Local interest, family history & nostalgia
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Local interest, family history & nostalgia
Paperback. London's Underground is associated with a multitude of ghostly stories and sightings, particularly on stations and abandoned lines, many of which are in close proximity to burial sites from centuries ago. This book reveals well-known tales of spirits, spectres and other spooky occurrences on one of the oldest railway networks in the world. Num Pages: 96 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: VXQG; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 166 x 7. Weight in Grams: 234.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Number of pages
- 96
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752447469
- ISBN
- 9780752447469
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 18.60
€ 19.99
€ 18.60
Paperback.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Number of pages
- 128
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752410746
- ISBN
- 9780752410746
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 16.54
€ 17.99
€ 16.54
Paperback. This fascinating collection of photographs, facts and stories charts the history of some of Clerkenwell's and Islington's most famous and interesting old pubs, inns and taverns. Series: Pubs. Num Pages: 96 pages, 80. BIC Classification: 1DBKESL; WBX; WQH; WTHR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 165. .
- Publisher
- Amberley Publishing
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781445663302
- ISBN
- 9781445663302
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 21.99€ 16.79
€ 21.99
€ 16.79
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- Stenlake Publishing
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781840337112
- ISBN
- 9781840337112
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 17.47
€ 17.99
€ 17.47
Paperback. Stunning and evocative photographs of the Eastern part of County Durham in the 1960s and 70s, also including the Teeside, Wearside and Tyneside industrial areas and coast Num Pages: 160 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBKEYD; WQH; WQP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 174 x 249 x 12. Weight in Grams: 466.
- Publisher
- Fonthill Media United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 160
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781781552568
- ISBN
- 9781781552568
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 23.99€ 17.02
€ 23.99
€ 17.02
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
€ 30.02
Paperback. 'A Grim Almanac of Oxfordshire' is a day-by-day catalogue of 366 ghastly tales from the county's past. There are murders and manslaughters, including the killing by Mrs Barber of her entire family in 1909 while temporarily insane, and the brutal murder of 4-year-old Edward Busby in 1871, killed by his mother to prevent his father ill-treating him. Num Pages: 192 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKESF; VXQ; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 232 x 166 x 11. Weight in Grams: 488.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Number of pages
- 192
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752465814
- ISBN
- 9780752465814
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 18.60
€ 19.99
€ 18.60
Paperback. A history of Biddulph Series: Images of England. Num Pages: 128 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBKEMS; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 165 x 10. Weight in Grams: 320.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752434636
- ISBN
- 9780752434636
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 16.54
€ 17.99
€ 16.54
Paperback. Blackrock, the affluent seaside suburb of South Dublin, first became an independent township in 1863. Since then, it has thrived and grown, and in the book by popular local historian Joe Curtis, we see the development of the commercial, social, and of course, the sporting aspects of this fascinating area of Dublin. Num Pages: 128 pages, 128 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBR; WQH; WQP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 168 x 8. Weight in Grams: 300.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845888558
- ISBN
- 9781845888558
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.99€ 14.51
€ 16.99
€ 14.51
Paperback. Presents the different types of caravan and the great variety of art which was carved and painted upon them and their brothers-in-transport, the old narrowboats. Num Pages: 96 pages, Illustrations (some col.). BIC Classification: 1DBK; AFTB; WGC; WGGN; WQN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 225 x 248 x 10. Weight in Grams: 338.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 96
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752455020
- ISBN
- 9780752455020
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 23.71
€ 26.99
€ 23.71
Paperback.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 128
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752407678
- ISBN
- 9780752407678
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 18.50
€ 19.99
€ 18.50
Paperback. This fully illustrated volume includes the celebrated figures and influential groups in English literature who knew Cambridge. Series: Britain in Old Photographs. Num Pages: 128 pages, 200 b&w photos. BIC Classification: 1DBKEAC; DS; HBJD1; WQH; WQP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 250 x 173 x 9. Weight in Grams: 346.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 128
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780750922883
- ISBN
- 9780750922883
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 16.41
€ 17.99
€ 16.41
Paperback. Series: Scottish Clan Mini-book. Num Pages: 32 pages, 8 illustrations (2 colour). BIC Classification: WQY. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 142 x 102 x 2. Weight in Grams: 38.
- Publisher
- Lang Syne Publishers Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781852170776
- ISBN
- 9781852170776
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 6.75
€ 6.75
Paperback. From the thirteenth century onwards, Essex has produced more than its fair share of infamous women. This title features Essex Girls such as murderers, mayhem-makers, swindlers, witches, smugglers and lustful adulteresses who have played a part in the darker side of the county's history. Num Pages: 128 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEAX; WQH; WQN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 245 x 173 x 9. Weight in Grams: 334.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780750950855
- ISBN
- 9780750950855
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 18.60
€ 19.99
€ 18.60
Paperback. Wexford is a town of great character and individuality. It has been in existence for one thousand years, and this publication explores that vibrant history. The authors contrast 45 archive images with full colour professional photographs. Num Pages: 96 pages, 90 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBR; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 157 x 4. Weight in Grams: 228.
- Publisher
- Batsford Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845888435
- ISBN
- 9781845888435
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.99€ 14.51
€ 16.99
€ 14.51
Paperback. Illustrated with more than 90 photographs, this book presents a miners tale containing his memories of childhood when no policeman was safe, working life spent down the pits of Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire, and vacations in the Paris of the fifties. Num Pages: 96 pages, approx 90. BIC Classification: WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 165 x 10. Weight in Grams: 230.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Edition
- First Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752444833
- ISBN
- 9780752444833
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 15.99€ 14.47
€ 15.99
€ 14.47
Paperback.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Number of pages
- 128
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752455174
- ISBN
- 9780752455174
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 16.54
€ 17.99
€ 16.54
Paperback.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Number of pages
- 96
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752454276
- ISBN
- 9780752454276
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 18.60
€ 19.99
€ 18.60
Paperback. Num Pages: 48 pages, 49. BIC Classification: 1DBKSH; WQH; WQP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 175 x 241 x 5. Weight in Grams: 166.
- Publisher
- Stenlake Publishing
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781840337006
- ISBN
- 9781840337006
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.99€ 16.34
€ 16.99
€ 16.34
Paperback. James Preston provides an illustraded history on malting and the malthouses in Kent. Num Pages: 96 pages, 100. BIC Classification: 1DBKESK; WBXD2; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 167 x 233 x 9. Weight in Grams: 300.
- Publisher
- Amberley Publishing
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- UK ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781445653068
- ISBN
- 9781445653068
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.77
€ 26.77
Hardback. Americans' long and restless search for identity through family trees illuminates the story of America itself, according to Francois Weil, as preoccupation with social standing, racial purity, and national belonging gave way to an embrace of diversity in one's forebears, pursued through Ancestry.com and advances in DNA testing. Num Pages: 250 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBTG; WQY. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 139 x 33. Weight in Grams: 470.
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press
- Number of pages
- 250
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674045835
- ISBN
- 9780674045835
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 47.99€ 39.84
€ 47.99
€ 39.84
Hardback. A new title by the author of Bizarre London, this takes a close look at eccentric, secret, unusual and plain weird aspects of Scotland and its history. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBKS; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 205 x 139 x 21. Weight in Grams: 314.
- Publisher
- Little, Brown Book Group
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781472117465
- ISBN
- 9781472117465
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 23.99€ 14.20
€ 23.99
€ 14.20
Paperback. This fascinating selection of photographs traces some of the many ways in which Acton has changed and developed over the last century Series: Through Time. Num Pages: 96 pages, 180. BIC Classification: 1DBKESL; WQP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 166 x 8. Weight in Grams: 302. 96 pages, 186 Illustrations incl 108 colour. This fascinating selection of photographs traces some of the many ways in which Acton has changed and developed over the last century. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 1DBKESL; WQP. Dimension: 234 x 166 x 8. Weight: 302.
- Publisher
- Amberley Publishing
- Number of pages
- 96
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781445608679
- ISBN
- 9781445608679
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 28.32
€ 28.32
paperback. Series: Archive Photographs. Num Pages: 128 pages, 200ill. BIC Classification: 1DBK; HBJD1; WQH; WQP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 236 x 167 x 10. Weight in Grams: 316.
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752407036
- ISBN
- 9780752407036
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 16.41
€ 17.99
€ 16.41