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Local interest, family history & nostalgia

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Local interest, family history & nostalgia

Hardcover. For more than three centuries Oxford has been the subject of fine illustrated books and engraved prints. The best of these historic prints are reproduced here to create a panorama of classical Oxford, offering an instructive and captivating view of Oxford through the ages. Num Pages: 160 pages, 80 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKESF; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 245 x 278. .
Publisher
Bodleian Library, University of Oxford
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
SKU
V9781851242467
ISBN
9781851242467
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 24.74

Paperback. Oxford Pubs gives a unique and fascinating insight into some of Oxford's famous and infamous pubs, taverns and inns. Series: Pubs. Num Pages: 96 pages, 100. BIC Classification: 1DBKESF; WQH; WTHR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 165 x 10. Weight in Grams: 300.
Publisher
Amberley Publishing
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Edition
UK ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9781445647289
ISBN
9781445647289
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 28.50

Paperback. This fascinating volume recalls some of the greatest stunts and practical jokes in the university's history, including those by Oscar Wilde, Percy Shelly, Richard Burton and Roger Bacon. Num Pages: 128 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKESF; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 176 x 112 x 10. Weight in Grams: 114.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Number of pages
128
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752456508
ISBN
9780752456508
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 11.30

Paperback. A former Prime Minister holds an Oxford beer drinking record? An Oxford academic ate the heart of King Louis IV? One of the Popes came from Oxford? Num Pages: 128 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKESF; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 173 x 113 x 9. Weight in Grams: 154.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Number of pages
128
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752460260
ISBN
9780752460260
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 11.38

Paperback. Presents a selection of photographs that illustrates the rich history of one of Britain's most famous cities - Oxford. This title discusses Oxford's past, using images of the city. Focusing on the wonderful architecture that has existed for centuries, it portrays Oxford's picturesque landscape. Num Pages: 128 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 1DBKESF; WQH; WQP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 167 x 235 x 11. Weight in Grams: 336.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752451282
ISBN
9780752451282
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 16.54

Paperback. Searching the archives of the university, the Public Record Office, the Centre for Oxfordshire Studies, this work collects more than 100 accounts that paint a picture of Oxford's seedier side. Using court records and newspaper accounts, it brings together crime stories dating from 1750 to 1920, including: infamous murders, hangings, and more. Num Pages: 160 pages, 50 black and white. BIC Classification: 1DBKESF; BTC; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 249 x 172 x 15. Weight in Grams: 572.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
256
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1996
Edition
paperback / softback
Condition
New
SKU
V9780750938204
ISBN
9780750938204
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 23.99
€ 20.59

Paperback. The people of Oxfordshire take part in varied customs, sports and traditions. This title includes folk festival events such as the Bampton Great Shirt race, egg jarping at Chinnor, the Banbury Hobby Horse festival, and the Pumpkin Club. It is illustrated with 180 photographs, featuring funfairs and fetes, celebrations and carnivals, and games. Num Pages: 128 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKESF; WQH; WQN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 165 x 9. Weight in Grams: 298.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Number of pages
128
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752457437
ISBN
9780752457437
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 18.60

Paperback. Oxfordshire folk tales Num Pages: 224 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKESF; JFHF; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 186 x 198 x 17. Weight in Grams: 244.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Number of pages
224
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752464145
ISBN
9780752464145
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 16.45

Paperback. Brings together twenty-five murderous tales of Oxfordshire, some which were little known outside the county, and others which made national headlines. This book contains the stories behind some of the most heinous crimes ever committed in Oxfordshire. It is suitable for those who are interested in the shady side of Oxfordshire's history. Series: Murders. Num Pages: 160 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBKESF; WQH; WQN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 247 x 172 x 9. Weight in Grams: 422.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Number of pages
160
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752453590
ISBN
9780752453590
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 18.60

Paperback. .
Publisher
Fircone Books Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Edition
Paperback
Condition
New
SKU
V9781907700040
ISBN
9781907700040
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 20.99
€ 19.53

Paperback. In this intriguing new collection of old postcards and photographs, the Paddington of the past has been recreated through the images that were recognisable daily sights to those who have know the area during the twentieth century. Series: Archive Photographs: Images of England. Num Pages: 128 pages, black & white halftones, frontispiece. BIC Classification: 1DBKESL; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 165 x 235 x 9. Weight in Grams: 322.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752422046
ISBN
9780752422046
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 16.54

Paperback. A collection of over 150 archive images that provides a nostalgic insight into the history of Padiham over the last century. Describing many aspects of life in this old market town, it includes chapters on work and industry - including the cotton mills, coal mines and stone quarries that marked the industrial heart of the Pennines. Num Pages: 96 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBKENL; WQH; WQP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 240 x 170 x 10. Weight in Grams: 300.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
96
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752451886
ISBN
9780752451886
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 18.56

Paperback. The fascinating history of Padstow illustrated through old and modern pictures. Num Pages: 96 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBKEWC; WQP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 233 x 162 x 10. Weight in Grams: 300. 96 pages. The fascinating history of Padstow illustrated through old and modern pictures. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 1DBKEWC; WQP. Dimension: 233 x 162 x 10. Weight: 312.
Publisher
Amberley Publishing Plc
Number of pages
96
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Edition
UK ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9781848682962
ISBN
9781848682962
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 20.99
€ 16.79

Paperback. .
Publisher
Frith Book Company Ltd. United Kingdom
Number of pages
96
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Edition
Pbk. ed
Condition
New
SKU
V9781859373743
ISBN
9781859373743
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 15.92

Paperback. A collection of more than 200 photographs that trace the ways Paignton has changed and developed. This book shows the different aspects of everyday life, from shops and businesses, churches and schools, to images of work and leisure, day trips and days off. It captures the landscapes and landmarks of the town and its surrounding areas. Num Pages: 128 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBKEWD; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 168 x 234 x 9. Weight in Grams: 312.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
128
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752444642
ISBN
9780752444642
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 18.45

Paperback. Palaeography for family and local historians Num Pages: 208 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 272 x 207 x 11. Weight in Grams: 778.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
216
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Edition
2nd Revised edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781860776519
ISBN
9781860776519
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 30.99
€ 25.97

Paperback. A fabulous collection of ghostly hauntings in Durham. Num Pages: 128 pages, 73 Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEYD; VXQ; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 166 x 10. Weight in Grams: 314. 128 pages, 73 Illustrations. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 1DBKEYD; VXQ; WQH. Dimension: 235 x 166 x 10. Weight: 314.
Publisher
Amberley Publishing
Number of pages
128
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
SKU
V9781445606507
ISBN
9781445606507
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 30.02

Paperback. Suitable for those with an interest in the paranormal, this title presents a history of Dundee's witches, UFO and Big Cat sightings, as well as Gothic horrors, superstitions and strange and uncanny events ranging from the tramp discovered inside the stomach of a captured whale to the Dundee lass who became queen of a cannibal tribe. Num Pages: 96 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKSC; VXQG; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 166 x 7. Weight in Grams: 302.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
96
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752454191
ISBN
9780752454191
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 18.45

Paperback. Both ancient and modern, Edinburgh is a city of contrasts. Beneath its cosmopolitan veneer lies an extensive world of paranormal activity. From tales of ancient and modern-day witches, to fairy portals and ghostly sightings in the Old Town, this title invites readers to view this historic city in a fresh light. Num Pages: 96 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKSC; VXQG; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 166 x 7. Weight in Grams: 222.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
96
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752449746
ISBN
9780752449746
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 18.54

Paperback. Provides an account of hauntings, Ley Lines, UFO's and Big Cats. This title includes a collection of paranormal reports from the author's personal case files. Num Pages: 96 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEAX; VXQ; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 231 x 166 x 7. Weight in Grams: 224.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Number of pages
96
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752455273
ISBN
9780752455273
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 13.43

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