Local History
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Local History
Paperback. Essentially an industrial town, Frome was a centre of the woolen industry from the 14th century. This title offers a collection of over 200 old photographs that depict scenes, people and events from everyday life in Frome and its surrounding villages. Series: Images of England. Num Pages: 128 pages, photographs. BIC Classification: 1DBKEWS; WQH; WQP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 165 x 10. Weight in Grams: 300.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752410418
- ISBN
- 9780752410418
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Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 18.29
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Paperback. Barrow-In-Furness has experienced an astonishing transformation from a village to a major industrial town over the past 150 years. This book reveals the stories behind this growth through newspaper headlines and reports. Series: Changing Times. Num Pages: 128 pages, black & white illustrations, frontispiece. BIC Classification: 1DBKENM; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 167 x 9. Weight in Grams: 314.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 128
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752420837
- ISBN
- 9780752420837
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 16.35
€ 17.99
€ 16.35
Paperback.
- Publisher
- The History Press
- Number of pages
- 128
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752474748
- ISBN
- 9780752474748
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Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 18.38
€ 19.99
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Paperback. Wolverhampton, a central Midlands town, was a town of both heavy industry and vehicle manufacture. Part of the "Images of England Series", this title depicts, covering the town centre as well as some of the surrounding areas, and records the changes that have taken place over the last one hundred years. Series: Archive Photographs. Num Pages: 128 pages, photographs. BIC Classification: 1DBKEM; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 167 x 235 x 15. Weight in Grams: 308.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 128
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752420653
- ISBN
- 9780752420653
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Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 18.46
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Paperback. A pictorial history of Sedgefield and surrounds through a series of old photographs and images. This selection of over 200 old photographs depicts the villages of Sedgefield, Bishop Middleham and Mainsforth. Also included are photographs of artefacts dating from as long ago as the Iron Age and Medieval period. Series: Pocket Images. Num Pages: 128 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEYD; WQH; WQP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 168 x 124 x 9. Weight in Grams: 160.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 128
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845881788
- ISBN
- 9781845881788
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Condition: New
€ 9.23
€ 9.23
Paperback. Barking and Dagenham are sister communities on the Thames shore. The village of Dagenham was swamped by housing developments like the Becontree estate which accomodated the workforce. This title collects old photographs and memorabilia of Barking and Dagenham. It is suitable for those who live and work in this Thameside area. Series: Archive Photographs. Num Pages: 128 pages, 200ill. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; HBJD1; WQH; WQP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 240 x 172 x 10. Weight in Grams: 300.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 128
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752407395
- ISBN
- 9780752407395
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 16.35
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Paperback. Offers a rites of passage story that may appeal to both young and old. This title attempts to shed a largely humorous, but sometimes serious light, on the relations between an ethnic minority and the wider community. Its attitude to Judaism, in particular, and religions in general, is irreverent. Num Pages: 128 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKESL; 3JJPG; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 233 x 165 x 8. Weight in Grams: 294.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 128
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752458700
- ISBN
- 9780752458700
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Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 18.54
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Paperback. Pudsey is a small town between the two West Yorkshire conurbations of Leeds and Bradford. In the 18th century, Pudsey was a community of small farmers and clothiers, but with the advent of steam power came a population explosion. This collection of 200 photographs shows the events and people of Pudsey and district since the heydays of the mills. Num Pages: 128 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEYK; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 166 x 8. Weight in Grams: 312.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 128
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752453170
- ISBN
- 9780752453170
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 18.36
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Paperback. A collection of nearly 200 old photographs of Leyton and Leytonstone. It illustrates some of the dramatic changes and growth that have occurred in this busy suburban area over the last hundred years. It is of interest to those who know Leyton and Leytonstone and would enjoy a nostalgic trip into its past. Num Pages: 128 pages, chiefly Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBK; WQH; WQP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 168 x 10. Weight in Grams: 316.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752401584
- ISBN
- 9780752401584
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 16.17
€ 17.99
€ 16.17
Paperback. The streets of Dumfries, 'Queen of South', rise steeply from either side of the broad River Nith. Established as a royal burgh in 1186, the town has been touched over the centuries by some of the most significant events in Scotland's colourful history. This book celebrates the more everyday face of Dumfries and its surrounding area. Series: Scotland in Old Photographs. Num Pages: 128 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKS; HBJD1; WQH; WQP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 248 x 173 x 9. Weight in Grams: 348.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 128
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780750909853
- ISBN
- 9780750909853
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 16.17
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Paperback. A history of Leigh & surrounding areas Series: Archive Photographs: Images of England. Num Pages: 128 pages, 200 b&w photographs. BIC Classification: 1DBKENL; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 164 x 11. Weight in Grams: 312.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 128
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Edition
- Revised
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752430218
- ISBN
- 9780752430218
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 16.27
€ 17.99
€ 16.27
Paperback. A history of Rhondda Fawr Series: Then and Now. Num Pages: 96 pages, 160ill. BIC Classification: 1DBKWS; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 165 x 10. Weight in Grams: 230.
- Publisher
- Pavilion Books
- Number of pages
- 96
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752428437
- ISBN
- 9780752428437
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Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 16.27
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Paperback. A history of Nantwich Num Pages: 128 pages, Illustrations (black and white). BIC Classification: 1DBKENC; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 169 x 236 x 8. Weight in Grams: 310.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Number of pages
- 128
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752458304
- ISBN
- 9780752458304
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Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 18.29
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Paperback. Contains a selection of photographs, which illustrates the transformation that has taken place in Cardiff 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: 120 pages, b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKWS; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 165 x 10. Weight in Grams: 300.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Number of pages
- 128
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780750949224
- ISBN
- 9780750949224
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 18.38
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Paperback. Personal memories of ordinary people give us a unique and powerful view of life in the past. This book collects the reminiscences of Ashton-under-Lyne people that describe many facets of their lives including many memories of their childhood, schooldays and working life - the good times and the not so good. Num Pages: 128 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBKEY; WQH; WTH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 167 x 9. Weight in Grams: 316.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752421605
- ISBN
- 9780752421605
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Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 18.38
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Paperback. A designated Ancient World Heritage site with numerous old landmarks, Canterbury is riddled with countless tales of ghosts and hauntings. This book includes mysterious happenings suitable for those interested in discovering the ghosts of Canterbury. Num Pages: 96 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKESK; VXQG; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 165 x 6. Weight in Grams: 312.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Number of pages
- 96
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752449982
- ISBN
- 9780752449982
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Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 18.29
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Paperback. For generations, the county of Shropshire has maintained a range of volunteer military units - infantry, cavalry, artillery, medical and the rest - which have served effectively and loyally in peacetime and in war. Series: Images of England. Num Pages: 128 pages, 200ill. BIC Classification: 1DBKEMP; JWTR; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 168 x 236 x 13. Weight in Grams: 320.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 128
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752418667
- ISBN
- 9780752418667
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Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 18.17
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Paperback. In the 21st century Manchester has enjoyed an explosion of archaeological interest. This book spans the period from prehistoric and Roman Manchester to the city in the modern day, focusing on the nineteenth century when it was the largest international marketplace for cotton goods. Num Pages: 128 pages, Illustrations (some col.). BIC Classification: 1DBKENL; WQH; WQN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 247 x 156 x 12. Weight in Grams: 502.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752447049
- ISBN
- 9780752447049
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 23.58
€ 26.99
€ 23.58
Paperback. Series: Archive Photographs. Num Pages: 128 pages, 200ill. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; HBJD1; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 168 x 124 x 10. Weight in Grams: 160.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752411958
- ISBN
- 9780752411958
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 16.35
€ 17.99
€ 16.35
Leicestershire & Rutland Folk Tales (Folk Tales: United Kingdom)
Leicestershire Guild Of Storytelling
Paperback.
- Publisher
- The History Press
- Number of pages
- 192
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752485782
- ISBN
- 9780752485782
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Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 16.37
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Paperback. As Birmingham grew in the late Victorian and Edwardian period, the city slowly consumed farmland and small villages on its outskirts. This book presents a collection of 200 images of the city, its workers and the public transport from the city centre to the Lickey Hills. Num Pages: 128 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEMW; WGCF; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 150 x 10. Weight in Grams: 306.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Number of pages
- 200
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752446974
- ISBN
- 9780752446974
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 16.35
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Paperback. A history of Cullercoats Series: Images of England. Num Pages: 128 pages, 200 illustrations. BIC Classification: WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 165 x 10. Weight in Grams: 300.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Number of pages
- 128
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752442853
- ISBN
- 9780752442853
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 16.27
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Paperback. From the improvements around Sheffield at the end of the nineteenth century, through neglect during the First World War, public ownership and the expensive modernisation scheme of the 1980s, as well as the triumphs and failures of private enterprise, this title documents the history and development of the waterway. Num Pages: 128 pages, black & white illustrations, maps, frontispiece. BIC Classification: 1DBKEYK; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 167 x 8. Weight in Grams: 310.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 128
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752421285
- ISBN
- 9780752421285
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 16.35
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Paperback. Illustrates and describes people, places and incidents that are unusual, odd or extraordinary. This work discovers the truth behind "Hereward the Wake", the story about the originator of the expression 'Hobson's Choice'. It contains photographs, maps, prints, paintings and engravings. It is of interest to residents and visitor alike. Num Pages: 160 pages, 200 black and white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEAC; WQH; WTM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 249 x 173 x 11. Weight in Grams: 420.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 160
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780750940597
- ISBN
- 9780750940597
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 18.38
€ 19.99
€ 18.38