HISTORY, DIRECTORY, and GAZETTEER of NEWCASTLE and the COUNTIES of DURHAM and NORTHUMBERLAND. In 2 Volumes - Wm. Parson & Wm. White. 1827 & 1828
The arrangement and division of the matter presents in succession, separate Histories and Directories of Newcastle, and all the Market Towns of Durham and Northumberland, which form the FIRST VOLUME; and the general History of these Counties, and that of Berwick-upon-Tweed, followed by distinct Histories and Directories of each Village and Township, will form the SECOND VOLUME, at the end of which a copious Index will be given, so arranged as to lead the reader to a perusal of connected Histories of each Ward and Parish, The DIRECTORY of each town and parish follows its history, and contain the names, and specifies the residences, designations, and vocations of the Gentry, Clergy, Magistrates, Professional Gentlemen, Merchants, Manufacturers, Tradesmen, Farmers, Graziers, Public Officers, &c. All the Mediums of Public Conveyance, for travellers, letters, and merchandize, are specified, with the periods and places of arrival and departure.

Accompanied by an Almanac & Town & County Guide, Record of Local & General Events, A Diary, and an Annual Commercial Advertiser.
Excellent early County directory with approx 600 pages with 100 pages of advertisements.

ALNWICK, BERWICK, NORTH SHIELDS, BAMBROUGH, GATESHEAD, SOUTH SHIELDS, BELFORD, NEWCASTLE, SUNDERLAND, AND THEIR LOCALITIES