Easington Lane, reading room

HER Number:
16337

District:
Sunderland

Site Name:
Easington Lane, reading room

Place:
Easington Lane

Map Sheet:
NZ34NE

Class:
Education

Site Type: Broad:

Site Type: Specific:
Reading Room

General Period:
Early Modern

Specific Period:
C19

Form of Evidence:
Documentary Evidence

Description:
Easington Lane reading room is noted by Whellan in 1856 as containing nearly 200 volumes, newspapers and periodicals. It is supported by 60 members who contribute 6d a month. John Hunter is listed as president with Stephen Roxly (treasurer), William Anderson (Secretary) and George Greenwell as librarian.

Easting:
36102

Northing:
46101

Grid Reference:
NZ3610246101

Lats/Lons:

Sources:
Whellan, W, 1856, History, Topography, and Directory of the County Palatine of Durham