reeling from the end of the Great War, the images in this book start in the 1920s as Middlesbrough saw a period of rebuilding and rebirth.
The Second World War would also bring difficult times to the town, and with the decline in major industry, Middlesbrough’s centre was changed forever.
Much of this book charts ‘living memory’ for many residents who will recall some of the changes in the town, from the loss of much-loved structures to the construction of new buildings that have become a part of the landscape.
See how the town looked in the early part of the 20th century, its famous sights through the decades and the many streets of terraced housing. Much of the Victorian architecture seen in the book has been demolished, and the repeated regeneration of the St Hilda’s area is looked at.
In recent decades readers see the changes to the commercial heart of the town, through new shopping centres, businesses and office blocks.
Middlesbrough today is undergoing more change, and this book concludes with a look at some of the latest new buildings and developments in the town.
Featuring hundreds of rare pictures – both black & white and colour – as well as interesting histories and memories, this book is sure to be a Christmas favourite for anyone who loves Middlesbrough.
