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

Reading Room

Site Type: Specific

Reading Room

General Period

POST MEDIEVAL

Specific Period

Victorian 1837 to 1901

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

436102

Northing

546101

Grid Reference

NZ436102546101

Sources

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