Local interest, family history & nostalgia
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Local interest, family history & nostalgia
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€ 18.37
€ 19.99
€ 18.37
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€ 18.38
€ 19.99
€ 18.38
Paperback. Presents a survey, drawing on a wide range of printed, manuscript and oral material. This title covers topics such as local legend and lore, ghosts and witchcraft, folk medicine, work and play, sport and fairs, crime and punishment, music, drama and calender customs. Num Pages: 256 pages, 100ill. BIC Classification: 1DBKEML; JFHF; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 233 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 598.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Number of pages
- 256
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Edition
- 2nd
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752424682
- ISBN
- 9780752424682
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 21.99€ 20.21
€ 21.99
€ 20.21
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
€ 17.19
€ 17.19
Paperback. From various accounts of apparitions, manifestations and related supernatural phenomena to first-hand encounters with ghouls and spirits, this collection of stories contains tales from famous sights and buildings in the centre of London. It is suitable for those who are interested in the supernatural history of the area. Num Pages: 128 pages, 100. BIC Classification: 1DBKESL; VXQG; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 167 x 10. Weight in Grams: 308.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 128
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752444598
- ISBN
- 9780752444598
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 16.34
€ 17.99
€ 16.34
Paperback. Billericay Voices Num Pages: 240 pages, black & white illustrations, frontispiece. BIC Classification: 1DBKEAX; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 233 x 164 x 9. Weight in Grams: 290.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Number of pages
- 128
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752424705
- ISBN
- 9780752424705
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 16.35
€ 17.99
€ 16.35
Paperback. A history of Alton Series: Archive Photographs: Images of England. Num Pages: 128 pages, 200ill. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; HBJD1; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 233 x 167 x 8. Weight in Grams: 300.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 128
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752415727
- ISBN
- 9780752415727
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 16.21
€ 17.99
€ 16.21
Paperback. Records the growth of Loughborough from a small market town to a popular destination for students. This book shows Loughborough's role as Leicestershire's premier market town through images of key landmarks. Num Pages: 128 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEML; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 167 x 8. Weight in Grams: 302.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 128
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752449784
- ISBN
- 9780752449784
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 16.35
€ 17.99
€ 16.35
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
€ 94.08€ 90.66
€ 94.08
€ 90.66
Paperback. Millions of people are familiar with the 'East End' from television soaps and celebrity 'mockney' accents. This book offers a colourful insight into life as a real 'East Ender'. It combines personal recollections and anecdotes with a social history to show a neighbourhood undergoing huge change. Num Pages: 128 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKESL; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 247 x 170 x 11. Weight in Grams: 412.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Number of pages
- 160
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780750951265
- ISBN
- 9780750951265
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 18.37
€ 19.99
€ 18.37
Paperback. A history of firefighting in Kent Num Pages: 128 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBKESK; JKSW2; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 165 x 10. Weight in Grams: 292.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752432601
- ISBN
- 9780752432601
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 16.35
€ 17.99
€ 16.35
Paperback. A history of Rhyl Series: Images of Wales. Num Pages: 128 pages, 200. BIC Classification: 1DBKWN; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 166 x 9. Weight in Grams: 296.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Number of pages
- 128
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752437835
- ISBN
- 9780752437835
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 16.27
€ 17.99
€ 16.27
Paperback. Linda Stratmann's well-illustrated and enthralling text will appeal to everyone interested in true crime and the shadier side of Essex's past. Series: Murders. Num Pages: 160 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEAX; BTC; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 248 x 174 x 12. Weight in Grams: 418.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Number of pages
- 160
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752458502
- ISBN
- 9780752458502
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 18.21
€ 19.99
€ 18.21
Paperback. Provides an insight into the development of Devon town. From shops and businesses to leisure and entertainment, this collection of photographs capture the lively activity of the area. It also includes a supporting text, which provides a pictorial history and a glimpse of the area's proud heritage. Series: Images of England. Num Pages: 128 pages, chiefly Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEWD; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 166 x 236 x 13. Weight in Grams: 318.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Number of pages
- 128
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752437118
- ISBN
- 9780752437118
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 18.38
€ 19.99
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Paperback. Manchester was originally a small market town bounded by rivers on three sides, but when the borough was created in 1838 the town broke free of these constraints, and began to spread to the north, south and east of the original settlement. This deals not only with the suburban areas, but also the city centre and people at work and play. Series: Britain in Old Photographs. Num Pages: 128 pages, 220 b&w photographs. BIC Classification: 1DBKENL; AJCR; HBJD1; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 244 x 172 x 10. Weight in Grams: 380.
- Publisher
- Sutton Publishing Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1980
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780750917759
- ISBN
- 9780750917759
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 16.35
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€ 16.35
Paperback. This fascinating volume of old images traces some of the development in Woking during the 1920s and early 1930s. Num Pages: 128 pages, 200ill. BIC Classification: 1DBKESR; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 164 x 9. Weight in Grams: 310.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Number of pages
- 128
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752432304
- ISBN
- 9780752432304
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 16.21
€ 17.99
€ 16.21
Paperback. A history of Byermoor, Marley Hill & Sunniside Series: Archive Photographs. Num Pages: 128 pages, 200ill. BIC Classification: 1DBKEYN; WQH; WQP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 163 x 8. Weight in Grams: 286.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 128
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752410463
- ISBN
- 9780752410463
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 16.35
€ 17.99
€ 16.35
Paperback. A day-by-day catalogue of 366 ghastly tales. It includes such tales as: the sinking in 1545 of the Mary Rose, King Henry VIII's flagship, in the Solent, with the loss of almost 700 men; the delivery of a foul-smelling basket to a servant in Winchester in 1825, which on investigation was found to contain the body of a stillborn baby; and, more. Num Pages: 160 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKESH; VXQ; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 248 x 172 x 10. Weight in Grams: 416.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 160
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752454894
- ISBN
- 9780752454894
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 18.29
€ 19.99
€ 18.29
Paperback. A history of Whickham Series: Tempus History & Guide Series. Num Pages: 144 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEYN; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 248 x 172 x 10. Weight in Grams: 380.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Number of pages
- 144
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752422619
- ISBN
- 9780752422619
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 16.35
€ 17.99
€ 16.35
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€ 18.38
€ 19.99
€ 18.38
Paperback. Includes a selection of 200 old photographs that chronicles the history of Portchester. Series: Archives of England: Images of England S. Num Pages: 128 pages, 200ill. BIC Classification: 1DBKEMN; 1DBKESH; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 167 x 9. Weight in Grams: 316.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 128
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752428451
- ISBN
- 9780752428451
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 18.29
€ 19.99
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Paperback. An oral history of Oldham Num Pages: 128 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBKENL; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 165 x 9. Weight in Grams: 308.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 128
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752435442
- ISBN
- 9780752435442
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 16.35
€ 17.99
€ 16.35
Paperback. Includes stories behind some of the most notorious murders in the history of Greater Manchester. Series: Murders. Num Pages: 160 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEN; BTC; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 246 x 174 x 12. Weight in Grams: 392.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Number of pages
- 160
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Edition
- 1st
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780750950916
- ISBN
- 9780750950916
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 18.29
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Paperback. A selection of photographs that illustrates the transformation that has taken place in Leeds during the 20th century. It offers an insight into the daily lives and living conditions of local people and gives the reader glimpses and details of familiar places during this century of unprecedented change. It records the process of transformation. Num Pages: 120 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 1DBKEYK; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 166 x 9. Weight in Grams: 300.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 120
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780750948937
- ISBN
- 9780750948937
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 18.38
€ 19.99
€ 18.38