Welcome to the great story of North East England and the Kingdom of Northumbria. Covering from North Yorkshire to the Borders, almost everything you need to know about this magnificent part of the ancient kingdom is contained in the colourful pages of this book entitled A Portrait of Achievement. Don H Williams MCIM is the author and it took seven years to complete. This book is considered as the most comprehensive and finest hardback illustrated work ever published on the subject.


For that perfect and very individual gift, A Portrait of Achievement is sent in a presentation box. Ask for a specially signed and dedicated first edition copy and Email Don with the details of your personal inscription. Don will be pleased to complete this for you with pleasure, and in his much admired handwriting.

This monumental work is a celebration of success for the whole of the North East region. It celebrates 2000 years of success from Roman times to the present day. Living and working in places that the people are truly proud of, each area around the Tyne, Tees and Wear has a distinctive identity.

It is the collective achievements that have made their mark and remain important. These are all brought together in this lavishly illustrated hardback. With an industrial background, this book includes everyone from inventors and entrepreneurs to musicians and sports personalities.