Is North East England really a coherent and self-conscious region? The essays collected here address this topical issue, from the middle ages to the present day

An examination of how regional identities are reflected in texts from medieval England.

This collection situates the North-East within a developing nationwide account of British musical culture.

How distinctive is the landscape of the North East of England? How far does its distinctive nature contribute to region's identity? These are key questions addr

A key duty of the Renaissance monarchy was the defence of its subjects. For the English monarchy, the rule and defence from enemies beyond the long-landed front