Local interest, family history & nostalgia
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Local interest, family history & nostalgia
Paperback. Rome is not one city but many, each with its own history unfolding from a different centre. Beginning with the very shaping of the ground on which Rome first rose, this book conjures various cities, taking the reader through time and space to the shifting realities - architectural, historical, political and social - that constitute Rome. Series: From the Ground Up. Num Pages: 368 pages, 100 color illustrations, 30 halftones, 10 maps. BIC Classification: 1DST; WQH; WTH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 227 x 147 x 18. Weight in Grams: 658.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 368
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674022638
- ISBN
- 9780674022638
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 34.99€ 29.63
€ 34.99
€ 29.63
Paperback. A look around a typical seaside resort revealing its quirky history and roots. Written to inform, educate and amuse, Secret Worthing reveals the town's lesser-known anecdotes and buildings. Series: Secret. Num Pages: 96 pages, 65. BIC Classification: 1DBKESX; HBTB; WQH; WQP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 236 x 167 x 14. Weight in Grams: 296.
- Publisher
- Amberley Publishing
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- UK ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781445651408
- ISBN
- 9781445651408
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 28.26
€ 28.26
Paperback. A fascinating tour of Bristol's pub scene, charting the city's taverns, alehouses and watering holes, from past centuries to more recent times. Series: Pubs. Num Pages: 96 pages, 80. BIC Classification: 1DBKEWS; WQH; WTHR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 165. .
- Publisher
- Amberley Publishing
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781445661681
- ISBN
- 9781445661681
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 21.99€ 16.77
€ 21.99
€ 16.77
Paperback. Explore Bristol's secret history through a fascinating selection of stories, facts and photographs. Series: Secret. Num Pages: 96 pages, 100. BIC Classification: 1DBKEWS; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 167 x 234 x 13. Weight in Grams: 280.
- Publisher
- Amberley Publishing
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- UK ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781445650098
- ISBN
- 9781445650098
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 28.35
€ 28.35
Paperback. From the momentous to the outlandish, this little book brings together past and present to offer a taste of Southampton. Learn about the movers and shakers who shaped this fantastic town. Num Pages: 128 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKESH; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 153 x 177 x 8. Weight in Grams: 152.
- Publisher
- The History Press
- Number of pages
- 128
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752474762
- ISBN
- 9780752474762
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 9.33
€ 9.33
Paperback. Num Pages: 224 pages, 32 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBK; BTC; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 201 x 131 x 20. Weight in Grams: 288.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780750956833
- ISBN
- 9780750956833
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 13.44
€ 13.99
€ 13.44
Paperback. James Preston provides an illustraded history on malting and the malthouses in Kent. Num Pages: 96 pages, 100. BIC Classification: 1DBKESK; WBXD2; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 167 x 233 x 9. Weight in Grams: 300.
- Publisher
- Amberley Publishing
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- UK ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781445653068
- ISBN
- 9781445653068
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.77
€ 26.77
Paperback. This volume chronicles the drama of the settling and development of the High Plains, as viewed through the saga of journalist Dickenson's family and the wheat-farming community of McDonald, Kansas. It depicts American rural life and its struggle to survive. Num Pages: 304 pages, 15 photographs. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFSF; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 152 x 18. Weight in Grams: 449.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- University Press of Kansas
- Edition
- First Edition first Printing
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780700607587
- ISBN
- 9780700607587
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 43.03
€ 43.03
Paperback. Drawing on a selection of sources and illustrated with more than fifty images, this collection of grisly tales explores the shadier side of Harrogate's past. It is suitable for those interested in the criminal history of this part of North Yorkshire. Series: Murder & Crime. Num Pages: 96 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEYK; BTC; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 166 x 5. Weight in Grams: 192.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Number of pages
- 96
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752456225
- ISBN
- 9780752456225
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 18.60
€ 19.99
€ 18.60
Paperback. A history of West Drayton & Yiewsley Series: Archive Photographs: Images of England. Num Pages: 128 pages, black & white illustrations, frontispiece. BIC Classification: 1DBKESL; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 166 x 235 x 15. Weight in Grams: 308.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752428413
- ISBN
- 9780752428413
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 16.54
€ 17.99
€ 16.54
Paperback. This book provides a powerful insight into Ickenham's changed nature during the 20th century Series: Images of England. Num Pages: 128 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBKESL; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 165 x 10. Weight in Grams: 300.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752434117
- ISBN
- 9780752434117
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 16.54
€ 17.99
€ 16.54
Paperback. Num Pages: 192 pages, 30 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKSB; JFHF; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 132 x 198 x 13. Weight in Grams: 208.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780750961387
- ISBN
- 9780750961387
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 16.41
€ 17.99
€ 16.41
Hardback. Enjoy a nostalgic view of yesteryear's Chesapeake Bay, where 466 vintage black and white and hand-tinted postcards present a relaxed atmosphere of beaches, amusement parks, and fishing, from Baltimore to Norfolk, is recalled. Includes a section on dating and pricing postcards. Num Pages: 160 pages, 204 color & 262 b/w photos. BIC Classification: 1KB; HBJK; HBLW; WCS; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 286 x 223 x 21. Weight in Grams: 1270.
- Publisher
- Schiffer Publishing Ltd
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780764325977
- ISBN
- 9780764325977
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 48.99€ 32.46
€ 48.99
€ 32.46
Paperback. Num Pages: 128 pages, 234 color images. BIC Classification: 1KBBFM; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 279 x 11. Weight in Grams: 654.
- Publisher
- Schiffer Publishing Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780764327681
- ISBN
- 9780764327681
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 31.99€ 21.38
€ 31.99
€ 21.38
Num Pages: 160 pages, 68 color & 215 b/w illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBBFG; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 285 x 218 x 20. Weight in Grams: 1116.
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Schiffer Publishing Ltd United States
- Number of pages
- 160
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780764327087
- ISBN
- 9780764327087
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 48.99€ 32.18
€ 48.99
€ 32.18
Witness the beauty and allure of Chincoteague, Virginia's largest inhabited island in 167 beautiful, modern color photos and 58 vintage postcards. Featured are the Island Roxy Theater, Miss Molly's Inn, the Beebe Ranch, the Misty of Chincoteague statue, a Num Pages: 127 pages, 238 colour photos. BIC Classification: 1KBBFV; WQP; WTM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 285 x 224 x 18. Weight in Grams: 922.
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Schiffer Publishing Ltd United States
- Number of pages
- 127
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780764329197
- ISBN
- 9780764329197
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 37.99€ 25.12
€ 37.99
€ 25.12
Paperback.
- Publisher
- DB Publishing
- Number of pages
- 101
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781780912035
- ISBN
- 9781780912035
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 11.65
€ 13.99
€ 11.65
Paperback. "This is Birmingham: A glimpse of the city's secret treasures". Illustrator(s): Bowman, Jan. Num Pages: 64 pages, colour, throughout. BIC Classification: 1DBKEM; HBT; JNLB; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 279 x 221 x 7. Weight in Grams: 368.
- Publisher
- Waverley Books Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 64
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781902407937
- ISBN
- 9781902407937
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 14.17
€ 14.17
Paperback. With over 650 to choose from and hundreds visited, the task of selecting a representative number of historic pubs in Shropshire was far from easy. This book discusses sixty of the best pubs. Num Pages: 192 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEMP; WQH; WTHR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 246 x 171 x 13. Weight in Grams: 496.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Number of pages
- 192
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780750951180
- ISBN
- 9780750951180
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 24.99€ 21.62
€ 24.99
€ 21.62
Paperback. Postcard from Shakespeare's Avon Num Pages: 160 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEMW; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 250 x 170 x 10. Weight in Grams: 420.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780750948487
- ISBN
- 9780750948487
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 18.60
€ 19.99
€ 18.60
Paperback.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Number of pages
- 128
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752454580
- ISBN
- 9780752454580
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 16.54
€ 17.99
€ 16.54
Paperback. The steep western ridge of the Cotswolds has a commanding view of the Severn Valley, the Malvern Hills and the Forest of Dean. To the north is an equally impressive view of the Vale of Evesham, the Worcester plain and Bredon Hill. Num Pages: 128 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEWG; WQH; WQP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 246 x 172 x 9. Weight in Grams: 336.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 128
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752459288
- ISBN
- 9780752459288
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 16.41
€ 17.99
€ 16.41
Paperback. The Wye flows for more than 130 miles, from the high slopes of Plynlimon in Wales to the Severn Estuary, passing through some of the most picturesque scenery in Britain en route. This book offers a record of how the river once was, including its industrial heritage as well as more rural scenes. Num Pages: 128 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 248 x 172 x 10. Weight in Grams: 340.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780750948500
- ISBN
- 9780750948500
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 16.54
€ 17.99
€ 16.54
Paperback. Takes the reader on a pictorial journey along the entire length of the Dee in over 200 old picture postcards - starting in North Wales, high above the village of Llanuwchllyn, by a stream which flows from ancient rocks into a sheet of still, deep water called Lake Bala. It is from this source that the River Dee flows. Num Pages: 128 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBKSH; WQH; WQP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 246 x 173 x 9. Weight in Grams: 324.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780750951197
- ISBN
- 9780750951197
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 16.54
€ 17.99
€ 16.54