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Paperback. Bedford exhibits a wealth of history in its old buildings and in the nineteenth- and twentieth-century developments which transformed it into an educational, industrial and residential centre. This book contains photographs that include places associated with John Bunyan, author of "The Pilgrim's Progress", and John Howard, the philanthropist. Num Pages: 128 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKESD; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 167 x 10. Weight in Grams: 308.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752453217
ISBN
9780752453217
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.57

Paperback. The Bedford Motor Club was founded in 1920. This book offers a survey of Bedford history, which has touched the lives of virtually everyone in the town. It illustrares its programme of competitive and social events. It covers the story of police cars in Bedfordshire in a separate chapter. Num Pages: 160 pages, 240 b&w photographs. BIC Classification: 1DBKESD; 3JJ; WGCB; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 248 x 175 x 11. Weight in Grams: 402.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
160
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Edition
New edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780750932226
ISBN
9780750932226
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 16.41

Paperback. Cardiff has a long and momentous maritime history. This title delves into the maritime past of Cardiff and Penarth, providing an account from the first stirrings of seaborne trade and the cargoes of wool, hides and butter, to the threat of piracy, and from the rapid development linked to the export of iron and the later trade in coal. Num Pages: 160 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBKWS; HBTM; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 248 x 173 x 11. Weight in Grams: 414.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Edition
UK ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752435688
ISBN
9780752435688
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 18.62

Paperback. Comparing the workers of yesteryear with today's trades-people, along with some famous landmarks and little-known street scenes, this title provides a wide-ranging look at the area's absorbing history. It provides visitors with a glimpse of how the town used to be, in addition to awakening nostalgic memories for those who live or work here. Num Pages: 96 pages, illustrations (black and white, and colour). BIC Classification: 1DBKEYN; WQH; WQP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 161 x 9. Weight in Grams: 284.
Publisher
Batsford Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752465616
ISBN
9780752465616
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 13.85

Paperback. Num Pages: 96 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBKEYN; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 236 x 157 x 10. Weight in Grams: 288.
Publisher
Batsford Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752465678
ISBN
9780752465678
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 15.50

Paperback. A fabulous collection of ghostly hauntings in York with over 60 illustrated photographs. Num Pages: 128 pages, 62 Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEYK; VXQ; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 163 x 232 x 9. Weight in Grams: 312. 128 pages, 62 Illustrations. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 1DBKEYK; VXQ; WQH. Dimension: 163 x 232 x 9. Weight: 312.
Publisher
Amberley Publishing
Number of pages
128
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Edition
UK ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9781848682368
ISBN
9781848682368
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.00
€ 16.79

Paperback. Investigates thirty of the most haunted locations in Tyne & Wear, from reports of haunted castles, pubs, theatres and shopping arcades, to heart-stopping accounts of apparitions, poltergeists and related supernatural phenomena. This book is suitable for those interested in finding out more about the area's haunted heritage. Num Pages: 128 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEYN; VXQG; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 166 x 8. Weight in Grams: 312.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
128
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Condition
New
SKU
V9780750951098
ISBN
9780750951098
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 16.54

Paperback. From reports of haunted castles, hotels, public houses, and even a prisoner of war camp, to accounts of apparitions, poltergeists and related supernatural phenomena, this book investigates over twenty of the most haunted locations in County Durham. It is illustrated with sixty photographs, together with access details for each location. Num Pages: 128 pages, Illustrations, port. BIC Classification: 1DBKEYD; VXQG; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 166 x 9. Weight in Grams: 302.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
128
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Condition
New
SKU
V9780750951241
ISBN
9780750951241
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 18.60

Paperback. From reports of haunted castles, stately halls, hotels, public houses, Roman forts, stone circles and even England's deepest lake, to heart-stopping accounts of apparitions, poltergeists and related supernatural phenomena, this title investigates twenty of the most haunted locations to be found in the area. Num Pages: 96 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKENM; VXQG; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 165 x 236 x 6. Weight in Grams: 226.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
96
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752453125
ISBN
9780752453125
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 18.54

Paperback. A history of haunted Oxford Series: Haunted. Num Pages: 96 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBKESF; VXQG; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 166 x 7. Weight in Grams: 336.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752439259
ISBN
9780752439259
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 18.60

Paperback. Offers a look at the ever changing Leeds railway scene over a span of 50 years from the late 1940s to the 1990s. In 217 top quality photographs, this book features not only many steam trains of the past but diesels, electrics, stations, locomotive depots and goods yards. It also includes introductory text, track plans and other information. Editor(s): Chapman, Stephen J. Series: Railway Memories. Num Pages: 112 pages, 221 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEYK; WGF; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 242 x 181 x 7. Weight in Grams: 398. Series: Railway Memories. 112 pages, 221 illustrations. Editor(s): Chapman, Stephen J. Offers a look at the ever changing Leeds railway scene over a span of 50 years from the late 1940s to the 1990s. In 217 top quality photographs, this book features not only many steam trains of the past but diesels, electrics, stations, locomotive depots and goods yards. It also includes introductory text, track plans and other information. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 1DBKEYK; WGF; WQH. Dimension: 242 x 181 x 7. Weight: 392.
Publisher
Bellcode Books
Number of pages
112
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Edition
First Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781871233223
ISBN
9781871233223
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 18.99
€ 18.54

Paperback. A history of Kidderminster Series: Archive Photographs: Images of England. Num Pages: 128 pages, photographs. BIC Classification: 1DBKEMT; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 166 x 9. Weight in Grams: 296.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Number of pages
128
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Edition
2nd Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752426198
ISBN
9780752426198
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 16.57

Paperback. This book is part of the Images ofEngland series, which uses old photographs and archived images toshow the history ofvarious local areas in England, through their streets, shops, pubs, and people." Series: Archive Photographs. Num Pages: 128 pages, 200ill. BIC Classification: 1DBKEM; HBJD1; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 164 x 9. Weight in Grams: 292.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Number of pages
128
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1999
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752416830
ISBN
9780752416830
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 16.54

Paperback. Uncovers the dark secrets of London's lost and forgotten burial places. Num Pages: 96 pages, 80. BIC Classification: 1DBKESL; AMGD; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 166 x 233 x 12. Weight in Grams: 268.
Publisher
Amberley Publishing
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
SKU
V9781445661117
ISBN
9781445661117
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.00
€ 16.75

Paperback.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Stenlake Publishing United Kingdom
Number of pages
48
Condition
New
SKU
V9781840335576
ISBN
9781840335576
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.08

Paperback. Presents a selection of photographs that illustrates the rich history of one of Britain's most famous cities - Oxford. This title discusses Oxford's past, using images of the city. Focusing on the wonderful architecture that has existed for centuries, it portrays Oxford's picturesque landscape. Num Pages: 128 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 1DBKESF; WQH; WQP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 167 x 235 x 11. Weight in Grams: 336.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752451282
ISBN
9780752451282
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 16.54

Hardcover. Vol 1, 388pp. xxvi. Maps and indices. Eastern and Southern baronies. Vol 2, 418pp. xxxii. Maps and indices. Western and Northern baronies, with the Return of Crown and Church lands for the whole County. Both volumes have cloth boards, with title gilted on spines, spines sunned. Bright clear pages and text. Previous owner's bookplates on both fpd. Keywords: Irish history, local history, surveys, geography, economics
Condition
Used, Very Good
Publisher
Stationery Office
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1931
SKU
KHS1004851
Hardback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 695.00

Paperback. Combining information from hitherto-untapped archival sources, extensive interviews, a thorough review of the secondary literature, and considerable personal experience, Post gives the reader a behind-the-scenes view of disputes among curators, academics, and stakeholders that were sometimes private and at other times burst into headline news. Num Pages: 400 pages, 49, 49 black & white halftones. BIC Classification: GM; HBJK; WQH. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 23. Weight in Grams: 522.
Publisher
Johns Hopkins University Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9781421422589
ISBN
9781421422589
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 30.99
€ 26.20

Paperback. Luton Past & Present Num Pages: 128 pages, 200 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKESD; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 168 x 237 x 9. Weight in Grams: 312.
Publisher
The History Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752488646
ISBN
9780752488646
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 18.50

Paperback. Presents a selection of photographs, which illustrate the transformation that has taken place in Lowestoft during the 20th century. This book offers an insight into the daily lives and living conditions of local people and gives the reader glimpses and details of familiar places during a century of unprecedented change. Num Pages: 128 pages, Black and white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEAS; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 164 x 9. Weight in Grams: 292.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Condition
New
SKU
V9780750949293
ISBN
9780750949293
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 18.45

Paperback. More of Milton Keynes Num Pages: 128 pages, 200 black and white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKESU; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 244 x 172 x 10. Weight in Grams: 340.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Edition
First Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780750938594
ISBN
9780750938594
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 16.54

Paperback. 77pp
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1997
Publisher
Irish Academic Press Ltd
Edition
Illustrated
Condition
New
SKU
KCBJ000159
ISBN
9780716526308
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 4.99

Paperback. 77pp. Illustrated. Maps. Maynooth Studies in Local History Series, 14. Keywords: Local history Dublin, biography, famine
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1997
Publisher
Irish Academic Press Ltd
Edition
Illustrated
Condition
Used, Like New
SKU
KHS1009929
ISBN
9780716526308
Paperback
Condition: Used, Like New

€ 10.00

Paperback.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
128
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752460819
ISBN
9780752460819
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 16.54

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