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Local History

Paperback. Features each of the forty cases. This volume is illustrated with photographs, documents, news cuttings and engravings. It is of interest to everyone interested in the shadier side of the region's history. Num Pages: 160 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEMW; BTC; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 248 x 172 x 11. Weight in Grams: 420.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
160
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752452609
ISBN
9780752452609
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 18.68

Paperback. Seventeen men, who paid for their crimes on the gallows, have been buried at Crumlin Road Gaol between 1854 and 1961. This is the story of execution in Belfast and of the men who were prepared to take a life; of the men, women and children who were their victims; and the hangmen. Often sad and gruesome, but fascinating true crime stories. Num Pages: 160 pages, Photographs. BIC Classification: 1DBKN; BTC; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 158 x 232 x 12. Weight in Grams: 554.
Publisher
Colourpoint Creative Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
SKU
9781780730493
ISBN
9781780730493
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 7.00

Paperback. This book gathers together the stories of the 121 prisoners who were executed at Gloucester between 1792, when the first prisoner was hanged on the roof over the entrance gate of the newly-built prison, and 1939, when the last convict was executed within the prison's walls. Num Pages: 160 pages, 80 b&w. BIC Classification: 1DBKEWG; BTC; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 248 x 173 x 12. Weight in Grams: 564.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Number of pages
160
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752458182
ISBN
9780752458182
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 24.99
€ 18.64

Paperback. For years, the high walls of Leeds' Armley Gaol have contained many infamous criminals. Until hanging was abolished in the 1960s Armley was also the main centre of execution for convicted killers from all parts of Yorkshire and the east coast. This title is suitable for those who are interested in the shadier side of Yorkshire's history. Num Pages: 160 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEYK; BTC; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 246 x 173 x 11. Weight in Grams: 410.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Number of pages
160
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Condition
New
SKU
V9780750950930
ISBN
9780750950930
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 16.06

Paperback. A book that gathers together the stories of 120 criminals hanged at both Lincoln Castle Prison and HMP Lincoln on Greetwell Road between 1203 and 1961. It features condemned that range from coiners and forgers, to thieves, highwamen and poisoners. Num Pages: 112 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEAL; BTC; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 245 x 173 x 9. Weight in Grams: 340.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
112
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Condition
New
SKU
V9780750951104
ISBN
9780750951104
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 16.61

Paperback. For years, the high walls of Manchester's Strangeways Prison have contained some of England's infamous criminals. This title features the cases of the criminals such as: Dr Buck Ruxton, who butchered his wife and maid; John Jackson, who escaped from Strangeways after murdering a prison warder; and, Chung Yi Miao, who strangled his wife to death. Num Pages: 128 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKENL; BTC; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 248 x 173 x 10. Weight in Grams: 396.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
128
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Condition
New
SKU
V9780750950527
ISBN
9780750950527
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 24.99
€ 18.64

Paperback. Gathers together the stories of criminals hanged at York from the middle of the eighteenth century to the late nineteenth century when Leeds superseded York as the place where capital punishment was carried out. This book is illustrated with photographs, news cuttings and engravings. Num Pages: 128 pages, 40 black and white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEYK; BTC; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 248 x 175 x 9. Weight in Grams: 334.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Number of pages
111
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Condition
New
SKU
V9780750950428
ISBN
9780750950428
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 18.68

paperback. Num Pages: 508 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBBFM; 3JH; BTC; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 15. Weight in Grams: 816.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
The Maryland Center for History and Culture United States
Number of pages
508
Condition
New
Edition
Illustrated
SKU
V9780938420941
ISBN
9780938420941
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 28.66

Paperback.
Publisher
Amberley Publishing United Kingdom
Number of pages
96
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
SKU
V9781445608099
ISBN
9781445608099
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 28.63

Paperback. Num Pages: 192 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBCB; 3JH; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 215 x 142 x 15. Weight in Grams: 318.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Heritage House Publishing Co Ltd Canada
Number of pages
192
Condition
New
SKU
V9781894898447
ISBN
9781894898447
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 27.99
€ 19.88

Paperback. DUBLIN Harold's Cross got its name from a cross which marked the boundary of the lands owned by the Archbishop of Dublin, and the lands of the Harold clan in the 1500s. This title captures its rich and varied history in photographs. Num Pages: 128 pages, chiefly Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 1DBR; WQH; WQP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 230 x 160 x 10. Weight in Grams: 310. 127pp
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
The History Press Ltd Gloucestershire
Edition
Illustrated
Condition
New
SKU
9781845887025
ISBN
9781845887025
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 18.99
€ 6.23

Paperback. Beautiful postcards capture old Harpenden in all its glory. Series: The Postcard Collection. Num Pages: 96 pages, 180. BIC Classification: 1DBKEST; WCS; WQH; WQP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 167 x 309 x 11. Weight in Grams: 280.
Publisher
Amberley Publishing
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Edition
UK ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9781445659183
ISBN
9781445659183
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 28.63

Paperback. This fascinating selection of photographs traces some of the many ways in which Harpenden has changed and developed over the last century. Num Pages: 96 pages, 180 illustrations (black and white, and colour). BIC Classification: 1DBKEST; WQH; WQP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 188 x 8. Weight in Grams: 302.
Publisher
Amberley Publishing United Kingdom
Number of pages
96
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Edition
UK ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9781445607283
ISBN
9781445607283
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 28.63

Paperback. This fascinating selection of photographs and informative text charts the history of some of the most famous, and notorious, pubs in Harrogate and Knaresborough. Series: Pubs. Num Pages: 96 pages, 100. BIC Classification: 1DBKEYK; WQH; WQP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 168 x 234 x 9. Weight in Grams: 304.
Publisher
Amberley Publishing
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Edition
UK ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9781445653181
ISBN
9781445653181
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 28.63

Paperback. A comprehensive history of Harrogate to encompass both its pre-Conquest origins and the most recent development. Relating the decline of the spa business during the twentieth century, it chronicles the developments of recent decades, including the revival in the town's fortunes brought by the conference trade. Series: Tempus History & Guide Series. Num Pages: 128 pages, 130ill.(30col.). BIC Classification: 1DBKEYK; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 174 x 247 x 12. Weight in Grams: 378.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752422343
ISBN
9780752422343
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 29.04

Paperback. Hartlepool 1946-1997 Series: Archive Photographs. Num Pages: 128 pages, 200ill. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; HBJD1; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 240 x 172 x 10. Weight in Grams: 320.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1997
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752407951
ISBN
9780752407951
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 16.06

Paperback. Num Pages: 304 pages, 233 b/w photos. BIC Classification: 1KBBFV; KNAF; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 254 x 179 x 19. Weight in Grams: 666.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Schiffer Publishing, Ltd.
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780870336348
ISBN
9780870336348
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 37.99
€ 25.45

Paperback. This fascinating selection of photographs traces some of the many ways in which Harwich & Dovercourt has changed and developed over the last century. Num Pages: 96 pages, illustrations (black and white, and colour). BIC Classification: 1DBKEAX; WQH; WQP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 163 x 8. Weight in Grams: 306.
Publisher
Amberley Publishing United Kingdom
Number of pages
96
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
SKU
V9781445623092
ISBN
9781445623092
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 28.63

Paperback. The Battle of Hastings changed the course of English history. Featuring a visitor's guide to the battlefield today, this edition contains new views of the battlefield and gives information on the best-known figures of British heritage. Series: Osprey Military Campaign S. Num Pages: 99 pages, colour and b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKESX; JWLF; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 248 x 183 x 6. Weight in Grams: 344.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC United Kingdom
Edition
Revised
Number of pages
99
Condition
New
SKU
V9781841761336
ISBN
9781841761336
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 23.99
€ 20.75

Paperback. Num Pages: 160 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBKESX; HBWQ; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 248 x 172. .
Publisher
The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
160
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Condition
New
SKU
V9781860777165
ISBN
9781860777165
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 24.99
€ 18.64

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