Durham City From Old Photographs offers a captivating glimpse into the history of this city, providing the reader with a visual representation of DurhamA fs intriguing and chequered history. Drawing upon an eclectic collection of over 200 photographs, Michael Richardson presents the reader with an insight into the history and life of this popular city. His collection of photographs includes some rare examples from midA ]Victorian times, such as the widening and improvement of Framwellgate Bridge in 1859. Durham City From Old Photographs provides something for everyone, whether they have lived in the city all their lives, or whether they are just visiting. Durham life is well represented here and many poignant memories are given a new lease of life. Michael RichardsonA fs book also shows how photography has continually evolved to keep up with an ever changing society.