{"title":"Books by Charlie Emett","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"9780752466415","title":"Bishop Auckland","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis superb collection of over tow hundred photographs traces the history of \u003cem\u003eBishop Aukland\u003c\/em\u003e from its origins as North Aclet to modern times.\u003c\/strong\u003e Auckland Castle, the residence of the bishops of Durham for almost eight hundred years, is represented, as are the market-place and the restoration of the town's superb Town Hall. \u003cem\u003eBishop Aukland\u003c\/em\u003e sits on a coalfield and its strong association with mining is clear from the dramatic images chosen by author Charlie Emett. \u003cem\u003eBishop Aukland\u003c\/em\u003e in Old Photographs also shows the expansion of the local railways and the development of new enterprises, shops and leisure activities. Local and eminent personalities play their part within these pages. The town's famous newspapers, the Northern Echo and the Darlington and Stockton Times, are also acknowledged in this nostalgic tribute to life in \u003cem\u003eBishop Auckland\u003c\/em\u003e over the last one hundred years. It will fascinate residents and visitors alike, and is certain to stir a memory or two.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56297104015733,"sku":"9780752466415","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9780752466415_3f701373-ffdd-4ef7-b2eb-ed4dde0b46b0.jpg?v=1786016427"},{"product_id":"stockton-on-tees","title":"Stockton-on-Tees","description":"\u003cp\u003eCharlie Emett has compiled a pictorial history of Stockton-on-Tees. With this superb collection of over 200 photographs, he illustrates many aspects of the town’s development – both as a port and as a commercial centre – following the opening of the Stockton \u0026amp; Darlington Railway in 1825. The resulting changes experienced by the town are portrayed during its period of rapid expansion: new enterprise, major businesses, churches, shops and leisure activities are included, as well as the activities of local and eminent personalities. Many of these scenes are captured here by the region’s famous newspapers, the Northern Echo and the Darlington \u0026amp; Stockton Times. This book brings the diversity of life in Stockton-on-Tees over the last 100 years sharply into focus for the reader. It will undoubtedly bring warm memories to residents and delight visitors to this fascinating north-eastern town.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57481560981877,"sku":"9780750919630","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9780750919630.jpg?v=1786089833"},{"product_id":"carlisle-people-and-places","title":"Carlisle People and Places","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis collection of old photographs of \u003cem\u003eCarlisle\u003c\/em\u003e features not only the town itself, but also focuses on countryside pursuits such as hunting and fishing, for which the area is famous.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57629186064757,"sku":"9780750934435","price":15.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9780750934435.jpg?v=1791212841"}],"url":"https:\/\/backstory.london\/collections\/author-charlie-emett.oembed","provider":"Backstory","version":"1.0","type":"link"}