Local History
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Local History
Paperback. Eleven walks which look at Bath through the eyes of eminent authors as diverse as Smollett, Jane Austen, Dickens, Fanny Burney, Sheridan, Georgette Heyer, Mary Shelley and John Betjeman. They create a vivid social history of the city over the last 300 years. Fully illustrated, with detailed accounts of the writers and their works. Num Pages: 336 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBKEWS; WQH; WSZC; WTH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 143 x 217 x 15. Weight in Grams: 474. Eleven Excursions in the Company of Eminent Authors. 336 pages. Eleven walks which look at Bath through the eyes of eminent authors as diverse as Smollett, Jane Austen, Dickens, Fanny Burney, Sheridan, Georgette Heyer, Mary Shelley and John Betjeman. They create a vivid social history of the city over the last 300 years. Fully illustrated, with detailed accounts of the writers and their works. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 1DBKEWS; WQH; WSZC; WTH. Dimension: 143 x 217 x 15. Weight: 478.
- Publisher
- Akeman Press
- Number of pages
- 336
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780956098931
- ISBN
- 9780956098931
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 24.42
€ 24.42
Paperback. Looks at the history of Brent through a series of articles and pieces. As such, this work is a varied collection of thoughts and facts about local firms, people, buildings and the natural surroundings. It starts with a look at the makers of Brent such as George Furness and George Stephenson who really helped to shape the area. Series: Images of England. Num Pages: 128 pages, around 200. BIC Classification: 1DBKESL; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 166 x 9. Weight in Grams: 302.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 128
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752442976
- ISBN
- 9780752442976
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 16.54
€ 17.99
€ 16.54
Paperback.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Number of pages
- 96
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752466378
- ISBN
- 9780752466378
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 18.45
€ 19.99
€ 18.45
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- Amberley Publishing
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781445618937
- ISBN
- 9781445618937
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 15.94
€ 19.99
€ 15.94
Paperback. Mining has been the most important industry in large parts of Cornwall for hundreds of years. This volume contains many photographs of mines both large and small with an emphasis on hitherto unpublished scenes of the latter. Num Pages: 128 pages, 200ill. BIC Classification: 1DBKEWC; HBJD1; KNAT; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 166 x 236 x 9. Weight in Grams: 304.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 128
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Edition
- First Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752421339
- ISBN
- 9780752421339
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 18.60
€ 19.99
€ 18.60
Paperback. Series: Town and City Memories. Num Pages: 96 pages, Historical photographs. BIC Classification: 1DBKESK; WQH; WQP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 246. Weight in Grams: 300.
- Publisher
- The Francis Frith Collection United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 96
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Edition
- Rev Ed
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845891237
- ISBN
- 9781845891237
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 15.92
€ 19.99
€ 15.92
Paperback. The hidden history of London's Whitechapel. Series: Secret. Num Pages: 96 pages, 100. BIC Classification: 1DBKESL; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 165. .
- Publisher
- Amberley Publishing
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781445661988
- ISBN
- 9781445661988
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 28.35
€ 28.35
Hardcover. The landscape of Somerset has changed in many ways over the last century, and so have the lives of those who call the county home. From Glastonbury to the Quantax, 'Somerset Then & Now' provides a fascinating snapshot of those changes together with changes seen in transport, housing and urban development. Num Pages: 96 pages, col. Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEWS; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 242 x 172 x 13. Weight in Grams: 448.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 96
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752470047
- ISBN
- 9780752470047
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 13.85
€ 17.99
€ 13.85
Paperback. Gives a unique and fascinating insight into some of Ipswich's famous and infamous pubs, taverns and inns Series: Pubs. Num Pages: 96 pages, 100. BIC Classification: 1DBKEAS; WQH; WTHR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 165. .
- Publisher
- Amberley Publishing
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- UK ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781445644998
- ISBN
- 9781445644998
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.75
€ 26.75
Series: Old O.S. Maps of Lancashire. BIC Classification: 1DBKENL; 1DBKEYK; WQH; WTRM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 123 x 209 x 4. Weight in Grams: 26. Lancashire Sheet 106.06. Series: Old O.S. Maps of Lancashire. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 1DBKENL; 1DBKEYK; WQH; WTR. Dimension: 102 x 186 x 2. Weight: 24.
- Publisher
- The Godfrey Edition
- Publication date
- 1997
- Edition
- Facsimile of 1906 ed
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780850548709
- ISBN
- 9780850548709
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 7.03
€ 7.03
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€ 16.34
€ 17.99
€ 16.34
Paperback. Whitehaven was once a proud mining town. All that has now gone. Look back at the coal mining industry of the town in this new book. Series: Through Time. Num Pages: 96 pages, 180. BIC Classification: 1DBKENM; KNAT; WQH; WQP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 236 x 164 x 11. Weight in Grams: 302.
- Publisher
- Amberley Publishing
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781445640037
- ISBN
- 9781445640037
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 28.48
€ 28.48
Paperback. Num Pages: 96 pages, 60 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEAS; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 236 x 161 x 3. Weight in Grams: 158.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780750961493
- ISBN
- 9780750961493
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 18.54
€ 19.99
€ 18.54
Paperback. Num Pages: 160 pages, 80 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKESL; 3JJF; HBWN; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 238 x 166 x 8. Weight in Grams: 360.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780750960465
- ISBN
- 9780750960465
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 16.54
€ 17.99
€ 16.54
Paperback. A guided tour of this historic town, showing how the areas you know and love have transformed over the centuries. Series: History Tour. Num Pages: 96 pages, 120. BIC Classification: 1DBKEWC; WQH; WQP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 170 x 129 x 8. Weight in Grams: 154.
- Publisher
- Amberley Publishing
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781445641782
- ISBN
- 9781445641782
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.33
€ 17.33
Paperback. The fascinating collection of over 200 photographs chronicles the recent history of this charming area of rural Buckinghamshire. Despite being so close to London, Chalfont St Giles has maintained an air of peace and tranquility as it is bypassed by main roads. Series: Archive Photographs: Images of England. Num Pages: 128 pages, 200ill. BIC Classification: 1DBKESU; 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
- 2002
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752424637
- ISBN
- 9780752424637
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 16.54
€ 17.99
€ 16.54
Paperback. Drawing on a wide selection of sources and illustrated with more than forty images, this collection of grisly tales takes the reader on a trip into Cheshire's murky past; unearthing mysteries, uncovering dark secrets, and delving into disasters along the way. Series: Murder & Crime. Num Pages: 96 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKENC; BTC; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 166 x 7. Weight in Grams: 236.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 96
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752449869
- ISBN
- 9780752449869
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 18.45
€ 19.99
€ 18.45
Paperback. Front-line Essex Series: In Old Photographs. Num Pages: 144 pages, Illustrations, map. BIC Classification: 1DBKEAX; HBW; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 249 x 175 x 10. Weight in Grams: 380.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Number of pages
- 144
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780750942607
- ISBN
- 9780750942607
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 16.50
€ 17.99
€ 16.50
Paperback. Offers information on things that are strange, mysterious and uncanny which occurred in the beautiful and rugged Lake District. This title explores different historic sites and ancient monuments - including stone circles, ancient cairns and crumbling stations. It is suitable for travellers about to travel the Lake District. Num Pages: 192 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKENM; JFH; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 155 x 12. Weight in Grams: 422.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752449876
- ISBN
- 9780752449876
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 18.60
€ 19.99
€ 18.60
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- Stenlake Publishing
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781840336429
- ISBN
- 9781840336429
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.99€ 16.34
€ 16.99
€ 16.34
Paperback. Sketty remained a small village until the nineteenth century, when a number of Swansea's most prominent citizens established themselves in the area. This rural isolation was further eroded as Swansea's westward expansion first touched and then engulfed the village. Num Pages: 128 pages, Illustrations, ports.,. BIC Classification: 1DBKW; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 250 x 165 x 10. Weight in Grams: 300.
- Publisher
- The History Press LTD
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752433806
- ISBN
- 9780752433806
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 16.41
€ 17.99
€ 16.41
Paperback. Commencing in Ravenglass, the Ravenber Way takes in the dramatic Lakeland fells and the high climbs of the Pennines, before meandering to an end in Berwick-upon-Tweed. This book describes the route, which follows existing rights of way in the forms of footpaths, bridleways and tracks. Num Pages: 256 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 1DBKENM; WQH; WSZC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 148 x 19. Weight in Grams: 430.
- Publisher
- Sigma Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 256
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Edition
- 3rd
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781850588719
- ISBN
- 9781850588719
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 12.60
€ 13.99
€ 12.60
Series: Old O.S. Maps of Nottinghamshire. BIC Classification: 1DBKEMN; 3JH; WQH; WTRM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 208 x 118 x 4. Weight in Grams: 26.
- Publisher
- Alan Godfrey Maps
- Publication date
- 1997
- Edition
- Facsimile
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780850549331
- ISBN
- 9780850549331
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 7.03
€ 7.03
Paperback. Num Pages: 352 pages, 75 plus complete OS map of Bute, plus sketch maps. BIC Classification: 1DBKS; WQH; WTH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 199 x 129 x 22. Weight in Grams: 536. A Guide. 352 pages, 75 plus complete OS map of Bute, plus sketch maps. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 1DBKS; WQH; WTH. Dimension: 199 x 129 x 22. Weight: 532.
- Publisher
- David Mcdowall Publishing
- Number of pages
- 352
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Edition
- First Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780952784777
- ISBN
- 9780952784777
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.37
€ 17.37