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history of northern england
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The History and Heritage of Northern England – Alderley Edge, Cheshire
In the Iron Age, the area was under the control of the Celtic tribe, the Cornovii and lay within the northern reaches of the tribe’s territory.
The History and Heritage of Northern England – Amble, Northumberland
The decline of coal mining, ship building and the scaling down of the fishing industry in the Northumberland region has impacted on Amble.
The History and Heritage of Northern England – Driffield, East Yorkshire
Driffield, which is also referred to as Great Driffield is a market town in the Yorkshire Wolds.
The History and Heritage of Northern England – Whalley
Once again this series casts its gaze upon a small town that did not reach any historic significance until the Norman period
The History and Heritage of Northern England – Barnard Castle
Once again this series casts its gaze upon a small town that did not reach any historic significance until the Norman period
The History and Heritage of Northern England – Howden
Howden is a market town in East Yorkshire and has an interesting history.
The History and Heritage of Northern England – Corbridge
Some historians believe that the name of the town came from the old Celtic word “corie”, which means a tribe or a host.
The History and Heritage of Northern England – Ulverston
The first acknowledged settlement is recorded as being in 430 AD as a Saxon homestead or a farm.
The History and Heritage of Northern England – Middlewich
Middlewich is one of the ‘Salt towns’ of East Cheshire and has a long and rich history.
The History and Heritage of Northern England – Sedbergh
Historically, there are no written records of Sedbergh until its inclusion in the Domesday Book in the late 11th Century.