British writer 1906 to 1998, born in Tyne Dock near Jarrow, who wrote popular novels featuring the life and culture of the north east of England. Brief biography and list of works.
http://www.kirjasto.sci.fi/cookson.htm
Promoting the 17th book festival organised by the region's 12 library services for children in the North East and involving the UK's leading children's authors.
http://www.ncbf.org.uk/
Photographs of Tyneside by H.S. Thorne. All black and white photographs with images of Newcastle upon Tyne, shipping scenes and the construction of the Tyne Bridge.
http://www.photos-tyneside.co.uk/