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Local History
Paperback. A guide to the curious sights to be found in West Yorkshire, spanning centuries of history from Roman times onwards. It features buildings, bear pits, cemeteries, castles and follies, memorials, tramways and inns. Num Pages: 96 pages, 100 black and white pictures. BIC Classification: 1DBKEYK; WQH; WTM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 166 x 9. Weight in Grams: 314.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Edition
- 07th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780750944434
- ISBN
- 9780750944434
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Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 16.35
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Paperback. Arthur Stanley Bullock grew up in Longhope in the Forest of Dean. After his service in the Great War and his struggle to find employment in Birmingham and south Wales, he worked at Lister's in Dursley. This memoir provides his insight that comes from having been an ordinary intelligent citizen with a sense of moral purpose and an inquisitive mind. Num Pages: 192 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEWG; 3JJG; BM; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 156 x 10. Weight in Grams: 430.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752447933
- ISBN
- 9780752447933
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Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 18.38
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Paperback. Illustrated with over 90 archive photographs and documents, Southend at War draws on the first-hand accounts of those who were present during those dangerous years and is sure to appeal to everyone interested in the history of Southend. Num Pages: 128 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKESU; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 165 x 7. Weight in Grams: 312.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 128
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752452623
- ISBN
- 9780752452623
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Condition: New
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Paperback. A collection of true-life tales that takes the reader on a tour through the streets, cemeteries, alehouses and attics of Middlesbrough and surrounding towns including Redcar, Guisborough, Yarm and Great Ayton. Drawing on historical and contemporary sources, it unearths a range of supernatural phenomena. Series: Images of England. Num Pages: 96 pages, Approx 200. BIC Classification: 1DBKEYK; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 167 x 7. Weight in Grams: 240.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 96
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Edition
- 07th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752441931
- ISBN
- 9780752441931
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Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 18.38
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Paperback. A history of Upminster & Hornchurch Num Pages: 128 pages, 180 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKESL; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 167 x 307 x 11. Weight in Grams: 334.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752432069
- ISBN
- 9780752432069
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Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 16.35
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Paperback. A history of Hackenthorpe & the surrounding area Series: Archive Photographs: Images of England. Num Pages: 128 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEYK; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 165 x 10. Weight in Grams: 300.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Number of pages
- 128
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752430614
- ISBN
- 9780752430614
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Condition: New
€ 20.99€ 19.21
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Paperback. From Dartmoor to Dartmouth, the River Dart flows through some of Devon's most beautiful scenery. The towns and villages which have grown up along its banks are steeped in history and proudly preserve their rich heritage. Series: Images of England. Num Pages: 240 pages, 200ill. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; HBJD1; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 166 x 9. Weight in Grams: 316.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 128
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752415611
- ISBN
- 9780752415611
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Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 16.27
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Paperback. Gives a graphic account of Northampton's history of witchcraft through the ages - from magical rites in the prehistoric era to 1951 when the Witchcraft Act was repealed in Britain. This book is suitable for those with an interest in the history of Northamptonshire or those who simply enjoy bewitching stories. Series: Witches of S. Num Pages: 96 pages, Approx 60. BIC Classification: 1DBKEMM; VXWT; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 166 x 7. Weight in Grams: 306.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 96
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752439808
- ISBN
- 9780752439808
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Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 13.24
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Paperback. Illustrated with more than fifty photographs and drawing upon a variety of sources including court records and newspaper reports, this collection of true-crime stories provides an introduction to the darker side of Kingston-upon-Hull's past. Series: Murder & Crime. Num Pages: 96 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEYK; BTC; HBT; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 164 x 7. Weight in Grams: 226.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 96
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752446622
- ISBN
- 9780752446622
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Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 18.54
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Paperback. Rather than focusing on crimes, this title looks at accidents, incidents and disasters from the Victorian era to the early twentieth century. From the sad to the spectacular, from overdoses to crashes and featuring the story behind the incredible unintentional firework display, it brings together a ranging collection of stories. Num Pages: 128 pages, 80 black and white. BIC Classification: 1DBKENC; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 247 x 173 x 8. Weight in Grams: 346.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 128
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Edition
- 07th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780750946742
- ISBN
- 9780750946742
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Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 16.35
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Paperback. Originally just a single farm, the pottery town of Hanley grew into the largest and most central town in the greater area of Stoke-on-Trent, blossoming in the early twentieth century with the development of heavy industry. This book reflects the town as it was at that time, at the height of its success. Series: Images of England. Num Pages: 128 pages, c.200. BIC Classification: 1DBKEMS; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 163 x 9. Weight in Grams: 312.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Number of pages
- 128
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752434070
- ISBN
- 9780752434070
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Condition: New
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Paperback. Third Selection Series: Britain in Old Photographs. Num Pages: 160 pages, 300 b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEMW; WQH; WQP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 171 x 243 x 10. Weight in Grams: 394.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 160
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780750931502
- ISBN
- 9780750931502
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Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 16.35
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Paperback. Offers a nostalgic glimpse into the history of Bewdley - including the former parishes of Wrivvenhall, Ribbesford and Dowles - during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. This title explores the important role of the river Severn, which allowed Bewdley to develop into a thriving river port. Series: Images of England. Num Pages: 128 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBKEMT; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 165 x 9. Weight in Grams: 308.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Number of pages
- 128
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752435138
- ISBN
- 9780752435138
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Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 18.20
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Paperback. Guildford's grim history. Num Pages: 96 pages, 60. BIC Classification: 1DBKESR; VXQG; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 165 x 235 x 7. Weight in Grams: 228.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 96
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752438269
- ISBN
- 9780752438269
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 16.49
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Paperback. This fascination selection of photographs, collected over recent years from people whose families have spent their lives in Biddulph, recreates those heady, often hard days, when men toiled in the coalmines and ironworks and woman supplemented the family income spinning cotton and silk, and cutting fustain, in the local textile mills. Series: Archive Photographs. Num Pages: 128 pages, 200ill. BIC Classification: 1DBK; HBJD1; WQH; WQP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 173 x 9. Weight in Grams: 302.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 128
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752410173
- ISBN
- 9780752410173
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 16.27
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Paperback.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Number of pages
- 128
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752454689
- ISBN
- 9780752454689
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 18.29
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Paperback. Num Pages: 128 pages, 150 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKESX; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 250 x 172 x 16. Weight in Grams: 338.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780750966221
- ISBN
- 9780750966221
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Condition: New
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Paperback. Great Bridge memories Num Pages: 160 pages, 250 b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBK; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 243 x 174 x 8. Weight in Grams: 402.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 160
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780750934466
- ISBN
- 9780750934466
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 18.37
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Paperback. A history of Amersham Series: Images of England. Num Pages: 128 pages, 200ill. BIC Classification: 1DBKESU; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 165 x 10. Weight in Grams: 300.
- Publisher
- The History Press LTD
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752432458
- ISBN
- 9780752432458
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Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 16.35
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Paperback. First published in 1993, this revised and updated edition brings the history of the River Parrett up to date and introduces some fascinating photographic records. Num Pages: 160 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEWS; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 164 x 236 x 10. Weight in Grams: 366.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 160
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752452937
- ISBN
- 9780752452937
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 18.37
€ 19.99
€ 18.37