Local History
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Local History
Hardcover. Describes Gaelic society and the castle's role within its clan organisation. This book includes a detailed history of the MacCarthy Muskerry clan that charts their rise to power and their ultimate loss of Blarney after the battle of the Boyne. It also decribes the families who owned the castle (the MacCarthys, the Jefferies and the Colthursts). Num Pages: 164 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBR; WQH; WTHM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 258 x 195 x 16. Weight in Grams: 786.
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Publisher
- Cork University Press
- Number of pages
- 164
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781859184110
- ISBN
- 9781859184110
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 39.00€ 31.26
€ 39.00
€ 31.26
Sheet map, folded. .
- Publisher
- Mapseeker Archive Publishing
- Number of pages
- 1
- Publication date
- 2013
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781844918089
- ISBN
- 9781844918089
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 23.63
€ 26.99
€ 23.63
Paperback. 'A Grim Almanac of Shropshire' is a day-by-day catalogue of 366 macabre moments from the county's past. Featured are such diverse tales as mining disasters, suicides, miscarriages of justice, axe murders, executions and tragic accidents. Num Pages: 144 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEMP; VXQ; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 232 x 162 x 11. Weight in Grams: 302.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 192
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752486468
- ISBN
- 9780752486468
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 18.60
€ 19.99
€ 18.60
Paperback. Presents a pictorial history of Castle Cary, North Cadbury and Wincanton through a series of photographs and images. This work features historical captions. Series: Pocket Images. Num Pages: 176 pages, 200. BIC Classification: 1DBKEWS; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 169 x 127 x 9. Weight in Grams: 158.
- Publisher
- Nonsuch Publishing
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845882587
- ISBN
- 9781845882587
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 9.33
€ 9.33
Paperback. Clean copy with some shelf wear, minor nicks and bumps on cover but otherwise clean
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Publisher
- Verbal Arts Centre
- Condition
- Used, Good
- Edition
- First Edition
- SKU
- KSS0005192
- ISBN
- 9781898701057
Paperback
Condition: Used, Good
€ 4.99
€ 4.99
Paperback. 112pp
- Condition
- Used, Like New
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- Verbal Arts Centre
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1994
- SKU
- KLN0023481
- ISBN
- 9781898701057
Paperback
Condition: Used, Like New
€ 4.99
€ 4.99
Paperback. Retells some of the county's ghost stories. This book discusses and explains the motifs in the tales, such as bottled ghosts, white ladies, encounters with the Devil, and also considers these stories' basis in historical fact. It is illustrated with a selection of drawings and atmospheric photographs. Num Pages: 128 pages, 20 black and white. BIC Classification: 1DBKEMP; VXQG; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 166 x 7. Weight in Grams: 240.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Edition
- 07th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780750945103
- ISBN
- 9780750945103
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 18.54
€ 19.99
€ 18.54
Paperback. Num Pages: 176 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEMT; 3JJF; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 158 x 236 x 10. Weight in Grams: 402.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780750952101
- ISBN
- 9780750952101
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 16.54
€ 17.99
€ 16.54
Paperback. Acting as an important distribution centre for weapons and for troops, and as a location for military industries, led to Swansea being highlighted as a target for enemy attacks. This book is an account of Swansea's experiences during the Second World War, and a tribute to those in the town who kept Swansea's spirit alive. Num Pages: 128 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKWS; 3JJH; HBJD1; HBWQ; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 248 x 173 x 9. Weight in Grams: 328.
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Number of pages
- 128
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780750944649
- ISBN
- 9780750944649
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 16.54
€ 17.99
€ 16.54
Paperback. Num Pages: 143 pages, b/w illus. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBJK; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 13. Weight in Grams: 222.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1991
- Publisher
- Museum of New Mexico Press (Red Crane Books) United States
- Edition
- 1st
- Number of pages
- 143
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781878610102
- ISBN
- 9781878610102
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 15.99€ 12.76
€ 15.99
€ 12.76
Paperback. Colchester Zoo is one of the finest zoos in Britain. Now, the forgotten figures of Frank and Helena Farrar are brought to life in this highly readable book which shows how they founded Colchester Zoo in the 1960s. Num Pages: 288 pages, 16 colour plates, 30 colour illustrations, 90 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEAX; WNH; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 232 x 156 x 24. Weight in Grams: 658.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 288
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752493466
- ISBN
- 9780752493466
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 30.99€ 25.82
€ 30.99
€ 25.82
Paperback. Drawing on historical and contemporary sources and including accounts which have never before been published, 'Haunted Hertford' is sure to enthral everyone interested in the supernatural history of the area. Num Pages: 96 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEST; VXQG; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 165 x 235 x 8. Weight in Grams: 236.
- Publisher
- The History Press
- Number of pages
- 96
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752486987
- ISBN
- 9780752486987
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 13.44
€ 13.99
€ 13.44
Paperback. Presents some of the events and people who have made up the life of the historic market town of Ledbury. This title includes photographs that illustrates the history of the author's home town, and compares them with modern images to show changes in street scenes, leisure, agriculture, transport, shops and businesses during the last century. Num Pages: 128 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBKEMF; WQH; WQP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 232 x 165 x 8. Weight in Grams: 288.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Number of pages
- 128
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Edition
- UK ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780750950541
- ISBN
- 9780750950541
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 16.45
€ 17.99
€ 16.45
Paperback. A history of Salisbury Num Pages: 144 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBKEWW; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 245 x 185 x 14. Weight in Grams: 428.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 144
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Edition
- UK ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781860776564
- ISBN
- 9781860776564
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.52
€ 19.52
Paperback. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: ABA; CBW; VS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 188 x 229 x 23. Weight in Grams: 388.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Publisher
- Nonsuch Publishing
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- New Edition
- Number of pages
- 224
- SKU
- 9781845882280
- ISBN
- 9781845882280
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 14.99€ 12.58
€ 14.99
€ 12.58
Paperback. A tantalising selection of tales collected and retold by local storyteller Ruth Marshall. Num Pages: 192 pages, illustrations (black and white). BIC Classification: 1DBR; JFHF; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 125 x 15. Weight in Grams: 204.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Number of pages
- 192
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845887612
- ISBN
- 9781845887612
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 14.99€ 13.21
€ 14.99
€ 13.21
Hardcover. Num Pages: 144 pages, profusely illustrated in colour throughout. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; WQH; WSZC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 222 x 239 x 19. Weight in Grams: 754.
- Publisher
- Halsgrove
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780857042835
- ISBN
- 9780857042835
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 23.99€ 20.55
€ 23.99
€ 20.55
Paperback. Num Pages: 226 pages, 100 b&w photographs, 6 maps. BIC Classification: 1KBB; WQH; WSZC; WTH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 15. Weight in Grams: 204.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- New York University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 226
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780814751305
- ISBN
- 9780814751305
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 18.99€ 18.53
€ 18.99
€ 18.53
Paperback. Images of Mulligar Num Pages: 160 pages, Illustrations, ports. BIC Classification: 1DBR; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 165 x 10. Weight in Grams: 450.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845889258
- ISBN
- 9781845889258
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 23.99€ 20.48
€ 23.99
€ 20.48
Paperback. This fascinating selection of photographs traces some of the many ways in which Sevenoaks has changed and developed over the last century. Num Pages: 96 pages, illustrations (black and white, and colour). BIC Classification: 1DBKESK; WQH; WQP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 232 x 165 x 9. Weight in Grams: 286.
- Publisher
- Amberley Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 96
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Edition
- UK ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781445618371
- ISBN
- 9781445618371
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.00€ 16.77
€ 19.00
€ 16.77