Local interest, family history & nostalgia
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Local interest, family history & nostalgia
Paperback. Takes the reader on a tour of Shropshire's inns. Illustrated with over 100 images, this work offers an insight into the history of these crafted items. It is useful for those interested in the story behind the signs, and provides a guide for those who wish to locate them around the county. Num Pages: 128 pages, 100. BIC Classification: 1DBKEMP; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 165 x 9. Weight in Grams: 292.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Number of pages
- 128
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752438436
- ISBN
- 9780752438436
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 16.54
€ 17.99
€ 16.54
Paperback. Retells some of the county's ghost stories. This book discusses and explains the motifs in the tales, such as bottled ghosts, white ladies, encounters with the Devil, and also considers these stories' basis in historical fact. It is illustrated with a selection of drawings and atmospheric photographs. Num Pages: 128 pages, 20 black and white. BIC Classification: 1DBKEMP; VXQG; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 166 x 7. Weight in Grams: 240.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Edition
- 07th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780750945103
- ISBN
- 9780750945103
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 18.54
€ 19.99
€ 18.54
Paperback.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 192
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752451558
- ISBN
- 9780752451558
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 16.45
€ 17.99
€ 16.45
Paperback. 96 pages, 183 Illustrations incl 132 colour. This fascinating selection of photographs traces some of the many ways in which Shrewsbury has changed and developed over the last century. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 1DBKEMP; WQP. Dimension: 235 x 167 x 8. Weight: 304.
- Publisher
- Amberley Publishing
- Number of pages
- 96
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781445608112
- ISBN
- 9781445608112
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 28.35
€ 28.35
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- Dovecote Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 52
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1991
- Edition
- New ed
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780946159932
- ISBN
- 9780946159932
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 9.24
€ 9.24
Paperback. Brings together 200 photographs, which illustrate the history of Shire Green, the much-changed district of Sheffield. This book aims to attract a readership - in Sheffield, Yorkshire, and further afield. Series: In Old Photographs. Num Pages: 160 pages, Illustrations, maps, ports. BIC Classification: 1DBKEYK; WQH; WQP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 244 x 175 x 11. Weight in Grams: 440.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 160
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780750944144
- ISBN
- 9780750944144
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 18.50
€ 19.99
€ 18.50
Paperback.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Number of pages
- 160
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752460109
- ISBN
- 9780752460109
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 24.99€ 21.51
€ 24.99
€ 21.51
Paperback. The result is a portrait of the battle between men and the sea. In many cases it was the sea that won. It is also a tribute to those of the lifeboat service who risked their lives so that others in distress might be saved. Series: Archive Photographs: Images of England. Num Pages: 128 pages, 200ill. BIC Classification: 1DBKESK; HBTM; WGG; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 167 x 233 x 9. Weight in Grams: 308.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Edition
- UK ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752417202
- ISBN
- 9780752417202
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 16.55
€ 17.99
€ 16.55
Paperback. The River Forth was at one time busy with commercial traffic and naval vessels. This photographic album shows the many ships that could be seen. Coasters, ocean liners, paddle steamers, and others involved in the fishing and other industries are all included with extensive detailed captions. Num Pages: 128 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKSB; KNGS; WGG; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 164 x 10. Weight in Grams: 249.
- Number of pages
- 128
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752421179
- ISBN
- 9780752421179
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 16.54
€ 17.99
€ 16.54
Paperback. This book is part of the Images ofEngland series, which uses old photographs and archived images toshow the history ofvarious local areas in England, through their streets, shops, pubs, and people." Series: Archive Photographs: Images of England. Num Pages: 128 pages, 200ill. BIC Classification: 1DBKEWS; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 165 x 10. Weight in Grams: 295.
- Number of pages
- 128
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Edition
- First Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752421971
- ISBN
- 9780752421971
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 16.54
€ 17.99
€ 16.54
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- Little Toller Books United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 256
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780956254573
- ISBN
- 9780956254573
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 18.99€ 15.16
€ 18.99
€ 15.16
Paperback. A history of Sheffield Num Pages: 128 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 1DBKEN; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 248 x 172 x 10. Weight in Grams: 380.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Edition
- UK ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752429533
- ISBN
- 9780752429533
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 23.35
€ 26.99
€ 23.35
Paperback. Sheffield troublemakers Num Pages: 192 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEYK; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 248 x 169 x 14. Weight in Grams: 510.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 192
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781860776601
- ISBN
- 9781860776601
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 23.79
€ 26.99
€ 23.79
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- Stenlake Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 112
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781840334364
- ISBN
- 9781840334364
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 18.99€ 18.54
€ 18.99
€ 18.54
Paperback. Provides insight into the dramatic changes that have taken place in Sheffield during the 20th century. This book recalls houses and public buildings, shops, factories and pubs that have vanished or been changed almost beyond recognition. It includes pictures that show changing types of transport and fashion. Num Pages: 128 pages, b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEYK; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 166 x 233 x 11. Weight in Grams: 308.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780750948951
- ISBN
- 9780750948951
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 18.60
€ 19.99
€ 18.60
Paperback. In the 1950s Merseyside was a Mecca for steam enthusiasts; over 400 locomotives were allocated to the seven depots that serviced Liverpool and Birkenhead. This title provides a nostalgic look back over the steam locomotive depots of the area from the post-war years to the end of steam, when it was the centre of commercial and maritime business. Num Pages: 192 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKENL; WGF; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 239 x 160 x 16. Weight in Grams: 572.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 192
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752460482
- ISBN
- 9780752460482
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 23.75
€ 26.99
€ 23.75
Paperback.
- Publisher
- Luath Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 288
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781906307110
- ISBN
- 9781906307110
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 15.99€ 11.81
€ 15.99
€ 11.81
Paperback. This diverse collection of over 200 archive images has been carefully compiled to created a lively visual chronicle of Shaftesbury over the last hundred years. Series: Archive Photographs: Images of England. Num Pages: 128 pages, 200ill. BIC Classification: 1DBKEWT; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 164 x 9. Weight in Grams: 316.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Number of pages
- 128
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752426884
- ISBN
- 9780752426884
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 18.50
€ 19.99
€ 18.50
Paperback. Thomas Hardy once described Shaftesbury as 'A city of a dream'. In this collection, local author Eric Olsen attempts to lend substance to the receding past ans ever-changing appearance of this picturesque town with over 200 rare archive photographs and expertly researched captions. Series: Archive Photographs. Num Pages: 128 pages, photographs. BIC Classification: 1DBKEWT; WQH; WQP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 240 x 172 x 10. Weight in Grams: 310.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Number of pages
- 128
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752411576
- ISBN
- 9780752411576
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 18.50
€ 19.99
€ 18.50
Paperback. This fascinating volume takes a look at some of the strange and unexplained hauntings reported across Britain's canal and waterways network: echoes in dark tunnels; stone steps stained red with blood spilled long ago; ghostly footsteps accompanying barges beneath a bridge. Num Pages: 160 pages, 60 b&w. BIC Classification: 1DBK; VXQG; WGGN; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 232 x 156 x 16. Weight in Grams: 264.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Number of pages
- 160
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752455921
- ISBN
- 9780752455921
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 16.45
€ 17.99
€ 16.45
Hardcover. A history of Sevenoaks people and faith Num Pages: 173 pages, 140ill. BIC Classification: 1DBKESK; HR; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 254 x 178 x 18. Weight in Grams: 652.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 192
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781860772979
- ISBN
- 9781860772979
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 19.63
€ 19.63
Paperback. This fascinating selection of photographs traces some of the many ways in which Sevenoaks has changed and developed over the last century. Num Pages: 96 pages, illustrations (black and white, and colour). BIC Classification: 1DBKESK; WQH; WQP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 232 x 165 x 9. Weight in Grams: 286.
- Publisher
- Amberley Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 96
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Edition
- UK ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781445618371
- ISBN
- 9781445618371
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.00€ 16.77
€ 19.00
€ 16.77
Paperback. Illustrator(s): Molyneux, Andrew. Num Pages: 192 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKW; AM; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 254 x 251 x 18. Weight in Grams: 980.
- Publisher
- Graffeg United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 192
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Edition
- UK ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781905582433
- ISBN
- 9781905582433
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 14.21
€ 17.99
€ 14.21
Paperback. For the first quarter of the 20th century, trams constituted the main workhorses of the public road transport system before Birmingham Corporation buses eventually replaced them completely. This book contains archive postcards which depict the tramways operation of the era. It focuses on the tram in its social and historical context. Num Pages: 128 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEMW; WGF; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 167 x 236 x 11. Weight in Grams: 296.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752453927
- ISBN
- 9780752453927
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 18.60
€ 19.99
€ 18.60