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Local interest, family history & nostalgia

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Local interest, family history & nostalgia

Paperback. In this sumptuous new book, Alexander McCall Smith curates his own distinctive story of Edinburgh - combining his affectionate, incisive wit with a wealth of stunning imagery drawn from Scotland's national collection of architecture and archaeology. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBKSC; AMX; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 257 x 210. .
Publisher
Royal Commission on the Ancient & Historical Monuments of Scotland
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9781902419909
ISBN
9781902419909
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 18.50

Hardcover. This fascinating compilation of accumulated wisdom includes traditional sayings and superstitions to explain whether, and why, they still work today. With advice on the practical necessities of cooking, gardening, housekeeping and health, as well as proverbial wisdom concerning good behaviour for children, adults and life in general. Num Pages: 224 pages, Black and White illustrations. BIC Classification: WKH; WQN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 147 x 185 x 20. Weight in Grams: 360.
Publisher
Rydon Publishing
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9781910821114
ISBN
9781910821114
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 11.08

Paperback. In this well-balanced and exceptionally sensitive work, Elizabeth Patterson Bonaparte finally breathes. Num Pages: 272 pages. BIC Classification: HBJK; WQH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 250 x 150 x 15. Weight in Grams: 666.
Publisher
The Maryland Historical Society
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9780996594431
ISBN
9780996594431
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 41.99
€ 34.53

Hardback.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Number of pages
192
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752457727
ISBN
9780752457727
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 13.43

Paperback. A Toby in the lane Num Pages: 224 pages, illustrations (black and white). BIC Classification: 1DBKESL; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 130 x 198 x 17. Weight in Grams: 262.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752462844
ISBN
9780752462844
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 16.41

Paperback. Num Pages: 192 pages. BIC Classification: WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 130 x 198 x 10. Weight in Grams: 202.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
SKU
V9780750956284
ISBN
9780750956284
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 11.38

Paperback. John Stow first published his "Survey of London" in 1598 during the reign of Elizabeth I. His detailed description of the city and its suburbs was an immediate success when it first appeared and has remained a popular classic of English history ever since. Num Pages: 448 pages, Illustrations, ports. maps. BIC Classification: 1DBKESL; 3JB; HBJD1; HBLH; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 230 x 155 x 35. Weight in Grams: 690.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
448
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Edition
New Ed
Condition
New
SKU
V9780750942409
ISBN
9780750942409
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 23.78

Paperback. Num Pages: 128 pages, 15 black & white illustrations, 8 black & white plates. BIC Classification: 1DBKEAS; 3JJ; JFSJ1; JPHF; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 157 x 234 x 7. Weight in Grams: 210.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
SKU
V9780750955577
ISBN
9780750955577
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 16.41

paperback. Num Pages: 64 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBR; HBJD1; HBTB; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 166 x 205 x 6. Weight in Grams: 96.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1996
Publisher
Killeen Books Ireland
Edition
New
Number of pages
64
Condition
New
SKU
V9781873548325
ISBN
9781873548325
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 8.30

Paperback.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Number of pages
128
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752455174
ISBN
9780752455174
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 16.54

Paperback. Together with rare images and accounts from fellow evacuees who were sent to Cornwall to escape the ravages of war, this book reveals how these experiences are indelibly inscribed on the minds of wartime children. Num Pages: 128 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEWC; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 249 x 172 x 9. Weight in Grams: 342.
Edition
Illustrated
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Number of pages
128
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752455402
ISBN
9780752455402
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 16.51

Paperback.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
128
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Condition
New
SKU
V9780750941112
ISBN
9780750941112
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 18.50

Paperback. The Wye flows for more than 130 miles, from the high slopes of Plynlimon in Wales to the Severn Estuary, passing through some of the most picturesque scenery in Britain en route. This book offers a record of how the river once was, including its industrial heritage as well as more rural scenes. Num Pages: 128 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 248 x 172 x 10. Weight in Grams: 340.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Condition
New
SKU
V9780750948500
ISBN
9780750948500
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 16.54

Paperback. Takes the reader on a pictorial journey along the entire length of the Dee in over 200 old picture postcards - starting in North Wales, high above the village of Llanuwchllyn, by a stream which flows from ancient rocks into a sheet of still, deep water called Lake Bala. It is from this source that the River Dee flows. Num Pages: 128 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBKSH; WQH; WQP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 246 x 173 x 9. Weight in Grams: 324.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Condition
New
SKU
V9780750951197
ISBN
9780750951197
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 16.54

Paperback.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Number of pages
128
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752454580
ISBN
9780752454580
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 16.54

Paperback. Postcard from Shakespeare's Avon Num Pages: 160 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEMW; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 250 x 170 x 10. Weight in Grams: 420.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Condition
New
SKU
V9780750948487
ISBN
9780750948487
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 18.60

Paperback. Drawing on his detailed knowledge of the city's history, in this book Brian Lee takes the reader on a pictorial journey of the Cardiff of yesteryear. Num Pages: 128 pages, 200 b&w. BIC Classification: 1DBKWS; WQH; WQP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 173 x 248 x 9. Weight in Grams: 336.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752458366
ISBN
9780752458366
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 16.54

Paperback. Reflecting Birmingham in the 1940s and 1950s, this work tells of the games played then in the streets: hopscotch, queenie, marbles, skipping, roller skating. It takes us back to school life during and after the war, to what it was like to be sick before the advent of the NHS and antibiotics; and more. Num Pages: 144 pages, 20 photos and drawings. BIC Classification: 1DBKEM; 3JJPG; BGA; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 149 x 210 x 8. Weight in Grams: 280. A Birmingham Childhood of the 1940s and 1950s. 144 pages, 20 photos and drawings. Reflecting Birmingham in the 1940s and 1950s, this work tells of the games played then in the streets: hopscotch, queenie, marbles, skipping, roller skating. It takes us back to school life during and after the war, to what it was like to be sick before the advent of the NHS and antibiotics; and more. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 1DBKEM; 3JJPG; BGA; WQH. Dimension: 149 x 210 x 8. Weight: 274.
Publisher
Brewin Books
Number of pages
144
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Edition
New edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781858582931
ISBN
9781858582931
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 16.89

Paperback. Sheffield has built its worldwide reputation on steelmaking. For centuries the area was renowned for its cutlery and tools and from the mid-eighteenth century Sheffield began to build a reputation for the production of high-quality steels. This title includes a cross-section of photographs of steel and cutlery production in and around the city. Num Pages: 128 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEYK; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 165 x 9. Weight in Grams: 300.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
128
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752459851
ISBN
9780752459851
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 18.60

Paperback. Phil Carradice's account of growing up in Pembrokeshire after the Second World War ended. Num Pages: 128 pages, 119. BIC Classification: 1DBKW; HBLW; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 232 x 165 x 11. Weight in Grams: 310. 128 pages, 119 Illustrations. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 1DBKW; HBLW; WQH. Dimension: 232 x 165 x 11. Weight: 310.
Publisher
Amberley Publishing
Number of pages
128
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
SKU
V9781445613116
ISBN
9781445613116
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 15.94

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