This book focuses on the changes to the rail freight industry in Yorkshire and North East England.

How distinctive is the landscape of the North East of England? How far does its distinctive nature contribute to region's identity? These are key questions addr

The Rough Guide to Yorkshire was the first comprehensive guidebook to England's largest county. Detailed coverage of the ruggedly beautiful Dales and Moors, the

Is North East England really a coherent and self-conscious region? The essays collected here address this topical issue, from the middle ages to the present day

The development of the coalfield and the riparian manufacturing districts moulded new industrial landscapes; the growth of ports and conurbations demanded innov