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Paperback. The great city of Glasgow has a rich history and proud traditions. This title features 200 photographs that show the city during the height of its power in the early years of the twentieth century. It also shows the drastic changes to the city that produced handsome new streets and urban parks as well as fetid slums and unsightly factories. Num Pages: 128 pages, Illustrations, ports. BIC Classification: 1DBKSC; WQH; WQP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 240 x 170 x 10. Weight in Grams: 310.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752449623
ISBN
9780752449623
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 14.33

Paperback. When it opened in 1896 the Glasgow District Subway was only the third underground railway system in the world. Today its distinctive orange trains continue on their never-ending orbit beneath the city's streets. Num Pages: 96 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKSC; WGF; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 237 x 165 x 8. Weight in Grams: 282.
Publisher
Amberley Publishing United Kingdom
Number of pages
96
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
SKU
V9781445621746
ISBN
9781445621746
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.00
€ 16.91

Paperback. Illustrated with historical and modern black and white photographs, Mitchell takes the reader off the unbeaten track for urban walks around Glasgow's rich history. Num Pages: 192 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKSC; WQH; WQP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 232 x 157 x 13. Weight in Grams: 266.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Luath Press Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
192
Condition
New
SKU
V9781908373663
ISBN
9781908373663
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 11.76

Paperback. A collection of more than 200 archive photographs which explore the history of the east of Glasgow. Series: Images of Scotland. Num Pages: 128 pages, approximately 200 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKSC; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 237 x 165 x 13. Weight in Grams: 310.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752445670
ISBN
9780752445670
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.71

Hardcover. 114pp. Frontis portraits of both authors. Illustrated dust cover. Pages shaded, otherwise clear text. A very rare book. Keywords: Irish life, local history, parish records, religion, education
Condition
Used, Good
Publisher
James Duffy
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1944
SKU
KHS1004743
ISBN
9780900343568
Hardback
Condition: Used, Good

€ 275.00

Paperback. A history of Glamorgan County Cricket Club 1897-1997 Series: Archive Photographs. Num Pages: 128 pages, 200ill. BIC Classification: 1DBKW; HBTB; WQH; WSJC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 240 x 172 x 10. Weight in Grams: 300.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
128
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1998
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752411378
ISBN
9780752411378
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 13.49

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

€ 28.71

Paperback. Num Pages: 190 pages, 61 color photos. BIC Classification: 1KBBSH; VXQG; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 230 x 153 x 13. Weight in Grams: 452.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Schiffer Publishing Ltd United States
Number of pages
190
Condition
New
SKU
V9780764338946
ISBN
9780764338946
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 25.99
€ 18.28

Paperback. Num Pages: 160 pages, 57 b/w photos. BIC Classification: 1KBBSH; JFHF; VXQ; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 230 x 153 x 11. Weight in Grams: 320.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Schiffer Publishing Ltd United States
Number of pages
160
Condition
New
SKU
V9780764339431
ISBN
9780764339431
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.00
€ 15.90

Paperback. With its long history of conflict and many tragic events, York boasts more than its fair share of ghosts, ghouls, phantoms and things that go bump in the night. This title takes you on a tour of York's dark and ghostly side. Num Pages: 96 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: VXQG; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 164 x 9. Weight in Grams: 300.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752443577
ISBN
9780752443577
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 18.68

Paperback. Takes you on a tour of Haworth's dark and ghostly side: meet the ghost of Room 7 at the Old White Lion, the Grey Lady of Weavers Restaurant, and Ponden Hall's harbinger of doom, Old Greybeard. This title also helps the reader to tour the famous graveyard, in use for over 700 years ago and believed to house over 40,000 souls. Num Pages: 96 pages, Approx 100. BIC Classification: 1DBKEYK; VXQG; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 166 x 9. Weight in Grams: 310.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Number of pages
96
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752439587
ISBN
9780752439587
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 18.68

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
€ 14.33

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
€ 11.76

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
€ 18.68

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
€ 16.06

Paperback. 192 pages, 40 illustrations. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 1DBKEML; VXQG; WQH. Dimension: 210 x 137 x 13. Weight: 334.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Db Publishing Co Ltd
Number of pages
192
Condition
New
SKU
V9781859837764
ISBN
9781859837764
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 11.76

Paperback. .
Publisher
AKEMAN PRESS
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9780993398803
ISBN
9780993398803
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 27.51

Paperback. Containing chapters, including 'Can your Pet see Ghosts?', Spectral Horses, Black Dogs and Ghostly Hounds, this book contains around 160 individual anecdotes illustrated by many photographs and also some depicting ghost animals. It is intended for animal lovers and those interested in the paranormal. Num Pages: 96 pages, Approx 200. BIC Classification: VXQG; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 168 x 235 x 7. Weight in Grams: 230.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752439976
ISBN
9780752439976
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 13.49

Paperback. 2 Volumes. Volume 1 published 1996 and Volume 2 in 200. Good clean copies with very minor shelf wear. Scarce
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1996
Publisher
Fas/Limerick Civic Trust
Condition
Used, Very Good
SKU
KTJ8038567
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 95.00

Paperback. As a spa town, Georgia was visited by thousands seeking the solace of its healing waters, but as a pleasure resort it attracted distinguished and/or fashionable people of the day. This book focuses on the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries, beginning with the visit of King George in 1788, which really brought it to prominence. Num Pages: 256 pages, 16 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEWG; 3JF; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 157 x 17. Weight in Grams: 350.
Publisher
Nonsuch Publishing United Kingdom
Number of pages
256
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Condition
New
SKU
V9781845886066
ISBN
9781845886066
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 25.99
€ 22.82

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