This new study explores the history of the northern borders of Britain - including the historic counties of Northumberland, Cumberland, Durham, Westmorland and the Furness areas of Lancashire.

Norman Mccord

1. The Early Medieval North. 2. Early Medieval Society in the North. 3. The Later Medieval North. 4. The Tudor North. 5. The Church in the Late Medieval and Tudor Periods. 6. Northern Society and Economy. 7. After the Union of the Crowns. 8. Religion and Philanthropy. 9. The Agricultural Economy. 10. Communications and Transport. 11. Coal-Mining and Related Developments. 12. Other Aspects of the Regional Economy. 13. Northern Towns. 14. Continuity and Change. 15. Industrial Revolution. 16. Transport, Agriculture and Services. 17. Society and Government. 18. Social Changes. 19. Post-War Economic and Social Problems. 20. Inter-War Social Improvement. 21. After the Second World War. Epilogue. Bibliography. Index.