Chris Scott Wilson Writer
Local History books
SALTBURN : TODAY & YESTERDAY. A collaboration between Chris and photographer Mike Hampson drawing together over 50 of Mike's modern full colour pictures and 30 illustrations of memorabilia, postcards and posters together with Chris' potted histories of Saltburn's attractions. "We attempted to capture every aspect of the town to jog visitors’ memories after they leave,” explains Chris.
'... we're treated to images that bring out Saltburn's brightest aspects... cherry blossom, daffodils, tulips and autumn leaves...' John Roberts. Coastal View & Moor News.
'...bite-size historical stories... alongside beautiful colour photographs. It tells the story of Saltburn in a more picturesque way.' Chris Lloyd. Northern Echo.
'Comprehensive captions accompany the images, a welcome feature of this bright publication." Esk Valley News
"This book is the perfect souvenir for visitors...' Anna Twizell, Teesside Live.
Saltburn Today & Yesterday (82pp £12.99 softcover)
NOW BACK IN PRINT !
Originally published in 1983 and reprinted now in 2021
THE HISTORY OF SALTBURN
A carefully researched chronological history of Saltburn By The Sea from The Bronze Age to the Millenium. Includes a full index, 23 photo plates, illustrations and even a map.
'Chris has unearthed many unusual and interesting pieces of local history.' Cleveland Courier
'...earned critical praise all round ...the result is a handy history of the town.' Middlesbrough Evening Gazette
"Mr. Wilson is no stranger to authorship ... trace's (Saltburn's) story in some detail.' Whitby Gazette
published by Seaside Books
(184pp softcover £11.99)
A FLAVOUR OF WHITBY
A taster for those unfamiliar with Whitby's picturesque past. Readers who have already succumbed to Whitby's charm when wandering the tangled streets may find more detail on aspects of curiosity. New visitors may find their appetites whetted for further knowledge. Shadows of the past invariably encroach on both present and future. History's dark corners often yield surprises.
published by Seaside Books
( 84pp softcover £12.99)
Watch the video for A Flavour of Whitby - Turn up the sound !!
CAPTAIN COOK, MAN OF THE SEA
The story of the circumnavigator from Marton in Cleveland, and his voyages around the world which made him famous. They used to say 'wooden ships, iron men' and James Cook was the most steadfast, persistant and exacting of them all. A master mariner once said that if Cook said an island was there, then you could bet it was within one or two miles of where he said it was. No mean feat
published by Seaside Books
SALTBURN TIMES
The companion to The History Of Saltburn, featuring photographs brought to the author following the publication of the first book, plus potted histories.
'an easily digestible history' Whitby Gazette
'packed with fine old pictures' Middlesbrough Evening Gazette
published by Seaside Books
CURRENTLY OUT OF PRINT
CLEVELAND'S HISTORY
A collection of articles by local writers
edited by Chris Scott Wilson
'...ideal for local history buffs... ' Whitby Gazette
'an interesting collection of stories culled from the county.' Cleveland Clarion
'...totally absorbing collection...' Steel News
published by Seaside Books
CURRENTLY OUT OF PRINT
©2010 C.J.S.Wilson
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cover design by Signart, Saltburn
cover design by Signart, Saltburn
