Shaft sinking for the extraction of minerals has taken place for centuries, and for much of this time, coal mining was carried out in the North East of England.

“A meticulous mixture of social and family history . . . Whether or not you have mining connections, this is an interesting socio-economic read.” —Your Fa

A stirring account of the Northumbrians and their astonishing contribution to British and global history.

Researching Religion: Why We Need Social Science establishes the relevance of social science for the study of religion and promotes a particular kind of social

Using a very wide range of detailed sources, the book surveys the many different experiences of women during the Second World War.