Local interest, family history & nostalgia
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Local interest, family history & nostalgia
Paperback. In the sweltering summer of 1858, the stink of sewage from the polluted Thames was so offensive that it drove Members of Parliament from the chamber of the House of Commons. The engineer entrusted by Parliament with this enormous task was Sir Joseph Bazalgette. This book presents an account of his life and work. Num Pages: 224 pages, 80 b&w illustrations, 8pp colour plates. BIC Classification: BGH; TBX; TQSR1; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 247 x 173 x 15. Weight in Grams: 602.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 224
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Edition
- New Ed
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780750925808
- ISBN
- 9780750925808
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 23.99€ 20.56
€ 23.99
€ 20.56
Paperback. Num Pages: 192 pages, 40 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKESL; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 233 x 156 x 10. Weight in Grams: 268.
- Publisher
- The History Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752494487
- ISBN
- 9780752494487
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 18.56
€ 19.99
€ 18.56
Hardcover. The Radcliffe Camera is one of the most celebrated buildings in Oxford. Instantly recognizable, its great dome rises amid the Gothic spires of the University. Through early maps, plans and drawings, portraits, engravings and photographs this book tells the fascinating story of its creation and describes its place within Oxford University. Num Pages: 104 pages, 8 colour plates, 36 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKESF; AMX; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 243 x 166 x 18. Weight in Grams: 374.
- Publisher
- Bodleian Library, University of Oxford
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781851244294
- ISBN
- 9781851244294
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 14.40
€ 17.99
€ 14.40
Paperback. Series: Old O.S. Maps of London. BIC Classification: 1DBKESL; 3JH; WQH; WTRM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 121 x 2. Weight in Grams: 26.
- Publisher
- Alan Godfrey Maps United Kingdom
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Edition
- Facsim.of 1872 Ed
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780850547733
- ISBN
- 9780850547733
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 7.01
€ 7.01
Paperback. There are few areas of London that have changed in decades as much as the dockside areas of Bermondsey and Rotherhithe. Drawing on the collection of photographs and memorabilia, this title reveals the sights and sounds of an industrial heritage that is now all but gone and an area that is now the scene of major redevelopment. Num Pages: 128 pages, 100ill. BIC Classification: 1DBKESL; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 236 x 166 x 8. Weight in Grams: 314.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 128
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752433165
- ISBN
- 9780752433165
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 16.54
€ 17.99
€ 16.54
Paperback. Quite possibly the most comprehensive collection of pictures of Tyneside's railways during the great age of coal, steam and pioneering electricity ever brought together in one book. Lavishly illustrates the railways of North and South Tyneside plus the Tyne Valley route to Carlisle in an era ranging from the 1940s to the 1980s. Editor(s): Chapman, Stephen. Series: Railway Memories. Num Pages: 128 pages. BIC Classification: WGF; WQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 242 x 183 x 11. Weight in Grams: 450.
- Publisher
- Bellcode Books
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781871233292
- ISBN
- 9781871233292
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 24.99€ 23.01
€ 24.99
€ 23.01
Paperback. A history of the Wirral Num Pages: 224 pages, 106 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKENC; 1DBKENL; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 248 x 172 x 10. Weight in Grams: 106.
- Publisher
- The History Press LTD
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781860775123
- ISBN
- 9781860775123
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 25.99€ 22.64
€ 25.99
€ 22.64
Paperback.
- Publisher
- Amberley Publishing
- Number of pages
- 96
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781445616186
- ISBN
- 9781445616186
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 28.35
€ 28.35
Paperback. 96 pages, 182 illustrations incl 100 colour. This fascinating slection of photographs traces some of the many ways in which Maldon & Heybridge have changed and developed over the last century. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 1DBKEAX; WQH; WQP. Dimension: 233 x 164 x 9. Weight: 304.
- Publisher
- Amberley Publishing Plc
- Number of pages
- 96
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781848680746
- ISBN
- 9781848680746
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 28.35
€ 28.35
Paperback. Series: Archive Photographs: Images of England. Num Pages: 128 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBKEAX; 1DBKESL; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 237 x 228 x 25. Weight in Grams: 314.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752426136
- ISBN
- 9780752426136
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 16.41
€ 17.99
€ 16.41
Paperback. Series: Photographic Memories. Num Pages: 96 pages, Historical photographs. BIC Classification: 1DBKESH; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 246 x 189. .
- Publisher
- Frith Book Company Ltd. United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 96
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781859378458
- ISBN
- 9781859378458
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 15.95
€ 19.99
€ 15.95
Hardcover. A history of Aldershot Num Pages: 144 pages, 150ill. BIC Classification: 1DBKESH; 1DBKESR; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 250 x 15. Weight in Grams: 558.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 144
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Edition
- 1St Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781860771446
- ISBN
- 9781860771446
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 18.50
€ 19.99
€ 18.50
Paperback. A short illustrated history of London from Roman Londinium to the global city of today Num Pages: 96 pages, 75. BIC Classification: 1DBKESL; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 165. .
- Publisher
- Amberley Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 96
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781445645858
- ISBN
- 9781445645858
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 28.34
€ 28.34
Paperback. Preston Pubs gives a unique and fascinating insight into some of Preston's famous and infamous pubs, taverns and inns. Num Pages: 96 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKENL; WQN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 167 x 8. Weight in Grams: 274.
- Publisher
- Amberley Publishing
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Edition
- UK ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781445638584
- ISBN
- 9781445638584
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 28.46
€ 28.46
Paperback. This fascinating selection of more than 180 photographs traces some of the many ways in which Enfield has changed and developed over the last century. Series: Through Time. Num Pages: 96 pages, 184. BIC Classification: 1DBKESL; WQP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 233 x 166 x 10. Weight in Grams: 316. 96 pages, Illustrations. This fascinating selection of more than 180 photographs traces some of the many ways in which Enfield has changed and developed over the last century. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 1DBKESL; WQP. Dimension: 233 x 166 x 10. Weight: 316.
- Publisher
- Amberley Publishing
- Number of pages
- 96
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781848686397
- ISBN
- 9781848686397
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 28.35
€ 28.35
Paperback. Recollects wartime in Uxbridge. This book covers various aspects from pre-war to post-war Uxbridge including street scenes, schools, buildings, transport, leisure and entertainment, and personalities. This book is of interest to younger generations growing up in Uxbridge and to those who wish to learn more about the history of the area. Num Pages: 128 pages, 150 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKESL; 3JJH; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 165 x 10. Weight in Grams: 320.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 128
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Edition
- illustrated edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752445434
- ISBN
- 9780752445434
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 16.54
€ 17.99
€ 16.54
Paperback. This fascinating selection of photographs traces some of the many ways in which Wells has changed and developed over the last century. Series: Through Time. Num Pages: 96 pages, 185. BIC Classification: 1DBKEWS; WQP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 166 x 9. Weight in Grams: 304. 96 pages, Approx 185 illustrations incl 92 colour. This fascinating selection of photographs traces some of the many ways in which Wells has changed and developed over the last century. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 1DBKEWS; WQP. Dimension: 234 x 166 x 9. Weight: 304.
- Publisher
- Amberley Publishing Plc
- Number of pages
- 96
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Edition
- UK ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781848689060
- ISBN
- 9781848689060
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 28.34
€ 28.34
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- Pen & Sword Books Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781473893436
- ISBN
- 9781473893436
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 14.20
€ 17.99
€ 14.20
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- Pen & Sword Books Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 144
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781473834262
- ISBN
- 9781473834262
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 11.72
€ 13.99
€ 11.72
Paperback. A book that gathers together the stories of 120 criminals hanged at both Lincoln Castle Prison and HMP Lincoln on Greetwell Road between 1203 and 1961. It features condemned that range from coiners and forgers, to thieves, highwamen and poisoners. Num Pages: 112 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEAL; BTC; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 245 x 173 x 9. Weight in Grams: 340.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 112
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780750951104
- ISBN
- 9780750951104
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 16.41
€ 17.99
€ 16.41
Paperback. Gathers together the stories of criminals hanged at York from the middle of the eighteenth century to the late nineteenth century when Leeds superseded York as the place where capital punishment was carried out. This book is illustrated with photographs, news cuttings and engravings. Num Pages: 128 pages, 40 black and white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEYK; BTC; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 248 x 175 x 9. Weight in Grams: 334.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Number of pages
- 111
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780750950428
- ISBN
- 9780750950428
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 18.60
€ 19.99
€ 18.60
Paperback. Num Pages: 192 pages. BIC Classification: WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 130 x 198 x 10. Weight in Grams: 202.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780750956284
- ISBN
- 9780750956284
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 11.38
€ 11.38
Paperback. Curious Tales from Lincolnshire is filled with hilarious and surprising examples of folklore, eccentrics, historical and literary events, and popular culture from days gone by, all taken from Lincolnshire's tumultuous history. Num Pages: 160 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEAL; VXQ; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 217 x 158 x 12. Weight in Grams: 218.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 160
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752460277
- ISBN
- 9780752460277
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 18.45
€ 19.99
€ 18.45
Paperback. For the century after 1865 all the largest railroad companies had flagship luxury trains, spectacularly appointed steamliners offering unrivaled standards of service and thoughtful amenities including ladies' perfume and carnations for gentlemen. This book allows readers to experience the exhilarating journeys. Series: Shire Library USA. Num Pages: 64 pages, illustrations (black and white, and colour). BIC Classification: WGF; WQN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 153 x 211 x 4. Weight in Grams: 148.
- Publisher
- Shire Publications Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- 9780747813248
- ISBN
- 9780747813248
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 9.08
€ 9.08