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Local interest, family history & nostalgia

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Local interest, family history & nostalgia

Paperback. Burnley was once the cotton weaving capital of the world - 'we wove for home use before breakfast and for the rest of the world afterwards,' it was said. In 1929, 63 per cent of the working population of Burnley was involved in the industry. This work, illustrated with over 90 images, explores the history of this industry. Series: Images of England. Num Pages: 128 pages, black & white illustrations, maps, frontispiece. BIC Classification: 1DBKENL; WQH; WQP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 165 x 10. Weight in Grams: 230.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752446592
ISBN
9780752446592
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 14.33

Paperback. Haunted Rotherham Num Pages: 96 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEYK; VXQG; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 166 x 7. Weight in Grams: 240.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
96
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752461175
ISBN
9780752461175
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 18.68

Paperback. In this fascinating volume, Jason Day takes you on a walk through the haunted history of his home town of Scunthorpe. Including some previously unpublished haunting accounts from the author's own case files, this book guides you through the town's paranormal hotspots and follows the apparitions into the surrounding villages and beyond. Num Pages: 96 pages, 60 b&w. BIC Classification: 1DBKEYK; VXQG; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 165 x 7. Weight in Grams: 302.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
96
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752455211
ISBN
9780752455211
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 16.61

Paperback.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
96
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752455501
ISBN
9780752455501
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 18.62

Paperback. 'Secret City of Durham' goes behind the facades of the familiar to discover the lesser-known aspects of the town's fascinating past. Series: Secret. Num Pages: 96 pages, 100. BIC Classification: 1DBKEYD; AMX; HBTB; WQH; WQP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 167 x 235 x 17. Weight in Grams: 286.
Publisher
Amberley Publishing
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Edition
UK ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9781445646961
ISBN
9781445646961
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 21.99
€ 16.91

Paperback. Num Pages: 95 pages, 100 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 242 x 214 x 8. Weight in Grams: 304.
Publisher
Logaston Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9781906663919
ISBN
9781906663919
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 13.51

Paperback. Explore the secret history of Lewes through a fascinating selection of stories, facts and photographs. Series: Secret. Num Pages: 96 pages, 80. BIC Classification: 1DBKESX; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 168 x 343 x 11. Weight in Grams: 284.
Publisher
Amberley Publishing
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Edition
UK ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9781445661964
ISBN
9781445661964
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 28.63

Paperback. Comparing the workers of yesteryear with today's trades-people, along with some famous landmarks and little-known street scenes, this title provides a wide-ranging look at the area's absorbing history. It provides visitors with a glimpse of how the town used to be, in addition to awakening nostalgic memories for those who live or work here. Num Pages: 96 pages, illustrations (black and white, and colour). BIC Classification: 1DBKEYN; WQH; WQP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 161 x 9. Weight in Grams: 284.
Publisher
Batsford Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752465616
ISBN
9780752465616
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 13.91

Paperback. This fascinating selection of photographs traces some of the many ways in which Winchester has changed and developed over the last century. Num Pages: 96 pages, 101 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKESH; WQH; WQP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 167 x 9. Weight in Grams: 306.
Publisher
Amberley Publishing United Kingdom
Number of pages
96
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
SKU
V9781445612737
ISBN
9781445612737
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 28.63

Paperback. Features spooky stories galore from the city and surrounding area. This book presents the Phantom Monk of Priory Row, ghostly grey ladies, a spectre that appears to do the washing up, a phantom lorry, spooky seances, and the Devil himself, rattling chains at Whitefriars. This collection is for anyone intrigued by Coventry's haunted heritage. Num Pages: 96 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBKEMW; VXQG; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 165 x 6. Weight in Grams: 224.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Edition
UK ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752437088
ISBN
9780752437088
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 16.61

Paperback. .
Publisher
Fircone Books Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Edition
Paperback
Condition
New
SKU
V9781907700040
ISBN
9781907700040
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.72

Paperback. An innovative collection of folk ballads re-told by professional storytellers. In association with the Society of Storytelling Editor(s): Manwaring, Kevan. Num Pages: 192 pages, 20 black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: 1DBK; JFHF; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 129. .
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
SKU
V9780750970556
ISBN
9780750970556
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 13.51

Paperback. A guided tour of the historic town of Penarth, showing how the areas you know and love have transformed over the centuries. Series: History Tour. Num Pages: 96 pages, 50. BIC Classification: 1DBKWS; WQH; WQP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 169 x 125 x 14. Weight in Grams: 160.
Publisher
Amberley Publishing
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Edition
UK ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9781445656915
ISBN
9781445656915
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.47

Paperback. Presents an introduction to Lancashire's pubs. This book opens with a chapter about the history of brewing and pubs, and a history of pub signs in Lancashire. Most of the book is dedicated to a round-up of over fifty interesting inns, their history and architecture, ghosts and legends associated with them, and their landlords and landladies. Num Pages: 176 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKENL; WQH; WTHR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 250 x 179 x 13. Weight in Grams: 460.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Condition
New
SKU
V9780750942195
ISBN
9780750942195
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 24.99
€ 18.64

Paperback. 'How do we know that what we remember is the truth?' By mapping her family's stories onto the history of the Irish State, this reveals the mixed messages of Felicity's youth. Examines the consequences when memories are manipulated or obliterated, intentionally or by chance. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBR; 3JJ; BM; HBJD1; HBTB; WQY. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 200 x 128 x 23. Weight in Grams: 278. Singed by the author
Publisher
The Collins Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
9781848892521
ISBN
9781848892521
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 14.99
€ 11.27

Paperback. West Bromwich people and places Num Pages: 160 pages, 250 b&w photographs. BIC Classification: 1DBKEMW; WQH; WQP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 174 x 244 x 15. Weight in Grams: 400.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Edition
UK ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9780750936781
ISBN
9780750936781
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 24.99
€ 21.78

Paperback. The Peak District of Derbyshire is said to experience more bizarre happenings and unexplainable encounters than any other part of England. This collection of true-life tales details some of the terrifying accounts of spectres and apparitions which have been documented over the years. Num Pages: 128 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEMD; VXQG; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 164 x 8. Weight in Grams: 290.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
128
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752451220
ISBN
9780752451220
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 16.06

Paperback. A comprehensive history of Coventry Num Pages: 240 pages, 105 maps, plans, diagrams and photographs (30 in colour). BIC Classification: 1DBKEM; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 246 x 173 x 17. Weight in Grams: 670.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752433455
ISBN
9780752433455
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 36.99
€ 31.62

Paperback. The fascinating history of Twickenham, Whitton, Teddington and The Hamptons, illustrated through old and modern pictures. Editor(s): Harris, Ed. Series: Through Time. Num Pages: 96 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKESL; WQP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 233 x 165 x 9. Weight in Grams: 312.
Publisher
Amberley Publishing
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781848688049
ISBN
9781848688049
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 28.63

Paperback. Num Pages: 48 pages, 52 b&w photographs. BIC Classification: 1DBKSC; WQH; WT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 241 x 174 x 3. Weight in Grams: 160.
Publisher
Stenlake Publishing United Kingdom
Number of pages
48
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Condition
New
SKU
V9781840331165
ISBN
9781840331165
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 16.99
€ 16.49

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