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Paperback. Features a collection of true-life tales that takes the reader on a tour of the streets, alehouses, cemeteries and city walls of Chester. Drawing on contemporary and historical sources, this title contains accounts of spirits, spectres and poltergeists including 'Sarah'. Num Pages: 96 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKENC; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 233 x 164 x 6. Weight in Grams: 232.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Number of pages
- 96
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752447810
- ISBN
- 9780752447810
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 16.61
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Paperback. London's Underground is associated with a multitude of ghostly stories and sightings, particularly on stations and abandoned lines, many of which are in close proximity to burial sites from centuries ago. This book reveals well-known tales of spirits, spectres and other spooky occurrences on one of the oldest railway networks in the world. Num Pages: 96 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: VXQG; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 166 x 7. Weight in Grams: 234.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Number of pages
- 96
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752447469
- ISBN
- 9780752447469
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Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 16.06
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Paperback. Records the growth of Loughborough from a small market town to a popular destination for students. This book shows Loughborough's role as Leicestershire's premier market town through images of key landmarks. Num Pages: 128 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEML; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 167 x 8. Weight in Grams: 302.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 128
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752449784
- ISBN
- 9780752449784
Paperback
Condition: New
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Paperback. Stretching from Langholm in the east to Portpatrick in the west, with its dramatic landscape embracing hills, lochs and forests, Dumfries and Galloway occupies a large corner of south-west Scotland. It can boast of Scotland's highest village, Wanlockhead. Tragedy on a large scale has struck the region more than once. Num Pages: 96 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKSB; WQH; WQN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 230 x 166 x 8. Weight in Grams: 288.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 96
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780750944199
- ISBN
- 9780750944199
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 18.68
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Paperback. Robert Burns (25 January 1759 - 21 July 1796) is Scotland's most-loved poet and his words immortalised the beautiful and untamed West Coast. Using old photographs drawn from a range of private and public collections, this book provides a journey through the life of Scotland's national poet. Num Pages: 128 pages, Illustrations, map, ports. BIC Classification: 1DBKSB; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 164 x 8. Weight in Grams: 306.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Number of pages
- 128
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752449562
- ISBN
- 9780752449562
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 16.61
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Paperback. The streets of Dumfries, 'Queen of South', rise steeply from either side of the broad River Nith. Established as a royal burgh in 1186, the town has been touched over the centuries by some of the most significant events in Scotland's colourful history. This book celebrates the more everyday face of Dumfries and its surrounding area. Series: Scotland in Old Photographs. Num Pages: 128 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKS; HBJD1; WQH; WQP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 248 x 173 x 9. Weight in Grams: 348.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 128
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780750909853
- ISBN
- 9780750909853
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 16.61
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Paperback. Edinburgh has provided the setting for countless novels over the years, not least in more recent times with Muriel Spark's The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie (1961) and Irvine Welsh's Trainspotting (1993). Nowadays, the city hosts its annual International Book Festival, when, for a couple of weeks every August, authors and visitors from far and wide. Num Pages: 160 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKSC; DSRC; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 142 x 14. Weight in Grams: 240.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Number of pages
- 160
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752462141
- ISBN
- 9780752462141
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 16.61
€ 17.99
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Paperback. Curious Dumfries & Galloway Num Pages: 128 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKSB; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 233 x 157 x 9. Weight in Grams: 292.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Number of pages
- 128
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752464060
- ISBN
- 9780752464060
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Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 18.68
€ 19.99
€ 18.68
Paperback. From accounts of apparitions, manifestations and related supernatural phenomena, this book contains spooky stories from around Norwich city. It is a collection of strange sightings and happenings in the city's streets, churches and buildings, and is for anyone interested in the paranormal. Num Pages: 96 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBKEAN; HRQX; VXQG; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 164 x 7. Weight in Grams: 304.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Number of pages
- 96
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752437002
- ISBN
- 9780752437002
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 18.68
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Paperback. A history of Dudley Series: Images of England. Num Pages: 128 pages, Approx 200. BIC Classification: 1DBKEM; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 167 x 235 x 8. Weight in Grams: 308.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752435343
- ISBN
- 9780752435343
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 18.68
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Paperback. Boston, Lincolnshire, has been nicknamed 'the capital of the Fens'. Its heritage through the ages has been influenced by both religious institutions and its port. In many ways it is closer to some of the continental cities of Europe than to England and yet this town is very English. Boston has experienced religious upheavals and the demon drink. Num Pages: 128 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEAL; WQH; WQP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 165 x 8. Weight in Grams: 310.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752453682
- ISBN
- 9780752453682
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Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 16.61
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Paperback. These lively and entertaining folk tales from Lancashire are vividly retold by professional storyteller David England. Num Pages: 192 pages, Illustrations (black and white). BIC Classification: 1DBKENL; JFHF; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 131 x 201 x 10. Weight in Grams: 204.
- Publisher
- The History Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752489933
- ISBN
- 9780752489933
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Condition: New
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Paperback. Num Pages: 192 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKESB; JFHF; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 129 x 15. Weight in Grams: 214.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Number of pages
- 192
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752467450
- ISBN
- 9780752467450
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 13.49
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Paperback.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Number of pages
- 128
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752455174
- ISBN
- 9780752455174
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 16.61
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Paperback. A history of Sheffield Num Pages: 128 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 1DBKEN; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 248 x 172 x 10. Weight in Grams: 380.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Edition
- UK ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752429533
- ISBN
- 9780752429533
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 20.36
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Hardcover. Good clean copy with minor shelf wear. Dustjacket in very good condition. Scarce. Signed and inscribed by the author
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Irish Manuscripts Commission
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- SKU
- KTJ8038556
- ISBN
- 9781906865108
Hardback
Condition: Used, Very Good
€ 34.00
€ 34.00
Paperback. A selection of photographs that illustrates the transformation that has taken place in Hull during the 20th century. It offers insight into the daily lives and living conditions of local people and gives the reader glimpses and details of familiar places during this century of change. It records the process of transformation. Num Pages: 124 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEYK; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 165 x 9. Weight in Grams: 304.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Number of pages
- 120
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780750948944
- ISBN
- 9780750948944
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 16.06
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Paperback. Presents a collection of over 200 archive images which provide an insight into the changing history of Huddersfield's pubs. This book is suitable for those with an interest in the history and heritage of pubs in this area, and also features the memories of a bygone time for those who worked or lived among this thriving community. Series: Images of England. Num Pages: 128 pages, Approx 200. BIC Classification: 1DBKEYK; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 236 x 165 x 7. Weight in Grams: 332.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752441658
- ISBN
- 9780752441658
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 18.68
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€ 18.68
Paperback.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Number of pages
- 128
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752451350
- ISBN
- 9780752451350
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 18.68
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Paperback. A history of Gwynedd Num Pages: 320 pages, 145 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKWN; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 248 x 172 x 20. Weight in Grams: 700.
- Publisher
- Phillimore & Co Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781860775154
- ISBN
- 9781860775154
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 23.81
€ 32.99
€ 23.81