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Local interest, family history & nostalgia

Paperback. This book of over 230 old photographs features the parish of Camborne and district from Victorian times to more recent scenes. The work of many local talented Camborne photographers is featured in this book including W.J. Bennetts, J.C. Burrow, E.A. Bragg, E.J. Champion and W.J. Sandry. Num Pages: 128 pages, black & white illustrations, frontispiece. BIC Classification: 1DBK; HBJD1; WQH; WQP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 165 x 9. Weight in Grams: 316.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1997
Edition
0th Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752407654
ISBN
9780752407654
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 16.54

Paperback. Gloucester is known these days for its fine cathedral and the redeveloped docks. Part history, part guidebook, this book uncovers the city's heritage from Roman to modern times. It explores over eighty sites of interest to illustrate graphically how the city has developed. It provides useful information for visitors. Num Pages: 208 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEWG; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 248 x 172 x 15. Weight in Grams: 582.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Condition
New
SKU
V9780750944656
ISBN
9780750944656
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 23.69

Sheet map, folded. Series: Old O.S. Maps of Gloucestershire. BIC Classification: 1DBKEWS; 3JJC; WQH; WTRM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 120 x 2. Weight in Grams: 26. Gloucestershire Sheet 72.14. Series: Old O.S. Maps of Gloucestershire. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 1DBKEWS; 3JJC; WQH; WTRM. Dimension: 210 x 120 x 2. Weight: 26.
Publisher
Alan Godfrey Maps
Publication date
2002
Edition
Facsimile
Condition
New
SKU
V9781841514246
ISBN
9781841514246
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 7.01

Paperback. Using over 200 photographs, this collection shows, in some detail, how local streets and buildings looked, and how they have changed, over a period of one hundred years. Series: Archive Photographs: Images of England. Num Pages: 128 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBKENL; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 167 x 10. Weight in Grams: 318.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Number of pages
128
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Edition
2nd Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752424408
ISBN
9780752424408
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 16.46

Paperback. Num Pages: 108 pages, Many technical diagrams and photographs. BIC Classification: WGM; WQN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 274 x 195 x 10. Weight in Grams: 440.
Publisher
Stenlake Publishing United Kingdom
Number of pages
108
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Condition
New
SKU
V9781840334494
ISBN
9781840334494
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 14.09

Paperback. This chilling collection of murder cases delves into the villainous deeds that have taken place in Coventry during its long history. Among those featured are a mother poisoned by her son in 1910, a woman whose throat is slashed by her father in 1859, the murder of an uncle by his niece in 1831, and a baby stabbed to death in 1844. Num Pages: 112 pages, 50. BIC Classification: 1DBKEMW; BTC; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 158 x 233 x 6. Weight in Grams: 184.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
SKU
V9780750952217
ISBN
9780750952217
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 13.45

Paperback. An enchanting collection of Herefordshire folk tales retold by a professional storyteller. In association with the Society for Storytelling Num Pages: 192 pages, 60 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEMF; JFHF; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 129. .
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
SKU
V9780750982641
ISBN
9780750982641
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 16.55

Paperback. Containing approx 200 archive images accompanied by captions, this work explores the historic borough of Newcastle-under-Lyme. Detailed captions accompany each picture, helping to bring the images to life and providing accounts of events that have occurred in the borough throughout its history. Series: Images of England. Num Pages: 128 pages, Approx 200. BIC Classification: 1DBKEMS; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 164 x 7. Weight in Grams: 322.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Number of pages
128
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752436722
ISBN
9780752436722
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 16.54

Paperback. The rivers Severn and Wye were once home to many now long-forgotten crafts and skills. Falling through the cracks of society the river hobbler paid no taxes and made a living by working whatever was available on and around the river. The author provides insight into the forgotten world of the river hobbler. Num Pages: 128 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEM; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 166 x 234 x 9. Weight in Grams: 300.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752451381
ISBN
9780752451381
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 16.54

Paperback. From the 'House in the Midst of the Boar Wood' to its present position at the heart of Scotland's burgeoning 'Silicon Glen', Bathgate and it surrounds have played a significant part in Scotland's history. This book features the photographs that record the Procession Days, charabanc outings and everyday working lives of a vanished era of Bathgate. Num Pages: 128 pages, 200ill. BIC Classification: 1DBKS; HBJD1; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 166 x 9. Weight in Grams: 298.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
128
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752421254
ISBN
9780752421254
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 18.60

Paperback. Until the early part of the 18th century life for the majority of Britons had not changed greatly since the Middle Ages, but then in the space of 300 years the pace of change accelerated rapidly. Civil engineering was vital for these sudden and large improvements to our economy and quality of life. Num Pages: 192 pages, col. Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKW; TBX; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 245 x 186 x 14. Weight in Grams: 528.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
192
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Condition
New
SKU
V9781860776380
ISBN
9781860776380
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 34.99
€ 29.94

Paperback. Num Pages: 96 pages, Illustrations, ports. BIC Classification: 1DBKSHJ; WQH; WQP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 273 x 211 x 7. Weight in Grams: 414.
Publisher
Stenlake Publishing United Kingdom
Number of pages
96
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Condition
New
SKU
V9781840334555
ISBN
9781840334555
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 30.99
€ 27.36

Paperback. This fascinating selection of more than 180 photographs traces some of the many ways in which Peebles has changed and developed over the last century. Series: Through Time. Num Pages: 96 pages, 185, 114 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: WQP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 166 x 10. Weight in Grams: 312. 96 pages, 185 illustrations, 114 colour. This fascinating selection of more than 180 photographs traces some of the many ways in which Peebles has changed and developed over the last century. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: WQP. Dimension: 235 x 166 x 10. Weight: 312.
Publisher
Amberley Publishing
Number of pages
96
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Edition
UK ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9781445600758
ISBN
9781445600758
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 15.94

Paperback. .
Publisher
Mark Davison United Kingdom
Number of pages
64
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1999
Edition
First Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780953424016
ISBN
9780953424016
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 15.70

Paperback. A guided tour of the historic town of Bicester, showing how the areas you know and love have transformed over the centuries. Series: History Tour. Num Pages: 96 pages, 50. BIC Classification: 1DBKESF; AJC; WQH; WTM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 168 x 124. .
Publisher
Amberley Publishing
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
SKU
V9781445655796
ISBN
9781445655796
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.31

Paperback. Provides an insight into the dramatic changes that have taken place in the city during the 20th century. This title recalls houses and public buildings, shops, factories and pubs that have vanished or been changed almost beyond recognition. Num Pages: 96 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEAC; WQH; WQP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 166 x 9. Weight in Grams: 290.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Condition
New
SKU
V9780750949088
ISBN
9780750949088
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 18.50

Paperback. This fascinating selection of photographs traces some of the many ways in which Ansty, Barnacle and Shilton have changed and developed over the last century. Num Pages: 96 pages, 180. BIC Classification: 1DBKEMW; WQP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 164 x 236 x 8. Weight in Grams: 306.
Publisher
Amberley Publishing United Kingdom
Number of pages
96
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
SKU
V9781848688285
ISBN
9781848688285
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 26.77

Paperback. This fascinating collection of over 200 images takes is on a tour of the old borough of Marylebone, from Oxford Street to Edgware Road and from Baker Street to St John's Wood. Series: Archive Photographs. Num Pages: 128 pages, 200ill. BIC Classification: 1DBK; HBJD1; WQH; WQP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 166 x 9. Weight in Grams: 296.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
128
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1997
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752410142
ISBN
9780752410142
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 16.41

Paperback. A collection of photographs and postcards that celebrates life in the area of Hanley. It includes photographs of the famous pottery works from the earliest days of photography. Num Pages: 128 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 1DBKEMS; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 165 x 8. Weight in Grams: 314.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
128
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752450681
ISBN
9780752450681
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 18.45

Paperback. .
Publisher
Stenlake Publishing United Kingdom
Number of pages
48
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Condition
New
SKU
V9781840331257
ISBN
9781840331257
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 16.99
€ 16.34

Hardcover. .
Publisher
Halsgrove United Kingdom
Number of pages
144
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Condition
New
SKU
V9780857040862
ISBN
9780857040862
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 18.50

Paperback. .
Publisher
Y Lolfa
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Edition
Bilingual edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781847719003
ISBN
9781847719003
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 10.66

Paperback. Set around the time of Iceland's conversion to Christianity, this saga follows a 50 year blood-feud. The narrative focuses on Njal Thorgeirsson who, along with his family, is burnt alive in his home. The saga exposes the cathatic power of vengance and inadequacy of the law. Editor(s): Cook, Robert. Translator(s): Cook, Robert. Num Pages: 432 pages, 4 maps, chronology, family trees, 5 line drawings. BIC Classification: 1DNC; 2ACSC; 3F; DNF; FT; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 144 x 26. Weight in Grams: 312.
Publisher
Penguin Books Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
432
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Edition
Revised ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9780140447699
ISBN
9780140447699
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 15.99
€ 11.80

Paperback. Many people have written biographies of Charles Darwin, but the story of his family and roots in Shrewsbury is little known. Suitable for those wanting to discover more about the development of Shrewsbury's most famous son, this book contains original research, which intends to fill that gap. Num Pages: 128 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEMP; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 236 x 165 x 9. Weight in Grams: 306.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752448671
ISBN
9780752448671
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 18.60

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