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Local interest, family history & nostalgia

Paperback. From paranormal manifestations at the Bristol Old Vic to the ghostly activity of a grey monk who is said to haunt Bristol's twelfth-century cathedral, this spine-tingling collection of supernatural tales is sure to appeal to anyone interested in Bristol's haunted heritage. Num Pages: 96 pages, 100ill. BIC Classification: 1DBKEWS; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 165 x 7. Weight in Grams: 308.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Number of pages
96
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Edition
3rd Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752433004
ISBN
9780752433004
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 15.94

Paperback. Local history of Swindon Series: Britain in Old Photographs. Num Pages: 128 pages, 225 b&w photographs. BIC Classification: 1DBKEWW; HBJD1; WQH; WQP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 244 x 169 x 10. Weight in Grams: 420.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
128
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1998
Condition
New
SKU
V9780750916714
ISBN
9780750916714
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 16.50

Paperback. This creepy collection of tales takes the reader on a tour of the castles and landmarks in and around Swansea. Num Pages: 96 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKWS; VXQG; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 165 x 9. Weight in Grams: 308.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Number of pages
98
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752444574
ISBN
9780752444574
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 18.57

Paperback. Illustrates the extraordinary transformation that has taken place in Aylesbury over the past century. This book offers an insight into the daily lives and living conditions of local people and gives the reader a glimpse of familiar places during this period of unprecedented change. It covers many aspects of Aylesbury's history. Series: Century of. Num Pages: 128 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKESU; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 231 x 165 x 9. Weight in Grams: 296.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Number of pages
128
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Edition
Updated
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752458106
ISBN
9780752458106
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 16.54

Paperback. Providing readers with a seasonal anthology of the county, this collection of Sussex carols and customs, seasonal recipes and literary tales, re-examines the rich heritage of Christmas past from around the county. It features Christmas disasters, such as the Lewes avalanche, to well-known seasonal songs - such as Good King Wenceslas. Num Pages: 192 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKESX; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 160 x 122 x 14. Weight in Grams: 180.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Number of pages
192
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752436708
ISBN
9780752436708
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 13.44

Paperback. Lincoln was a major centre under Roman, Viking and medieval rule and each of these eras has left its mark on the city. The surviving Roman and Norman monuments are of particular note. This book offers an introduction to the city's past that may appeal to residents and visitors alike. Num Pages: 160 pages, 16 colour plates, 26 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEAL; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 172 x 242 x 12. Weight in Grams: 450.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Number of pages
128
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752433899
ISBN
9780752433899
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 28.75

Hardcover. Regent Street Num Pages: 224 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKESL; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 281 x 216 x 21. Weight in Grams: 1074.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
196
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2008
Edition
illustrated ed
Condition
New
SKU
V9781860772481
ISBN
9781860772481
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 28.91

Paperback. A history of Tring 1900-1950 Series: Archive Photographs: Images of England. Num Pages: 128 pages, 200ill. BIC Classification: 1DBKEST; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 165 x 10. Weight in Grams: 310.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Number of pages
128
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752426853
ISBN
9780752426853
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 16.99
€ 15.52

Paperback. Contains manifold mysteries of various kinds. This title explores various places in the region that might be termed mysterious, from crumbling manor houses, castles and ruins to ancient woods and trackways where standing stones and tombstones lie forgotten. Num Pages: 160 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEWG; VXQG; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 165 x 11. Weight in Grams: 366.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Number of pages
160
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752454252
ISBN
9780752454252
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 16.54

Hardcover. A history of Hoddesdon Num Pages: 128 pages, 150 b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEST; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 276 x 219 x 20. Weight in Grams: 520.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
144
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2002
Condition
New
SKU
V9781860772320
ISBN
9781860772320
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 20.99
€ 19.63

Paperback. With over 650 to choose from and hundreds visited, the task of selecting a representative number of historic pubs in Shropshire was far from easy. This book discusses sixty of the best pubs. Num Pages: 192 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEMP; WQH; WTHR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 246 x 171 x 13. Weight in Grams: 496.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Number of pages
192
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Condition
New
SKU
V9780750951180
ISBN
9780750951180
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 24.99
€ 21.62

Paperback. A guide to the curious sights to be found in West Yorkshire, spanning centuries of history from Roman times onwards. It features buildings, bear pits, cemeteries, castles and follies, memorials, tramways and inns. Num Pages: 96 pages, 100 black and white pictures. BIC Classification: 1DBKEYK; WQH; WTM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 166 x 9. Weight in Grams: 314.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Edition
07th Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780750944434
ISBN
9780750944434
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 16.54

Paperback. Arthur Stanley Bullock grew up in Longhope in the Forest of Dean. After his service in the Great War and his struggle to find employment in Birmingham and south Wales, he worked at Lister's in Dursley. This memoir provides his insight that comes from having been an ordinary intelligent citizen with a sense of moral purpose and an inquisitive mind. Num Pages: 192 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEWG; 3JJG; BM; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 156 x 10. Weight in Grams: 430.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752447933
ISBN
9780752447933
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 18.60

Paperback. A collection of true-life tales that takes the reader on a tour through the streets, cemeteries, alehouses and attics of Middlesbrough and surrounding towns including Redcar, Guisborough, Yarm and Great Ayton. Drawing on historical and contemporary sources, it unearths a range of supernatural phenomena. Series: Images of England. Num Pages: 96 pages, Approx 200. BIC Classification: 1DBKEYK; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 167 x 7. Weight in Grams: 240.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
96
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Edition
07th Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752441931
ISBN
9780752441931
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 18.57

Paperback. A history of Upminster & Hornchurch Num Pages: 128 pages, 180 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKESL; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 167 x 307 x 11. Weight in Grams: 334.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752432069
ISBN
9780752432069
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 16.54

Paperback. A history of Hackenthorpe & the surrounding area Series: Archive Photographs: Images of England. Num Pages: 128 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEYK; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 165 x 10. Weight in Grams: 300.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Number of pages
128
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752430614
ISBN
9780752430614
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 20.99
€ 19.65

Paperback. From Dartmoor to Dartmouth, the River Dart flows through some of Devon's most beautiful scenery. The towns and villages which have grown up along its banks are steeped in history and proudly preserve their rich heritage. Series: Images of England. Num Pages: 240 pages, 200ill. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; HBJD1; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 166 x 9. Weight in Grams: 316.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
128
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752415611
ISBN
9780752415611
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 16.51

Paperback. Illustrated with more than fifty photographs and drawing upon a variety of sources including court records and newspaper reports, this collection of true-crime stories provides an introduction to the darker side of Kingston-upon-Hull's past. Series: Murder & Crime. Num Pages: 96 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEYK; BTC; HBT; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 164 x 7. Weight in Grams: 226.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
96
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752446622
ISBN
9780752446622
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 18.57

Paperback. Rather than focusing on crimes, this title looks at accidents, incidents and disasters from the Victorian era to the early twentieth century. From the sad to the spectacular, from overdoses to crashes and featuring the story behind the incredible unintentional firework display, it brings together a ranging collection of stories. Num Pages: 128 pages, 80 black and white. BIC Classification: 1DBKENC; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 247 x 173 x 8. Weight in Grams: 346.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
128
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Edition
07th Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780750946742
ISBN
9780750946742
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 16.54

Paperback. Originally just a single farm, the pottery town of Hanley grew into the largest and most central town in the greater area of Stoke-on-Trent, blossoming in the early twentieth century with the development of heavy industry. This book reflects the town as it was at that time, at the height of its success. Series: Images of England. Num Pages: 128 pages, c.200. BIC Classification: 1DBKEMS; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 163 x 9. Weight in Grams: 312.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Number of pages
128
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752434070
ISBN
9780752434070
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 16.54

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