Local interest, family history & nostalgia
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Local interest, family history & nostalgia
Paperback. This chilling collection of murder cases delves into the villainous deeds that have taken place in Coventry during its long history. Among those featured are a mother poisoned by her son in 1910, a woman whose throat is slashed by her father in 1859, the murder of an uncle by his niece in 1831, and a baby stabbed to death in 1844. Num Pages: 112 pages, 50. BIC Classification: 1DBKEMW; BTC; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 158 x 233 x 6. Weight in Grams: 184.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780750952217
- ISBN
- 9780750952217
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 13.31
€ 13.99
€ 13.31
Paperback. An enchanting collection of Herefordshire folk tales retold by a professional storyteller. In association with the Society for Storytelling Num Pages: 192 pages, 60 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEMF; JFHF; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 129. .
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780750982641
- ISBN
- 9780750982641
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 16.34
€ 17.99
€ 16.34
Paperback. Containing approx 200 archive images accompanied by captions, this work explores the historic borough of Newcastle-under-Lyme. Detailed captions accompany each picture, helping to bring the images to life and providing accounts of events that have occurred in the borough throughout its history. Series: Images of England. Num Pages: 128 pages, Approx 200. BIC Classification: 1DBKEMS; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 164 x 7. Weight in Grams: 322.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Number of pages
- 128
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752436722
- ISBN
- 9780752436722
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 16.35
€ 17.99
€ 16.35
Paperback. The rivers Severn and Wye were once home to many now long-forgotten crafts and skills. Falling through the cracks of society the river hobbler paid no taxes and made a living by working whatever was available on and around the river. The author provides insight into the forgotten world of the river hobbler. Num Pages: 128 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEM; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 166 x 234 x 9. Weight in Grams: 300.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752451381
- ISBN
- 9780752451381
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 16.35
€ 17.99
€ 16.35
Paperback. From the 'House in the Midst of the Boar Wood' to its present position at the heart of Scotland's burgeoning 'Silicon Glen', Bathgate and it surrounds have played a significant part in Scotland's history. This book features the photographs that record the Procession Days, charabanc outings and everyday working lives of a vanished era of Bathgate. Num Pages: 128 pages, 200ill. BIC Classification: 1DBKS; HBJD1; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 166 x 9. Weight in Grams: 298.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 128
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752421254
- ISBN
- 9780752421254
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 18.38
€ 19.99
€ 18.38
Paperback. Until the early part of the 18th century life for the majority of Britons had not changed greatly since the Middle Ages, but then in the space of 300 years the pace of change accelerated rapidly. Civil engineering was vital for these sudden and large improvements to our economy and quality of life. Num Pages: 192 pages, col. Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKW; TBX; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 245 x 186 x 14. Weight in Grams: 528.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 192
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781860776380
- ISBN
- 9781860776380
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 34.99€ 29.56
€ 34.99
€ 29.56
Paperback. Num Pages: 96 pages, Illustrations, ports. BIC Classification: 1DBKSHJ; WQH; WQP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 273 x 211 x 7. Weight in Grams: 414.
- Publisher
- Stenlake Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 96
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781840334555
- ISBN
- 9781840334555
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 29.99€ 27.23
€ 29.99
€ 27.23
Paperback. This fascinating selection of more than 180 photographs traces some of the many ways in which Peebles has changed and developed over the last century. Series: Through Time. Num Pages: 96 pages, 185, 114 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: WQP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 166 x 10. Weight in Grams: 312. 96 pages, 185 illustrations, 114 colour. This fascinating selection of more than 180 photographs traces some of the many ways in which Peebles has changed and developed over the last century. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: WQP. Dimension: 235 x 166 x 10. Weight: 312.
- Publisher
- Amberley Publishing
- Number of pages
- 96
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Edition
- UK ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781445600758
- ISBN
- 9781445600758
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 15.80
€ 19.99
€ 15.80
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- Mark Davison United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 64
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Edition
- First Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780953424016
- ISBN
- 9780953424016
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 15.63
€ 15.63
Paperback. A guided tour of the historic town of Bicester, showing how the areas you know and love have transformed over the centuries. Series: History Tour. Num Pages: 96 pages, 50. BIC Classification: 1DBKESF; AJC; WQH; WTM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 168 x 124. .
- Publisher
- Amberley Publishing
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781445655796
- ISBN
- 9781445655796
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.05
€ 17.05
Paperback. Provides an insight into the dramatic changes that have taken place in the city during the 20th century. This title recalls houses and public buildings, shops, factories and pubs that have vanished or been changed almost beyond recognition. Num Pages: 96 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEAC; WQH; WQP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 166 x 9. Weight in Grams: 290.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780750949088
- ISBN
- 9780750949088
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 18.38
€ 19.99
€ 18.38
Paperback. This fascinating selection of photographs traces some of the many ways in which Ansty, Barnacle and Shilton have changed and developed over the last century. Num Pages: 96 pages, 180. BIC Classification: 1DBKEMW; WQP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 164 x 236 x 8. Weight in Grams: 306.
- Publisher
- Amberley Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 96
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781848688285
- ISBN
- 9781848688285
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.57
€ 26.57
Paperback. This fascinating collection of over 200 images takes is on a tour of the old borough of Marylebone, from Oxford Street to Edgware Road and from Baker Street to St John's Wood. Series: Archive Photographs. Num Pages: 128 pages, 200ill. BIC Classification: 1DBK; HBJD1; WQH; WQP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 166 x 9. Weight in Grams: 296.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 128
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752410142
- ISBN
- 9780752410142
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 16.27
€ 17.99
€ 16.27
Paperback. A collection of photographs and postcards that celebrates life in the area of Hanley. It includes photographs of the famous pottery works from the earliest days of photography. Num Pages: 128 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 1DBKEMS; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 165 x 8. Weight in Grams: 314.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 128
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752450681
- ISBN
- 9780752450681
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 18.29
€ 19.99
€ 18.29
Paperback. Series: Scottish Clan Mini-book. BIC Classification: 1DBKS; HBJD1; WQY. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 145 x 108 x 4. Weight in Grams: 38.
- Publisher
- Lang Syne Publishers Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781852172831
- ISBN
- 9781852172831
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 6.72
€ 6.72
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- Stenlake Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 48
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781840331257
- ISBN
- 9781840331257
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.99€ 16.27
€ 16.99
€ 16.27
Hardcover. .
- Publisher
- Halsgrove United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 144
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780857040862
- ISBN
- 9780857040862
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 18.42
€ 19.99
€ 18.42
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- Y Lolfa
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Edition
- Bilingual edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781847719003
- ISBN
- 9781847719003
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 10.62
€ 10.62
Paperback. Set around the time of Iceland's conversion to Christianity, this saga follows a 50 year blood-feud. The narrative focuses on Njal Thorgeirsson who, along with his family, is burnt alive in his home. The saga exposes the cathatic power of vengance and inadequacy of the law. Editor(s): Cook, Robert. Translator(s): Cook, Robert. Num Pages: 432 pages, 4 maps, chronology, family trees, 5 line drawings. BIC Classification: 1DNC; 2ACSC; 3F; DNF; FT; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 144 x 26. Weight in Grams: 312.
- Publisher
- Penguin Books Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 432
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Edition
- Revised ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780140447699
- ISBN
- 9780140447699
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 14.99€ 11.64
€ 14.99
€ 11.64
Paperback. Many people have written biographies of Charles Darwin, but the story of his family and roots in Shrewsbury is little known. Suitable for those wanting to discover more about the development of Shrewsbury's most famous son, this book contains original research, which intends to fill that gap. Num Pages: 128 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEMP; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 236 x 165 x 9. Weight in Grams: 306.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752448671
- ISBN
- 9780752448671
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 18.38
€ 19.99
€ 18.38
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- Stenlake Publishing
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781840336955
- ISBN
- 9781840336955
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.03
€ 13.03
Paperback. Celebrating sixty years of the choir Num Pages: 128 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEWG; AVGC8; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 230 x 160 x 10. Weight in Grams: 310.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752450063
- ISBN
- 9780752450063
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 16.35
€ 17.99
€ 16.35
Paperback. The little book of Yorkshire Num Pages: 192 pages, 40 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEYK; BGS; WQH; WSJA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 137 x 198 x 11. Weight in Grams: 210.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780750961165
- ISBN
- 9780750961165
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 13.19
€ 13.99
€ 13.19
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- Stenlake Publishing United Kingdom
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781840334449
- ISBN
- 9781840334449
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 11.92
€ 11.92