From fashion in Newcastle in the 1960s to 55 Degrees North, from Get Carter to the architecture of the contemporary Quayside, this book covers aspects of the visual history of the North East in the last 50 years. Art, architecture, design, fashion, film, advertising and television, all combine to tell a story of a changing identity and the role of the region in the development of post-war culture.
‘A fascinating analysis of post-war culture through glimpses into everyday life on Tyneside.’ HERO
‘Together the chapters offer a fascinating perspective on the complex factors involved in the re-emergence of the region, but leave the reader asking many questions and an appetite to argue and to discover more.’ Journal of Engineering Design Review
’It shows that through regeneration and imaginative innovation, Newcastle can really claim to be a regional capital.’ The Local Historian