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Newcastle in the Headlines
About this book
Newcastle in the Headlines tells the story of this great and vibrant city as seen through the stories and photographs from the renowned Chronicle, Journal and Sunday Sun newspapers. Author and journalist Dave Morton begins, aptly enough, with the death of Queen Victoria in 1901 and the reaction this caused throughout Newcastle. We then travel through the decades, taking in the First and Second World Wars, the opening of iconic bridges, the rise and fall of the mighty Newcastle United, heart-rending local tragedies, visits from royalty and celebrities and Geordie television heroes. All of this and much more is vividly brought to life through a narrative and photographs that inspire nostalgia and a deep appreciation for this city and its history. Dave Morton perfectly encapsulates the essence of Newcastle and what has helped to create one of the most distinctive senses of community pride. This book highlights why Newcastle always was, and continues to be, a thriving town and the most culturally relevant city in the north-east.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- About the Author
- Introduction
- 1901: Death of the Queen
- 1905: Champions of England
- 1906: King Edward VII in Newcastle
- 1914: The Great War Begins
- 1918: Peace
- 1919: Deadly Inferno
- 1925: Montagu Pit Disaster
- 1928: Birth of an Icon
- 1929: The North East Coast Exhibition
- 1930: Heatwave
- 1932: FA Cup Glory
- 1935: Rail Disaster
- 1937: A New King is Crowned
- 1939: So Young, So Brave
- 1940: RAF Stands Firm
- 1941: Terror From the Skies
- 1941: Earl Grey Loses His Head
- 1945: VE Day
- 1954: Three Bears in Newcastle City Centre
- 1954: The End of Rationing
- 1955: Kings of Wembley
- 1959: Fire in Newcastle
- 1960: Loch Ness Monster āDiscoveredā
- 1962: Blaydon Races centenary
- 1963: Winter
- 1963: The Beatles in Newcastle
- 1969: Europe Conquered
- 1969: The £2m Blaze
- 1970: Get Carter
- 1972: Handyside Arcade
- 1973: Likely Lad Interview
- 1975: āRollermaniaā
- 1976: Retail Revolution
- 1976: Tragedy at Swan Hunter
- 1977: Hello, Mr President
- 1977: Queenās Silver Jubilee
- 1977: āThe Greatestā
- 1980: Ticket to Ride
- 1981: Great North Run
- 1983: Diana Thrills the Crowds
- 1983: Auf Wiedersehen, Pet
- 1983: Tuxedo Princess
- 1985: Live Aid
- 1986: Queen Rock St Jamesā Park
- 1987: A Medical Miracle
- 1991: Riots
- 1992: Return of King Kevin
- 1996: Our Friends in the North
- 1996: The £15m man
- 1999: Total Eclipse
- 1999: Bobby Robson Comes Home
- 2000: New Year
- 2000: Centre for Life
- 2001: The Blinking Eye Bridge
- 2001: Spoon Barmy
- 2005: Tall Ships Race
- 2006: A TV Legend Retires
- 2009: Farewell to a Legend
- 2012: Survivor
- 2015: The āNew Castleā is Reborn
- Acknowledgements