Fred Cooper is currently carrying out research on old Victorian newspaper reports which mention memorable events in the history of Seaham as well as some well known characters and civic dignatories. Members may be interested in the social history and historical events that were happening when their ancestors were living in Seaham. The articles researched are from the weekly newspaper - THE NEWCASTLE COURANT and cover the years from 1803 - 1878.
Much of the research material uncovered from
these articles was included in his latest spy thriller novel set in
Seaham in 1881.
“A Master Mariner’s Tale”
Apologies for the quality of some of the
articles but this is unfortunately inevitable when transcribing the
print to on-line digital copies (Fred Cooper)
The index, as well as some of the articles ,are shown below but the full research can be accessed on disc held by the group and can be viewed at any group meeting
These
old newspaper reports can also be found in Fred
Coopers own website by following the link
below.
Sale of The Kings Arms public house on North Terrace |
poaching of Sir Ralph Milbankes game
Sale of the Manor of Seaham by Sir Ralph Milbanke |
Sale of newly built house on North Terrace, Seaham |
Sale of The Londonderry Arms Inn |
Seaham - Colliery Street
Seaham Lifeboats · Skynner crew circa 1895