A review by caroparr
The Northumbrians: North-East England and Its People -- A New History by Dan Jackson

4.0

Fascinating, highly readable account of the culture and history of a region of England that does not loom large to most Americans (like me). It inspired me to re-watch Billy Elliott and to track down George MacDonald Fraser's [b:Steel Bonnets|199993|Steel Bonnets|George MacDonald Fraser|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1389845624l/199993._SY75_.jpg|2422025]. A good accompaniment to Fiona Hill's memoir [b:There Is Nothing for You Here: Finding Opportunity in the Twenty-First Century|55959530|There Is Nothing for You Here Finding Opportunity in the Twenty-First Century|Fiona Hill|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1619153870l/55959530._SY75_.jpg|87176862] of growing up and then leaving Bishop Auckland. Looking forward to the upcoming wedding that will add a Northumbrian to our family!