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Local History
Paperback. Eleven walks which look at Bath through the eyes of eminent authors as diverse as Smollett, Jane Austen, Dickens, Fanny Burney, Sheridan, Georgette Heyer, Mary Shelley and John Betjeman. They create a vivid social history of the city over the last 300 years. Fully illustrated, with detailed accounts of the writers and their works. Num Pages: 336 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBKEWS; WQH; WSZC; WTH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 143 x 217 x 15. Weight in Grams: 474. Eleven Excursions in the Company of Eminent Authors. 336 pages. Eleven walks which look at Bath through the eyes of eminent authors as diverse as Smollett, Jane Austen, Dickens, Fanny Burney, Sheridan, Georgette Heyer, Mary Shelley and John Betjeman. They create a vivid social history of the city over the last 300 years. Fully illustrated, with detailed accounts of the writers and their works. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 1DBKEWS; WQH; WSZC; WTH. Dimension: 143 x 217 x 15. Weight: 478.
- Publisher
- Akeman Press
- Number of pages
- 336
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780956098931
- ISBN
- 9780956098931
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 24.51
€ 24.51
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- AKEMAN PRESS United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 384
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780956098986
- ISBN
- 9780956098986
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 24.39
€ 24.39
Paperback. Explore the New Forest with this series of 16 walks through ancient landscapes where long-forgotten bumps, hollows and moss-clad earthen banks have stories to tell of Bronze and Iron Age peoples, Romans, Normans and others who lived, worked and hunted here. Num Pages: 160 pages, 48 colour illustrations, 2 b/w illustrations, 23 map/line. BIC Classification: 1DBKESH; WQH; WSZC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 211 x 150 x 13. Weight in Grams: 424.
- Publisher
- Sigma Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 160
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Edition
- 0th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781850589112
- ISBN
- 9781850589112
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.99€ 15.30
€ 16.99
€ 15.30
Paperback. Traces the records of inns and pubs that have served the town of Lancaster over the centuries. This book paints a picture of inn life, touching on different aspects, including brewing, publicans, food, prostitution, famous visitors and inn names, and provides a gazetteer of Lancaster inns. Num Pages: 160 pages, black and white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKENL; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 243 x 169 x 9. Weight in Grams: 406. 160 pages, black and white illustrations. Traces the records of inns and pubs that have served the town of Lancaster over the centuries. This book paints a picture of inn life, touching on different aspects, including brewing, publicans, food, prostitution, famous visitors and inn names, and provides a gazetteer of Lancaster inns. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 1DBKENL; WQH. Dimension: 243 x 169 x 9. Weight: 406.
- Publisher
- Carnegie Publishing Ltd
- Number of pages
- 160
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781874181286
- ISBN
- 9781874181286
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 6.56
€ 6.56
Hardcover. .
- Publisher
- Unity Print and Publishing Ltd
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780993319327
- ISBN
- 9780993319327
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 29.99€ 27.13
€ 29.99
€ 27.13
Hardcover. .
- Publisher
- Unity Print and Publishing Ltd
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780993319310
- ISBN
- 9780993319310
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 29.99€ 27.41
€ 29.99
€ 27.41
Paperback. Explores the supernatural side of the city and its surrounding areas and finds many reports of unexplained happenings, weird goings-on and ghostly appearances. This book shows how the streets and buildings of Nottingham are alive (if that's the right word to use) with ghosts, ghouls and things that go bump in the night. Num Pages: 96 pages, Approx 100. BIC Classification: 1DBKEMN; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 166 x 234 x 6. Weight in Grams: 310.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 96
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752441948
- ISBN
- 9780752441948
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 18.50
€ 19.99
€ 18.50
Paperback. Editor(s): Johnson, Andy; Shoesmith, Ron. Num Pages: 336 pages, 160 colour and 50 mono illustrations. BIC Classification: WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 173 x 242 x 23. Weight in Grams: 822.
- Publisher
- Logaston Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781906663988
- ISBN
- 9781906663988
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 18.34
€ 19.99
€ 18.34
Paperback. Illustrated with more than 50 archive photographs, this book takes the reader on a tour through the streets, cemeteries, alehouses and attics of Bradford. Num Pages: 96 pages, approx 50. BIC Classification: 1DBKEYK; VXQG; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 166 x 236 x 9. Weight in Grams: 226.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Number of pages
- 96
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752444826
- ISBN
- 9780752444826
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 15.88
€ 19.99
€ 15.88
Hardcover. Series: Military Books. Num Pages: 96 pages, 120ill.M. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; 3JJH; HBJD1; HBWQ; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 244 x 175 x 10. Weight in Grams: 390.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- Middleton Press United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st
- Number of pages
- 96
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781873793510
- ISBN
- 9781873793510
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 28.24
€ 28.24
Hardcover. Num Pages: 144 pages, 140 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKENL; AJC; WQH; WTM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 239 x 226 x 16. Weight in Grams: 754.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Halsgrove United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 144
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781841148748
- ISBN
- 9781841148748
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 18.33
€ 19.99
€ 18.33
Paperback. Step back in time and learn what life was like for people living in Monterey, California, in the 1800s. This charming book displays over 400 beautiful color photographs of the town and gardens, and the area stretching to Carmel, with quotes from sailors, Num Pages: 112 pages, 406 color photos. BIC Classification: 1KBB; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 280 x 217 x 8. Weight in Grams: 558.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Schiffer Publishing Ltd United States
- Number of pages
- 112
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780764328718
- ISBN
- 9780764328718
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 24.99€ 18.10
€ 24.99
€ 18.10
Paperback. Charts Chicago's evolution with comprehensive, cross-referenced entries on the seventy-seven community areas, along with many suburbs and neighborhoods, from Albany Park to Zion. This book explores how the city's communities have changed and grown throughout the years. Editor(s): Keating, Ann Durkin. Num Pages: 368 pages, 60 halftones, 394 line drawings. BIC Classification: 1KBBNC; WQH; WTM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 261 x 200 x 22. Weight in Grams: 714.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Number of pages
- 368
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780226428833
- ISBN
- 9780226428833
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 40.99
€ 40.99
Hardcover. Illustrator(s): Hissey, Ivan. Series: Sussex Guide. Num Pages: 96 pages, 20 illustrations, map, marker ribbon. BIC Classification: 1DBKESX; BGH; JFSJ1; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 195 x 123 x 12. Weight in Grams: 194. Inscribed to previous owner. Good clean copy with minor shelf wear in good dustwrapper
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Snake River Press Ltd
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- SKU
- KSS0006434
- ISBN
- 9781906022075
Hardback
Condition: Used, Very Good
€ 4.99
€ 4.99
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- Stenlake Publishing
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781840336719
- ISBN
- 9781840336719
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 12.97
€ 12.97
Paperback. Num Pages: 192 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBR; JFHF; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 125 x 8. Weight in Grams: 136.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845887575
- ISBN
- 9781845887575
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.99€ 16.43
€ 16.99
€ 16.43
Paperback. From age-old legends and fantastical myths, to amusing anecdotes and cautionary tales, this collection is a heady mix of bloodthirsty, funny, passionate and moving stories from County Kilkenny. Num Pages: 192 pages, 25 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBR; JFHF; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 131 x 15. Weight in Grams: 222.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845888114
- ISBN
- 9781845888114
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 14.99€ 13.21
€ 14.99
€ 13.21
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- Sigma Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Edition
- 1st
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781850589938
- ISBN
- 9781850589938
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 11.99€ 11.65
€ 11.99
€ 11.65
Paperback. The resilient people of Kent have taken it all in their stride and this story encompasses how they lived, worked and played through hundreds of years of colourful history. Num Pages: 224 pages, 80 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKESK; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156. .
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780750967471
- ISBN
- 9780750967471
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 23.99€ 18.53
€ 23.99
€ 18.53
Paperback. The author is a Gaelic-speaking scholar and archaeologist who has lived and worked in crofting communities. In this edition, she portrays the beliefs and customs of Scottish Gaelic society, including: seasonal customs deriving from Celtic festivals; the famous waulking songs; and the Highland tradition of seers and second sight. Num Pages: 160 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKSH; JFHF; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 162 x 236 x 11. Weight in Grams: 356.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2nd
- Number of pages
- 160
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752419046
- ISBN
- 9780752419046
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 15.66
€ 19.99
€ 15.66