Local History
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Local History
Paperback. A collection of over 200 archive postcards that explores the communities of Stepney, Poplar and Bethnal Green in the East End of London, before they were amalgamated in 1965 to form the London Borough of Tower Hamlets. It is a pictorial history which reawakens nostalgic memories for some, while offering a glimpse into the past for others. Series: Archive Photographs: Images of London S. Num Pages: 128 pages, 200ill. BIC Classification: 1DBKESL; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 164 x 9. Weight in Grams: 312.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Number of pages
- 128
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752424941
- ISBN
- 9780752424941
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 16.51
€ 17.99
€ 16.51
Paperback. The fascinating history of East Grinstead, illustrated through old and modern pictures. Num Pages: 128 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBKESX; WQH; WQP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 232 x 166 x 7. Weight in Grams: 304.
- Publisher
- Amberley Publishing
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781848687783
- ISBN
- 9781848687783
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 8.67
€ 8.67
Paperback. With the closure of the coalmines around East Lancashire went a comradeship that few other industries could ever boast. The dry and dusty coal seams with death and danger ever present are but a memory for those whose recollections contribute to this collection. In this book, former coal miners recall their time spent labouring in the local mines. Num Pages: 192 pages, over 80 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKENL; HBTK; KNAT; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 248 x 171 x 12. Weight in Grams: 478.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 192
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752446240
- ISBN
- 9780752446240
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 25.99€ 22.71
€ 25.99
€ 22.71
Paperback. This fascinating selection of photographs traces some of the many ways in which East Lothian has changed and developed over the last century. Num Pages: 96 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKS; WQH; WQP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 165 x 234 x 8. Weight in Grams: 304.
- Publisher
- Amberley Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 96
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Edition
- UK ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781445607580
- ISBN
- 9781445607580
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 20.99€ 16.77
€ 20.99
€ 16.77
Paperback. This fascinating selection of photographs traces some of the many ways in which the villages of the East Neuk have changed and developed over the last century. Series: Through Time. Num Pages: 96 pages, 180. BIC Classification: WQH; WQP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 167 x 235 x 10. Weight in Grams: 302.
- Publisher
- Amberley Publishing
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- UK ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781445653495
- ISBN
- 9781445653495
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 20.99€ 16.77
€ 20.99
€ 16.77
Paperback.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- SB Publications United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 80
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781857703665
- ISBN
- 9781857703665
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 9.45
€ 9.45
Paperback. The East Sussex coastline has always been Britain's frontline defence against invasion. This title takes us to each of these sites (approximately 200 in total), describing what is to be seen today and their history. Num Pages: 176 pages, 100 illustrations 25 colour. BIC Classification: 1DBKESX; HBW; JWK; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 156 x 235 x 14. Weight in Grams: 448.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Number of pages
- 176
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752441702
- ISBN
- 9780752441702
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 28.90
€ 33.99
€ 28.90
Paperback. A collection of over 240 photographs that documents life in this thriving seaside town in the late nineteenth and twentieth centuries. It recordes the aspects of everyday life here, from shops, schools and hospitals to sport, entertainment and the war years. Series: Images of England. Num Pages: 128 pages, chiefly Illustrations, map. BIC Classification: 1DBKESX; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 233 x 165 x 9. Weight in Grams: 298.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752436821
- ISBN
- 9780752436821
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 16.41
€ 17.99
€ 16.41
Paperback. A collection of over 200 images that aims to bring to life the people and places of this area of Bristol. From the corner shops that grew in abundance in the area in the early part of the twentieth century to the many community groups who gathered together here, this book takes readers on a nostalgic journey around the district. Series: Images of England. Num Pages: 128 pages, chiefly Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEWS; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 165 x 8. Weight in Grams: 300.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Number of pages
- 128
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752437125
- ISBN
- 9780752437125
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 16.54
€ 17.99
€ 16.54
paperback. Clean copy showing some age and light shelf wear. Remains a very good copy
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Mercier Pr Ltd
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- SKU
- KMK0022147
- ISBN
- 9781856353632
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good
€ 5.12
€ 5.12
Paperback. 63pp. Illustrated. Cover smudged, pages and text clear. Previous owner's signature on ffep. Keywords: Local history, Dublin, humour
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1986
- Publisher
- The O'Brien Press Dublin
- Condition
- Used, Good
- SKU
- KHS1008396
- ISBN
- 9780862781033
Paperback
Condition: Used, Good
€ 8.00
€ 8.00
Paperback. OFFALY Examines the north east Offaly market town of Edenderry. This book charts Edenderry from before the famine, through the Home Rule crisis and the emergence of nationalism, culminating in the break up of the Downshire estate after the War of Independence and Civil War. Num Pages: 128 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBR; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 236 x 157 x 12. Weight in Grams: 344 157pp
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd Dublin
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- 9781845885960
- ISBN
- 9781845885960
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 20.99€ 6.23
€ 20.99
€ 6.23
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- Frith Book Company Ltd. United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 96
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Edition
- Rev. pbk. ed
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781859371930
- ISBN
- 9781859371930
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 15.92
€ 19.99
€ 15.92
Paperback. A guided tour of the historic town of Edinburgh, showing how the areas you know and love have transformed over the centuries. Series: History Tour. Num Pages: 96 pages, 50. BIC Classification: 1DBKSC; WQH; WQP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 168 x 124. .
- Publisher
- Amberley Publishing
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2018
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781445656076
- ISBN
- 9781445656076
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.33
€ 17.33
Paperback. From post-war austerity to the start of the swinging sixties. Num Pages: 96 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKSC; 3JJPG; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 166 x 234 x 8. Weight in Grams: 302.
- Publisher
- Amberley Publishing
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781445637556
- ISBN
- 9781445637556
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 28.35
€ 28.35
Paperback. A companion to "Edinburgh Old Town", this book provides more than 200 archive images accompanied by captions that explore the life and history of the streets of Edinburgh New Town. Drawing from the photographic archives of the city library, it gives a pictorial record of the quarter that's become a world heritage site. Series: Images of Scotland. Num Pages: 128 pages, Approx 200. BIC Classification: 1DBKSC; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 166 x 261 x 13. Weight in Grams: 312.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Edition
- 07th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752443638
- ISBN
- 9780752443638
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 18.54
€ 19.99
€ 18.54
Paperback. Series: Journeys and Evocations. Num Pages: 128 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBKSC; WQH; WQP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 164 x 6. Weight in Grams: 248.
- Publisher
- Luath Press Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781910021569
- ISBN
- 9781910021569
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 10.99€ 9.46
€ 10.99
€ 9.46
Paperback. Offering a pictorial history of Edinburgh's Old Town, this title presents a collection of 200 images from the Edinburgh Room. The images cover the area known as the Royal Mile and include Castlehill, the Lawnmarket, High Street, Canongate, Grassmarket and George IV Bridge, as well as the royal residences of Holyrood House and Edinburgh Castle. Series: Images of Scotland. Num Pages: 128 pages, c. 200. BIC Classification: 1DBKS; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 233 x 165 x 8. Weight in Grams: 296.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 128
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752440835
- ISBN
- 9780752440835
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 18.60
€ 19.99
€ 18.60
Paperback.
- Publisher
- Luath Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 96
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780946487974
- ISBN
- 9780946487974
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 5.52
€ 5.52
Paperback. Edinburgh has provided the setting for countless novels over the years, not least in more recent times with Muriel Spark's The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie (1961) and Irvine Welsh's Trainspotting (1993). Nowadays, the city hosts its annual International Book Festival, when, for a couple of weeks every August, authors and visitors from far and wide. Num Pages: 160 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKSC; DSRC; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 142 x 14. Weight in Grams: 240.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Number of pages
- 160
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752462141
- ISBN
- 9780752462141
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 16.41
€ 17.99
€ 16.41
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- Fort Publishing Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781905769513
- ISBN
- 9781905769513
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 18.54
€ 18.54
Paperback. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBKEWD; 3JJC; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 158 x 14. Weight in Grams: 494.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780750961561
- ISBN
- 9780750961561
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 18.45
€ 19.99
€ 18.45
Paperback. Written as part of the Worthing WOW festival celebrations, Electric Pictures commemorates 120 years of film in the Sussex coastal towns of Worthing and Shoreham, capturing the region's rich cinematic legacy and its place in British film history. Num Pages: 128 pages, 60 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKESX; APF; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156. .
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780750981415
- ISBN
- 9780750981415
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 16.54
€ 17.99
€ 16.54
Paperback. A collection of over 200 archive images that provide an insight into the changing history of Elland over the 100 years. It includes chapters on work, schools, transport, streets, industry and local events, providing a record of vistas and past practices. Each image is accompanied by a caption, describing many aspects of life in the town. Series: Images of England. Num Pages: 128 pages, Approx 200. BIC Classification: 1DBKEYK; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 166 x 8. Weight in Grams: 296.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752441450
- ISBN
- 9780752441450
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 16.54
€ 17.99
€ 16.54