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THE TOWN MOOR: NEWCASTLE'S GREEN HEART
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| By: |
Ken Smith, Tom Yellowley |
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Paperback |
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£6.99 |
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| ISBN 10: |
1857952189 |
| ISBN 13: |
9781857952186 |
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| Publisher: |
NEWCASTLE LIBRARIES & INFORMATION SERVICE |
| Pub. date: |
5 May, 2014 |
| Pages: |
96 |
| Description: |
Newcastle's Town Moor is a unique green space at the heart of a busy conurbation. Famously bigger than Hyde Park and Hampstead Heath, it has seen horse racing, political meetings, huge festivals, and still annually hosts one of the biggest travelling funfairs in Europe. The Town Moor is a remarkable and physical link with Newcastle's history. |
| Synopsis: |
This book tells the story of Newcastle's Town Moor, an almost timeless green space at the heart of a busy conurbation. Famously bigger than Hyde Park and Hampstead Heath, every year it hosts the Hoppings, one of the biggest travelling funfairs in Europe. The moor has witnessed coalmining, horse racing, political meetings, ambitious exhibitions. Parks and gardens, hospitals and roads have encroached upon it, but cattle have always grazed there. They belong to the Freemen of Newcastle, who, with the City Council, are guardians of the remarkable Town Moor. |
| Illustrations: |
Full colour new and archive photos and maps |
| Publication: |
UK |
| Imprint: |
Tyne Bridge Publishing |
| Returns: |
Returnable |