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Local interest, family history & nostalgia

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Local interest, family history & nostalgia

Paperback. A collection of true-life tales of ghosts, poltergeists and spirits of different kinds in the streets, buildings and graveyards of York. Drawing on historical and contemporary sources, it contains a range of ghostly phenomena. Num Pages: 96 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEYK; VXQG; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 164 x 235 x 9. Weight in Grams: 316.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Edition
UK ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752449104
ISBN
9780752449104
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 18.20

Hardback. The Little Book of Surrey is a funny, fast-paced, fact-packed compendium of the sort of frivolous, fantastic or simply strange information which no-one will want to be without. Num Pages: 144 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKESR; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 201 x 133 x 17. Weight in Grams: 252.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Number of pages
144
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752456331
ISBN
9780752456331
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 13.31

Paperback. The lost buildings of Birmingham Num Pages: 144 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBKEMW; AM; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 248 x 173 x 11. Weight in Grams: 376.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
144
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Condition
New
SKU
V9780750950992
ISBN
9780750950992
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 18.46

Paperback. Tells the story of the English parish church, from the first temporary buildings erected in Anglo-Saxon times to its uncertain future in the twenty-first century. This book takes us on a journey - historical, social and spiritual - to explore what men and women experienced through the age when they went to church on Sunday. Num Pages: 272 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; HRC; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 124 x 18. Weight in Grams: 210.
Publisher
Vintage United Kingdom
Number of pages
272
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Condition
New
SKU
V9781844138302
ISBN
9781844138302
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 13.29

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

Paperback. A history of the Royal Arsenal, Woolwich Num Pages: 128 pages, 200 b&w photographs. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; HBJD1; WQH; WQP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 167 x 236 x 18. Weight in Grams: 310.
Publisher
The History Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Edition
1St Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780750908948
ISBN
9780750908948
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 16.35

Paperback.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
96
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752455501
ISBN
9780752455501
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 18.22

Paperback. William Cavendish, the father of the first Earl, dissolved monasteries for Henry VIII. Bess, his second wife, was gaoler-companion to Mary Queen of Scots during her long imprisonment in England. Num Pages: 496 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBK; HBJD1; WQY. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 131 x 197 x 33. Weight in Grams: 378.
Publisher
Random House UK
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9780099554394
ISBN
9780099554394
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 21.99
€ 16.27

Paperback. This fascinating selection of photographs traces some of the many ways in which the Waverly Route has changed and developed over the last century. Num Pages: 96 pages, 84 black & white illustrations, 86 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKSB; WGF; WQP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 167 x 9. Weight in Grams: 306.
Publisher
Amberley Publishing United Kingdom
Number of pages
96
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
SKU
V9781445609607
ISBN
9781445609607
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 26.29

Paperback. This fascinating selection of photographs gives an insight into the history of the railways in and around Peebles over the last century. Num Pages: 96 pages, illustrations (black and white, and colour). BIC Classification: 1DBKSB; WGF; WQP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 232 x 165 x 10. Weight in Grams: 304.
Publisher
Amberley Publishing
Number of pages
96
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Edition
UK ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9781445613871
ISBN
9781445613871
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 20.99
€ 16.73

Paperback. This fascinating selection of photographs traces some of the many ways in which Redhill & Reigate changed and developed over the last century. Series: Through Time. Num Pages: 96 pages, 180. BIC Classification: 1DBKESR; WQP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 165. .
Publisher
Amberley Publishing United Kingdom
Number of pages
96
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Edition
UK ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9781445633237
ISBN
9781445633237
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 27.84

Paperback. Old Harborne Series: Archive Photographs. Num Pages: 128 pages, 200ill. BIC Classification: 1DBK; HBJD1; WQH; WQP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 165 x 8. Weight in Grams: 294.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1994
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752400549
ISBN
9780752400549
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 16.27

Paperback. A history of Haverhill, Suffolk, in old and rare photographs, with full captions, showing the changing face of the region over the last hundred years. Series: Pocket Images. Num Pages: 128 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBKEAS; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 147 x 169 x 8. Weight in Grams: 152.
Publisher
Nonsuch Publishing
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Condition
New
SKU
V9781845881504
ISBN
9781845881504
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 9.20

Paperback. This is the story of a village in East Anglia, astride its common stream, a saga of continuity and change which stretches back across a landscape of two thousand years Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBKEA; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 141 x 216 x 21. Weight in Grams: 380.
Publisher
Eland Publishing Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9781780600758
ISBN
9781780600758
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 13.11

Sheet map, rolled. Series: Cassini London Historical Map. BIC Classification: 1DBKESL; 3JJPG; HBTP; RGS; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 999 x 206 x 66. Weight in Grams: 318. Discover the Landscape of London's Past. Series: Cassini London Historical Map. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 1DBKESL; 3JJPG; HBTP; RGS; WQH. Dimension: 999 x 206 x 66. Weight: 318.
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Cassini Publishing Ltd
Condition
New
SKU
V9781847362759
ISBN
9781847362759
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 15.55

Paperback.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Number of pages
192
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752459899
ISBN
9780752459899
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 18.99
€ 17.27

Paperback. Num Pages: 56 pages, 65 photographs. BIC Classification: 1DBKS; WQH; WQP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 184 x 173 x 4. Weight in Grams: 192.
Publisher
Stenlake Publishing United Kingdom
Number of pages
56
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
SKU
V9781840336153
ISBN
9781840336153
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 16.99
€ 16.23

Paperback.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
120
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Condition
New
SKU
V9780750949125
ISBN
9780750949125
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 13.20

Paperback. After the British defeat at Dunkirk and the fall of France, Hitler's Luftwaffe was within easy reach of London. The East End and the docks were in the front line during the Blitz, and for years the local people faced direct threat of German air attack. This book looks at the effect of wartime on the lives of the inhabitants of the East End. Num Pages: 120 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKESL; 3JJH; HBJD1; HBWQ; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 236 x 165 x 10. Weight in Grams: 308.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Condition
New
SKU
V9780750949132
ISBN
9780750949132
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 18.38

Paperback. Num Pages: 192 pages, 32 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKESL; 3JJC; JFSJ1; JPVH1; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 141 x 201 x 11. Weight in Grams: 204.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
SKU
V9780750960939
ISBN
9780750960939
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 13.29

Paperback. Num Pages: 240 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBCB; WDKX; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 191 x 138 x 16. Weight in Grams: 284.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
TouchWood Editions Canada
Number of pages
240
Condition
New
SKU
V9781926741253
ISBN
9781926741253
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 27.99
€ 19.48

Paperback. Essential handbook for anyone researching Jewish family history. This is a concise account of the history of the Jewish presence in Britain. The book includes a guide to relevant libraries, archives, websites and museums both in the UK and abroad. Num Pages: 208 pages, over 100 illustrations. BIC Classification: HBTG; WQY. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 159 x 14. Weight in Grams: 442.
Publisher
Pen & Sword Books Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Edition
2nd ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9781473821279
ISBN
9781473821279
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 25.99
€ 23.30

Paperback.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Number of pages
128
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752431901
ISBN
9780752431901
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 16.27

Paperback. The story of the Crossley Heath School is ongoing and is one of significant academic success, which is fitting because the school is the product of the amalgamation of two rival establishments. This title provides an insight into the histories of the former schools and the modern success story of Crossley Heath. Series: Images of England. Num Pages: 128 pages, Approx 200. BIC Classification: 1DBKEYK; JNL; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 165 x 9. Weight in Grams: 318.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Number of pages
128
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752438665
ISBN
9780752438665
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 16.35

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