Local interest, family history & nostalgia
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Local interest, family history & nostalgia
Hardback. In the years following the invention of photography in 1839, practitioners in France gave shape to this intriguing new medium through experimental printing techniques and innovative compositions. Num Pages: 240 pages, 212 Colour. BIC Classification: 1DDF; 3JH; AJC; WQP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 255 x 304 x 24. Weight in Grams: 1708.
- Publisher
- Getty Trust Publications
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781606065105
- ISBN
- 9781606065105
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 59.33€ 46.32
€ 59.33
€ 46.32
Paperback.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Number of pages
- 128
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752452876
- ISBN
- 9780752452876
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 16.54
€ 17.99
€ 16.54
Paperback. A history of public libraries in New York City before the founding of the New York Public Library. Most of these libraries were accessible through a membership or an annual subscription. Explores the private and public purposes of public libraries before the advent of tax-supported public libraries. Num Pages: 460 pages, 27 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HBJK; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 5817 x 3887. .
- Publisher
- Fordham University Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780823276813
- ISBN
- 9780823276813
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 37.75
€ 37.75
Paperback. This compact book reproduces fifty-two memorials in Latin taken from churches situated largely in the West Country. Each memorial is accompanied by a translation and by notes on the grammar. The book is aimed at all who would like to be able to read Latin epitaphs in churches, and whose knowledge of the language may be sketchy. Num Pages: 150 pages, 8 black and white illustrations. BIC Classification: 2ADL; CJBT; WQH; WQY. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 211 x 150 x 11. Weight in Grams: 264.
- Publisher
- University of Exeter Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 150
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Edition
- New Illustrated
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781905816057
- ISBN
- 9781905816057
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 33.28
€ 33.28
Hardback. Num Pages: 368 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBKESB; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 131 x 176 x 33. Weight in Grams: 362.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Number of pages
- 368
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752468013
- ISBN
- 9780752468013
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 13.43
€ 13.99
€ 13.43
Paperback. A thematic approach discussing why Reading has become the town it is today. Num Pages: 176 pages, 30. BIC Classification: 1DBKESB; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 237 x 157 x 15. Weight in Grams: 266.
- Publisher
- Amberley Publishing
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781445648316
- ISBN
- 9781445648316
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 29.90
€ 29.90
Paperback. Num Pages: 128 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKESB; 3JJPG; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 232 x 161 x 8. Weight in Grams: 284.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 128
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752493534
- ISBN
- 9780752493534
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 16.41
€ 17.99
€ 16.41
Paperback. Explore Rayleigh's history through a fascinating selection of postcards. Series: The Postcard Collection. Num Pages: 96 pages, 180. BIC Classification: 1DBKEAX; WQH; WQP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 167 x 233 x 10. Weight in Grams: 304.
- Publisher
- Amberley Publishing
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781445645254
- ISBN
- 9781445645254
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.77
€ 26.77
Paperback. A guided tour of this historic town of Rayleigh, showing how the areas you know and love have transformed over the centuries. Series: History Tour. Num Pages: 96 pages, 50. BIC Classification: 1DBKEAX; WQH; WQP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 126 x 168 x 10. Weight in Grams: 154.
- Publisher
- Amberley Publishing
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- UK ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781445657738
- ISBN
- 9781445657738
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.30
€ 17.30
Paperback. DUBLIN Rathmines Num Pages: 128 pages, Illustrations, maps, ports. BIC Classification: 1DBR; WQP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 240 x 170 x 10. Weight in Grams: 310.
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- 9781845887049
- ISBN
- 9781845887049
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 14.99€ 12.00
€ 14.99
€ 12.00
Paperback. Num Pages: 176 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBR; WQP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156. .
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845888862
- ISBN
- 9781845888862
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 24.99€ 15.85
€ 24.99
€ 15.85
Paperback. Num Pages: 112 pages, 150 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBR; WQH; WQP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 10. Weight in Grams: 259.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845888251
- ISBN
- 9781845888251
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.99€ 14.51
€ 16.99
€ 14.51
Paperback.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 128
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752438689
- ISBN
- 9780752438689
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 16.54
€ 17.99
€ 16.54
Paperback. This fascinating selection of photographs traces some of the many ways in which the Railways of East Shropshire have changed and developed over time. Series: Through Time. Num Pages: 96 pages, 180. BIC Classification: 1DBKEMP; WGF; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 167 x 234 x 10. Weight in Grams: 308.
- Publisher
- Amberley Publishing
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781445640228
- ISBN
- 9781445640228
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 24.99€ 21.18
€ 24.99
€ 21.18
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- Sigma Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Edition
- 1st
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781850589914
- ISBN
- 9781850589914
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 11.99€ 11.61
€ 11.99
€ 11.61
Paperback. An eye-opening illustrated review in words and pictures of the transition from steam to diesel during the 1950s and 60s as experienced by former British Rail locomotive engineer Tom Greaves, especially the sudden and chaotic changeover that took place on the suburban services out of King's Cross during 1959. Editor(s): Chapman, Steve. Series: Railway Memories. Num Pages: 112 pages, 157 black & white photos and 10 colour. BIC Classification: WGF; WQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 241 x 181 x 7. Weight in Grams: 398. A B.R. Motive Power Engineer's Experience of the Steam to Diesel Years. Series: Railway Memories. 112 pages, 157 black & white photos and 10 colour. Editor(s): Chapman, Steve. An eye-opening illustrated review in words and pictures of the transition from steam to diesel during the 1950s and 60s as experienced by former British Rail locomotive engineer Tom Greaves, especially the sudden and chaotic changeover that took place on the suburban services out of King's Cross during 1959. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: WGF; WQ. Dimension: 241 x 181 x 7. Weight: 404.
- Publisher
- Bellcode Books
- Number of pages
- 112
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Edition
- 0th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781871233261
- ISBN
- 9781871233261
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 19.69
€ 19.99
€ 19.69
Paperback. Quite possibly the most comprehensive collection of pictures of Tyneside's railways during the great age of coal, steam and pioneering electricity ever brought together in one book. Lavishly illustrates the railways of North and South Tyneside plus the Tyne Valley route to Carlisle in an era ranging from the 1940s to the 1980s. Editor(s): Chapman, Stephen. Series: Railway Memories. Num Pages: 128 pages. BIC Classification: WGF; WQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 242 x 183 x 11. Weight in Grams: 450.
- Publisher
- Bellcode Books
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781871233292
- ISBN
- 9781871233292
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 24.99€ 23.01
€ 24.99
€ 23.01
Paperback. Covering the 1960s to date, this is a portrait of the Limerick to Sligo line which will revive memories of this unique railway. A century after the GSWR took over, the Western Rail Corridor is a display of its own history. At the south end, a busy passenger service, in the middle, renewal work is under way, and at the northern end all is quiet. Num Pages: 144 pages, full colour photographs. BIC Classification: 1DBR; WGF; WQN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 260 x 9. Weight in Grams: 548.
- Publisher
- Colourpoint Creative Ltd
- Number of pages
- 144
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781780730066
- ISBN
- 9781780730066
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 29.99€ 25.38
€ 29.99
€ 25.38
Paperback. The history of RAF Tangmere in Sussex Series: Sutton's Photographic History of Aviation S. Num Pages: 144 pages, 255 b&w photographs. BIC Classification: 1DBKESX; JWG; WQH; WQP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 174 x 248 x 15. Weight in Grams: 380.
- Publisher
- The History Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Edition
- First Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780750919067
- ISBN
- 9780750919067
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 16.41
€ 17.99
€ 16.41
Paperback. Focuses on the airport between October 1940 and August 1944, from when it became a fighter station in its own right, to it becoming an armament practice camp later in the war. This title describes the manning and maintenance of the forward fighter station, and follows the varying fortunes of the staff and personnel who were posted there. Num Pages: 192 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEAX; 3JJH; HBWQ; JWG; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 232 x 157 x 16. Weight in Grams: 340.
- Publisher
- The History Press
- Number of pages
- 192
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752470030
- ISBN
- 9780752470030
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 16.54
€ 17.99
€ 16.54
Paperback. RAF Cosford was built as part of the pre-war RAF Expansion Plan in 1937 and in 1938 it was designated as a site for one of the new Technical Training Schools, aimed at strengthening the knowledge and manpower of the air force. This book highlights Cosford's central role in the air force during the war years. Num Pages: 128 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEMW; JWMV3; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 240 x 170 x 10. Weight in Grams: 288.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752452111
- ISBN
- 9780752452111
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 18.54
€ 19.99
€ 18.54
Hardcover. Racing Line is the story of big-bike racing in Britain during the 1960s - when the British racing single reached its peak; when exciting racing unfolded at circuits across the land every summer; and when Britain took its last great generation of riding talent and engineering skill to the world. Num Pages: 232 pages, 70. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JJPK; WQN; WSPM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 239 x 160 x 22. Weight in Grams: 766.
- Publisher
- Veloce Publishing
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845847937
- ISBN
- 9781845847937
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 36.99€ 32.56
€ 36.99
€ 32.56
Paperback. Deals with the history of the Doncaster race course, the sport's characters, the famous races, the winners and the cups. This book uses material from a variety of sources including original newspaper reports on the races themselves. It includes illustrations that are a mix old prints and paintings, with postcards from the author's own collection. Num Pages: 96 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEYK; WQH; WSNB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 230 x 170 x 10. Weight in Grams: 300.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 96
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Edition
- UK ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752453422
- ISBN
- 9780752453422
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 16.54
€ 17.99
€ 16.54
Paperback. This second photographic collection centred on Quarry Bank follows on from the first book. With chapters on schools, churches, work, leisure and the changing environment, this work is sure to be of interest to residents of this Black Country settlement. Series: Past & Present. Num Pages: 128 pages, 250 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEM; WQH; WQP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 157 x 13. Weight in Grams: 312.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780750937153
- ISBN
- 9780750937153
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 18.60
€ 19.99
€ 18.60