High Heaton, Cochrane Park, Benton: How we used to Live

Alan Morgan has lived in High Heaton for nearly 90 years, witnessing its growth from farmers fields to a residential suburb. Paddy Freemans Park and Cochrane Park are two of the landmarks celebrated in the book, and Benton is an older village with smaller residential estates. The book is illustrated with photographs, maps, and aerial views to help the reader discover the scale of development and appreciate the historic features that remain.

Format: Paperback
Length: 128 pages
Publication date: 09 August 2023
Publisher: Newcastle Libraries & Information Service

Alan Morgan has resided in High Heaton for nearly ninety years, witnessing the transformation of the area from rural fields and the remnants of industrialization to the charming and well-liked residential suburb it is today. This book pays homage to several recognizable landmarks, including Paddy Freemans Park, which offers convenient access to Jesmond Dene, and the renowned Freeman Hospital, which is globally recognized. In the nearby area, Cochrane Park emerged as a highly sought-after residential estate after the demolition of two 18th-century mansions in expansive grounds. At Benton, an older village, pockets of smaller residential estates have coexisted alongside earlier listed buildings that have been repurposed for modern purposes. To assist the reader in understanding the extent of development in this region and appreciating the numerous historic elements that have been preserved, this book is extensively illustrated with photographs, maps, and aerial views.

ISBN-13: 9781739223311