Local interest, family history & nostalgia
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Local interest, family history & nostalgia
Paperback. A collection of over 200 archive photographs, postcards and engravings from collections housed in Birmingham Central Library. It recreates scenes from many of the industries that once thrived in the heart of the Midlands. It explores the skilled jobs of gun manufacture, war munitions and car production. Series: Archive Photographs: Images of England. Num Pages: 128 pages, 200ill. BIC Classification: 1DBKEMW; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 165 x 10. Weight in Grams: 310.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Number of pages
- 128
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752422527
- ISBN
- 9780752422527
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 18.38
€ 19.99
€ 18.38
Paperback. Illustrates the transformation that has taken place in Bristol 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 this century of change. It records the process of transformation. Num Pages: 128 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEWS; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 165 x 8. Weight in Grams: 308.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Number of pages
- 120
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780750949330
- ISBN
- 9780750949330
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 18.38
€ 19.99
€ 18.38
Paperback. This fascinating selection of photographs traces some of the many ways in which Wilmslow has changed and developed over the last century. Series: Through Time. Num Pages: 96 pages, 189, 97 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKENC; WQH; WQP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 168 x 8. Weight in Grams: 308. 96 pages, 189 Illustrations incl 97 colour. This fascinating selection of photographs traces some of the many ways in which Wilmslow has changed and developed over the last century. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 1DBKENC; WQH; WQP. Dimension: 234 x 168 x 8. Weight: 308.
- Publisher
- Amberley Publishing
- Number of pages
- 96
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781445608686
- ISBN
- 9781445608686
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 28.11
€ 28.11
Paperback. On Christmas Eve in 1874 the worst accident in the GWR's history occurred at Shipton-on-Cherwell, near Oxford, when the 10 am from London Paddington to Birkenhead derailed, killing thirty-four passengers. This book details the history surrounding this tragic event using the accounts of eyewitnesses, archive newspaper articles and reports. Num Pages: 224 pages, 80 b/w illustratons. BIC Classification: 1DBKESF; 3JH; WGF; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 248 x 172 x 10. Weight in Grams: 560.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752445120
- ISBN
- 9780752445120
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 24.99€ 21.43
€ 24.99
€ 21.43
Paperback. A guide that explores all things strange and uncanny, paranormal and peculiar in Aberdeenshire, one of the most scenic parts of Scotland (which also includes part of the Cairngorms National Park). It also surveys historic sites and ancient monuments - such as the innumerable stone circles and castles. Num Pages: 192 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKSH; VXQ; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 155 x 13. Weight in Grams: 414.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752449883
- ISBN
- 9780752449883
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 20.99€ 19.40
€ 20.99
€ 19.40
Paperback. This fascinating selection of photographs gives an insight into the history and landscapes of the West Highland Extension. Num Pages: 96 pages, 180 illustrations (black and white, and colour). BIC Classification: 1DBKSH; WGF; WQP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 167 x 9. Weight in Grams: 304.
- Publisher
- Amberley Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 96
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Edition
- UK ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781445613383
- ISBN
- 9781445613383
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 28.14
€ 28.14
Paperback. Series: Old O.S. Maps of Forfarshire. BIC Classification: 1DBKSC; 3JJC; WQH; WTRM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 126 x 108 x 2. Weight in Grams: 26.
- Publisher
- Alan Godfrey Maps United Kingdom
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1990
- Edition
- Facsim.of 1901 Ed
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780850543186
- ISBN
- 9780850543186
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 6.99
€ 6.99
Paperback. Lost Industries of the Tyne explores the dangerous and dirty trades that, over many centuries, made Tyneside the workshop of the world: shipbuilding, glass, pottery, salt, chemicals, iron and steel, ropes, cables, flour, grindstones and much much more. They all depended on coal, and the river Tyne - the superhighway to everywhere else. Num Pages: 144 pages, 150 black and white photos, maps, engravings. BIC Classification: 1DBKEYN; HBTK; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 206 x 205 x 10. Weight in Grams: 436.
- Publisher
- Newcastle Libraries & Information Service United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 144
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Edition
- 1st
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781857952162
- ISBN
- 9781857952162
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 15.70
€ 15.70
Paperback. An examination of some of Surrey's most notorious and shocking cases. It includes such cases as: the 'Wigwam Girl', Joan Wolfe, who lived in a tent built by a Cree Indian Soldier before being brutally slaughtered; the infamous stagging of Frederick Gold by 'the Serpent', Percy Lefroy Mapleton; and, the poisoning of the entire Beck family. Series: Murders. Num Pages: 160 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKESR; BTC; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 243 x 171 x 9. Weight in Grams: 420.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 160
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780750951302
- ISBN
- 9780750951302
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 18.38
€ 19.99
€ 18.38
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- Silver Link Publishing
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781858952888
- ISBN
- 9781858952888
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 20.08
€ 26.99
€ 20.08
Paperback. Brings together thirty-six murderous tales that shocked not only Wales but also made national headlines. This book includes the case of William Augustus Lacey, who killed his young wife with a razor in a fit of jealously at Pontypridd in 1900; baby farmer Rhoda Willis, the first woman to be hanged at Cardiff Prison, in 1907; and, more. Num Pages: 192 pages, 45 black and white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKW; BTC; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 248 x 174 x 13. Weight in Grams: 548.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Number of pages
- 192
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780750949613
- ISBN
- 9780750949613
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 18.29
€ 19.99
€ 18.29
Paperback. Num Pages: 112 pages, 220ill. BIC Classification: 1DBKS; KNAT; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 212 x 272 x 8. Weight in Grams: 416.
- Publisher
- Stenlake Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 112
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781840330472
- ISBN
- 9781840330472
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 28.34
€ 28.34
Paperback.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 192
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752451558
- ISBN
- 9780752451558
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 16.35
€ 17.99
€ 16.35
Paperback. Central Birmingham 1870-1920 Series: Archive Photographs. Num Pages: 128 pages, 200ill. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JH; 3JJ; HBJD1; WQH; WQP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 240 x 172 x 10. Weight in Grams: 300.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752400532
- ISBN
- 9780752400532
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 18.38
€ 19.99
€ 18.38
Hardback. Num Pages: 368 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBKESB; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 131 x 176 x 33. Weight in Grams: 362.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Number of pages
- 368
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752468013
- ISBN
- 9780752468013
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 13.19
€ 13.99
€ 13.19
paperback. .
- Publisher
- Willow Publishing,Timperley United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 48
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1982
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780950604381
- ISBN
- 9780950604381
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 10.99€ 9.87
€ 10.99
€ 9.87
Hardback. The impact that the war had on the city of Sheffield. Num Pages: 204 pages, 50 integrated illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEYK; 3JJH; HBWQ; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 166 x 306 x 22. Weight in Grams: 624.
- Publisher
- Pen & Sword Books Ltd
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781473833616
- ISBN
- 9781473833616
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 20.07
€ 26.99
€ 20.07
Paperback. Colchester Zoo is one of the finest zoos in Britain. Now, the forgotten figures of Frank and Helena Farrar are brought to life in this highly readable book which shows how they founded Colchester Zoo in the 1960s. Num Pages: 288 pages, 16 colour plates, 30 colour illustrations, 90 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEAX; WNH; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 232 x 156 x 24. Weight in Grams: 658.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 288
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752493466
- ISBN
- 9780752493466
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 29.99€ 25.50
€ 29.99
€ 25.50
Paperback. 96 pages. The fascinating history of Berwick Upon Tweed, illustrated through old and modern pictures. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 1DBKEYN; WQH; WQP. Dimension: 234 x 162 x 11. Weight: 306.
- Publisher
- Amberley Publishing
- Number of pages
- 96
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781848685604
- ISBN
- 9781848685604
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 27.84
€ 27.84
Paperback. 96 pages. The fascinating history of Tring illustrated through old and modern pictures. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 1DBKEST; WQP. Dimension: 233 x 132 x 9. Weight: 308.
- Publisher
- Amberley Publishing Plc
- Number of pages
- 96
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781848683181
- ISBN
- 9781848683181
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 28.12
€ 28.12
Paperback. This book is no mere gazetteer, but an in-depth re-telling of the stories that will make you look at the place with fresh eyes, whether you are a tourist or resident. Num Pages: 96 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEMF; VXQG; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 232 x 166 x 7. Weight in Grams: 304.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 96
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752462097
- ISBN
- 9780752462097
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 18.21
€ 19.99
€ 18.21
Paperback. A history of Swansea Num Pages: 128 pages, Illustrations, facsims, ports. BIC Classification: 1DBKWS; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 165 x 8. Weight in Grams: 300.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Number of pages
- 128
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752430768
- ISBN
- 9780752430768
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 16.35
€ 17.99
€ 16.35
Paperback. This fabulous collection of images perfectly evokes memories of early twentieth-century London. Num Pages: 128 pages, 150. BIC Classification: 1DBKESL; 3JJC; WCU; WQP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 171 x 247 x 13. Weight in Grams: 428.
- Publisher
- Amberley Publishing
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781445654966
- ISBN
- 9781445654966
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 29.38
€ 29.38
Paperback. A collection of true-life crime tales that includes the case of a husband who boasted that he had played "Jack the Ripper" after slitting his wife's throat, and a mother who murdered her two children and a man who was bludgeoned to death in a newspaper office. Num Pages: 96 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEYK; BTC; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 233 x 158 x 6. Weight in Grams: 162.
- Publisher
- The History Press
- Number of pages
- 96
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752479491
- ISBN
- 9780752479491
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 13.31
€ 13.99
€ 13.31