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Local interest, family history & nostalgia

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Local interest, family history & nostalgia

Paperback. A journey from White City to the Hanger Lane Gyratory along Western Avenue - the A40. Num Pages: 250 pages, illustrations, maps, plans. BIC Classification: 1DBKESL; 3JJ; JFSG; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 136 x 197 x 19. Weight in Grams: 254. Good clean copy with some minor shelf wear
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
PICADOR (MACM)
Condition
Used, Very Good
SKU
KKD0001938
ISBN
9780330392631
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 17.95

Hardback. Lavishly illustrated with more than four hundred photographs, most in color, Leading the Way provides all those interested in the story of Johns Hopkins Medicine-even just the advances in medicine itself over the past twenty years-a lively and riveting account of how Hopkins remains in the forefront of medical education, research, and patient care. Num Pages: 416 pages, 430, 155 black & white halftones, 275 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBBFM; MBX; PDX; WQH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 307 x 234 x 41. Weight in Grams: 2396.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Johns Hopkins University Press United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
416
Condition
New
SKU
V9781421406572
ISBN
9781421406572
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 87.20

Paperback. Presents a collection of more than 200 photographs compiled from the extensive photo-archives of the Greater Manchester Police Museum. This book provides information about the history of policing in Manchester and descriptions of wartime Manchester, the arrest of suffragettes, events, occasions and many cases and examples of detective work. Series: Images of England. Num Pages: 128 pages, Approximately 200. BIC Classification: 1DBKENL; JKSW1; WQH; WQP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 165 x 8. Weight in Grams: 300.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752437132
ISBN
9780752437132
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 18.60

Paperback. This book presents a wide selection of Oxford's Latin inscriptions (and a few Greek ones), found in many accessible places in both city and university, dating from the medieval period to the present day. These evocative mementos of the past are translated and explained, vividly illustrating the history of Oxford for the local and tourist alike. Num Pages: 104 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBKESF; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 131 x 12. Weight in Grams: 124.
Publisher
Bodleian Library, University of Oxford
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Edition
2nd edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781851244300
ISBN
9781851244300
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 11.85

paperback. Depicts the nine year quest of an American couple (an agricultural advisor and a writer/webmaster) living on a farm in Michigan, USA, to own and live in a remote Scottish lighthouse keepers home. In the form of e-mails, the book gives an intimate view of the successes and tragedies along the way. Num Pages: 200 pages, 8pp colour photographs. BIC Classification: 1DBKS; AMG; WGG; WQH; WTL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 135 x 15. Weight in Grams: 236.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
Luath Press Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
First Edition
Number of pages
200
Condition
New
SKU
V9780946487967
ISBN
9780946487967
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 10.99
€ 9.43

Hardcover. Num Pages: 177 pages, frontispiece. BIC Classification: 1KBBNT; BM; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 139 x 204 x 20. Weight in Grams: 330.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Minnesota Historical Society Press,U.S. United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
177
Condition
New
SKU
V9780873517768
ISBN
9780873517768
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 23.03

Hardback. Interweaving current affairs and family history, the author details the growth of the Winston-Salem area as a centre of Moravian piety and as the world's largest tobacco manufacturing centre, while trying to save his family farm. The book ends with a plea for true agrarianism in the modern South. Num Pages: 256 pages, 6 photographs. BIC Classification: 1KBBFN; BGA; TV; WQY. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 20. Weight in Grams: 567.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
The University Press of Kentucky United States
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
SKU
V9780813122151
ISBN
9780813122151
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 47.55

Paperback. Num Pages: 192 pages, 25 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBR; JFHF; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 131 x 198 x 16. Weight in Grams: 216.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9781845888664
ISBN
9781845888664
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 14.99
€ 13.21

Paperback. Illustrated with photographs, this book traces the development of Brassington, from its prehistoric origins as a small farming settlement, to the time when it was controlled by Roman landowners and pillaged by Scandinavian warriors, through to the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, when it became a centre for the lead-mining industry. Num Pages: 160 pages, approx 50. BIC Classification: 1DBKEMD; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 156 x 11. Weight in Grams: 356.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752444970
ISBN
9780752444970
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 18.50

Series: Cassini Popular Edition Historical Map. Num Pages: 1 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBKEWC; HBTP1; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 137 x 227 x 7. Weight in Grams: 98. Series: Cassini Popular Edition Historical Map. 1 pages. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 1DBKEWC; HBTP1; WQH. Dimension: 137 x 227 x 7. Weight: 98.
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Cassini Publishing Ltd
Edition
Popular ed
Number of pages
1
Condition
New
SKU
V9781847361516
ISBN
9781847361516
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 23.31

Paperback. Traces the records of inns and pubs that have served the town of Lancaster over the centuries. This book paints a picture of inn life, touching on different aspects, including brewing, publicans, food, prostitution, famous visitors and inn names, and provides a gazetteer of Lancaster inns. Num Pages: 160 pages, black and white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKENL; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 243 x 169 x 9. Weight in Grams: 406. 160 pages, black and white illustrations. Traces the records of inns and pubs that have served the town of Lancaster over the centuries. This book paints a picture of inn life, touching on different aspects, including brewing, publicans, food, prostitution, famous visitors and inn names, and provides a gazetteer of Lancaster inns. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 1DBKENL; WQH. Dimension: 243 x 169 x 9. Weight: 406.
Publisher
Carnegie Publishing Ltd
Number of pages
160
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Condition
New
SKU
V9781874181286
ISBN
9781874181286
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 6.56

Paperback. This fascinating selection of photographs traces some of the many ways in which Lancaster has changed and developed over the last century. Num Pages: 96 pages, 62 black & white illustrations, 122 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKENL; WQP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 166 x 9. Weight in Grams: 278.
Publisher
Amberley Publishing United Kingdom
Number of pages
96
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
SKU
V9781445609164
ISBN
9781445609164
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 28.54

Paperback. Series: Britain in Old Photographs. Num Pages: 128 pages, photographs. BIC Classification: 1DBKENL; WQH; WQP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228. .
Publisher
Sutton Publishing Ltd
Number of pages
128
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Condition
New
SKU
V9780750923828
ISBN
9780750923828
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 18.50

Paperback. This fascinating selection of photographs charts the most historic features of Lancaster, taking the reader on a tour of the town's famous sites, Series: History Tour. Num Pages: 96 pages, 120. BIC Classification: 1DBKENL; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 170 x 124 x 11. Weight in Grams: 152.
Publisher
Amberley Publishing
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9781445648545
ISBN
9781445648545
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.38

Paperback.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Number of pages
128
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752449647
ISBN
9780752449647
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 18.45

Paperback. Lancashire is situated in the north west of England. Archaeological remains of prehistoric stone circles, cairns and burial chambers, pre-Christian place-names, Anglo-Saxon and Viking stone sculpture, and tales of fairies and 'otherworldly' creatures within the folklore and legend are spread throughout the county. This book explores these sites. Num Pages: 192 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 1DBKENL; HDL; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 232 x 157 x 13. Weight in Grams: 420.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Edition
UK ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752455877
ISBN
9780752455877
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 18.54

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
€ 21.68

Paperback. Lancashire murders Series: Sutton True Crime History. Num Pages: 160 pages, 70 b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKENL; BTC; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 175 x 249 x 10. Weight in Grams: 402.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
160
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Edition
New ed
Condition
New
SKU
V9780750936934
ISBN
9780750936934
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 23.99
€ 20.65

Paperback. These lively and entertaining folk tales from Lancashire are vividly retold by professional storyteller David England. Num Pages: 192 pages, Illustrations (black and white). BIC Classification: 1DBKENL; JFHF; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 131 x 201 x 10. Weight in Grams: 204.
Publisher
The History Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752489933
ISBN
9780752489933
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 16.41

Paperback. Num Pages: 112 pages, 197 photographs. BIC Classification: 1DBKSC; WQH; WQP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 272 x 211 x 8. Weight in Grams: 536.
Publisher
Stenlake Publishing United Kingdom
Number of pages
112
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
SKU
V9781840336061
ISBN
9781840336061
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 20.80

Paperback. Offers a visual impression of the northern and western parts of the borough of Lambeth as they appeared in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. This book includes photographs that range in date through several generations from the mid-1860s to the WWII. It is suitable for those who want to understand the origins of Lambeth. Num Pages: 128 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKESL; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 167 x 11. Weight in Grams: 290.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Edition
UK ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752452173
ISBN
9780752452173
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 18.50

Paperback. Num Pages: 192 pages, 25 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKENM; JFHF; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 129 x 197 x 19. Weight in Grams: 214.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9780750966115
ISBN
9780750966115
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 13.41

Paperback. Third Selection Series: Britain in Old Photographs. Num Pages: 160 pages, 300 b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEMW; WQH; WQP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 171 x 243 x 10. Weight in Grams: 394.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
160
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Condition
New
SKU
V9780750931502
ISBN
9780750931502
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 16.54

Paperback. Norman Bartlam's long-awaited new book is a day by day collection of events and happenings in Ladywood from the last two centuries. Num Pages: 160 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEMW; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 236 x 164 x 11. Weight in Grams: 364.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Number of pages
160
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752459714
ISBN
9780752459714
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 18.60

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