Local history collection, featuring documents such as 19th century poll books, which is strong in the literature of the region too with titles like T. Wilson's The Pitman's Pay.
Please note that some items in this collection contain language and attitudes relating to race, colonialism, class and disability that are outdated and potentially uncomfortable or distressing to read. Newcastle University Library Special Collections & Archives statement about addressing potentially uncomfortable or distressing content in collections is available here.
This collection contains material relating to coal mining in the northeast which may provide some insights into the lives of miners and their families. Find out more about our work to illuminate hidden or obscured histories and voices in our collections here.