Local History
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Local History
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€ 16.34
€ 17.99
€ 16.34
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
€ 17.19
€ 17.19
Paperback. Presents a survey, drawing on a wide range of printed, manuscript and oral material. This title covers topics such as local legend and lore, ghosts and witchcraft, folk medicine, work and play, sport and fairs, crime and punishment, music, drama and calender customs. Num Pages: 256 pages, 100ill. BIC Classification: 1DBKEML; JFHF; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 233 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 598.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Number of pages
- 256
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Edition
- 2nd
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752424682
- ISBN
- 9780752424682
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 21.99€ 20.21
€ 21.99
€ 20.21
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€ 18.38
€ 19.99
€ 18.38
Paperback. Presents an anthology of true stories, drawn from the author's personal experience as a Registered Docker in the Port of London. This work is an attempt to preserve the memories of day to day life of the docklands in the past. It is of interest to those whose relatives worked as dockers, and to social historians. Num Pages: 146 pages, 50 black and white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKESL; BT; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 247 x 174 x 9. Weight in Grams: 344.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 128
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780750941389
- ISBN
- 9780750941389
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 18.37
€ 19.99
€ 18.37
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€ 16.17
€ 17.99
€ 16.17
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€ 28.55
€ 33.99
€ 28.55
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€ 28.39
€ 33.99
€ 28.39
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
€ 17.26
€ 17.26
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
€ 19.99€ 18.21
€ 19.99
€ 18.21
Paperback. From rapid growth created by the textile industry to the development of various local government and social concerns such as the Victoria Hospital and the art gallery and museum at Towneley Hall, this title includes photographs of Burnley that illustrate some of the many changes that have taken place between 1850 and 1960. Series: Archive Photographs: Images of England. Num Pages: 128 pages, 200ill. BIC Classification: 1DBKENL; HBJD1; WQH; WTH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 240. .
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 128
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752415666
- ISBN
- 9780752415666
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 18.17
€ 19.99
€ 18.17
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€ 17.29
€ 18.99
€ 17.29
Paperback.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Number of pages
- 160
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Edition
- 2nd New edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780750950862
- ISBN
- 9780750950862
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 23.47
€ 26.99
€ 23.47
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€ 18.29
€ 19.99
€ 18.29
Paperback. The great, the good, and the very, very bad from Worcestershire's past live again in this informative, lively and entertaining collection of more than 700 mini-biographies of county men and women from across the centuries. Num Pages: 160 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEMT; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 165 x 11. Weight in Grams: 382.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Number of pages
- 160
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752455150
- ISBN
- 9780752455150
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 18.38
€ 19.99
€ 18.38
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€ 16.35
€ 17.99
€ 16.35
Paperback. Offers accounts of apparitions, manifestations, and related supernatural phenomena in Winchester, Hampshire. Num Pages: 96 pages, 50. BIC Classification: 1DBKESH; VXQG; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 166 x 6. Weight in Grams: 224.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 96
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752438467
- ISBN
- 9780752438467
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 18.29
€ 19.99
€ 18.29
Paperback. An account of the impact of the Blitz upon an Upminster couple. It demonstrates the courage, humour and great determination of ordinary Essex people in the face of war. Num Pages: 128 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBKEAX; 3JJH; HBWQ; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 167 x 15. Weight in Grams: 308.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Number of pages
- 123
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752448138
- ISBN
- 9780752448138
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 16.27
€ 17.99
€ 16.27
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€ 16.35
€ 17.99
€ 16.35
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€ 22.32
€ 25.99
€ 22.32