Northumbrians: North-East England and Its People: A New History

The Northumbrians have made significant contributions to British and global history, but have been overlooked. Dan Jackson explores the region's culture through centuries of border warfare and industry, revealing its hard work, heavy drinking, sociability, sentimentality, militarism, and masculinity. He also discusses the Northumbrian Enlightenment, which gave the world the locomotive and lightbulb, and the region's uncertain future.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 412 pages
Publication date: 30 September 2021
Publisher: C Hurst & Co Publishers Ltd

The Northumbrians have often been overlooked in British and global history, yet they have made remarkable contributions to both. In his book, "The Lost History of Northumbria," Dan Jackson sets out to reclaim this forgotten history, delving into the deep roots of Northumbrian culture. These roots include hard work, heavy drinking, sociability, sentimentality, militarism, and masculinity, which have been shaped by centuries of border warfare and dangerous industry. Jackson explains how we can learn about the people of Northumbria through its landscape and architecture, and revisits the Northumbrian Enlightenment, which gave the world the locomotive and the lightbulb. This story extends to the present day, as the region finds itself caught between an indifferent south and an increasingly confident Scotland.

The book explores a range of historical figures and events, from the Venerable Bede and the prince-bishops of Durham to Viz and Geordie Shore. It sheds light on a part of England that is often uncertain about its future, but whose people remain as remarkable as ever. The Northumbrians have a rich and complex history that deserves to be recognized and celebrated, and Jackson's book is a valuable contribution to this understanding.

In conclusion, "The Lost History of Northumbria" is a must-read for anyone interested in British history, culture, and the people who have shaped it. Jackson's book provides a valuable insight into a region that has often been overlooked, and it reminds us of the remarkable contributions that the Northumbrians have made to both Britain and the world.

Weight: 520g
Dimension: 142 x 215 x 31 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781787386006