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Parliamentary Surveys of the Bishopric of Durham. Volume I
Author:  D.A. Kirby
Published:  1968
Medium: Book         Publisher:  Boydell & Brewer Ltd

In 1646 Parliament negotiated a substantial loan from the city of London, secured by the sale of ecclesiastical temporalities. An ordinance was passed abolishing archbishops and bishops and transferring their lands and possessions for the use of the Commonwealth. These surveys represent the examinations conducted in this connection in the Darlington Ward of the bishopric, which at the time was beleaguered by the Scots. Covers the manors of Auckland, Darlington, Evenwood and Wolsingham. Significant in assessing the effects of the Civil War on grass-roots society in the North-East.   hardback   ISBN 978-0-854-44002-3

Price:  £25.00





Parliamentary Surveys of the Bishopric of Durham. Volume II
Author:  David A. Kirby
Published:  1972
Medium: Book         Publisher:  Boydell & Brewer Ltd

See Volume II. Covers the manors of Chester-le-Street, Wickham, Gateshead, Houghton-le-Spring, Easington and Bishop Middleham and the collieries of Gateshead and Whickham in the Chester, Easington and Stockton Wards.   hardback   ISBN 978-0-854-44004-7

Price:  £25.00





The History & Antiquities of the County Palatine of Durham
Author:  Fordyce
Published:  1857
Medium: CD         Publisher:  Archive CD Books

A comprehensive history and geography of the County of Durham in two huge volumes, and containing many delightful old engravings. Each township and parish is described in great detail, together with its facilities and amenities, history, trade and transport, early railways, etc. A wealth of information for the historian and genealogist.    

Price:  £21.28




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