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Paperback. For years Netherton has lived in the shadow of Dudley, of which it is a part. This book shows that Netherton was a complete community in its own right - even though this was never recognised by the organisation of local government. Various ingredients of Black Country history were to be found in Netherton, including various landscapes and vistas. Num Pages: 128 pages, 300 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEM; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 233 x 167 x 10. Weight in Grams: 358.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
128
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Condition
New
SKU
V9780750946667
ISBN
9780750946667
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 16.06

Paperback. Through over 200 photographs, this book offers a pictorial impression of the daily life of High Hunsley, in the late nineteenth and first half of the twentieth centuries. It also contains historical captions. Series: Pocket Images. Num Pages: 128 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 1DBKEYK; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 168 x 148 x 9. Weight in Grams: 164.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
128
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Condition
New
SKU
V9781845881511
ISBN
9781845881511
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 9.34

Paperback. Offers a culmination of more than a year's research by Anthony Dodsworth helped by members of the Rawmarsh and Parkgate Local History Group and some of the students from St Pius X Catholic High School, Wath-upon-Dearne. Num Pages: 128 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEYK; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 167 x 11. Weight in Grams: 418.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752448428
ISBN
9780752448428
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 16.06

Paperback. The Pub has always been one of the main centres of the community, and never more so than in Herefordshire. With over 200 images drawn from the archives, including postcards and old advertisements, this book explains the development of the pub in Herefordshire, and what each establishment meant to its community. Num Pages: 128 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEMF; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 233 x 166 x 9. Weight in Grams: 318.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Number of pages
128
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752444666
ISBN
9780752444666
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 18.68

Paperback. Brings together numerous murderous tales, some which were little known outside the Worcestershire county, and others which made national headlines, including the murders of the entire Gummary family at Berrow in 1780; Catherine Gulliver, killed by John Butler at Holt Fleet in 1864; and, Maria Holmes, slain by her husband at Bromsgrove in 1872. Series: Murders. Num Pages: 160 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEMT; BTC; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 245 x 173 x 11. Weight in Grams: 392.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752448985
ISBN
9780752448985
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 16.06

Paperback. Drawing on historical and contemporary sources and containing many tales which have never before been published, Haunted Dundee will delight everyone interested in the paranormal. Num Pages: 96 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBKSC; VXQG; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 163 x 8. Weight in Grams: 306.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
96
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752458496
ISBN
9780752458496
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 18.64

Hardcover. A history of Chichester Num Pages: 192 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKESX; AMN; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 165 x 10. Weight in Grams: 630.
Publisher
The History Press
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2005
Edition
1st ed
Condition
New
SKU
V9781860773259
ISBN
9781860773259
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 28.98

Paperback. An intriguing collection of historical facts and trivia on London's richest borough. Num Pages: 128 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKESL; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 174 x 113 x 8. Weight in Grams: 148.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
128
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752466330
ISBN
9780752466330
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 9.34

Paperback. The Thames has a long history. This illustrated guide traces the history of its crossing places, and relates their origins to local use and that of long-distance traders. It presents a snapshot of life as our immigrant ancestors saw it. Num Pages: 160 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; WGF; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 165 x 10. Weight in Grams: 358.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752446936
ISBN
9780752446936
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 18.68

Paperback. Includes photographs which illustrates the transformation that has taken place in Glasgow during the 20th century. This book offers an insight into the daily lives and living conditions of local people and gives the reader glimpses and details of familiar places during a century of unprecedented change. Num Pages: 124 pages, black and white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKSC; WQH; WQP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 165 x 8. Weight in Grams: 294.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Number of pages
128
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Condition
New
SKU
V9780750949149
ISBN
9780750949149
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 16.02

Paperback. Two female poisoners, Catherine Churchill, who killed her husband in Knowle-St-Giles in 1879 and Sarah Freeman, who claimed several victims in the Bridgwater area from 1843 onwards. A wide variety of means and motive are covered. There is murder committed in the course of robbery, such as the brutal killing of Sarah Wilkins in Nempnett Thrubwell. Series: Murders. Num Pages: 160 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEWS; BTC; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 247 x 173 x 10. Weight in Grams: 414.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
160
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752457420
ISBN
9780752457420
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 18.64

Paperback. Situated just a few miles from Melrose Abbey, Dryburgh is considered to be the most beautiful ruined abbey in Scotland. It was Scotland's premier Premonstratensian abbey, built mostly in the twelfth and thirteenth centuries. Num Pages: 224 pages, 114Ill.(12 col.). BIC Classification: 1DBKSB; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 249 x 176 x 13. Weight in Grams: 500.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Number of pages
200
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752434391
ISBN
9780752434391
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 21.99
€ 19.67

Paperback. Norman Bartlam's long-awaited new book is a day by day collection of events and happenings in Ladywood from the last two centuries. Num Pages: 160 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEMW; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 236 x 164 x 11. Weight in Grams: 364.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Number of pages
160
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752459714
ISBN
9780752459714
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 18.64

Paperback. Using images and motifs from a wealth of Christmases past, this collection of Hertfordshire traditions, customs and literary tales takes the reader on a seasonal journey into yuletides of yore. It provides the reader with a comprehensive seasonal anthology of the county. Num Pages: 192 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEST; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 168 x 129 x 15. Weight in Grams: 164.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Number of pages
192
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752436791
ISBN
9780752436791
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 13.47

Paperback. A history of Wolverhampton Num Pages: 128 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEMS; WQH; WQP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 157 x 234 x 8. Weight in Grams: 288.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Number of pages
128
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752463568
ISBN
9780752463568
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 18.99
€ 17.59

Paperback. A collection of approximately 200 archive images accompanied by captions. Num Pages: 128 pages, Approx 200. BIC Classification: 1DBKW; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 233 x 167 x 8. Weight in Grams: 294.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Number of pages
128
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752439693
ISBN
9780752439693
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 16.61

Paperback. A history of the Grand Pavilion Porthcawl Num Pages: 128 pages, 200ill. BIC Classification: 1DBKWS; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 156 x 9. Weight in Grams: 300.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Number of pages
128
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752432564
ISBN
9780752432564
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 16.57

Paperback. Oxfordshire's best-known employers are the manufacturers of cars, blankets and cakes, as well as those dealing in tourism, education and publishing. This book features carvers and barrel makers, university employees and leather-workers, hop-pickers and bee-keepers, brewers and marmalade makers, and railwaymen and bus drivers. Num Pages: 320 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKESF; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 164 x 10. Weight in Grams: 308.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Number of pages
128
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752455853
ISBN
9780752455853
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 16.61

Paperback. A history of Lowestoft Series: Britain in Old Photographs. Num Pages: 128 pages, 200 b&w photographs. BIC Classification: 1DBKEAS; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 247 x 171 x 9. Weight in Grams: 340.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
128
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Condition
New
SKU
V9780750923804
ISBN
9780750923804
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 18.68

Paperback. Num Pages: 240 pages, 150 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEWD; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 173 x 248 x 24. Weight in Grams: 618.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9780750966184
ISBN
9780750966184
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 20.36

Paperback. The Stroud Navigation opened in 1779 from the Severn at Framilode to Stroud, Gloucestershire, a distance of eight miles. It brought increased prosperity to the Stroud Valleys, a centre for early industrialisation. Ten years later the Thames & Severn Canal, linked with it. Num Pages: 187 pages, 100ill.30col.ill. BIC Classification: 1DBKEWG; WGGN; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 247 x 171 x 13. Weight in Grams: 536.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Number of pages
176
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752428062
ISBN
9780752428062
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 23.79

Paperback. Presents a picture of the events and people which helped shaped the city of London, including the building and wartime destruction of some of its characteristic features. Focusing on the famous heart of the city, this work features the images that date from the Edwardian period and slightly after, when London was the greatest city in the world. Num Pages: 128 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKESL; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 166 x 10. Weight in Grams: 312.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Number of pages
128
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752449357
ISBN
9780752449357
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 21.99
€ 19.67

Paperback. A History Of The Towns Pubs Series: Images of Wales. Num Pages: 130 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBKWS; WQH; WTHR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 167 x 8. Weight in Grams: 292.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752435763
ISBN
9780752435763
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 23.86

Paperback. Part history, part guide, this book takes us on a journey around the county of Berkshire, offering various insights. Num Pages: 128 pages, Over 50 black and white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKESB; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 166 x 7. Weight in Grams: 308.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Number of pages
128
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Condition
New
SKU
V9780750949606
ISBN
9780750949606
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 16.57

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