Local History
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Local History
Paperback. From heart-stopping accounts of apparitions and manifestations, to eerie encounters with phantoms and spirits, this collection of stories reveals the dark history of Salisbury. Num Pages: 96 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEWW; VXQG; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 236 x 166 x 7. Weight in Grams: 236.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 96
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752486451
- ISBN
- 9780752486451
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 16.02
€ 19.99
€ 16.02
Paperback. A collection of some of the strangest, most despicable and comical crimes that took place on the Wirral peninsula throughout the Victorian era and the early twentieth century. It sheds light on local causes celebres. It is suitable for those who have an interest in the darker side of Wirral's history. Num Pages: 128 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKENC; 1DBKENL; BTC; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 248 x 173 x 8. Weight in Grams: 328.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 128
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780750944069
- ISBN
- 9780750944069
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 16.07
€ 19.99
€ 16.07
Paperback. 4to. Illustrated.Origional cloth
Early Ireland
Early Ireland
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- Publisher
- Kenny's Bookshops and Art Galleries
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1978
- SKU
- KEX0301320
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good
€ 150.00
€ 150.00
Hardcover. Num Pages: 96 pages, col. Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEYK; WQH; WQP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 172 x 242 x 13. Weight in Grams: 458.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Number of pages
- 96
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752470054
- ISBN
- 9780752470054
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 13.93
€ 17.99
€ 13.93
Paperback. Contains over 200 images that explore the social history of the town of Llanelli. This title recalls the people and places that have shaped Llanelli's past. It illustrates various aspects of the town's life, from work and industry to religion and art. It contains pictures of Llanelli's most important landmarks. Num Pages: 128 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKWV; WQH; WQP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 164 x 8. Weight in Grams: 296.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752445588
- ISBN
- 9780752445588
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 16.03
€ 19.99
€ 16.03
Paperback. Around Tewkesbury Series: Archive Photographs: Images of England. Num Pages: 128 pages, 200ill. BIC Classification: 1DBKEWG; 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
- 2001
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752422732
- ISBN
- 9780752422732
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 18.99€ 15.16
€ 18.99
€ 15.16
Paperback. A guide to over 100 of the strangest sights in Cornwall. It describes unusual buildings, objects and landscape features that have survived the centuries. It features such locations as: many monuments, a petrifying well, the National Trust's smallest property, preaching pits, the largest lake in the county and a thousand-year-old tree. Num Pages: 144 pages, 80 black and white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEWC; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 247 x 171 x 12. Weight in Grams: 396.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Number of pages
- 144
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Edition
- 07th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780750946230
- ISBN
- 9780750946230
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 16.00
€ 19.99
€ 16.00
Paperback. Coventry, home of much of Britain's car industry, saw its first public transport in 1884 when a tramway system was developed from the city to Bedworth. It survived through the First World War but, for the advent of the Second, would have succumbed to closure in 1939. This first volume covers the history of Coventry's transport. Num Pages: 128 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBKEMW; 3JJ; KNG; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 167 x 235 x 7. Weight in Grams: 230.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752437767
- ISBN
- 9780752437767
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 16.63
€ 17.99
€ 16.63
Paperback. Offers an exploration of punishments given to criminals in Shrewsbury over the centuries features tales of criminals and their misdeeds from the Romans to the last execution to take place in Shrewsbury in 1960. Num Pages: 96 pages, 60 b/w illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEMP; BTC; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 167 x 9. Weight in Grams: 312.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 96
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752445465
- ISBN
- 9780752445465
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 16.02
€ 19.99
€ 16.02
Hardback. 8vo. Irish local history pamphlet. Illustrated. Covers a little worn otherwise a good copy.
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- Format
- Hardback
- Publisher
- An Taisce, Dublin
- Publication date
- 1976
- Edition
- First Edition
- SKU
- KEX0282085
Hardback
Condition: Used, Very Good
€ 15.00
€ 15.00
Paperback. The people of Oxfordshire take part in varied customs, sports and traditions. This title includes folk festival events such as the Bampton Great Shirt race, egg jarping at Chinnor, the Banbury Hobby Horse festival, and the Pumpkin Club. It is illustrated with 180 photographs, featuring funfairs and fetes, celebrations and carnivals, and games. Num Pages: 128 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKESF; WQH; WQN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 165 x 9. Weight in Grams: 298.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Number of pages
- 128
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752457437
- ISBN
- 9780752457437
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 18.70
€ 19.99
€ 18.70
Paperback. Whitstable is a town steeped in history. The town has drawn holidaymakers since Victorian times and there is a wealth of history contained in the postcards and pictures following that period. This book draws on those old picture postcards and other ephemera to present a different look at Whitstable's past. Num Pages: 128 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKESK; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 165 x 7. Weight in Grams: 304.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Number of pages
- 128
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752451435
- ISBN
- 9780752451435
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 16.58
€ 17.99
€ 16.58
Paperback. Featured here are illustrations of the town centre and its most famous buildings, along with once-outlying settlements which have now been absorbed into the town itself. This intriguing photographic collection is a must-have for all Cheltenham residents. Num Pages: 128 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEWG; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 167 x 7. Weight in Grams: 322.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Number of pages
- 128
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752453668
- ISBN
- 9780752453668
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 14.35
€ 17.99
€ 14.35
Paperback. A history of Catholics in Cardiff Series: Pocket Images. Num Pages: 320 pages, chiefly Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKWS; JFSR; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 168 x 124 x 10. Weight in Grams: 160.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 128
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845884055
- ISBN
- 9781845884055
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 9.37
€ 9.37
Paperback. This book gathers together the stories of the 121 prisoners who were executed at Gloucester between 1792, when the first prisoner was hanged on the roof over the entrance gate of the newly-built prison, and 1939, when the last convict was executed within the prison's walls. Num Pages: 160 pages, 80 b&w. BIC Classification: 1DBKEWG; BTC; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 248 x 173 x 12. Weight in Grams: 564.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Number of pages
- 160
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752458182
- ISBN
- 9780752458182
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 24.99€ 18.66
€ 24.99
€ 18.66
Paperback. The town of Maidstone became indelibly associated with revolution and riot between the 14th and 16th centuries when it experienced the Peasants' Revolt, Cade's Rebellion and the Wyatt Revolt. This illustrated account helps explain why Maidstone has been such an important town in south-east England for over a thousand years. Num Pages: 130 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 1DBKESK; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 247 x 173 x 10. Weight in Grams: 400.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 160
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781860776489
- ISBN
- 9781860776489
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 16.03
€ 19.99
€ 16.03
Paperback. A history of Bellingham, North Tynedale & Redesdale Series: Archive Photographs. Num Pages: 224 pages, 200ill. BIC Classification: 1DBKEYN; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 171 x 6. Weight in Grams: 224.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 128
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752410890
- ISBN
- 9780752410890
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 20.99€ 19.46
€ 20.99
€ 19.46
Paperback. Hampshire is proud host to traditions, customs and legends that may seem strange to the people of the twenty-first century but were very real to the Hampshire folk of yesteryear. From Abbotts Ann and the Maiden's Garlands to the Tichborne Dole and St Swithun's forty days of rain, this looks at the folklore of Hampshire. Num Pages: 192 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKESH; JFHF; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 233 x 157 x 19. Weight in Grams: 344.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 192
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752451794
- ISBN
- 9780752451794
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 16.07
€ 19.99
€ 16.07
Paperback. Series: Archive Photographs. Num Pages: 128 pages, 200ill. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; HBJD1; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 240 x 166 x 9. .
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752415109
- ISBN
- 9780752415109
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 16.03
€ 19.99
€ 16.03
Paperback. Explores Sunderland's darkest secrets. This collection of true-life tales from a ghost-hunter unearths a chilling range of supernatural phenomena, from the Ryhope Poltergeist and the White Lady of Washington Hall to the glowing grave at Wingate and a spectral talking cat. It is illustrated with more than eighty photographs. Series: Haunted. Num Pages: 96 pages, 60 black and white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEYD; VXQG; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 238 x 164 x 6. Weight in Grams: 300.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 96
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752446639
- ISBN
- 9780752446639
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 16.03
€ 19.99
€ 16.03
Paperback. CAMRA at 40 is a collection of essays by beer writers, brewing industry representatives and a host of others involved with the Campaign for Real Ale. The book charts the campaigns four decades of history and looks forward to the future of real beer in Britain. Editor(s): Protz, Roger. Num Pages: 128 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBK; WBXD2; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 199 x 130 x 11. Weight in Grams: 152. 128 pages, Illustrations. Editor(s): Protz, Roger. CAMRA at 40 is a collection of essays by beer writers, brewing industry representatives and a host of others involved with the Campaign for Real Ale. The book charts the campaigns four decades of history and looks forward to the future of real beer in Britain. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 1DBK; WBXD2; WQH. Dimension: 199 x 130 x 11. Weight: 152.
- Publisher
- Camra Books
- Number of pages
- 128
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781852493004
- ISBN
- 9781852493004
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 11.41
€ 11.41
Paperback. The result is a portrait of the battle between men and the sea. In many cases it was the sea that won. It is also a tribute to those of the lifeboat service who risked their lives so that others in distress might be saved. Series: Archive Photographs: Images of England. Num Pages: 128 pages, 200ill. BIC Classification: 1DBKESK; HBTM; WGG; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 167 x 233 x 9. Weight in Grams: 308.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Edition
- UK ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752417202
- ISBN
- 9780752417202
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 16.57
€ 17.99
€ 16.57
Paperback. Features a collection of true-life tales that takes the reader on a tour of the streets, alehouses, cemeteries and city walls of Chester. Drawing on contemporary and historical sources, this title contains accounts of spirits, spectres and poltergeists including 'Sarah'. Num Pages: 96 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKENC; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 233 x 164 x 6. Weight in Grams: 232.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Number of pages
- 96
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752447810
- ISBN
- 9780752447810
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 16.57
€ 17.99
€ 16.57
Paperback. Voices of Southborough Num Pages: 128 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 167 x 8. Weight in Grams: 298.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752420547
- ISBN
- 9780752420547
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 16.58
€ 17.99
€ 16.58