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William Bourne 1848-1926
William Bourn was a local historian and published histories of Whickham and other villages in this area. He was born in Whickham and attended Whickham Parochial School until 13 years of age when he left to work in Newalls Rope Works in Dunston. He later worked at Stephensons Engineering Works and Armstrongs Elswick Works both in Newcastle. In 1891 he was appointed School Attendance Officer until l913 when he retired through ill-health. He contributed to the Monthly Chronicle and the Parish Magazine as well as writing histories of local villages and families.