Local interest, family history & nostalgia
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Local interest, family history & nostalgia
Paperback. Swansea's Heritage explores the personalities and events throughout history that have shaped the city. Num Pages: 128 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKWS; WQH; WQN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 166 x 9. Weight in Grams: 300.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Edition
- First Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752445595
- ISBN
- 9780752445595
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 16.27
€ 17.99
€ 16.27
Paperback. A history of Swansea Num Pages: 128 pages, Illustrations, facsims, ports. BIC Classification: 1DBKWS; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 165 x 8. Weight in Grams: 300.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Number of pages
- 128
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752430768
- ISBN
- 9780752430768
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 16.35
€ 17.99
€ 16.35
Paperback. The grim and bloody events in this book reveal the dark heart of Swansea's history. Geoff Brookes takes the reader through each case in vivid detail, uncovering shocking stories of drunken brawls and poisonings and plots fuelled by revenge. Series: Murders. Num Pages: 128 pages, 60 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKWS; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 232 x 156 x 10. Weight in Grams: 216.
- Publisher
- The History Press
- Number of pages
- 128
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752493077
- ISBN
- 9780752493077
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 16.35
€ 17.99
€ 16.35
Paperback. From post-war austerity to the start of the swinging sixties. Series: Ten Years That Changed a City. Num Pages: 96 pages, 180. BIC Classification: 1DBKWS; 3JJPG; WQN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 167 x 233 x 9. Weight in Grams: 300.
- Publisher
- Amberley Publishing
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781445639475
- ISBN
- 9781445639475
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 28.14
€ 28.14
Paperback. Num Pages: 368 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBKWS; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 130 x 8. Weight in Grams: 142.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752499093
- ISBN
- 9780752499093
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 11.28
€ 11.28
Paperback. Acting as an important distribution centre for weapons and for troops, and as a location for military industries, led to Swansea being highlighted as a target for enemy attacks. This book is an account of Swansea's experiences during the Second World War, and a tribute to those in the town who kept Swansea's spirit alive. Num Pages: 128 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKWS; 3JJH; HBJD1; HBWQ; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 248 x 173 x 9. Weight in Grams: 328.
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Number of pages
- 128
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780750944649
- ISBN
- 9780750944649
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 16.35
€ 17.99
€ 16.35
Paperback. This fascinating selection of photographs traces some of the many ways in which Swanage and its surrounding areas have changed and developed over the last century. Num Pages: 96 pages, illustrations (black and white, and colour). BIC Classification: 1DBKEWT; WQH; WQP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 174 x 9. Weight in Grams: 306.
- Publisher
- Amberley Publishing
- Number of pages
- 96
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781445615325
- ISBN
- 9781445615325
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 27.84
€ 27.84
Paperback. This addition to the "Britain in Old Photographs" series brings together a collection of black-and-white pictures spanning the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Drawn from family albums, local collections and professional photographers, they show the way things were and how they have changed. Series: Britain in Old Photographs. Num Pages: 128 pages, b&w photographs. BIC Classification: 1DBKEMN; WQH; WQP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 241 x 170. Weight in Grams: 330.
- Publisher
- Sutton
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780750913737
- ISBN
- 9780750913737
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 16.21
€ 17.99
€ 16.21
Paperback. A history of Sutton Park Series: Images of England. Num Pages: 128 pages, Approx 200. BIC Classification: 1DBKEMW; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 165 x 10. Weight in Grams: 300.
- Publisher
- The History Press LTD
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752440699
- ISBN
- 9780752440699
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 16.35
€ 17.99
€ 16.35
Hardcover. Illustrator(s): Hissey, Ivan. Series: Sussex Guide. Num Pages: 96 pages, 20 illustrations, map, marker ribbon. BIC Classification: 1DBKESX; BGH; JFSJ1; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 195 x 123 x 12. Weight in Grams: 194. Inscribed to previous owner. Good clean copy with minor shelf wear in good dustwrapper
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Snake River Press Ltd
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- SKU
- KSS0006434
- ISBN
- 9781906022075
Hardback
Condition: Used, Very Good
€ 4.99
€ 4.99
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- Amberley Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 96
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781445609003
- ISBN
- 9781445609003
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 20.99€ 16.69
€ 20.99
€ 16.69
Paperback. Douglas D'Enno explores the history of Sussex's railway stations. Series: Through Time. Num Pages: 96 pages, 180. BIC Classification: 1DBKESX; WGF; WQP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 168 x 281 x 14. Weight in Grams: 296.
- Publisher
- Amberley Publishing
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- UK ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781445648767
- ISBN
- 9781445648767
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 20.99€ 16.69
€ 20.99
€ 16.69
Paperback. Sussex, one of Britain's most ancient counties, has a diverse collection of tales, from the stories dragons lurking in bottomless pits and screaming demons hiding under hill to legends of witches, wisewomen and ghosts. This title presents folk tales from Sussex that reflect the wisdom (and eccentricities) of the county and its people. Num Pages: 192 pages, illustrations (black and white), 1 map (black and white). BIC Classification: 1DBKESX; JFHF; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 125 x 15. Weight in Grams: 212.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 192
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752474694
- ISBN
- 9780752474694
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 16.13
€ 17.99
€ 16.13
Paperback. This fascinating selection of photographs traces some of the many ways in the Sussex Coast has changed and developed over the last century Num Pages: 96 pages, 84 black & white illustrations, 100 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKESX; WQP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 168 x 233 x 5. Weight in Grams: 286. 96 pages, 184 illustrations incl 100 colour. This fascinating selection of photographs traces some of the many ways in the Sussex Coast has changed and developed over the last century. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 1DBKESX; WQP. Dimension: 168 x 233 x 5. Weight: 306.
- Publisher
- Amberley Publishing
- Number of pages
- 96
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Edition
- UK ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781445605463
- ISBN
- 9781445605463
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 28.14
€ 28.14
Paperback. "Also available as an ebook"--Title page verso. Series: Culture, Labor, History. Num Pages: 320 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KJC; HBJK; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 19. Weight in Grams: 481.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Publisher
- New York University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780814761120
- ISBN
- 9780814761120
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 30.45
€ 33.99
€ 30.45
Paperback. An examination of some of Surrey's most notorious and shocking cases. It includes such cases as: the 'Wigwam Girl', Joan Wolfe, who lived in a tent built by a Cree Indian Soldier before being brutally slaughtered; the infamous stagging of Frederick Gold by 'the Serpent', Percy Lefroy Mapleton; and, the poisoning of the entire Beck family. Series: Murders. Num Pages: 160 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKESR; BTC; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 243 x 171 x 9. Weight in Grams: 420.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 160
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780750951302
- ISBN
- 9780750951302
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 18.38
€ 19.99
€ 18.38
Paperback. These folk tales from one of Britain's most ancient countries are vividly retold by local storyteller Janet Dowling. Their origins lost in the oral tradition, these 30 stories from Surrey reflect the wisdom and eccentricities of the county and its people. Num Pages: 192 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKESR; JFHF; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 199 x 123 x 15. Weight in Grams: 210.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Number of pages
- 192
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752466354
- ISBN
- 9780752466354
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 13.31
€ 13.99
€ 13.31
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- Froglets Publications Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 192
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781872337654
- ISBN
- 9781872337654
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 20.69
€ 20.69
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780198736486
- ISBN
- 9780198736486
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 28.28
€ 28.28
Paperback. This fascinating selection of photographs shows how Surbiton has changed and developed over the last century and more. Series: Through Time. Num Pages: 96 pages, 180. BIC Classification: 1DBKESL; WQP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 167 x 233 x 13. Weight in Grams: 290.
- Publisher
- Amberley Publishing
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781445668383
- ISBN
- 9781445668383
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 27.84
€ 27.84
Paperback. Supernatural Wales is a great pleasure to read it is one of the best guide books we have yet encountered. Lionel & Patricia Fanthorpe, Association for the Scientific Study of Anomalous Phenomena. Series: Supernatural. Num Pages: 176 pages, 35. BIC Classification: 1DBKW; VXQ; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 160 x 13. Weight in Grams: 268. 176 pages, 35 illustrations. Supernatural Wales is a great pleasure to read it is one of the best guide books we have yet encountered. Lionel & Patricia Fanthorpe, Association for the Scientific Study of Anomalous Phenomena. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 1DBKW; VXQ; WQH. Dimension: 234 x 160 x 13. Weight: 268.
- Publisher
- Amberley Publishing
- Number of pages
- 176
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781445611518
- ISBN
- 9781445611518
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 25.99€ 19.22
€ 25.99
€ 19.22
Paperback. Sunny Vale Pleasure Gardens, near Brighouse, was the Belle Vue or Alton Towers of West Yorkshire. It opened as a garden in 1880, and became a popular venue for sunday strollers, local sunday school groups and day trippers. This collection features 180 images, complemented by captions and reminiscences of the Gardens throughout its long history. Series: Images of England. Num Pages: 128 pages, approx 200. BIC Classification: 1DBKEYK; HBT; WQH; WTHT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 167 x 9. Weight in Grams: 310.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 128
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Edition
- 07th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752443553
- ISBN
- 9780752443553
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 18.29
€ 19.99
€ 18.29
Paperback. Looks at the last hundred years of Sunderland through a sequence of old photographs selected from the archives of the Sunderland Echo by journalist Carol Roberton. Here are the shipyards and the miners, the shopkeepers and publicans, the schools, the churches and the homes of Wearside people of yesteryear. Series: Images of England. Num Pages: 128 pages, Approx 200. BIC Classification: 1DBKEYN; 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
- V9780752436166
- ISBN
- 9780752436166
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 18.29
€ 19.99
€ 18.29
Paperback. Starting in the earliest days of photography, travelling through the war years to the post-war period and finishing with the shipyards and pits of the 1970s, in the last days of those industries, this book draws upon the research of "Living History North East". It celebrates various aspects of life in the area. Num Pages: 128 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEY; WQH; WQP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 150 x 7. Weight in Grams: 312.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 128
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752449272
- ISBN
- 9780752449272
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 21.99€ 20.41
€ 21.99
€ 20.41