Local interest, family history & nostalgia
Results 1921 - 1944 of 3418
Local interest, family history & nostalgia
Hardcover. From petticoat duels and lucky cats to the Stiffs Express, Lord Nelson's spare nose, the Piccadilly earthquake and the Great Beer Flood of 1814, this book takes you on a captivating, wildly entertaining tour of the city you think you know, unearthing the capital's secrets and commemorating its rich, colourful and unusual history. Num Pages: 240 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKESL; WQH; WTL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 211 x 158 x 22. Weight in Grams: 304.
- Publisher
- Transworld Publishers
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780593073230
- ISBN
- 9780593073230
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 14.95
€ 19.99
€ 14.95
Paperback. A guided tour of Blyth, showing how the areas people know and love have changed over the past century and more. Series: History Tour. Num Pages: 96 pages, 50. BIC Classification: 1DBKEYN; HBTB; WQH; WTM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 126 x 168 x 13. Weight in Grams: 152.
- Publisher
- Amberley Publishing
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- UK ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781445664279
- ISBN
- 9781445664279
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.37
€ 17.37
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: 277 pages, 19ill. BIC Classification: HBG; HBJD; HBW; HBWQ; JWLF; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 139 x 210 x 21. Weight in Grams: 426. Breaking the Enigma Codes. 277 pages, 19ill. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: HBG; HBJD; HBW; HBWQ; JWLF; WQH. Dimension: 209 x 137 x 19. Weight: 424.
- Publisher
- M.& M.Baldwin
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Edition
- 2nd Revised edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780947712341
- ISBN
- 9780947712341
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.55
€ 16.55
Paperback. Ivor Gurney is perhaps best known as a musician and First World War poet but he also wrote prolifically about his native Gloucestershire. This book explores the particular Gloucestershire landscapes - the Cotswolds, the Severn Meadows and the city of Gloucester - that stimulated his creativity in poetry and music. Num Pages: 160 pages, Illustrations (some col.), maps. BIC Classification: 1DBKEWG; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 248 x 171 x 12. Weight in Grams: 458.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 160
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752453538
- ISBN
- 9780752453538
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 23.79
€ 26.99
€ 23.79
Paperback. This collection of black and white photographs, spanning the late 19th and early 20th centuries, brings together all aspects of daily life in Stockton-on-Tees. Series: Britain in Old Photographs. Num Pages: 160 pages, 225 b&w photographs. BIC Classification: 1DBKEY; HBJD1; WQH; WQP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 247 x 171 x 9. Weight in Grams: 342.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 128
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780750919630
- ISBN
- 9780750919630
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 18.60
€ 19.99
€ 18.60
Paperback. Num Pages: 80 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBKS; VXQG; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 119 x 192 x 8. Weight in Grams: 132.
- Publisher
- Bradwell Books
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781902674728
- ISBN
- 9781902674728
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 7.41
€ 7.41
Paperback. Suffolk's coastline faces east, and through most of its history has therefore been one of the areas of this country that has been at risk from invasion during times of conflict. This title delves into history of military Suffolk, from Saxon shore forts to castles or castle sites, Napoleonic martello towers and Second World War airfields. Num Pages: 128 pages, 150 black and white. BIC Classification: 1DBKEAS; HBW; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 251 x 172 x 10. Weight in Grams: 420.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Number of pages
- 144
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780750947473
- ISBN
- 9780750947473
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 18.60
€ 19.99
€ 18.60
Paperback. This fascinating selection of photographs traces some of the many ways in which chocolate production has changed and developed over the last century Num Pages: 96 pages, Approx 200 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBK; WQP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 167 x 9. Weight in Grams: 308. 96 pages, Approx 200 illustrations. This fascinating selection of photographs traces some of the many ways in which chocolate production has changed and developed over the last century. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 1DBK; WQP. Dimension: 234 x 167 x 9. Weight: 304.
- Publisher
- Amberley Publishing
- Number of pages
- 96
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Edition
- UK ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781445604381
- ISBN
- 9781445604381
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 28.32
€ 28.32
Hardcover. .
- Publisher
- D G & P
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780956861139
- ISBN
- 9780956861139
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 26.79
€ 26.99
€ 26.79
Paperback. Uncovers the dark secrets of London's lost and forgotten burial places. Num Pages: 96 pages, 80. BIC Classification: 1DBKESL; AMGD; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 166 x 233 x 12. Weight in Grams: 268.
- Publisher
- Amberley Publishing
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781445661117
- ISBN
- 9781445661117
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 21.99€ 16.75
€ 21.99
€ 16.75
Paperback. A collection of stories from around Somerset that lifts the shrouds off many legendary hauntings, including some spine-tingling experiences as recounted to the author by Somerset townsfolk, villagers and visitors. It reveals its uniquely supernatural heritage. Series: Haunted. Num Pages: 96 pages, C. 100. BIC Classification: 1DBKEWS; VXQG; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 226 x 153 x 7. Weight in Grams: 308.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 96
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Edition
- 07th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752443355
- ISBN
- 9780752443355
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 16.54
€ 17.99
€ 16.54
Paperback. Newest addition to the popular Through Time series, focussing on the quintessentially Kentish seaside town of Broadstairs. Depicting scenes old and new, the book takes the reader on a journey through the changed streets and buildings and on to the beach. Series: Through Time. Num Pages: 96 pages, 180. BIC Classification: 1DBKESK; WQP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 165 x 9. Weight in Grams: 306.
- Publisher
- Amberley Publishing
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- UK ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781445650012
- ISBN
- 9781445650012
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 28.34
€ 28.34
Sheet map, folded. Series: Old O.S. Maps of Lancashire. BIC Classification: 1DBKENL; 3JJC; WQH; WTRM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 208 x 121 x 3. Weight in Grams: 26. Lancashire Sheet 113.12. Series: Old O.S. Maps of Lancashire. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 1DBKENL; 3JJC; WQH; WTRM. Dimension: 208 x 121 x 3. Weight: 26.
- Publisher
- Alan Godfrey Maps
- Publication date
- 2000
- Edition
- Facsimile of 1905 ed
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781841511894
- ISBN
- 9781841511894
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 7.05
€ 7.05
Paperback. This fascinating selection of photographs traces some of the many ways in which Bournville has changed and developed over the last century. Num Pages: 96 pages, 180. BIC Classification: 1DBKEM; WQP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 165 x 237 x 8. Weight in Grams: 306.
- Publisher
- Amberley Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 96
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781445614274
- ISBN
- 9781445614274
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 28.43
€ 28.43
Paperback. Num Pages: 128 pages, 120 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEWS; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 191 x 172 x 8. Weight in Grams: 274.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Edition
- 1st Edition.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780750959681
- ISBN
- 9780750959681
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 13.44
€ 13.99
€ 13.44
Paperback. This fascinating selection of photographs traces some of the many ways in which Salisbury has changed and developed over the past century. Series: Through Time. Num Pages: 96 pages, 180. BIC Classification: 1DBKEWW; WQH; WQP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 252 x 165 x 15. Weight in Grams: 240.
- Publisher
- Amberley Publishing
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- UK ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781445657998
- ISBN
- 9781445657998
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 28.35
€ 28.35
Paperback. This fascinating selection of photographs shows how Wimbledon and Southfields have changed and developed over the last century. Series: Through Time. Num Pages: 96 pages, 180. BIC Classification: 1DBKESL; WQH; WQP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 167 x 326 x 11. Weight in Grams: 306.
- Publisher
- Amberley Publishing
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- UK ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781445661056
- ISBN
- 9781445661056
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 28.43
€ 28.43
Paperback. BIC Classification: 1DBKS; WGG; WQP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 174 x 241 x 6. Weight in Grams: 188.
- Publisher
- Stenlake Publishing
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781840337143
- ISBN
- 9781840337143
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 17.47
€ 17.99
€ 17.47
Hardback.
- Publisher
- Batsford Ltd
- Number of pages
- 96
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845887261
- ISBN
- 9781845887261
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 13.88
€ 17.99
€ 13.88
Hardcover. From Sam Jordison, author of the bestselling Crap Towns series, comes I-SPY for Grown-ups. Series: I-SPY for Grown-ups. Num Pages: 56 pages, 25 col illus. BIC Classification: WHP; WQN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 120 x 177 x 12. Weight in Grams: 148.
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- KMF0000231
- ISBN
- 9780008220693
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 4.99
€ 4.99
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- Sigma Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Edition
- 1st
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781910758243
- ISBN
- 9781910758243
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 11.99€ 11.68
€ 11.99
€ 11.68
Paperback. A guided tour of this historic town, showing how the areas you know and love have transformed over the centuries. Series: History Tour. Num Pages: 96 pages, 50. BIC Classification: 1DBKENL; WQH; WQP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 125 x 167 x 12. Weight in Grams: 154.
- Publisher
- Amberley Publishing
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781445657653
- ISBN
- 9781445657653
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.30
€ 17.30
Paperback. This beautifully photographed selection of fifty of the county's most precious assets shows what makes Cumbria great. Series: 50 Gems. Num Pages: 96 pages, 80. BIC Classification: 1DBKENM; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 165. .
- Publisher
- Amberley Publishing
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781445663968
- ISBN
- 9781445663968
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 28.34
€ 28.34