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Local History
Paperback. This is a collection of over 100 tales of murder, ghosts and ghouls, body-snatching and witch-burning, which reveal the darker side of genteel Edinburgh's history. Included are the macabre exploits of the capital's infamous villains - Deacon Brodie, and Burke and Hare. Num Pages: 192 pages, 45 b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKS; BTC; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 131 x 14. Weight in Grams: 186.
- Publisher
- Mainstream Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 192
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1991
- Edition
- 0th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781851584567
- ISBN
- 9781851584567
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 11.09
€ 13.99
€ 11.09
Paperback. Series: Town and City Memories. Num Pages: 96 pages, Historical photographs. BIC Classification: 1DBKESK; WQH; WQP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 246. Weight in Grams: 300.
- Publisher
- The Francis Frith Collection United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 96
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Edition
- Rev Ed
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845891237
- ISBN
- 9781845891237
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 15.95
€ 19.99
€ 15.95
Paperback. A selection of over 200 photographs of Manchester's Irish community. Num Pages: 128 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKENL; JFSL1; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 159 x 8. Weight in Grams: 290.
- Publisher
- The History Press
- Number of pages
- 128
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752488165
- ISBN
- 9780752488165
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 16.03
€ 19.99
€ 16.03
Paperback. This fascinating selection of photographs traces some of the many ways in which Hadrian's Wall has changed and developed over the last century Num Pages: 96 pages, 86 black & white illustrations, 100 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEY; WQH; WQP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 164 x 8. Weight in Grams: 302. 96 pages, 186 illustrations incl 100 colour. This fascinating selection of photographs traces some of the many ways in which Hadrian's Wall has changed and developed over the last century. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 1DBKEY; WQH; WQP. Dimension: 234 x 164 x 8. Weight: 298.
- Publisher
- Amberley Publishing
- Number of pages
- 96
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Edition
- UK ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781445608945
- ISBN
- 9781445608945
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 28.59
€ 28.59
Paperback. Bury St Edmunds and the surrounding area are places of deep spiritual significance both within East Anglia and in Great Britain as a whole and a belief in ghosts are aspects of this deeper pattern. This book is based on spooky stories based on life-long traditions which have been handed down from earlier generations. Series: Haunted Britain S. Num Pages: 176 pages, approx 160. BIC Classification: 1DBKEAS; VXQG; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 166 x 9. Weight in Grams: 304.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 96
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752442044
- ISBN
- 9780752442044
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 14.31
€ 17.99
€ 14.31
Paperback. Drawing upon a range of sources, this book presents a collection of true-life tales which contains cases of hauntings, phantoms and poltergeists in Edinburgh area. This book takes the reader on a tour of city's streets and buildings, through convents, cellars, churches and attics. Num Pages: 96 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: VXQG; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 164 x 235 x 9. Weight in Grams: 304.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 128
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752443560
- ISBN
- 9780752443560
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 18.70
€ 19.99
€ 18.70
Paperback. This fascinating selection of photographs traces some of the many ways in which Trentham has changed and developed over the last century. Series: Through Time. Num Pages: 96 pages, 180. BIC Classification: 1DBKEMS; WQH; WQP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 167 x 234 x 9. Weight in Grams: 302.
- Publisher
- Amberley Publishing
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781445647029
- ISBN
- 9781445647029
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 28.40
€ 28.40
Paperback. Completed in 1944 as a satellite airfield to nearby St David's, Brawdy soon supplanted its parent for meteorological reasons. Used initially by the RAF Coastal Command, it passed to the Royal Navy in 1946, becoming HMS Goldcrest. The base was used by the Navy up to 1974, when the RAF resumed control once again. Num Pages: 128 pages, Illustrations (some col.), maps. BIC Classification: 1DBKW; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 233 x 165 x 8. Weight in Grams: 308.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Number of pages
- 176
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752449234
- ISBN
- 9780752449234
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 24.99€ 21.78
€ 24.99
€ 21.78
Paperback. A history of Rhondda Fawr Series: Then and Now. Num Pages: 96 pages, 160ill. BIC Classification: 1DBKWS; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 165 x 10. Weight in Grams: 230.
- Publisher
- Pavilion Books
- Number of pages
- 96
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752428437
- ISBN
- 9780752428437
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 16.58
€ 17.99
€ 16.58
Paperback. This fascinating selection of photographs traces some of the many ways in which Buxton has changed and developed over the last century Series: Through Time. Num Pages: 96 pages, 182, 107 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEMD; WQH; WQP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 233 x 164 x 9. Weight in Grams: 296. 96 pages, 182 illustrations incl 107 colour. This fascinating selection of photographs traces some of the many ways in which Buxton has changed and developed over the last century. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 1DBKEMD; WQH; WQP. Dimension: 233 x 164 x 9. Weight: 296.
- Publisher
- Amberley Publishing
- Number of pages
- 96
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781445608174
- ISBN
- 9781445608174
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 28.67
€ 28.67
Sheet map, folded. Series: Old O.S. Maps of England and Wales. BIC Classification: 1DBKEMN; 3JJC; WQH; WTRM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 146 x 120 x 27. Weight in Grams: 24. One Inch Map 126. Series: Old O.S. Maps of England and Wales. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 1DBKEMN; 3JJC; WQH; WTRM. Dimension: 146 x 120 x 27. Weight: 24.
- Publisher
- Alan Godfrey Maps
- Publication date
- 2001
- Edition
- Facsimile of 1906 ed
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781841512785
- ISBN
- 9781841512785
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 7.00
€ 7.00
Paperback. Leyton and Leytonstone are parts of the London Borough of Waltham Forest and lie just beyond the southern fringes of Epping Forest. This book describes the changes that have occurred in Leyton and Leytonstone over the years through the use of old postcards and photographs and modern-day views of the same locations. Num Pages: 96 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKESL; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 167 x 7. Weight in Grams: 224.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Number of pages
- 96
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752449319
- ISBN
- 9780752449319
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 20.99€ 16.89
€ 20.99
€ 16.89
Paperback. An oral history of the Potteries Series: Tempus Oral History Series. Num Pages: 96 pages, 100ill. BIC Classification: 1DBKEMS; HBTD; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 165 x 7. Weight in Grams: 298.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752422763
- ISBN
- 9780752422763
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 16.49
€ 17.99
€ 16.49
Paperback. Whitehaven was once a proud mining town. All that has now gone. Look back at the coal mining industry of the town in this new book. Series: Through Time. Num Pages: 96 pages, 180. BIC Classification: 1DBKENM; KNAT; WQH; WQP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 236 x 164 x 11. Weight in Grams: 302.
- Publisher
- Amberley Publishing
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781445640037
- ISBN
- 9781445640037
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 28.67
€ 28.67
Paperback. This fascinating selection of photographs traces some of the many ways in which Fountains Abbey has changed and developed over the last century. Series: Through Time. Num Pages: 96 pages, 183, 94 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEYK; WQH; WQP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 165 x 9. Weight in Grams: 308.
- Publisher
- Amberley Publishing
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781445606118
- ISBN
- 9781445606118
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 28.60
€ 28.60
Paperback. Explore a unique and charming look at the history of Hawick, its surrounding areas and its local inhabitants, through a fascinating collection of beautiful photographs. Series: From Old Photographs. Num Pages: 96 pages, 240. BIC Classification: 1DBKSB; WQH; WQP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 167 x 234 x 10. Weight in Grams: 302.
- Publisher
- Amberley Publishing
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781445647524
- ISBN
- 9781445647524
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.96
€ 26.96
Paperback. The story behind the picture port Num Pages: 128 pages, 200ill. BIC Classification: 1DBKWS; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 166 x 8. Weight in Grams: 292.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752424965
- ISBN
- 9780752424965
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 16.49
€ 17.99
€ 16.49
Paperback. Series: Archive Photographs. Num Pages: 128 pages, 200ill. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; HBJD1; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 240 x 166 x 9. .
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752415109
- ISBN
- 9780752415109
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 16.03
€ 19.99
€ 16.03
Paperback. Pictorial history of Heath Town, Wolverhampton. Images and research create a window into a golden age. Series: Pocket Images. Num Pages: 128 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBKEMW; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 168 x 124 x 10. Weight in Grams: 160.
- Publisher
- Nonsuch Publishing
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Edition
- First edition & printing in this form
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845881146
- ISBN
- 9781845881146
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 9.37
€ 9.37
Paperback. RAF Cosford was built as part of the pre-war RAF Expansion Plan in 1937 and in 1938 it was designated as a site for one of the new Technical Training Schools, aimed at strengthening the knowledge and manpower of the air force. This book highlights Cosford's central role in the air force during the war years. Num Pages: 128 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEMW; JWMV3; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 240 x 170 x 10. Weight in Grams: 288.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752452111
- ISBN
- 9780752452111
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 16.07
€ 19.99
€ 16.07
Paperback. Collection of over 200 archive pictures highlighting the developments that have taken place in the Shropshire market town of Bridgnorth during the last century. Every aspect of life in Bridgnorth is explored, from schools, churches and shops to sporting achievements, ceremonies and events. Series: Images of England. Num Pages: 128 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBKEMP; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 236 x 166 x 9. Weight in Grams: 292.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752436371
- ISBN
- 9780752436371
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 20.99€ 16.94
€ 20.99
€ 16.94
Paperback.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Number of pages
- 128
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752450049
- ISBN
- 9780752450049
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 16.58
€ 17.99
€ 16.58
Paperback. With the help of old photographs, this book traces the history of Ilkley from being a small town to a place of tourist attraction. Referred to in the "Domesday Book", it was a small agricultural village for centuries; all this changed when the potential of the local waters was realised in the eighteenth century, and Ilkley became known as a spa. Series: In Old Photographs. Num Pages: 144 pages, Illustrations, maps, ports. BIC Classification: 1DBKEYK; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 169 x 243 x 10. Weight in Grams: 382.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780750939225
- ISBN
- 9780750939225
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 16.07
€ 19.99
€ 16.07
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- Stenlake Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 48
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781840331899
- ISBN
- 9781840331899
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.43
€ 16.43