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Paperback. Captain James Cook was one of the world's greatest explorers. He was born in 1728 in the tiny farming village of Marton in North Yorkshire, now part of modern Middlesbrough. This book presents an account of Cook's life. It examines his early life in Cleveland. Num Pages: 96 pages, Approx 60. BIC Classification: 1DBKEYK; BGH; RGR; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 233 x 166 x 6. Weight in Grams: 226.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Edition
- 0th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752439952
- ISBN
- 9780752439952
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 13.47
€ 13.99
€ 13.47
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- Brewin Books United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 152
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781858582665
- ISBN
- 9781858582665
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 20.93
€ 20.93
Paperback. Num Pages: 224 pages, 150 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEYK; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 174 x 248 x 18. Weight in Grams: 572.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780750967655
- ISBN
- 9780750967655
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 20.28
€ 26.99
€ 20.28
Paperback. In 1933, at the age of 15, George Dunn left the small Welsh mining village of Blaina for St Albans in Hertfordshire as part of the government's Labour Exchange Scheme. This book covers the memories of his life in Hertfordshire and his wartime experiences. Num Pages: 128 pages, 8pp. BIC Classification: 1DBK; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 164 x 7. Weight in Grams: 246.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 96
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752465081
- ISBN
- 9780752465081
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 16.57
€ 17.99
€ 16.57
Hardback. Intersected by an ancient brook, the 18th-century Grand Union Canal, the 19th-century London-Birmingham railway and a 20th-century grid-road system, Bradwell has seen its fair share of change over the years. This book charts the history of the town, from Roman settlers, to a disused railway line now threading a modern route as a cycle path. Num Pages: 96 pages, Illustrations (some col.). BIC Classification: 1DBKESU; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 174 x 243 x 13. Weight in Grams: 450.
- Publisher
- Batsford Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 96
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752463193
- ISBN
- 9780752463193
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 13.88
€ 17.99
€ 13.88
Paperback. Series: Through Time. 96 pages, 184 illustrations, 103 in colour. This fascinating selection of images traces some of the many ways in which Chiswick has changed and developed over the last century. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 1DBKESL; WQH; WQP. Dimension: 235 x 168 x 10. Weight: 314.
- Publisher
- Amberley Publishing
- Number of pages
- 96
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781848680524
- ISBN
- 9781848680524
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 21.99€ 16.91
€ 21.99
€ 16.91
Hardcover. Takes you on a journey around Scotland. Travelling county by county, this miscellany unearths the enthralling stories, firsts, birthplaces, legends and inventions that shape the country's rich and majestic history. Num Pages: 288 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKS; WQH; WTM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 207 x 137 x 26. Weight in Grams: 386.
- Publisher
- Ebury Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 288
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Edition
- First Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780091910242
- ISBN
- 9780091910242
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 23.99€ 16.63
€ 23.99
€ 16.63
Hardcover. 183pp. xvi. Frontis portrait. Very bight and clear pages and text. Previous owner's signature on ffep. Keywords: Irish history, local history, biography, India, the Raj
- Condition
- Used, Like New
- Publisher
- Sidgwick & Jackson Ltd
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1971
- Edition
- First Edition
- SKU
- KHS1004732
- ISBN
- 9780283484926
Hardback
Condition: Used, Like New
€ 85.00
€ 85.00
Paperback. Intends to make available ideas, procedures and evidence that can help people explore their own areas. This book provides information on how to avoid misidentification and distinguish critical evidence, and how documentary and air photography evidence can be used to help explain features on the ground. Num Pages: 160 pages, Illustrations (some col.). BIC Classification: WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 231 x 155 x 12. Weight in Grams: 392.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752447988
- ISBN
- 9780752447988
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 23.81
€ 26.99
€ 23.81
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- Brewin Books United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 184
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781858582429
- ISBN
- 9781858582429
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 22.16
€ 22.16
Paperback. Charts the history of the music hall in the area from the early days in the backrooms of Victorian pubs and 'gin palaces' to the days of variety theatres such as the huge King's Palace Theatre, Preston which opened in 1913. Num Pages: 128 pages, approx 100. BIC Classification: 1DBKENL; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 236 x 163 x 10. Weight in Grams: 300.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752444536
- ISBN
- 9780752444536
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 16.57
€ 17.99
€ 16.57
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- Frith Book Company Ltd. United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 96
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781859378151
- ISBN
- 9781859378151
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 16.10
€ 19.99
€ 16.10
Paperback. Chesterfield's military heritage, from the Romans to the present day. Num Pages: 96 pages, 100. BIC Classification: 1DBKEMD; HBW; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 168 x 234 x 13. Weight in Grams: 294.
- Publisher
- Amberley Publishing
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- UK ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781445649764
- ISBN
- 9781445649764
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 27.04
€ 27.04
Paperback. Num Pages: 160 pages, 70 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEYD; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 160 x 235 x 9. Weight in Grams: 252.
- Publisher
- The History Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752493145
- ISBN
- 9780752493145
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 16.02
€ 19.99
€ 16.02
Paperback. Joe Curtis takes the reader on a visual tour of Terenure through the decades, recounting both the familiar and the events and places that may have faded over time. Num Pages: 128 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBR; WQH; WQP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 158 x 9. Weight in Grams: 290.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845888213
- ISBN
- 9781845888213
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 23.99€ 20.75
€ 23.99
€ 20.75
Paperback. Baltinglass is the very heart of West Wicklow. Features over 50 images of the town and its surrounding, and chronicling the history of the town from 1851 right up to 2001. By building upon the base of street directories garnered from census returns and news articles, this book provides an insight into the life of a provincial town. Num Pages: 160 pages, 30 Black and white. BIC Classification: 1DBR; 3JH; 3JJ; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 165 x 10. Weight in Grams: 660. 8vo. Good copy .Irish Local History.
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Edition
- Illustrated edition
- SKU
- KEX0290151
- ISBN
- 9781845885069
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good
€ 25.00
€ 25.00
Paperback. Crosses are a quintessential part of the English countryside. Gloucestershire, Herefordshire and Worcestershire, often known as the 'Three Choirs Counties', are blessed with a plethora of these crosses. This title provides the reader with information, drawn from years of in-depth research and visits to all of the sites listed. Num Pages: 128 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEMF; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 249 x 172 x 9. Weight in Grams: 338.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Edition
- 1st edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752452883
- ISBN
- 9780752452883
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 16.57
€ 17.99
€ 16.57
Paperback. A compendium that brings together thirty-three murderous tales - one from each of London's boroughs - that not only shocked the City but made headline news across the country. It contains the stories behind these heinous crimes, including George Chapman, who was hanged in 1903 for poisoning three women. Series: Murders. Num Pages: 288 pages, Illustrations, maps, ports. BIC Classification: 1DBKESL; BTC; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 232 x 156 x 20. Weight in Grams: 454.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 288
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752451244
- ISBN
- 9780752451244
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 23.81
€ 26.99
€ 23.81
Paperback. A history of Birmingham Num Pages: 232 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEMW; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 246 x 183 x 17. Weight in Grams: 738.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 232
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Edition
- UK ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781860776618
- ISBN
- 9781860776618
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 23.85
€ 26.99
€ 23.85
Hardcover. The Radcliffe Camera is one of the most celebrated buildings in Oxford. Instantly recognizable, its great dome rises amid the Gothic spires of the University. Through early maps, plans and drawings, portraits, engravings and photographs this book tells the fascinating story of its creation and describes its place within Oxford University. Num Pages: 104 pages, 8 colour plates, 36 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKESF; AMX; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 243 x 166 x 18. Weight in Grams: 374.
- Publisher
- Bodleian Library, University of Oxford
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781851244294
- ISBN
- 9781851244294
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 14.54
€ 17.99
€ 14.54
Hardcover. A vital aid to tracing your ancestors. Num Pages: 320 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: HBTG; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 288 x 220 x 25. Weight in Grams: 1320.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 314
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Edition
- 3rd Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781860772399
- ISBN
- 9781860772399
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 59.48€ 57.07
€ 59.48
€ 57.07
Paperback. Explore the fascinating history of Norwich in this fully illustrated A-Z guide to the town's people and places. Series: A-Z. Num Pages: 96 pages, 80. BIC Classification: 1DBKEAN; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 167 x 233 x 17. Weight in Grams: 278.
- Publisher
- Amberley Publishing
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781445662244
- ISBN
- 9781445662244
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 21.99€ 16.91
€ 21.99
€ 16.91
Series: Old Ordnance Survey Maps of Manchester. BIC Classification: 1DBKENL; 3JH; WQH; WTRM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 114 x 1. Weight in Grams: 26. Manchester Sheet 39. Series: Old Ordnance Survey Maps of Manchester. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 1DBKENL; 3JH; WQH; WTR. Dimension: 210 x 114 x 1. Weight: 26.
- Publisher
- Alan Godfrey Maps
- Publication date
- 1995
- Edition
- Facsimile of 1848 ed
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780850547191
- ISBN
- 9780850547191
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 7.07
€ 7.07
Paperback. Containing 200 archive images from the NCCL Galleries of Justice in Nottingham, this book is intended for those with an interest in the history of prisons and prison life in Britain from the eighteenth to the twentieth century. Series: Images of England. Num Pages: 128 pages, Approx 200. BIC Classification: 1DBK; JKVP1; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 237 x 170 x 19. Weight in Grams: 296.
- Publisher
- The History Press LTD
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752441900
- ISBN
- 9780752441900
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 14.33
€ 17.99
€ 14.33