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Local History
Paperback. Rather than focusing on crimes, this title looks at accidents, incidents and disasters from the Victorian era to the early twentieth century. From the sad to the spectacular, from overdoses to crashes and featuring the story behind the incredible unintentional firework display, it brings together a ranging collection of stories. Num Pages: 128 pages, 80 black and white. BIC Classification: 1DBKENC; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 247 x 173 x 8. Weight in Grams: 346.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 128
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Edition
- 07th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780750946742
- ISBN
- 9780750946742
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 16.35
€ 17.99
€ 16.35
Paperback. Num Pages: 160 pages, 60 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEWD; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156. .
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 160
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780750964043
- ISBN
- 9780750964043
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 18.62
€ 19.99
€ 18.62
Paperback. Series: Mark Davison's "Remembered" Series for Kingston, Surbiton, Hook and Tolworth. Num Pages: 64 pages, 70 black and white historic photos. BIC Classification: 1DBKESL; 3JJPG; WQH; WQP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 209 x 283 x 9. Weight in Grams: 294.
- Publisher
- Mark Davison United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 64
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780954375928
- ISBN
- 9780954375928
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 15.68
€ 15.68
Paperback. Featuring dark tales of murderous kings and commoners, wild women, screaming skulls, galloping plague coaches, dragons dancing themselves to death, giants, and wandering corpses, combined with humorous stories and evocative tales of love, lust and passion, this book reveals the wonders that lie within the Hampshire landscape. Num Pages: 192 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKESH; 1DBKESW; JFHF; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 199 x 128 x 15. Weight in Grams: 218.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Number of pages
- 192
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752461236
- ISBN
- 9780752461236
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 16.35
€ 17.99
€ 16.35
Paperback. A history of Wallsend Series: Images of England. Num Pages: 128 pages, Approx 200. BIC Classification: 1DBKEY; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 165 x 8. Weight in Grams: 310.
- Publisher
- The History Press LTD
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752434247
- ISBN
- 9780752434247
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 16.35
€ 17.99
€ 16.35
Paperback. For years, the high walls of Leeds' Armley Gaol have contained many infamous criminals. Until hanging was abolished in the 1960s Armley was also the main centre of execution for convicted killers from all parts of Yorkshire and the east coast. This title is suitable for those who are interested in the shadier side of Yorkshire's history. Num Pages: 160 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEYK; BTC; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 246 x 173 x 11. Weight in Grams: 410.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Number of pages
- 160
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780750950930
- ISBN
- 9780750950930
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 18.45
€ 19.99
€ 18.45
Paperback. From the momentous to the outlandish, this title is packed full of fun facts about everything to do with Jersey. Much more than a tourist guide, residents too will discover things they never knew about the island. Num Pages: 128 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKX; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 173 x 110 x 10. Weight in Grams: 158.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 128
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752471501
- ISBN
- 9780752471501
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 9.23
€ 9.23
Paperback. Num Pages: 128 pages, Black and white photos. BIC Classification: 1DBR; WQH; WQP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 271 x 212 x 8. Weight in Grams: 536.
- Publisher
- Stenlake Publishing
- Number of pages
- 128
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781840336122
- ISBN
- 9781840336122
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 24.99€ 23.10
€ 24.99
€ 23.10
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- Amberley Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 96
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Edition
- UK ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781445616438
- ISBN
- 9781445616438
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 20.99€ 16.77
€ 20.99
€ 16.77
Paperback. A companion to Volume One: The Central District this book widens it's focus to study important workings accross the Duchy of Cornwall, from the oldest tine mines of the St Just area to the major workings at Tregurtha Downs, Great Wheal Vor and Wheal Kitty, to mention a few. Series: Archive Photographs: Images of England. Num Pages: 128 pages, 200ill. BIC Classification: 1DBKEWC; KNAT; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 167 x 235 x 12. Weight in Grams: 310.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Edition
- First Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752417080
- ISBN
- 9780752417080
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 16.35
€ 17.99
€ 16.35
Hardcover. Num Pages: 280 pages, line drawings and mono photographs. BIC Classification: 1DBKEY; HBLC1; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 238 x 161 x 22. Weight in Grams: 594.
- Publisher
- Excellent Press
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781900318457
- ISBN
- 9781900318457
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 28.84
€ 33.99
€ 28.84
Paperback. Beautiful postcards capturing old Colchester in all its glory Num Pages: 96 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEAX; WQH; WQP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 168 x 9. Weight in Grams: 310.
- Publisher
- Amberley Publishing
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781445636672
- ISBN
- 9781445636672
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.77
€ 26.77
Paperback. Num Pages: 384 pages, 2 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKSC; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156. .
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780750982528
- ISBN
- 9780750982528
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 30.99€ 25.86
€ 30.99
€ 25.86
Paperback. Bloody British history Series: Bloody British History. Num Pages: 96 pages, Illustrations (some col.). BIC Classification: 1DBKESF; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 166 x 7. Weight in Grams: 256.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Number of pages
- 96
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752465494
- ISBN
- 9780752465494
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 18.45
€ 19.99
€ 18.45
Paperback. A book that gathers together the stories of 120 criminals hanged at both Lincoln Castle Prison and HMP Lincoln on Greetwell Road between 1203 and 1961. It features condemned that range from coiners and forgers, to thieves, highwamen and poisoners. Num Pages: 112 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEAL; BTC; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 245 x 173 x 9. Weight in Grams: 340.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 112
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780750951104
- ISBN
- 9780750951104
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 16.41
€ 17.99
€ 16.41
Paperback. The Cambridgeshire Colouring Book Num Pages: 96 pages, 45 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEAC; WF; WQH; WZS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 167 x 246. .
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Edition
- Clr Csm
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780750979979
- ISBN
- 9780750979979
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 13.47
€ 13.99
€ 13.47
Paperback. Num Pages: 112 pages, 150 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBR; WQH; WQP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 10. Weight in Grams: 259.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845888251
- ISBN
- 9781845888251
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.99€ 14.51
€ 16.99
€ 14.51
Paperback. From reports of haunted castles, hotels, public houses, and even a prisoner of war camp, to accounts of apparitions, poltergeists and related supernatural phenomena, this book investigates over twenty of the most haunted locations in County Durham. It is illustrated with sixty photographs, together with access details for each location. Num Pages: 128 pages, Illustrations, port. BIC Classification: 1DBKEYD; VXQG; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 166 x 9. Weight in Grams: 302.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 128
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780750951241
- ISBN
- 9780750951241
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 18.38
€ 19.99
€ 18.38
Paperback. The story of mining in South Wales has been one of the people who extracted the black gold from the hillsides and valleys of the area. This title takes us 'down the mine' and into a tale of human misery, of families destroyed, livelihoods lost, all in the hunt for coal. Num Pages: 128 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBKWS; HBTK; KNAT; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 233 x 165 x 11. Weight in Grams: 378.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Number of pages
- 128
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752435640
- ISBN
- 9780752435640
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 18.38
€ 19.99
€ 18.38
Hardback. Newcastle opened a Ragged School in 1847. This book talks about the Newcastle school, describing daily triumphs and disasters as well as government policy. Through the school's story, it shows you glimpses of Newcastle itself - the quayside, the cargo ships, railways being built, seaside holidays becoming popular. Num Pages: 128 pages, c. 100. BIC Classification: 1DBKEY; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 165 x 10. Weight in Grams: 230.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Edition
- illustrated edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752440880
- ISBN
- 9780752440880
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 16.46
€ 17.99
€ 16.46
Paperback. In less than a century North Shields spread out to engulf a number of surrounding communities which once had separate identities. This title covers those parts of the townships of Chirton, Murton and Preston which lay outside the built-up area of North Shields at the beginning of the twentieth century. Num Pages: 128 pages, black & white illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 1DBKEYN; WQH; WTH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 169 x 9. Weight in Grams: 300.
- Number of pages
- 128
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752421575
- ISBN
- 9780752421575
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 16.35
€ 17.99
€ 16.35
Paperback. Explores the area immediately around Lincoln. This book contains an in-depth introduction and a glossary of spooky terms to guide the reader on their spine-tingling journey around Lincoln. Num Pages: 96 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEAL; VXQG; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 163 x 7. Weight in Grams: 306.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752448916
- ISBN
- 9780752448916
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 18.50
€ 19.99
€ 18.50
Paperback. A collection of stories and tales about some of Scotland's most wild and evocative places; dark Loch Ness, the lifeboats that protect vessels in the turbulent waters of the Pentland Firth, Shetland's famous Up Helly Aa festival, the raucous Kirkwall Ba' Game in Orkney, remote townships, distant Glegelg in the west, crofts and castles; and, more. Num Pages: 288 pages, 8pp colour plates. BIC Classification: 1DBKS; WQH; WTM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 130 x 20. Weight in Grams: 260. 288 pages, 8pp colour plates. A collection of stories and tales about some of Scotland's most wild and evocative places; dark Loch Ness, the lifeboats that protect vessels in the turbulent waters of the Pentland Firth, Shetland's famous Up Helly Aa festival, the raucous Kirkwall Ba' Game in Orkney, remote townships, distant Glegelg in the west, crofts and castles; and, more. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 1DBKS; WQH; WTM. Dimension: 198 x 130 x 20. Weight: 260.
- Publisher
- Black and White pub.
- Number of pages
- 288
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845024215
- ISBN
- 9781845024215
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 11.99€ 9.87
€ 11.99
€ 9.87
Paperback. Two particular dates dominate popular imaginings of Dublin: 16 June 1904 when James Jouce and Nora Barnacle first - walked out - together; and Easter Monday 1916, when Pearse and Connolly led a small force against the British and began the struggle that led through civil war to independence for part of Ireland. Num Pages: 256 pages, illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 1DBR; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 135 x 21. Weight in Grams: 444.
- Publisher
- Signal Books Oxford
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Edition
- New title
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781902669991
- ISBN
- 9781902669991
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 19.57
€ 19.99
€ 19.57