Gosforth has a fascinating history and it is recalled in this new book with over 150 illustrations of local streets, pubs, cinemas, hospitals, transport and sport. There are stories of Gosforth’s history – coal mining in the area; Gosforth in the two World Wars; Gosforth Park Racecourse and the Northumberland Plate. Also included are ‘then and now’ images to show how things have changed over the past hundred years.