Jarrow Reflections

Jarrow's early history is associated with its medieval monastery, but much of the town developed during the Industrial Revolution. The closure of Palmers shipyard in the 1930s dealt a serious blow to the town's prosperity, but new industries opened in the Second World War. The docks have been largely filled in and the town has been redeveloped in recent decades. Jarrow Reflections features an exciting collection of historic and modern pictures that reveal how the area has changed over the decades.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 96 pages
Publication date: 15 January 2025
Publisher: Amberley Publishing

Jarrow's early history is closely linked to its medieval monastery, which was home to the Anglo-Saxon scholar Bede. However, the town experienced significant growth during the Industrial Revolution, particularly in coal mining and shipbuilding. The closure of Palmers shipyard in the 1930s dealt a severe blow to the town's prosperity, but new industries, such as a ship-breaking yard, an engineering works, and a steelworks, opened during the Second World War. The docks were largely filled in after the last shipyard closed in the 1980s, and the town has undergone significant redevelopment in recent decades. Jarrow Reflections is a captivating collection of historic and modern pictures that merge to showcase the town's transformation over the years. The book features 180 pictures, combining a recent colour view of Jarrow with matching sepia archive scenes. Through the split-image effect, readers can witness the dramatic changes that have taken place in the streets, buildings, and everyday life of the town. The book is the work of professional photographer and local author Paul Perry, who presents a fascinating visual chronicle that captures both past and present glimpses of Jarrow.

Weight: 306g
Dimension: 165 x 232 x 10 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781398118577