Description

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Harrogate in 50 Buildings examines the architectural treasures of this famous Yorkshire Spa town. Established local author Malcolm Neesam has selected 50 of Harrogate's most significant architectural and historical buildings and describes their provenance, design, materials, and use. Many of Harrogate’s important older buildings were created to serve the spa that developed after 1571—and whose visitors were essential to the local economy—and the design of these buildings often reflected the visitors needs for accommodation, spa treatments, entertainment, and bodily exercise. The uniqueness of Harrogate largely derives from the spa associations of its buildings. More recently, with the decline of British spas, Harrogate has managed to continue to build innovative and interesting buildings that enrich the community’s architectural heritage.

About the Author

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Malcolm Neesam left the University of Leeds with the qualifications of a professional archivist and librarian, subsequently working in Hereford, Leeds, London, and York where for 25 years he was North Yorkshire’s County Music and Audiovisual Librarian. He is a much-published author, including a history of Harrogate International Festivals, published in 2017 to mark the the 50th anniversary of their establishment in 1966. In 1996 Harrogate Borough Council awarded Malcolm the Freedom of the Borough in 1996 for his services as the town’s historian.