CAPTAIN COOK, MAN OF THE SEA

The story of the circumnavigator from Marton in Cleveland, and his voyages around the world which made him famous. They used to say 'wooden ships, iron men' and James Cook  was the most steadfast, persistant and exacting of them all. A master mariner once said that if Cook said an island was there, then you could bet it was within one or two miles of where he said it was. No mean feat

 

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THE HISTORY OF SALTBURN

A carefully researched chronological history of  Saltburn By The Sea from 2300BC to the Millenium.

 

'Chris has unearthed many unusual and interesting pieces of local history.'    Cleveland Courier

'...earned critical praise all round ...the result is a handy history of the town.'   Middlesbrough Evening Gazette

"Mr. Wilson is no stranger to authorship ... trace's (Saltburn's) story in some detail.'   Whitby Gazette    

 

 published by Seaside Books

 

SALTBURN TIMES

The companion to The History Of Saltburn, featuring photographs brought to the author following the publication of the first book, plus potted histories.

'an easily digestible history'  Whitby Gazette

'packed with fine old pictures'  Middlesbrough Evening Gazette

 

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A FLAVOUR OF WHITBY

A taster for those unfamiliar with Whitby's picturesque past. Readers who have already succumbed to Whitby's charm when wandering the tangled streets may find more detail on aspects of curiosity. New visitors may find their appetites whetted for further knowledge. Shadows of the past invariably encroach on both present and future. History's dark corners often yield surprises.

 

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CLEVELAND'S HISTORY

A collection of articles by local writers

edited by Chris Scott Wilson

 

'...ideal for local history buffs... '  Whitby Gazette

'an interesting collection of stories culled from the county.'   Cleveland Clarion

'...totally absorbing collection...'  Steel News

 

published by Seaside Books

cover design by Signart, Saltburn

cover design by Signart, Saltburn

cover design by Signart, Saltburn

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