Local History
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Local History
Hardcover. From petticoat duels and lucky cats to the Stiffs Express, Lord Nelson's spare nose, the Piccadilly earthquake and the Great Beer Flood of 1814, this book takes you on a captivating, wildly entertaining tour of the city you think you know, unearthing the capital's secrets and commemorating its rich, colourful and unusual history. Num Pages: 240 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKESL; WQH; WTL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 211 x 158 x 22. Weight in Grams: 304.
- Publisher
- Transworld Publishers
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780593073230
- ISBN
- 9780593073230
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 16.99€ 13.13
€ 16.99
€ 13.13
Paperback. A guided tour of Blyth, showing how the areas people know and love have changed over the past century and more. Series: History Tour. Num Pages: 96 pages, 50. BIC Classification: 1DBKEYN; HBTB; WQH; WTM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 126 x 168 x 13. Weight in Grams: 152.
- Publisher
- Amberley Publishing
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- UK ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781445664279
- ISBN
- 9781445664279
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.98
€ 16.98
Paperback. The model industrial village of Saltaire is one of Yorkshire's most visited areas of historical interest. Its makeover as a post-industrial community, is largely due to the entrepreneurial and conservation efforts of the late Jonathan Silver. This title offfers a collection of over 200 photographs, that reminds us of the origins of Saltaire. Num Pages: 128 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEYK; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 166 x 9. Weight in Grams: 312.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 128
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752416304
- ISBN
- 9780752416304
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 18.17
€ 19.99
€ 18.17
Paperback. In the sweltering summer of 1858, the stink of sewage from the polluted Thames was so offensive that it drove Members of Parliament from the chamber of the House of Commons. The engineer entrusted by Parliament with this enormous task was Sir Joseph Bazalgette. This book presents an account of his life and work. Num Pages: 224 pages, 80 b&w illustrations, 8pp colour plates. BIC Classification: BGH; TBX; TQSR1; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 247 x 173 x 15. Weight in Grams: 602.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 224
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Edition
- New Ed
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780750925808
- ISBN
- 9780750925808
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 21.99€ 20.12
€ 21.99
€ 20.12
Paperback. Num Pages: 277 pages, 19ill. BIC Classification: HBG; HBJD; HBW; HBWQ; JWLF; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 139 x 210 x 21. Weight in Grams: 426. Breaking the Enigma Codes. 277 pages, 19ill. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: HBG; HBJD; HBW; HBWQ; JWLF; WQH. Dimension: 209 x 137 x 19. Weight: 424.
- Publisher
- M.& M.Baldwin
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Edition
- 2nd Revised edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780947712341
- ISBN
- 9780947712341
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.19
€ 16.19
Paperback. Ivor Gurney is perhaps best known as a musician and First World War poet but he also wrote prolifically about his native Gloucestershire. This book explores the particular Gloucestershire landscapes - the Cotswolds, the Severn Meadows and the city of Gloucester - that stimulated his creativity in poetry and music. Num Pages: 160 pages, Illustrations (some col.), maps. BIC Classification: 1DBKEWG; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 248 x 171 x 12. Weight in Grams: 458.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 160
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752453538
- ISBN
- 9780752453538
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 25.99€ 23.09
€ 25.99
€ 23.09
Paperback. This collection of black and white photographs, spanning the late 19th and early 20th centuries, brings together all aspects of daily life in Stockton-on-Tees. Series: Britain in Old Photographs. Num Pages: 160 pages, 225 b&w photographs. BIC Classification: 1DBKEY; HBJD1; WQH; WQP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 247 x 171 x 9. Weight in Grams: 342.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 128
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780750919630
- ISBN
- 9780750919630
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 18.17
€ 19.99
€ 18.17
Paperback. Num Pages: 80 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBKS; VXQG; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 119 x 192 x 8. Weight in Grams: 132.
- Publisher
- Bradwell Books
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781902674728
- ISBN
- 9781902674728
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 7.31
€ 7.31
Paperback. Suffolk's coastline faces east, and through most of its history has therefore been one of the areas of this country that has been at risk from invasion during times of conflict. This title delves into history of military Suffolk, from Saxon shore forts to castles or castle sites, Napoleonic martello towers and Second World War airfields. Num Pages: 128 pages, 150 black and white. BIC Classification: 1DBKEAS; HBW; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 251 x 172 x 10. Weight in Grams: 420.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Number of pages
- 144
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780750947473
- ISBN
- 9780750947473
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 18.18
€ 19.99
€ 18.18
Paperback. Uncovers the dark secrets of London's lost and forgotten burial places. Num Pages: 96 pages, 80. BIC Classification: 1DBKESL; AMGD; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 166 x 233 x 12. Weight in Grams: 268.
- Publisher
- Amberley Publishing
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781445661117
- ISBN
- 9781445661117
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 27.64
€ 27.64
Paperback. A collection of stories from around Somerset that lifts the shrouds off many legendary hauntings, including some spine-tingling experiences as recounted to the author by Somerset townsfolk, villagers and visitors. It reveals its uniquely supernatural heritage. Series: Haunted. Num Pages: 96 pages, C. 100. BIC Classification: 1DBKEWS; VXQG; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 226 x 153 x 7. Weight in Grams: 308.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 96
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Edition
- 07th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752443355
- ISBN
- 9780752443355
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.99€ 16.18
€ 16.99
€ 16.18
Paperback. Num Pages: 128 pages, 120 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEWS; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 191 x 172 x 8. Weight in Grams: 274.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Edition
- 1st Edition.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780750959681
- ISBN
- 9780750959681
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 13.17
€ 13.99
€ 13.17
Paperback. This fascinating selection of photographs traces some of the many ways in which Salisbury has changed and developed over the past century. Series: Through Time. Num Pages: 96 pages, 180. BIC Classification: 1DBKEWW; WQH; WQP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 252 x 165 x 15. Weight in Grams: 240.
- Publisher
- Amberley Publishing
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- UK ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781445657998
- ISBN
- 9781445657998
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 27.67
€ 27.67
Paperback. This fascinating selection of photographs shows how Wimbledon and Southfields have changed and developed over the last century. Series: Through Time. Num Pages: 96 pages, 180. BIC Classification: 1DBKESL; WQH; WQP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 167 x 326 x 11. Weight in Grams: 306.
- Publisher
- Amberley Publishing
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- UK ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781445661056
- ISBN
- 9781445661056
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 23.30
€ 26.99
€ 23.30
Hardback.
- Publisher
- Batsford Ltd
- Number of pages
- 96
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845887261
- ISBN
- 9781845887261
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 15.00€ 13.71
€ 15.00
€ 13.71
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- Sigma Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Edition
- 1st
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781910758243
- ISBN
- 9781910758243
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 11.99€ 11.45
€ 11.99
€ 11.45
Paperback. A guided tour of this historic town, showing how the areas you know and love have transformed over the centuries. Series: History Tour. Num Pages: 96 pages, 50. BIC Classification: 1DBKENL; WQH; WQP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 125 x 167 x 12. Weight in Grams: 154.
- Publisher
- Amberley Publishing
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781445657653
- ISBN
- 9781445657653
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.95
€ 16.95
Paperback. This beautifully photographed selection of fifty of the county's most precious assets shows what makes Cumbria great. Series: 50 Gems. Num Pages: 96 pages, 80. BIC Classification: 1DBKENM; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 165. .
- Publisher
- Amberley Publishing
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781445663968
- ISBN
- 9781445663968
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 27.69
€ 27.69
Paperback. A history of Rhondda Num Pages: 128 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBKW; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 165 x 236 x 9. Weight in Grams: 296.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Edition
- UK ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752433882
- ISBN
- 9780752433882
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.99€ 16.17
€ 16.99
€ 16.17
Paperback. The third volume of the Past Times of Macclesfield; a collection of local history newspaper columns by celebrated local historian Dorothy Bentley Smith. Num Pages: 128 pages, 95. BIC Classification: 1DBKENC; HBTB; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 167 x 247 x 10. Weight in Grams: 306.
- Publisher
- Amberley Publishing
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781445658216
- ISBN
- 9781445658216
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 23.07
€ 23.07
Paperback. When it opened in 1896 the Glasgow District Subway was only the third underground railway system in the world. Today its distinctive orange trains continue on their never-ending orbit beneath the city's streets. Num Pages: 96 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKSC; WGF; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 237 x 165 x 8. Weight in Grams: 282.
- Publisher
- Amberley Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 96
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781445621746
- ISBN
- 9781445621746
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 20.99€ 16.39
€ 20.99
€ 16.39
Paperback. Num Pages: 96 pages, 45 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKESL; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 168 x 329 x 11. Weight in Grams: 354.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- Clr Csm
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780750968164
- ISBN
- 9780750968164
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.99€ 16.10
€ 16.99
€ 16.10
Hardcover. Derry, Antrim
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- Publisher
- North-West Books
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1986
- Edition
- facsim.of 1869e.
- SKU
- KLN0004541
- ISBN
- 9780907528081
Hardback
Condition: Used, Very Good
€ 25.00
€ 25.00
Paperback. Gives a unique and fascinating insight into some of Liverpool's famous and infamous pubs, taverns and inns Num Pages: 96 pages, 100. BIC Classification: 1DBKENL; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 167 x 235 x 9. Weight in Grams: 304.
- Publisher
- Amberley Publishing
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- UK ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781445642604
- ISBN
- 9781445642604
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 20.99€ 16.41
€ 20.99
€ 16.41