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Local History
Paperback. Millions of people are familiar with the 'East End' from television soaps and celebrity 'mockney' accents. This book offers a colourful insight into life as a real 'East Ender'. It combines personal recollections and anecdotes with a social history to show a neighbourhood undergoing huge change. Num Pages: 128 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKESL; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 247 x 170 x 11. Weight in Grams: 412.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Number of pages
- 160
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780750951265
- ISBN
- 9780750951265
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 18.64
€ 19.99
€ 18.64
Paperback. Records the growth of Loughborough from a small market town to a popular destination for students. This book shows Loughborough's role as Leicestershire's premier market town through images of key landmarks. Num Pages: 128 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEML; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 167 x 8. Weight in Grams: 302.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 128
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752449784
- ISBN
- 9780752449784
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Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 16.57
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Paperback. From various accounts of apparitions, manifestations and related supernatural phenomena to first-hand encounters with ghouls and spirits, this collection of stories contains tales from famous sights and buildings in the centre of London. It is suitable for those who are interested in the supernatural history of the area. Num Pages: 128 pages, 100. BIC Classification: 1DBKESL; VXQG; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 167 x 10. Weight in Grams: 308.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 128
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752444598
- ISBN
- 9780752444598
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 16.57
€ 17.99
€ 16.57
Paperback. A guided tour of the historic town of Guildford, showing how the areas you know and love have transformed over the centuries. Series: History Tour. Num Pages: 96 pages, 50. BIC Classification: 1DBKESR; WQH; WQP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 168 x 124 x 20. Weight in Grams: 148.
- Publisher
- Amberley Publishing
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781445654423
- ISBN
- 9781445654423
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.47
€ 17.47
Paperback. Offering a pictorial history of Edinburgh's Old Town, this title presents a collection of 200 images from the Edinburgh Room. The images cover the area known as the Royal Mile and include Castlehill, the Lawnmarket, High Street, Canongate, Grassmarket and George IV Bridge, as well as the royal residences of Holyrood House and Edinburgh Castle. Series: Images of Scotland. Num Pages: 128 pages, c. 200. BIC Classification: 1DBKS; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 233 x 165 x 8. Weight in Grams: 296.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 128
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752440835
- ISBN
- 9780752440835
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 18.68
€ 19.99
€ 18.68
Paperback. Around Hayes and West Drayton Num Pages: 128 pages, 200 black and white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKESL; KCZ; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 244 x 173 x 7. Weight in Grams: 326.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 128
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780750936699
- ISBN
- 9780750936699
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 16.61
€ 17.99
€ 16.61
Paperback. Durham is a World Heritage city of remarkable architectural richness, with the cathedral, castle and town forming three constant elements in a history spanning many centuries. This title explores the medieval successors, the castle and the cathedral. It also explores the third element that made up medieval Durham. Num Pages: 176 pages, 100ill. BIC Classification: 1DBKEYD; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 245 x 172 x 15. Weight in Grams: 534.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Number of pages
- 192
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752425375
- ISBN
- 9780752425375
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 29.04
€ 33.99
€ 29.04
Hardcover. A history of Mark Beech Num Pages: 176 pages, 50 b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKESK; HBJD1; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 251 x 189 x 16. Weight in Grams: 636.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 176
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781860770913
- ISBN
- 9781860770913
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 29.04
€ 33.99
€ 29.04
Paperback. A guided tour of Aldershot, showing how the areas people know and love have changed over the past century and more. Series: History Tour. Num Pages: 96 pages, 50. BIC Classification: 1DBKESH; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 169 x 125 x 12. Weight in Grams: 164.
- Publisher
- Amberley Publishing
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781445664255
- ISBN
- 9781445664255
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.47
€ 17.47
Paperback. Grim Almanac of Devon Num Pages: 160 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEWD; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 242 x 172 x 15. Weight in Grams: 482.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Number of pages
- 160
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780750950473
- ISBN
- 9780750950473
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 25.99€ 22.76
€ 25.99
€ 22.76
Hardcover. Berkshire Num Pages: 160 pages, 2M. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; HBJD1; HBLC; HBTB; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 220 x 140 x 10. Weight in Grams: 400.
- Publisher
- Phillimore & Co.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1992
- Edition
- 1St Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780850331714
- ISBN
- 9780850331714
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 18.99€ 17.65
€ 18.99
€ 17.65
Paperback. Canterbury is one of England's most historic cities. A rich heritage of medieval, Georgian and Victorian buildings survived until the mid-twentieth century, which brought wholescale destruction. This book contains over 250 photographs to illustrate a selection of Canterbury's lost buildings, comparing historic views with contemporary scenes. Num Pages: 128 pages, 275 black and white pictures. BIC Classification: 1DBKESK; AM; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 244 x 172 x 10. Weight in Grams: 440.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780750943192
- ISBN
- 9780750943192
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 16.06
€ 19.99
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Paperback. Presents the story of nine Staffordshire women. Num Pages: 128 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEMS; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 233 x 157 x 10. Weight in Grams: 276.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Number of pages
- 128
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752448817
- ISBN
- 9780752448817
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 16.57
€ 17.99
€ 16.57
Paperback. Features a collection of over 200 images of Lockleaze and Romney Avenue Schools, using photographs from the archives of the local schools and from former Lockleaze residents' personal collections. This work offers a photographic record of the schools from their post-war origins to school reunions in the 1990s. Series: Images of England. Num Pages: 128 pages, 150 black and white. BIC Classification: 1DBKEWS; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 166 x 8. Weight in Grams: 286.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Number of pages
- 128
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752447544
- ISBN
- 9780752447544
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 16.57
€ 17.99
€ 16.57
Paperback. As a spa town, Georgia was visited by thousands seeking the solace of its healing waters, but as a pleasure resort it attracted distinguished and/or fashionable people of the day. This book focuses on the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries, beginning with the visit of King George in 1788, which really brought it to prominence. Num Pages: 256 pages, 16 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEWG; 3JF; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 157 x 17. Weight in Grams: 350.
- Publisher
- Nonsuch Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 256
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845886066
- ISBN
- 9781845886066
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 25.99€ 22.82
€ 25.99
€ 22.82
Paperback. Brierley Hill is one of the heavily industrialised towns that make up the region known as the Black Country. Like many such towns it can easily be divided into many smaller communities that, while being part of Brierley Hill, have quite an independent existence and identity of their own. Num Pages: 128 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEM; WQH; WQN; WQP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 166 x 9. Weight in Grams: 310.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Number of pages
- 128
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752455631
- ISBN
- 9780752455631
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 16.06
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Paperback. A history of Dudley Series: Images of England. Num Pages: 128 pages, Approx 200. BIC Classification: 1DBKEM; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 167 x 235 x 8. Weight in Grams: 308.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752435343
- ISBN
- 9780752435343
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 18.60
€ 19.99
€ 18.60
Paperback. This superb collection of over 200 images provides, for the first time, an illustrated account of the development of Trehafod from small valley village to being the heart of the South Wales Coalfield. It illustrates the area's divers history, from the earliest times, showing the industrial age and the sinking of the pits. Num Pages: 128 pages, 200ill. BIC Classification: 1DBKWS; HBJD1; KNAT; KNBC; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 164 x 10. Weight in Grams: 310.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Number of pages
- 128
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752423937
- ISBN
- 9780752423937
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 18.68
€ 19.99
€ 18.68
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€ 15.99
€ 19.99
€ 15.99
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
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 16.61
€ 17.99
€ 16.61
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€ 23.81
€ 26.99
€ 23.81
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
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 16.06
€ 19.99
€ 16.06
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€ 16.02
€ 19.99
€ 16.02
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
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 16.06
€ 19.99
€ 16.06