Publisher's Synopsis
Whilst sections of the four northern counties of Cumbria, Northumberland, County Durham and Tyne and Wear have been shaped by heavy industry, the greater part consists of rural settlements set amongst some of the most exhilarating landscapes in the British Isles. This volume guides readers through the region's cities, towns and villages, its industry, houses, castles and monuments to reveal the varied history which gives the area its character.
