History of the Parish of Ryton: Including the Parishes of Winlaton, Stella, and Greenside (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

William Bourn

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0428596304 ISBN 13: 9780428596309

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2022

Synopsis

Explore a richly researched history of the Parish of Ryton, including Winlaton, Stella, and Greenside.

This edition traces the area from its early boundaries along the Tyne to its rise as a Connected parish with multiple townships, highlighting the people, places, and traditions that shaped the region.

Delve into the parish’s origins, its six historic constableries, and the evolving towns that grew from Ryton’s fertile land, rivers, and rail links. The book presents a portraits of Ryton Church and its distinctive features, from the chancel to the “leper” windows and a monument to Bernard Gilpin, offering a tangible link to centuries of local worship and memory. It also records the shifting boundaries, land divisions, and the way the land was owned and worked over the centuries.

• Detailed local history of Ryton’s boundaries, subdivisions, and population changes from 1801 onward.
• Close look at Ryton Church (Holy Cross) and architectural points of interest, including historic inscriptions.
• Insights into the area’s social life, from the keelmen of Stella to the science and republican movements influencing the district.
• Profiles of notable local figures and families, such as the Cowen family, and their impact on politics, education, and industry.

Ideal for readers interested in North East England history, parish heritage, and the everyday life of surrounding communities.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2022
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0428596304
• ISBN 13: 9780428596309
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 204