Teesside's Industrial Landscape

In the 1990s, Peter Tucker began photographing the industrial landscape of Teesside, providing a valuable visual record of the area's heavy industry and some of its more conventionally attractive places. This book is of interest to enthusiasts of local history, industry, photography, and the north-east region.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 96 pages
Publication date: 15 February 2024
Publisher: Amberley Publishing

Teesside, situated in the northeast corner of England, is a bustling conurbation and industrial region. While it may not be as widely recognized as other prominent industrial areas like Tyneside, the Potteries, and the Black Country, Teesside boasts a rich industrial heritage that is worth exploring. The region is primarily centered around the towns of Billingham, Middlesbrough, Redcar, Stockton-on-Tees, and Thornaby, which played pivotal roles in engineering, iron and steel, shipbuilding, and the production of chemicals.

Despite the decline of some industries in the area, chemicals and engineering remain crucial sectors. This is particularly evident in the region's ongoing efforts to revitalize its industrial landscape. In the 1990s, photographer Peter Tucker became captivated by the stark functional beauty of Teesside's heavy industry. His photographs in this book offer a valuable visual record of Hartlepool and Teesside's industrial heritage, showcasing both the unexpected and more conventionally attractive aspects of the area.

This book holds immense interest for enthusiasts of local history, industry, photography, and the north-east region. It provides a glimpse into the region's industrial past and its potential for future growth, making it a valuable resource for anyone seeking to understand the region's rich industrial heritage.

Weight: 308g
Dimension: 232 x 165 x 10 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781398106109