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Seaham history books by Fred Cooper BSc ACMA CGMA
Seaham history books by Fred Cooper BSc ACMA CGMA
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Fred Cooper BSc ACMA CGMA North-East England Historian, Author and Publisher Fred Cooper is a prolific researcher and writer on the local area of County Durham. In particular he has written and published more than ten books on the maritime town of Seaham and the surrounding coalfield district. He has written in many genres including local history, maritime adventure, military history and biographical and true stories. He is best known for his account of the deeply moving true story "One Year of Hell" chronicling the 1880 Seaham Colliery Disaster. What is your most talked about book? One Year of Hell (The True Story of the 1880 Seaham Colliery Disaster) What local history books are available? The Hole-in-the-Wall Shipbuilding at Seaham Harbour A History of the Londonderry Literary Institute History of the Seaham Infirmary A History of the Churches at SEaham What book could readers get lost in? A Master Mariner's Tale (The adventures of a reluctant secret agent) What books are of interest to military enthusiasts? The 2nd Durham (Seaham) Artillery Volunteers The Boer War Volunteers from Seaham What books are of interest to sports enthusiasts? Sporting Pastimes at Seaham Harbour
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THE BOER WAR VOLUNTEERS FROM SEAHAM The true stories of the Seaham men who went to war
“These stories reveal the privations and hardships borne by the volunteers from Seaham who sailed for the Cape Colony between 1899 and 1902” The progress of the war is explained including the recruitment, training and deployment of soldiers from the Uk to the front line in South Africa. The people of Seaham should be proud of the courage, bravery and exploits of the forgotten Volunteers from their town who fought and died when their country called them to arms.
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ONE YEAR OF HELL The true story of the 1880 Seaham Colliery Disaster
“This is one awesome story of a terrible mining disaster” On a tranquil Tuesday evening 231 men and boys went down the mine to begin their shift. Four hours later a fiery explosion ripped through the Hutton and Maudlin seam destroying everything in it's path. Only 67 survivors were brought out of the pit. This book is a riveting account of the stories of the victims, survivors, widows and orphans and the trauma and heartache experienced in the pit village of Seaham Colliery.
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THE 2nd DURHAM (SEAHAM) ARTILLERY VOLUNTEERS The crack artillery Corps that history forgot
“This book is a record of many men from the colliery districts who voluntarily gave their time to prepare for war. The old 2nd Durham’s and their descendants have a right to be proud of their record and achievements”
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A HISTORY OF THE CHURCHES AT SEAHAM Everything you need to know about the twenty-four churches built at Seaham
“This book provides the answers to many questions about the twenty-four churches, past and present, that were built at Seaham” Read more about The History of the Churches at Seaham……… (please select your Amazon market to "Look inside" the book): Amazon UK Amazon US Amazon Canada Amazon Australia
SPORTING PASTIMES AT SEAHAM HARBOUR The development of sport and recreation in the colliery districts
“This exploration of sporting pastimes at Seaham Harbour covers the period from 1835 to the mid-20th century when sport and recreation were woven into the very social fabric of everyday life in the town” Read more about Sporting Pastimes at Seaham Harbour……… (please select your Amazon market to "Look inside" the book): Amazon UK Amazon US Amazon Canada Amazon Australia or order from Waterstones Bookshops and delivered direct to your address: -
A HISTORY OF THE LONDONDERRY LITERARY INSTITUTE, SEAHAM HARBOUR The finest building and the social hub of a Victorian town.
“This Literary Institute evolved into a focal point for public and social groups that bound the fabric of the community together” Read more about A History of the Londonderry Literary Institute, Seaham Harbour……… (please select your Amazon market to "Look inside" the book): Amazon UK Amazon US Amazon Canada Amazon Australia
HISTORY OF THE SEAHAM INFIRMARY A local health service for the 19th century
“The 18th and 19th century was a torrid time for the sick, elderly and maimed. The time was right for some form of medical, surgical and nursing provision at Seaham Harbour.” Read more about the History of the Seaham Infirmary……… (please select your Amazon market to "Look inside" the book): Amazon UK Amazon US Amazon Canada Amazon Australia
SHIPBUILDING AT SEAHAM HARBOUR The forgotten history of a maritime town
“The thirty-six ships built at Seaham Harbour are here no longer. They either sank or were sent to the breakers yard many years ago. This book documents the fine history of shipbuilding at Seaham Harbour.”
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A MASTER MARINER’S TALE The Adventures of a Reluctant Secret Agent
“A Master Mariner’s Tale is a captivating naval adventure that takes the reader on a thrilling journey along the coast of County Durham, North Yorkshire, and Northumberland in 1881. Richard Raine is the master of the collier brigantine “The William Thrift” that enters Seaham Harbour in April 1881. Richard could never have imagined the adventure that was to unfold when he sailed out of the harbour and the part he would play in maintaining the fragile peace that existed in Queen Victoria’s empire.” Read more about A Master Mariner’s Tale……… (please select your Amazon market to "Look inside" the book):: Amazon UK Amazon US Amazon Canada Amazon Australia or order from Waterstones Bookshops and delivered direct to your address: -
THE HOLE-IN-THE-WALL A study of seafarers and ships visiting Seaham Harbour during the Victorian era
“This book introduces the reader to the port of Seaham Harbour on the lovely North-East coast of England. Previously unknown maritime information and facts are revealed and issues are considered about the hard-working life of mariners on board sailing ships.” Read more about The Hole-in-the-Wall……… (please select your Amazon market to "Look inside" the book): Amazon UK Amazon US Amazon Canada Amazon Australia
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