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Local interest, family history & nostalgia

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Local interest, family history & nostalgia

Hardcover. Shows how the harbour has helped to shape and define the community throughout Emsworth's history. This book tells the story of Emsworth's past in a narrative, which examines change and continuity over many centuries. It contains a selection of maps, photographs and other illustrations enhancing this history. Num Pages: 144 pages, 149 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKES; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 251 x 192 x 15. Weight in Grams: 578.
Publisher
Phillimore & Co.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2005
Condition
New
SKU
V9781860773464
ISBN
9781860773464
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 23.99
€ 20.65

Paperback. This fascinating selection of more than 180 photographs traces some of the many ways in which Enfield has changed and developed over the last century. Series: Through Time. Num Pages: 96 pages, 184. BIC Classification: 1DBKESL; WQP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 233 x 166 x 10. Weight in Grams: 316. 96 pages, Illustrations. This fascinating selection of more than 180 photographs traces some of the many ways in which Enfield has changed and developed over the last century. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 1DBKESL; WQP. Dimension: 233 x 166 x 10. Weight: 316.
Publisher
Amberley Publishing
Number of pages
96
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Condition
New
SKU
V9781848686397
ISBN
9781848686397
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 28.35

Paperback. The London Borough of Enfield, which includes the former boroughs of Southgate and Edmonton, came into being in 1965. This selection of photographs offers an impression of the history of these areas, and shows how they developed during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Num Pages: 160 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKESL; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 165 x 11. Weight in Grams: 382.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
128
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752452166
ISBN
9780752452166
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 23.99
€ 20.55

Hardcover. A graphic account of how England has changed over the last 90 years through the impact of road transport on the landscape. Num Pages: 306 pages, 155. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; 3JJ; AMX; WGC; WQP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 226 x 277 x 25. Weight in Grams: 1594.
Publisher
English Heritage
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
SKU
V9781848020870
ISBN
9781848020870
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 72.65

Paperback. English History: Strange But True Num Pages: 192 pages, 50 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 129. .
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9780750983648
ISBN
9780750983648
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 13.37

Hardcover. Num Pages: 112 pages, 40. BIC Classification: 1DBKEWT; BGL; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 217 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 404.
Publisher
Halsgrove United Kingdom
Number of pages
112
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Edition
4th Revised edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780857040701
ISBN
9780857040701
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 16.43

Paperback. A history of Enniskerry Num Pages: 96 pages, Illustrations, charts, maps. BIC Classification: 1DBR; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 233 x 166 x 7. Weight in Grams: 238. 8vo. Good copy .Irish Local History. Wicklow
Condition
Used, Very Good
Edition
Illustrated
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
SKU
KEX0290165
ISBN
9781845886998
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 15.00

Paperback. 96 pages, 184 illustrations incl 92 colour. This fascinating selection of photographs traces some of the many ways in which Epsom & Ewell have changed and developed over the last century. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 1DBKESR; WQP. Dimension: 234 x 165 x 10. Weight: 306.
Publisher
Amberley Publishing
Number of pages
96
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
SKU
V9781445603407
ISBN
9781445603407
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 28.35

Paperback. Maps are a window into the past for both family and local historians. They provide an essential tool in the search for locations connected with the lives of our ancestors. For local historians, too, they are of crucial interest, in particular those undertaking research for villages and other histories. Series: Family History. Num Pages: 128 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: WQY. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 164 x 9. Weight in Grams: 360. Series: Family History. 128 pages, illustrations. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: WQY. Dimension: 229 x 164 x 9. Weight: 356.
Publisher
Countryside Books
Number of pages
128
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Condition
New
SKU
V9781846740985
ISBN
9781846740985
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 31.99
€ 26.52

Paperback. .
Publisher
Bradwell Books
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
SKU
V9781902674674
ISBN
9781902674674
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 7.41

Paperback. Discover the places in the Essex landscape where dragons lurked and smugglers hid their treasure. Read about the infamous Boudicca, Edith Swan-Neck and the adulterous Kitty Canham and learn of the tragic tales of Essex's witches and cunning men. Num Pages: 192 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEAX; JFHF; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 126 x 15. Weight in Grams: 204.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Number of pages
192
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752466002
ISBN
9780752466002
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 16.46

Paperback. Set in the historic county of Essex, this compilation includes stories of restless Vikings that still haunt their former sparring grounds; the distraught countryman of Canvey Island forever searching for his horse and cart; the mysterious haunted picture of 'Cunning' Murrell, the last witch doctor in England; and, dastardly Harwich smugglers. Num Pages: 96 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEAX; VXQG; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 236 x 165 x 8. Weight in Grams: 312.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Number of pages
96
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752448480
ISBN
9780752448480
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 18.60

Paperback. Chilling stories of ghostly myths, legends and lore Num Pages: 144 pages, 30 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEAX; VXQG; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 200 x 128 x 9. Weight in Grams: 162.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9780750962117
ISBN
9780750962117
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 13.44

Paperback. Before the First World War, Essex was a very different county from that which we know. The war opened up a new world for the people of Essex. This illustrated book sets out the experiences of the county and its inhabitants against what was happening in the broader theatre of war. It offers an insight into life for Essex folk in the World War. Num Pages: 160 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEAX; 3JJF; HBWN; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 246 x 171 x 10. Weight in Grams: 392.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Edition
New ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752451787
ISBN
9780752451787
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 18.60

Paperback. An illustrated collection of stories about the men and women of Essex who have become notorious for their villainy. Num Pages: 128 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEAX; 2AB; BTC; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 209 x 150 x 8. Weight in Grams: 244. 128 pages, illustrations. An illustrated collection of stories about the men and women of Essex who have become notorious for their villainy. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 1DBKEAX; 2AB; BTC; WQH. Dimension: 209 x 150 x 8. Weight: 244.
Publisher
Countryside Books
Number of pages
128
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Condition
New
SKU
V9781853068829
ISBN
9781853068829
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 12.37

Paperback. Drawing on a wide variety of historical sources, 'Essex Villians' is a veritable who's who of the county's most notorious villians. Num Pages: 144 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEAX; BTC; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 125 x 11. Weight in Grams: 160.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Number of pages
144
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752465746
ISBN
9780752465746
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 13.44

Paperback. 'Essex Witches' recounts many of the local common folk who were tried in the courts for their beliefs and practice in herbal remedies and potions, and for causing, often by their familiars, the deaths of neighbours and even family members. Num Pages: 160 pages, 30 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEAX; VXWT; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 157 x 9. Weight in Grams: 256.
Publisher
The History Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752499802
ISBN
9780752499802
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 20.99
€ 19.56

Paperback. Including more than 100 photographs, this title explores the colourful history of the county of Essex, focusing on the visible reminders of the county's historic past which so often go unnoticed. It reveals the hidden history of Essex: the stories behind the region's historic sites, and the residents who have themselves made history. Num Pages: 128 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBKEAX; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 193 x 232 x 11. Weight in Grams: 310.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752439716
ISBN
9780752439716
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 18.60

Paperback. A follow-up to the "Frontline Essex", this book describes life in the county during the Second World War. It draws on written sources and interviews with people who lived through the war on the Home Front, as children or as adults. It includes subjects such as morale-boosting and fund-raising organisations, and more. Num Pages: 144 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBKEAX; 3JJH; HBW; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 244 x 172 x 10. Weight in Grams: 370.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
144
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Condition
New
SKU
V9780750944137
ISBN
9780750944137
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 18.60

Paperback. Athlete and TV presenter Sally Gunnell, singer Billy Bragg, footballer Bobby Moore, chef Jamie Oliver, author John Fowles, film director Basil Dearden, playwright Sarah Kane, and the highwayman Dick Turpin are among personalities through the ages who have been born in Essex. This book features mini-biographies of all these. Num Pages: 128 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEAX; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 250 x 170 x 10. Weight in Grams: 340.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Condition
New
SKU
V9780750951210
ISBN
9780750951210
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 16.50

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