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Local History

Paperback. Describes many unusual, odd and extraordinary people, places and events from Suffolk. This title features the tales of 'the fasting woman of Shottisham', who was alleged not to have eaten for five months; the Suffolk man who invented the word 'communism'; local heroines; pioneering entrepreneurs; spectacular ruins and castles; and, more. Num Pages: 160 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 1DBKEAS; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 247 x 172 x 10. Weight in Grams: 426.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Number of pages
154
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Condition
New
SKU
V9780750947046
ISBN
9780750947046
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 23.99
€ 20.68

Paperback. A history of Sheffield Num Pages: 128 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 1DBKEN; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 248 x 172 x 10. Weight in Grams: 380.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Edition
UK ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752429533
ISBN
9780752429533
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 23.35

Paperback.
Publisher
The Liffey Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Edition
No UK rights
Condition
New
SKU
V9781904148692
ISBN
9781904148692
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 20.99
€ 19.44

Paperback. Sussex, one of Britain's most ancient counties, has a diverse collection of tales, from the stories dragons lurking in bottomless pits and screaming demons hiding under hill to legends of witches, wisewomen and ghosts. This title presents folk tales from Sussex that reflect the wisdom (and eccentricities) of the county and its people. Num Pages: 192 pages, illustrations (black and white), 1 map (black and white). BIC Classification: 1DBKESX; JFHF; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 125 x 15. Weight in Grams: 212.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
192
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752474694
ISBN
9780752474694
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 16.46

Paperback. Num Pages: 96 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKESR; VXQG; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 233 x 163 x 7. Weight in Grams: 164.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Number of pages
96
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752472454
ISBN
9780752472454
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 16.54

Paperback. What do Brian Jones of the Rolling Stones, Jaz Coleman of Killing Joke and Gustav Holst all have in common? They were all born in Cheltenham. This book explores the town's musical heritage. It focuses especially on the personalities, both professional and amateur, who bring so much to the musical life of the town every day of the year. Num Pages: 128 pages, 200 black and white. BIC Classification: 1DBKEWG; AV; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 248 x 172 x 11. Weight in Grams: 402.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
128
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Edition
UK ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9780750946179
ISBN
9780750946179
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 23.69

Hardcover. 8voh ..Irish Local History. Good copy in clean dustwrapper. Dublin
Condition
Used, Very Good
Publisher
H. Hamilton
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1979
Edition
1st edition
SKU
KEX0278343
ISBN
9780241101117
Hardback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 25.00

Hardcover. Num Pages: 160 pages, over 200 plans, colour photographs and maps. BIC Classification: 1DBKEWC; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 220 x 240 x 19. Weight in Grams: 790.
Publisher
Halsgrove United Kingdom
Number of pages
160
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Edition
1st
Condition
New
SKU
V9781841147482
ISBN
9781841147482
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 23.47

Paperback. A compelling oral history of life in Glasgow and the second title in our Disappearing Britain series Num Pages: 384 pages, 8pp b/w photos. BIC Classification: 1DBKSC; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 130 x 26. Weight in Grams: 312.
Publisher
Headline Review
Number of pages
384
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9780755317141
ISBN
9780755317141
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 14.99
€ 11.81

Paperback. A history of Windsor & Eton Series: Britain in Old Photographs. Num Pages: 128 pages, 200 b&w photographs. BIC Classification: 1DBKESB; 1DBKESR; WQH; WQP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 243 x 173 x 7. Weight in Grams: 328.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Condition
New
SKU
V9780750936798
ISBN
9780750936798
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 16.54

Paperback. Explore Manchester's secret history through a fascinating selection of stories, facts and photographs. Series: Secrets. Num Pages: 96 pages, 100. BIC Classification: 1DBKENL; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 166 x 9. Weight in Grams: 304.
Publisher
Amberley Publishing
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Edition
UK ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9781445640198
ISBN
9781445640198
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 20.99
€ 16.79

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
€ 18.54

Paperback. "Guardian" columnist the author is one of the most high-profile commentators in Britain. After her father's death, wanting to understand him better, she began to explore his passionate, lifelong attachment to a small plot of land in North Yorkshire. This title uncovers traces of the plot's Neolithic inhabitants and of the Cistercian monks. Num Pages: 304 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 1DBKEYK; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 133 x 21. Weight in Grams: 300.
Publisher
Granta Books United Kingdom
Number of pages
304
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Condition
New
SKU
V9781847081445
ISBN
9781847081445
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 14.99
€ 11.46

Paperback. A history of Cathays, Maindy, Gabalfa and Mynachdy Series: Archive Photographs. Num Pages: 128 pages, 200ill. BIC Classification: 1DBKW; WQH; WQP; WT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 166 x 9. Weight in Grams: 296.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Edition
2nd Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752418896
ISBN
9780752418896
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 16.54

Paperback. Num Pages: 56 pages, 76 photographs. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; WQH; WQP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 171 x 241 x 4. Weight in Grams: 186.
Publisher
Stenlake Publishing
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
SKU
V9781840336399
ISBN
9781840336399
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 16.99
€ 16.25

Paperback. DUBLIN Num Pages: 288 pages, 75 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBR; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 236 x 157 x 18. Weight in Grams: 632.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
9781845888961
ISBN
9781845888961
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 7.81

Paperback. A history of Hythe Series: Pocket Images. Num Pages: 288 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKESK; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 168 x 129 x 8. Weight in Grams: 158.
Publisher
Nonsuch Publishing
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Condition
New
SKU
V9781845883928
ISBN
9781845883928
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 9.33

Paperback. This fascinating selection of photographs traces some of the many ways in which London's Docklands have changed and developed over the last century. Series: Through Time. Num Pages: 96 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKESL; WQH; WQP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 165 x 236 x 8. Weight in Grams: 302.
Publisher
Amberley Publishing
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
SKU
V9781445640495
ISBN
9781445640495
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 28.35

Paperback. A history of Southall Series: Archive Photographs: Images of England. Num Pages: 128 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKESL; 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
2001
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752422688
ISBN
9780752422688
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 16.54

Paperback. Discover a wealth of history in the stories told by a wide range of Walworth residents. Series: Memories. Num Pages: 96 pages, 105. BIC Classification: 1DBKESL; WQH; WQP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 165 x 236 x 6. Weight in Grams: 302.
Publisher
Amberley Publishing
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
SKU
V9781445634494
ISBN
9781445634494
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 26.77

Paperback. This fascinating selection of photographs traces some of the many ways in which Nottingham has changed and developed since Victorian and Edwardian times. Series: Through Time. Num Pages: 96 pages, 180. BIC Classification: 1DBKEMN; 3JH; 3JJC; WQH; WQP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 166 x 233 x 16. Weight in Grams: 276.
Publisher
Amberley Publishing
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
SKU
V9781445656564
ISBN
9781445656564
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 28.40

Paperback.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
160
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752461120
ISBN
9780752461120
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 18.45

Paperback. Combining photographs with captions, including facts and stories, this title presents a narrative of the city of Norwich, suburbs, people, shops and events of the past. It also takes a look at some of the sports and entertainment; from Norwich City FC playing at 'The Nest' to The Hippodrome Theatre. Num Pages: 128 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEAN; WQH; WQP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 237 x 165 x 9. Weight in Grams: 328.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752453781
ISBN
9780752453781
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 16.54

Paperback. A paperback edition of a historical novel focusing on the court of Mary Queen of Scots, from the author of THE BREADMAKERS SAGA. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; 2AB; FV; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 200 x 129 x 25. Weight in Grams: 313.
Publisher
B & W Pub
Number of pages
256
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1997
Edition
New Ed
Condition
New
SKU
V9781873631812
ISBN
9781873631812
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 9.99
€ 8.34

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