Ponteland Books and Publications

There are a number of books and publications either about Ponteland or by Ponteland residents

The Story of a Village School by Muriel Sobo
The story of a Village school is the history of Ponteland First School produced by local historian Muriel Sobo.
It is full of photographs, anecdotes and stories of its 93 year history from 1914 - 2007.
The Book costs £6 from the First School office or the Parish Office or £7 by post from Muriel Sobo on 01661 871969

Proceeds from the book will go the school PTA.

The Men on the War Memorial by Muriel Sobo
The book is available from the Parish Council Office at the Vergers Cottage or direct from the author Muriel Sobo Tel: 01661 871969

Cost is £5.00 if collected or £6.00 if posted.
Please make cheques payable to ‘Ponteland Parish Council’

Land Girls of Northumberland 1940-1950
A Pictorial Record of Their Lives' Work (Paperback) by Muriel Sobo

The Pictorial History of Ponteland by John Turner
This excellent collection of over 200 old photographs of Ponteland allows us a fascinating glimpse at people, places and events in and around Ponteland over the last 100 years or so.

The book is available from the Tempus Publishing or Ponteland Local History Society

Ponteland Cricket Club History 1880 - 2005
To celebrate the 125th Anniversary of the founding of the cricket club, Ponteland Cricket Club has written the history of cricket in Ponteland. Starting in 1880 this 110 page booklet covers the development of the Club through to the end of the 2005 season and includes the Fosters Cup win against Ashington.
Featuring many never seen before photographs we hope that this story of cricket in Ponteland will be of interest to cricket lovers irrespective of if they played for the Club or not, as it follows the story of the Club through the stories told by those involved.
Available to buy for just £10.00 (English). An additional £1.00 postage is required for postal orders outside of the Ponteland area.
To order send payment and a mailing address to Ponteland Club History, 27 Witton Court, Fawdon, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE3 2JY.

Payment by Cheque made payable to Ponteland Cricket Club

Ponteland - One Thousand Years of History by Leslie Almond
The book is available from Ponteland Local History Society

The Grapevine
The monthly magazine of St. Mary’s Parish Church and distributed to subscribers for a nominal charge.

Pont News & Views
A free monthly magazine published by Ponteland Community Partnership in conjunction with Ponteland Parish Council and delivered to homes in Ponteland, Darras Hall, Milbourne, Medburn, Prestwick and Kirkley

Newcastle upon Tyne
A Pictorial History (Pictorial History Series) (Hardcover)
by Joan Foster

More books cd’s, videos and dvd’s about the North east are available from Northern Heritage.