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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

Paperback.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Number of pages
192
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752459899
ISBN
9780752459899
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 18.99
€ 17.18

Paperback. Num Pages: 216 pages, over 500 colour & black and white. BIC Classification: 1DBK; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 200 x 212 x 11. Weight in Grams: 626.
Publisher
After the Battle
Number of pages
216
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
SKU
V9781870067799
ISBN
9781870067799
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 17.33

Paperback. A trawl through 63 cosmopolitan Leeds, calling in at dozens of popular watering holes. Along with descriptions of the beers, pubs & adventures The Great Leeds Pub Crawl also contains fascinating asides about local history, the story of brewing in the city, and suggests plenty of alternative routes to keep even the thirstiest pub-crawler satisfied. Num Pages: 256 pages, Full colour throughout. BIC Classification: 1DBKEYK; WQH; WTHR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 140 x 216 x 16. Weight in Grams: 470.
Publisher
Scratching Shed Publishing Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9780993188251
ISBN
9780993188251
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.28

Hardback. An extraordinary picture of a way of life and kinship recorded by generations of islanders, chronicling the life and death of the Great Blasket, evacuated in 1953 but never abandoned, a snapshot of the spirit of the island community. Many photos have never been seen in public, a view of the islanders and the people who witnessed their lives. Num Pages: 176 pages, 200 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBR; WQH; WQP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 277 x 17. Weight in Grams: 1028.
Publisher
Gill
Number of pages
176
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
SKU
V9781848891753
ISBN
9781848891753
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 24.52

Paperback. The story of Baltimore's great conflagration of 1904 is told with meticulous and thrilling detail. Num Pages: 192 pages, 200, 200 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBBFM; 3JJC; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 254 x 229 x 15. Weight in Grams: 816.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Maryland Historical Society United States
Number of pages
192
Condition
New
SKU
V9780938420927
ISBN
9780938420927
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 26.51

Paperback. For over a century, the Grand Pier at Weston has stood as a prominent symbol of this British seaside tradition. This book illustrates the history of this outstanding example of seaside piers, with memories and anecdotes from the people who owned it, worked on it or simply loved it. Num Pages: 128 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEWS; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 227 x 150 x 9. Weight in Grams: 288.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Number of pages
128
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752449906
ISBN
9780752449906
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 16.99
€ 16.18

Paperback. A history of the Grand Pavilion Porthcawl Num Pages: 128 pages, 200ill. BIC Classification: 1DBKWS; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 156 x 9. Weight in Grams: 300.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Number of pages
128
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752432564
ISBN
9780752432564
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 16.99
€ 16.18

Hardcover. 175pp. Illustrated. Keywords: Local History - County Antrim, Belfast, Music
Condition
Used, Very Good
Publisher
Blackstaff Press Ltd
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1995
Edition
Illustrated edition
SKU
KON0824025
ISBN
9780856405686
Hardback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 20.00

Hardcover. Folio.Illustrated. Belfast History. Very good clean copy. First edition.
Condition
Used, Good
Publisher
Blackstaff Press Ltd
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1995
Edition
Illustrated edition
SKU
KEX0287295
ISBN
9780856405686
Hardback
Condition: Used, Good

€ 30.00

Hardback. DUBLIN
Publication date
1987
Publisher
TRINITY HISTORY WORKSHOP
Condition
New
Format
Hardback
SKU
KRF2233343
ISBN
9780951140024
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 5.70

Hardback. DUBLIN
Publication date
1987
Publisher
TRINITY HISTORY WORKSHOP
Condition
New
Format
Hardback
SKU
KRF2233342
ISBN
9780951140024
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 5.70

Paperback. Num Pages: 112 pages, chiefly illustrations facsimiles, maps. BIC Classification: 1DBKS; HBJD1; WQH; WTM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 272 x 211 x 11. Weight in Grams: 468.
Publisher
Stenlake Publishing United Kingdom
Number of pages
112
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1996
Condition
New
SKU
V9781872074689
ISBN
9781872074689
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 29.99
€ 26.79

Paperback. This is a delightful collection of memories from the golden age of cinema in Manchester. Filled with archive images, it recalls courting days and war-time air raids, the stars, the staff and all the magic of the silver screen. Num Pages: 128 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKENL; APF; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 166 x 9. Weight in Grams: 306.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752449814
ISBN
9780752449814
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 16.99
€ 16.17

Paperback. .
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9781845888893
ISBN
9781845888893
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 25.00
€ 19.69

Paperback. Num Pages: 128 pages, 213 b/w illustrations & maps. BIC Classification: 1DBKESF; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 258 x 202 x 9. Weight in Grams: 468.
Publisher
Dovecote Press, The
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Edition
1st Edition 1st Printing
Condition
New
SKU
V9781904349198
ISBN
9781904349198
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 14.46

17pp. Illustrated covers. Keywords: Irish towns, poetry, prose
Condition
Used, Very Good
Publisher
Tentmaker Publications
Publication date
1997
SKU
KHS1005007
ISBN
9781899003198
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 20.00

Hardcover. "Commissioning organisation: by Edmund Mahony. 125 p. ill., maps, ports. 26 cm. Bound in modern quarter morocco with marbled boards. Gilt titled spine & gilt tooling to boards, marbled eps, a.e.g., excellent internally, a very fine copy." Keywords: Local History - Galway, hunting
Condition
Used, Very Good
Publisher
Kennys Bookshop and Art Galleries Ltd
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1979
SKU
KHS0001824
ISBN
9780906312162
Hardback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 250.00

Article in the 'Journal of the Butler Society, Volume 1, Number 7, 1977. Keywords: Genealogy, Periodical, Local History - Co. Kilkenny, Landowners. 5pp
Condition
Used, Very Good
Publisher
The Butler Society
Publication date
1977
SKU
KON0823435
Hardback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 20.00

Paperback. This fascinating selection of photographs traces some of the many ways in which the Heaton villages have changed and developed over the last century. Series: Through Time. Num Pages: 96 pages, 180. BIC Classification: 1DBKENL; WQH; WQP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 168 x 9. Weight in Grams: 284.
Publisher
Amberley Publishing
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Edition
UK ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9781445620596
ISBN
9781445620596
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 27.67

Paperback. Beautiful postcards capture the Four Heatons in all their glory. Series: The Postcard Collection. Num Pages: 96 pages, 180. BIC Classification: 1DBKENL; WQH; WQP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 246 x 315 x 11. Weight in Grams: 300.
Publisher
Amberley Publishing
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9781445645773
ISBN
9781445645773
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 26.13

Paperback. A glimpse into the lesser known facts about the rich heritage of County Kildare. Kildare is steeped in heritage, with sites of historical interest scattered throughout the county. This book includes photographs and line drawings. Num Pages: 176 pages, 100. BIC Classification: 1DBR; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 248 x 172 x 10. Weight in Grams: 430. 8vo. Illustrated. Very good copy.

Irish Local History.
Condition
Used, Very Good
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1978
SKU
KEX0282743
ISBN
9781845885038
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 15.00

Paperback. An exploration of north Gloucestershire by way of its many footpaths. Num Pages: 144 pages, Illustrations (some col.). BIC Classification: 1DBKEWG; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 215 x 137 x 12. Weight in Grams: 188.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752449036
ISBN
9780752449036
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 20.99
€ 19.18

Paperback. A journey through time: from a scattering of cottages along a pre-roman horse track, to a medieval parish and staging post for travellers, onwards into a prosperous Tudor village favoured by gentlemen for their country seats and an 18th century resort of pleasure gardens eventually transformed by a warren of railway lines. Num Pages: 256 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 1DBKESL; HBTB; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 138 x 18. Weight in Grams: 362. The History of One London Village. 256 pages, Illustrations, maps. A journey through time: from a scattering of cottages along a pre-roman horse track, to a medieval parish and staging post for travellers, onwards into a prosperous Tudor village favoured by gentlemen for their country seats and an 18th century resort of pleasure gardens eventually transformed by a warren of railway lines. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 1DBKESL; HBTB; WQH. Dimension: 216 x 138 x 18. Weight: 350.
Publisher
Eland Books
Number of pages
256
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Condition
New
SKU
V9781906011482
ISBN
9781906011482
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 14.46

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