Local interest, family history & nostalgia
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Local interest, family history & nostalgia
Paperback. Stretching from Langholm in the east to Portpatrick in the west, with its dramatic landscape embracing hills, lochs and forests, Dumfries and Galloway occupies a large corner of south-west Scotland. It can boast of Scotland's highest village, Wanlockhead. Tragedy on a large scale has struck the region more than once. Num Pages: 96 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKSB; WQH; WQN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 230 x 166 x 8. Weight in Grams: 288.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 96
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780750944199
- ISBN
- 9780750944199
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 13.39
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Paperback. Robert Burns (25 January 1759 - 21 July 1796) is Scotland's most-loved poet and his words immortalised the beautiful and untamed West Coast. Using old photographs drawn from a range of private and public collections, this book provides a journey through the life of Scotland's national poet. Num Pages: 128 pages, Illustrations, map, ports. BIC Classification: 1DBKSB; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 164 x 8. Weight in Grams: 306.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Number of pages
- 128
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752449562
- ISBN
- 9780752449562
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 16.54
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Paperback. The streets of Dumfries, 'Queen of South', rise steeply from either side of the broad River Nith. Established as a royal burgh in 1186, the town has been touched over the centuries by some of the most significant events in Scotland's colourful history. This book celebrates the more everyday face of Dumfries and its surrounding area. Series: Scotland in Old Photographs. Num Pages: 128 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKS; HBJD1; WQH; WQP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 248 x 173 x 9. Weight in Grams: 348.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 128
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780750909853
- ISBN
- 9780750909853
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 16.45
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Paperback. A celebration of the towns and villages that make up the picturesque area of Annandale Num Pages: 128 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKSB; WQP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 240 x 160 x 10. Weight in Grams: 310.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752450148
- ISBN
- 9780752450148
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 16.55
€ 17.99
€ 16.55
Paperback. Edinburgh has provided the setting for countless novels over the years, not least in more recent times with Muriel Spark's The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie (1961) and Irvine Welsh's Trainspotting (1993). Nowadays, the city hosts its annual International Book Festival, when, for a couple of weeks every August, authors and visitors from far and wide. Num Pages: 160 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKSC; DSRC; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 142 x 14. Weight in Grams: 240.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Number of pages
- 160
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752462141
- ISBN
- 9780752462141
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 16.41
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Paperback. Curious Dumfries & Galloway Num Pages: 128 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKSB; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 233 x 157 x 9. Weight in Grams: 292.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Number of pages
- 128
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752464060
- ISBN
- 9780752464060
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Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 18.50
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Paperback. This book is part of the Images of England series, which uses old photographs and archived images to show the history of various local areas in England, through their streets, shops, pubs, and people. Series: Archive Photographs: Images of England. Num Pages: 128 pages, 200ill. BIC Classification: 1DBKEWS; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 163 x 10. Weight in Grams: 227.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752422206
- ISBN
- 9780752422206
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 16.54
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Paperback.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 128
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752499666
- ISBN
- 9780752499666
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 16.54
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Paperback. A history of Dudley Series: Images of England. Num Pages: 128 pages, Approx 200. BIC Classification: 1DBKEM; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 167 x 235 x 8. Weight in Grams: 308.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752435343
- ISBN
- 9780752435343
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 18.50
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Paperback. A unique and engaging book about the farms and farming communities of Brinscall near Chorley, Lancashire, that were broken apart in the name of progress. It takes the reader back in time, on a journey into the forgotten lives of Lancashire's lost hill-farming communities. Num Pages: 224 pages, mono and colour. BIC Classification: 1DBKENL; WQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 243 x 169 x 14. Weight in Grams: 540. The Lives of Lancashire Hill Farmers. 224 pages, mono and colour. A unique and engaging book about the farms and farming communities of Brinscall near Chorley, Lancashire, that were broken apart in the name of progress. It takes the reader back in time, on a journey into the forgotten lives of Lancashire's lost hill-farming communities. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 1DBKENL; WQ. Dimension: 243 x 169 x 14. Weight: 540.
- Publisher
- Carnegie Pub.
- Number of pages
- 224
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781874181767
- ISBN
- 9781874181767
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.99€ 13.32
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Paperback. Num Pages: 288 pages, 16 mono, 16 colour photographs. BIC Classification: WNC; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 232 x 158 x 22. Weight in Grams: 474.
- Publisher
- Houbara House United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 272
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780957150508
- ISBN
- 9780957150508
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 17.33
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Paperback. Boston, Lincolnshire, has been nicknamed 'the capital of the Fens'. Its heritage through the ages has been influenced by both religious institutions and its port. In many ways it is closer to some of the continental cities of Europe than to England and yet this town is very English. Boston has experienced religious upheavals and the demon drink. Num Pages: 128 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEAL; WQH; WQP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 165 x 8. Weight in Grams: 310.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752453682
- ISBN
- 9780752453682
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 16.41
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Paperback. A selection of photographs that illustrates the transformation that has taken place in Grimsby during the 20th century. It offers an insight into the daily lives and living conditions of local people and gives the reader glimpses and details of familiar places during a century of change. It records the process of transformation. Num Pages: 120 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEAL; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 236 x 168 x 9. Weight in Grams: 320.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Number of pages
- 120
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780750949194
- ISBN
- 9780750949194
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 18.60
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Paperback. Num Pages: 326 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 220 x 180 x 20. Weight in Grams: 454.
- Publisher
- Univ Pr of Kansas
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1984
- Edition
- Rev Sub
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780700602506
- ISBN
- 9780700602506
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 36.58
€ 36.58
Paperback. Explore Cheltenham's history and literature on foot - sure to surprise locals and inspire visitors Num Pages: 96 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEWG; WQH; WQP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 167 x 8. Weight in Grams: 336.
- Publisher
- Amberley Publishing
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781445622439
- ISBN
- 9781445622439
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.00€ 16.73
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Paperback. These lively and entertaining folk tales from Lancashire are vividly retold by professional storyteller David England. Num Pages: 192 pages, Illustrations (black and white). BIC Classification: 1DBKENL; JFHF; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 131 x 201 x 10. Weight in Grams: 204.
- Publisher
- The History Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752489933
- ISBN
- 9780752489933
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 16.41
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Paperback. Num Pages: 192 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKESB; JFHF; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 129 x 15. Weight in Grams: 214.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Number of pages
- 192
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752467450
- ISBN
- 9780752467450
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 13.44
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Paperback. Local history of Walsall Series: Britain in Old Photographs. Num Pages: 256 pages, 225ill. BIC Classification: 1DBKEM; HBJD1; HBLW; WQH; WQP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 240 x 172 x 10. Weight in Grams: 340.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 160
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780750916943
- ISBN
- 9780750916943
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.63
€ 19.63
Paperback. Talks about Walsall, and focuses on the post-war years. This work contains photographs, from a variety of sources, that illustrate various aspects of the changing town - streets and buildings, events and people - from the 1940s to the 1990s. Num Pages: 128 pages, 220 black and white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEMW; 3JJP; HBJD1; HBLW3; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 244 x 172 x 10. Weight in Grams: 330.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780750943222
- ISBN
- 9780750943222
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.52
€ 19.52
Paperback. Totnes past and present Series: Past & Present. Num Pages: 128 pages, 200 b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEWD; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 172 x 243 x 7. Weight in Grams: 324.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Edition
- 1St Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780750937580
- ISBN
- 9780750937580
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 16.45
€ 17.99
€ 16.45
Paperback.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Number of pages
- 128
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752455174
- ISBN
- 9780752455174
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 16.54
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Paperback. A history of Sheffield Num Pages: 128 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 1DBKEN; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 248 x 172 x 10. Weight in Grams: 380.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Edition
- UK ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752429533
- ISBN
- 9780752429533
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 23.35
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€ 23.35
Paperback. During the Second World War, East Kent was at the forefront of the defence of the United Kingdom. In 1940 the ports of Dover, Ramsgate, Folkestone and Margate took part in the Dunkirk evacuation, while airfields such as Manston, Hawkinge and Lympne were active in refuelling aircraft involved in the Battle of Britain. Series: Britain in Old Photographs. Num Pages: 192 pages, 200ill. BIC Classification: HBJD1; HBTB; WQP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 231 x 166 x 9. Weight in Grams: 316.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Number of pages
- 128
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780750907743
- ISBN
- 9780750907743
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 18.62
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Paperback. A selection of photographs that illustrates the transformation that has taken place in Hull during the 20th century. It offers insight into the daily lives and living conditions of local people and gives the reader glimpses and details of familiar places during this century of change. It records the process of transformation. Num Pages: 124 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEYK; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 165 x 9. Weight in Grams: 304.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Number of pages
- 120
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780750948944
- ISBN
- 9780750948944
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 18.45
€ 19.99
€ 18.45