Local interest, family history & nostalgia
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Local interest, family history & nostalgia
Paperback. A collection of more than 200 archive photographs which explore the history of the east of Glasgow. Series: Images of Scotland. Num Pages: 128 pages, approximately 200 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKSC; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 237 x 165 x 13. Weight in Grams: 310.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752445670
- ISBN
- 9780752445670
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 20.99€ 16.82
€ 20.99
€ 16.82
Paperback. This nostalgic, humorous and richly illustrated volume celebrates the Somerset of years gone by. Num Pages: 96 pages, Illustrations (chiefly col.). BIC Classification: 1DBKEWS; 3JJH; AFCC; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 165 x 236 x 9. Weight in Grams: 338.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 96
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752461724
- ISBN
- 9780752461724
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 15.47
€ 19.99
€ 15.47
Paperback. A collection of more than 180 archive photographs that conjures up a forgotten world of trams, horse-drawn buses and dances at the Grove. It records various aspects of life during the last century ranging from the wedding of Maud Bailey in 1912 to Grand Avenue after an air raid, Alexandra Palace with its aviaries, to the Muswell Hill Festival. Series: Images of England. Num Pages: 128 pages, 160 Approx. BIC Classification: 1DBKESL; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 168 x 236 x 9. Weight in Grams: 318.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Number of pages
- 128
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752438351
- ISBN
- 9780752438351
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 13.99
€ 17.99
€ 13.99
Paperback. Offers a rites of passage story that may appeal to both young and old. This title attempts to shed a largely humorous, but sometimes serious light, on the relations between an ethnic minority and the wider community. Its attitude to Judaism, in particular, and religions in general, is irreverent. Num Pages: 128 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKESL; 3JJPG; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 233 x 165 x 8. Weight in Grams: 294.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 128
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752458700
- ISBN
- 9780752458700
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 17.97
€ 19.99
€ 17.97
Paperback. Pudsey is a small town between the two West Yorkshire conurbations of Leeds and Bradford. In the 18th century, Pudsey was a community of small farmers and clothiers, but with the advent of steam power came a population explosion. This collection of 200 photographs shows the events and people of Pudsey and district since the heydays of the mills. Num Pages: 128 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEYK; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 166 x 8. Weight in Grams: 312.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 128
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752453170
- ISBN
- 9780752453170
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 15.56
€ 19.99
€ 15.56
Paperback. A history of Nantwich Num Pages: 128 pages, Illustrations (black and white). BIC Classification: 1DBKENC; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 169 x 236 x 8. Weight in Grams: 310.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Number of pages
- 128
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752458304
- ISBN
- 9780752458304
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 15.56
€ 19.99
€ 15.56
Paperback. Contains a selection of photographs, which illustrates the transformation that has taken place in Cardiff during the 20th century. This book offers an insight into the daily lives and living conditions of local people and gives the reader glimpses and details of familiar places during a century of unprecedented change. Num Pages: 120 pages, b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKWS; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 165 x 10. Weight in Grams: 300.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Number of pages
- 128
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780750949224
- ISBN
- 9780750949224
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 15.66
€ 19.99
€ 15.66
Paperback. A designated Ancient World Heritage site with numerous old landmarks, Canterbury is riddled with countless tales of ghosts and hauntings. This book includes mysterious happenings suitable for those interested in discovering the ghosts of Canterbury. Num Pages: 96 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKESK; VXQG; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 165 x 6. Weight in Grams: 312.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Number of pages
- 96
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752449982
- ISBN
- 9780752449982
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 15.46
€ 19.99
€ 15.46
Leicestershire & Rutland Folk Tales (Folk Tales: United Kingdom)
Leicestershire Guild Of Storytelling
Paperback.
- Publisher
- The History Press
- Number of pages
- 192
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752485782
- ISBN
- 9780752485782
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 13.99
€ 17.99
€ 13.99
Paperback. Illustrates and describes people, places and incidents that are unusual, odd or extraordinary. This work discovers the truth behind "Hereward the Wake", the story about the originator of the expression 'Hobson's Choice'. It contains photographs, maps, prints, paintings and engravings. It is of interest to residents and visitor alike. Num Pages: 160 pages, 200 black and white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEAC; WQH; WTM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 249 x 173 x 11. Weight in Grams: 420.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 160
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780750940597
- ISBN
- 9780750940597
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 15.46
€ 19.99
€ 15.46
Paperback. Brierley Hill is one of the heavily industrialised towns that make up the region known as the Black Country. Like many such towns it can easily be divided into many smaller communities that, while being part of Brierley Hill, have quite an independent existence and identity of their own. Num Pages: 128 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEM; WQH; WQN; WQP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 166 x 9. Weight in Grams: 310.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Number of pages
- 128
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752455631
- ISBN
- 9780752455631
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 15.56
€ 19.99
€ 15.56
Paperback. Canterbury is one of England's most historic cities. A rich heritage of medieval, Georgian and Victorian buildings survived until the mid-twentieth century, which brought wholescale destruction. This book contains over 250 photographs to illustrate a selection of Canterbury's lost buildings, comparing historic views with contemporary scenes. Num Pages: 128 pages, 275 black and white pictures. BIC Classification: 1DBKESK; AM; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 244 x 172 x 10. Weight in Grams: 440.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780750943192
- ISBN
- 9780750943192
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 15.56
€ 19.99
€ 15.56
Paperback. A guided tour of Aldershot, showing how the areas people know and love have changed over the past century and more. Series: History Tour. Num Pages: 96 pages, 50. BIC Classification: 1DBKESH; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 169 x 125 x 12. Weight in Grams: 164.
- Publisher
- Amberley Publishing
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781445664255
- ISBN
- 9781445664255
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.02
€ 17.02
Hardcover. A history of Mark Beech Num Pages: 176 pages, 50 b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKESK; HBJD1; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 251 x 189 x 16. Weight in Grams: 636.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 176
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781860770913
- ISBN
- 9781860770913
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 28.07
€ 32.99
€ 28.07
Paperback. Presents an anthology of true stories, drawn from the author's personal experience as a Registered Docker in the Port of London. This work is an attempt to preserve the memories of day to day life of the docklands in the past. It is of interest to those whose relatives worked as dockers, and to social historians. Num Pages: 146 pages, 50 black and white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKESL; BT; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 247 x 174 x 9. Weight in Grams: 344.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 128
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780750941389
- ISBN
- 9780750941389
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 18.50
€ 19.99
€ 18.50
Paperback. Offering a pictorial history of Edinburgh's Old Town, this title presents a collection of 200 images from the Edinburgh Room. The images cover the area known as the Royal Mile and include Castlehill, the Lawnmarket, High Street, Canongate, Grassmarket and George IV Bridge, as well as the royal residences of Holyrood House and Edinburgh Castle. Series: Images of Scotland. Num Pages: 128 pages, c. 200. BIC Classification: 1DBKS; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 233 x 165 x 8. Weight in Grams: 296.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 128
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752440835
- ISBN
- 9780752440835
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 15.60
€ 19.99
€ 15.60
Paperback. A guided tour of the historic town of Guildford, showing how the areas you know and love have transformed over the centuries. Series: History Tour. Num Pages: 96 pages, 50. BIC Classification: 1DBKESR; WQH; WQP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 168 x 124 x 20. Weight in Grams: 148.
- Publisher
- Amberley Publishing
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781445654423
- ISBN
- 9781445654423
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.94
€ 16.94
Hardback. Accessible in style and comprehensive in coverage, this illuminating guide to discovering your Scottish family history has been fully revised and updated to take account of changes to resources and methods for researching your Scottish ancestry. Num Pages: 224 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKS; WQY. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 138 x 18. Weight in Grams: 378.
- Publisher
- Edinburgh University Press
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780748639205
- ISBN
- 9780748639205
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 98.22€ 95.01
€ 98.22
€ 95.01
Paperback. Local author Anthony Poulton-Smith takes the reader on a fascinating A-Z tour of the haunted places of the Black Country. Contained within the pages of this book are strange tales of spectral sightings, active poltergeists and restless spirits appearing in streets, inns, churches, estates, public buildings and private homes across the area. Num Pages: 96 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEM; VXQG; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 236 x 166 x 8. Weight in Grams: 322.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780750950442
- ISBN
- 9780750950442
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 15.56
€ 19.99
€ 15.56
Paperback. Presents a pictorial history of Minehead through a series of photographs and images. Series: Pocket Images. Num Pages: 128 pages, 200. BIC Classification: 1DBKEWS; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 168 x 126 x 8. Weight in Grams: 158.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 128
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845882976
- ISBN
- 9781845882976
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 9.28
€ 9.28