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Local interest, family history & nostalgia

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Local interest, family history & nostalgia

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

€ 23.99
€ 20.63

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
€ 13.39

Paperback. This book is part of the Images ofEngland series, which uses old photographs and archived images toshow the history ofvarious local areas in England, through their streets, shops, pubs, and people." Series: Archive Photographs: Images of England. Num Pages: 128 pages, 200 b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEMD; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 165 x 10. Weight in Grams: 313.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Edition
Revised
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752430157
ISBN
9780752430157
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 18.46

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

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. 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

Paperback. From heart-stopping accounts of apparitions, manifestations and related supernatural phenomena to first-hand encounters with spectres and spirits, this collection of stories contains new and well-known spooky tales from around the county of Surrey. Num Pages: 96 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKESR; VXQG; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 165 x 7. Weight in Grams: 236.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Number of pages
96
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752456348
ISBN
9780752456348
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 16.35

Paperback. A spooky tour around the county Num Pages: 96 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKESH; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 167 x 235 x 8. Weight in Grams: 252.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752448626
ISBN
9780752448626
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 20.99
€ 19.53

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
€ 18.38

Paperback. From the historic county town of Winchester to the coastal ports of Southampton and Portsmouth, Hampshire is a unique county with a cultural heritage. This title contrasts a selection of 100 old photographs alongside modern ones taken from similar locations, to demonstrate the changes that have occurred in a scene over the intervening years. Num Pages: 96 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKESH; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 164 x 7. Weight in Grams: 228.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Number of pages
96
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752458168
ISBN
9780752458168
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 16.46

Paperback. The county of Surrey may wear a face of suburban and rural normality, but lurking not far below the surface is an unequalled amount of paranormal activity and strangeness. From big cat sightings and ancient monsters to poltergeists and UFOs, this title presents the bizarre events that have shocked and frightened the residents of Surrey. Num Pages: 96 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBKESR; VXQG; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 167 x 7. Weight in Grams: 314.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Number of pages
96
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752454221
ISBN
9780752454221
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 13.16

Paperback. This fascinating selection of photographs traces some of the many ways in which Sevenoaks has changed and developed over the last century. Num Pages: 96 pages, illustrations (black and white, and colour). BIC Classification: 1DBKESK; WQH; WQP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 232 x 165 x 9. Weight in Grams: 286.
Publisher
Amberley Publishing United Kingdom
Number of pages
96
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Edition
UK ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9781445618371
ISBN
9781445618371
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 20.99
€ 16.77

Paperback. Num Pages: 160 pages, 40 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HBTG; WQY. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 232 x 162 x 9. Weight in Grams: 246.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
192
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752497020
ISBN
9780752497020
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 18.38

Hardcover. This fascinating compilation of accumulated wisdom includes traditional sayings and superstitions to explain whether, and why, they still work today. With advice on the practical necessities of cooking, gardening, housekeeping and health, as well as proverbial wisdom concerning good behaviour for children, adults and life in general. Num Pages: 224 pages, Black and White illustrations. BIC Classification: WKH; WQN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 147 x 185 x 20. Weight in Grams: 360.
Publisher
Rydon Publishing
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9781910821114
ISBN
9781910821114
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 11.01

Paperback. Images of Mulligar Num Pages: 160 pages, Illustrations, ports. BIC Classification: 1DBR; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 165 x 10. Weight in Grams: 450.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Condition
New
SKU
V9781845889258
ISBN
9781845889258
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 23.99
€ 20.48

Paperback. Num Pages: 226 pages, 100 b&w photographs, 6 maps. BIC Classification: 1KBB; WQH; WSZC; WTH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 15. Weight in Grams: 204.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1997
Publisher
New York University Press United States
Number of pages
226
Condition
New
SKU
V9780814751305
ISBN
9780814751305
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 18.99
€ 18.53

Hardcover. Num Pages: 144 pages, profusely illustrated in colour throughout. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; WQH; WSZC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 222 x 239 x 19. Weight in Grams: 754.
Publisher
Halsgrove
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9780857042835
ISBN
9780857042835
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 23.99
€ 20.51

Paperback. A tantalising selection of tales collected and retold by local storyteller Ruth Marshall. Num Pages: 192 pages, illustrations (black and white). BIC Classification: 1DBR; JFHF; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 125 x 15. Weight in Grams: 204.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Number of pages
192
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
SKU
V9781845887612
ISBN
9781845887612
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 14.99
€ 13.21

Paperback. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: ABA; CBW; VS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 188 x 229 x 23. Weight in Grams: 388.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Publisher
Nonsuch Publishing
Condition
New
Edition
New Edition
Number of pages
224
SKU
9781845882280
ISBN
9781845882280
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 14.99
€ 12.58

Paperback. Presents some of the events and people who have made up the life of the historic market town of Ledbury. This title includes photographs that illustrates the history of the author's home town, and compares them with modern images to show changes in street scenes, leisure, agriculture, transport, shops and businesses during the last century. Num Pages: 128 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBKEMF; WQH; WQP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 232 x 165 x 8. Weight in Grams: 288.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Number of pages
128
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Edition
UK ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9780750950541
ISBN
9780750950541
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 16.45

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