×


 x 

Shopping cart

Local History

Results 2905 - 2928 of 3331

Local History

Hardback. A new title by the author of Bizarre London, this takes a close look at eccentric, secret, unusual and plain weird aspects of Scotland and its history. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBKS; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 205 x 139 x 21. Weight in Grams: 314.
Publisher
Little, Brown Book Group
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
SKU
V9781472117465
ISBN
9781472117465
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 23.99
€ 14.20

Paperback.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
SB Publications United Kingdom
Number of pages
80
Condition
New
SKU
V9781857703511
ISBN
9781857703511
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 7.87

Paperback. A history of Bishopston, Horfield & Ashley Down Series: Archive Photographs. Num Pages: 128 pages, photographs. BIC Classification: 1DBKEWS; WQH; WQP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 236 x 167 x 9. Weight in Grams: 310.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
128
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1997
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752410579
ISBN
9780752410579
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 18.60

Paperback. This superb collection of over tow hundred photographs traces the history of Bishop Aukland from its origins as North Aclet to modern times. Auckland Castle, the residence of the bishops of Durham for almost eight hundred years, is represented, as are the market-place and the restoration of the town's superb Town Hall. Num Pages: 128 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBKEYD; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 248 x 172. .
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Number of pages
128
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752466415
ISBN
9780752466415
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 18.54

Paperback. Before the advent of the internal combustion engine, the only reliable means of getting about on Birmingham's roads was by walking or by horse. This title takes us on a tour of the city, using images of horses at work to tell the story of the growth of the city's road transport network. Num Pages: 128 pages, over 200 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEM; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 165 x 10. Weight in Grams: 310.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752446134
ISBN
9780752446134
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 16.41

Paperback. Cars, that we now know have ceased to be manufactured, travelling along our highways. Factories, that haven't existed for years, were in the 60's proudly standing as if their lives and ours depended on them - and indeed they did. This title features more than 350 images from a decade which began over half-a-century ago. Num Pages: 96 pages, 351 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEMW; 3JJPK; WQH; WQP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 298 x 211 x 5. Weight in Grams: 400.
Publisher
Brewin Books United Kingdom
Number of pages
96
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
SKU
V9781858584980
ISBN
9781858584980
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.01

Paperback. The physical remains left by Birmingham's past inhabitants reveal a story that starts in the Old Stone Age and continues, through later prehistoric, Roman and medieval times, right up to the Cold War of the twentieth century. This title covers the area of the present-day city of Birmingham. Num Pages: 176 pages, 75ill.25col.ill. BIC Classification: 1DBKEMW; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 248 x 172 x 14. Weight in Grams: 498.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
176
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Edition
annotated edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752431352
ISBN
9780752431352
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 24.99
€ 21.51

Paperback. Accompanied with informative text and pictures of the cityscape, the many detailed plans contained in this historic atlas of Birmingham are a gateway to its past, allowing the reader and researcher to visually observe the journey of this historic town to city status in 1889 and beyond. Num Pages: 120 pages, colour illustrations,strationsstrations, colour maps. BIC Classification: 1DBKEMW; HBTP1; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 226 x 249 x 8. Weight in Grams: 538.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Number of pages
120
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752460895
ISBN
9780752460895
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 28.91

Paperback. Once the most common form of housing, the back-to-backs have all now but vanished from modern day Birmingham Num Pages: 128 pages, 50. BIC Classification: 1DBKEMW; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 157 x 14. Weight in Grams: 284.
Publisher
Fonthill Media Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
160
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9781781552674
ISBN
9781781552674
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 15.50

Paperback. A history of Birmingham transport Series: Archive Photographs: Images of England. Num Pages: 128 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEM; KNG; WG; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 240 x 172 x 10. Weight in Grams: 310.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1998
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752415543
ISBN
9780752415543
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 16.54

Paperback. From the construction of its first theatre in 1740, Birmingham has boasted a huge array of entertainment from plays and music festivals to circuses and 'mops' (and even the 'onion fair'). Featuring photographs, programmes and advertisements, this title looks at the history of theatre and entertainment in Birmingham. Series: Images of England. Num Pages: 128 pages, over 100 b/w. BIC Classification: 1DBKEMW; AN; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 165 x 10. Weight in Grams: 310.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Number of pages
128
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752446608
ISBN
9780752446608
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 16.45

Paperback. Illustrated with around 200 archive photographs, this book captures the commercial heritage of the city and offers a glimpse into Birmingham's past. Capturing the diversity of Birmingham's shops and markets, it provides an important record of life in the city as it used to be. Series: Images of England. Num Pages: 128 pages, approx. 200. BIC Classification: 1DBKEM; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 237 x 164 x 9. Weight in Grams: 312.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Number of pages
128
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752444932
ISBN
9780752444932
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 16.54

Paperback. Num Pages: 160 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEMW; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 247 x 173 x 12. Weight in Grams: 414.
Publisher
The History Press
Number of pages
128
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Edition
Updated
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752488561
ISBN
9780752488561
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 23.99
€ 20.65

Paperback. A history of Birmingham between the wars Series: Archive Photographs: Images of England. Num Pages: 128 pages, 200ill. BIC Classification: 1DBKEM; JW; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 167 x 235 x 15. Weight in Grams: 308.
Publisher
The History Press LTD
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752431451
ISBN
9780752431451
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 18.60

Paperback. For almost a century Joseph Chamberlain and his two famous sons, Neville and Austen, were prominent in national politics. Recording the Chamberlains' exciting designs for the city streets, grand public buildings and a new university, this book traces the ways in which the lord mayors of Birmingham changed the city where they grew up. Series: Images of England. Num Pages: 128 pages, approx 200. BIC Classification: 1DBKEM; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 165 x 10. Weight in Grams: 310.
Edition
Illustrated
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752444925
ISBN
9780752444925
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 16.55

Sheet map, folded. Series: Old O.S. One Inch Maps. BIC Classification: WQH; WTRM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 201 x 88 x 3. Weight in Grams: 26. One Inch Sheet 168. Series: Old O.S. One Inch Maps. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: WQH; WTRM. Dimension: 201 x 88 x 3. Weight: 24.
Publisher
The Godfrey Edition
Publication date
2004
Condition
New
SKU
V9781841517261
ISBN
9781841517261
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 7.01

Sheet map, folded. Series: Old O.S. Maps of Warwickshire. BIC Classification: 1DBKEMW; 3JJC; WQH; WTRM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 120 x 1. Weight in Grams: 24. Warwickshire Sheet 13.08. Series: Old O.S. Maps of Warwickshire. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 1DBKEMW; 3JJC; WQH; WTRM. Dimension: 210 x 120 x 1. Weight: 24.
Publisher
Alan Godfrey Maps
Publication date
2003
Edition
Facsimile of 1914 ed
Condition
New
SKU
V9781841515083
ISBN
9781841515083
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 7.01

Sheet map, folded. Series: Old Ordnance Survey Maps of Warwickshire. BIC Classification: 1DBKEMW; 3JJC; WQH; WTRM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 122 x 208 x 7. Weight in Grams: 24. Warwickshire Sheet 14.01. Series: Old Ordnance Survey Maps of Warwickshire. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 1DBKEMW; 3JJC; WQH; WTR. Dimension: 134 x 201 x 1. Weight: 26.
Publisher
Alan Godfrey Maps
Publication date
1997
Edition
Facsim.of 1913 Ed
Condition
New
SKU
V9780850549058
ISBN
9780850549058
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 7.01

Paperback.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Number of pages
160
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
SKU
V9780750955522
ISBN
9780750955522
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 24.99
€ 21.58

Paperback. This book is part of the Images of England series, which uses old photographs and archived images to show the history of various local areas in England, through their streets, shops, pubs, and people Series: Archive Photographs: Images of England. Num Pages: 128 pages, 200ill. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; HBJD1; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 165 x 8. Weight in Grams: 298.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
128
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1998
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752415697
ISBN
9780752415697
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 16.54

Paperback. A book about the Black Country townships of Bilston, Bradley and Ladymoor. It features over 200 old photographs that provide a window onto the past for those who enjoy a nostalgic trip down memory lane. Num Pages: 128 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEMW; WQH; WQP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 233 x 165 x 1. Weight in Grams: 296.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752454597
ISBN
9780752454597
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 16.45

Paperback. This collection of over 200 old photographs will make you pause awhile and explore some of the old shops, chapels, canals, pubs, vanished industrial enterprises, workshops and byways which are in danger of being forgotten. Num Pages: 128 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEM; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 166 x 10. Weight in Grams: 304.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
128
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752466095
ISBN
9780752466095
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 16.54

Paperback. Billericay Voices Num Pages: 240 pages, black & white illustrations, frontispiece. BIC Classification: 1DBKEAX; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 233 x 164 x 9. Weight in Grams: 290.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Number of pages
128
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1997
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752424705
ISBN
9780752424705
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 16.54

Hardback. .
Publisher
Country Publications Ltd
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Edition
First
Condition
New
SKU
V9781855683549
ISBN
9781855683549
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 11.65

Subscribe to our newsletter

News on special offers, signed editions & more!