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Local History
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
€ 38.35
€ 38.35
Paperback. Num Pages: 128 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 1DBR; TNCJ; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 165. Weight in Grams: 376.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845887469
- ISBN
- 9781845887469
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 14.99€ 13.21
€ 14.99
€ 13.21
Hardcover. Dublin. Clean copy. Fine in dust jacket. DJ has minor wear and tear to edges, but remains very good
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Dublin Corporation Public Libraries
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- SKU
- KOG0005841
- ISBN
- 9780946841813
Hardback
Condition: Used, Very Good
€ 17.95
€ 17.95
Paperback. A history of Whickham Series: Tempus History & Guide Series. Num Pages: 144 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEYN; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 248 x 172 x 10. Weight in Grams: 380.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Number of pages
- 144
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752422619
- ISBN
- 9780752422619
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.33
€ 16.33
Paperback.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Number of pages
- 120
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780750950374
- ISBN
- 9780750950374
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.30
€ 16.30
Sheet map, folded. Series: Old Ordnance Survey Maps - Inch to the Mile. BIC Classification: 1DBKEYK; WQH; WTRM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 209 x 122 x 2. Weight in Grams: 24. One Inch Sheet 035. Series: Old Ordnance Survey Maps - Inch to the Mile. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 1DBKEYK; WQH; WTRM. Dimension: 209 x 122 x 2. Weight: 24.
- Publisher
- The Godfrey Edition
- Publication date
- 2001
- Edition
- Facsim.of 1891-95 Ed
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781841512587
- ISBN
- 9781841512587
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 7.99
€ 7.99
Paperback. Jet, a hard, black, shiny gen, closely related to coal, has been fashioned into jewellery and trinkets for generations, but during the Victorian period, when the ritual surrounding death and the long mourning of Queen Victoria made black fashionable, jet became hugely popular. This book traces the history of jet and the Whitby jet industry. Series: Shire Library. Num Pages: 56 pages, Illustrations (some col.). BIC Classification: 1DBKEYK; HBJD1; HBTK; WCP; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 217 x 150 x 4. Weight in Grams: 148.
- Publisher
- Shire Publications Ltd
- Number of pages
- 56
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780747807315
- ISBN
- 9780747807315
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 11.09
€ 11.09
Paperback. A collection of archive photographs documenting life in the Cardiff suburbs of Whitchurch and Llandaff North, it recalls the events from sporting fixtures to works outings, VE Day celebrations to Coronation street parties. The final chapter is dedicated to T.J. Powell, one of the greatest British composers of brass band music. Series: Images of Wales. Num Pages: 128 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKWS; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 237 x 166 x 11. Weight in Grams: 314.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752436357
- ISBN
- 9780752436357
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.21
€ 16.21
Series: Old Ordnance Survey Maps of London. BIC Classification: 1DBKESL; 3JH; WQH; WTRM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 110 x 206 x 2. Weight in Grams: 26. London Sheet 063.1. Series: Old Ordnance Survey Maps of London. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 1DBKESL; 3JH; WQH; WTRM. Dimension: 110 x 206 x 2. Weight: 24.
- Publisher
- Alan Godfrey Maps
- Publication date
- 1988
- Edition
- Facsimile of 1873 ed
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780850541601
- ISBN
- 9780850541601
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 6.92
€ 6.92
Paperback. Covers the Whitehaven area from St Bees in the south to Parton in the north. This book takes us on a tour from south to north, passing through industrial, residential, commercial and rural areas. It examines the chemical industry, coal mines of the Preston Isle, shipbuilding, and the maritime connections of the South and North Harbours. Series: Archive Photographs: Images of England. Num Pages: 128 pages, 200ill. BIC Classification: 1DBKENM; 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
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752422398
- ISBN
- 9780752422398
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 18.34
€ 18.34
Paperback. A guided tour of Whitley Bay and Seaton Sluice, showing how these two northeast seaside towns have changed over the past century and more. Series: History Tour. Num Pages: 96 pages, 50. BIC Classification: 1DBKEYN; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 168 x 124. .
- Publisher
- Amberley Publishing
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781445666761
- ISBN
- 9781445666761
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.01
€ 17.01
Paperback. This fascinating selection of photographs traces some of the many ways in which Whitley Bay and Seaton Sluice have changed and developed over the last century. Num Pages: 96 pages, 31 black & white illustrations, 153 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEYN; WQH; WQP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 168 x 8. Weight in Grams: 306. 96 pages, 184 Illustrations incl 153 colour. This fascinating selection of photographs traces some of the many ways in which Whitley Bay and Seaton Sluice have changed and developed over the last century. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 1DBKEYN; WQH; WQP. Dimension: 234 x 168 x 8. Weight: 308.
- Publisher
- Amberley Publishing
- Number of pages
- 96
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Edition
- UK ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781445605418
- ISBN
- 9781445605418
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 27.79
€ 27.79
Paperback. A collection of over 200 photographs and picture postcards spanning the last one hundred years. It illustrates the many changes that have taken place in both Whitstable and Tankerton as well as in neighbouring villages such as Swalecliffe and Seasalter. Series: Archive Photographs. Num Pages: 128 pages, photographs. BIC Classification: 1DBKESK; 3JH; 3JJ; WQH; WQP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 168 x 241 x 13. Weight in Grams: 310.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752411125
- ISBN
- 9780752411125
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 18.37
€ 18.37
Paperback. Whitstable is a town steeped in history. The town has drawn holidaymakers since Victorian times and there is a wealth of history contained in the postcards and pictures following that period. This book draws on those old picture postcards and other ephemera to present a different look at Whitstable's past. Num Pages: 128 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKESK; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 165 x 7. Weight in Grams: 304.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Number of pages
- 128
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752451435
- ISBN
- 9780752451435
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.30
€ 16.30
Paperback. This fascinating selection of photographs traces some of the many ways in which Whitstable has changed and developed over the last century. Num Pages: 96 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKESK; WQH; WQP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 168 x 236 x 8. Weight in Grams: 304.
- Publisher
- Amberley Publishing
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781445632926
- ISBN
- 9781445632926
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 27.69
€ 27.69
Paperback. Combining information from hitherto-untapped archival sources, extensive interviews, a thorough review of the secondary literature, and considerable personal experience, Post gives the reader a behind-the-scenes view of disputes among curators, academics, and stakeholders that were sometimes private and at other times burst into headline news. Num Pages: 400 pages, 49, 49 black & white halftones. BIC Classification: GM; HBJK; WQH. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 23. Weight in Grams: 522.
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781421422589
- ISBN
- 9781421422589
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 29.99€ 28.29
€ 29.99
€ 28.29
Paperback. Helps readers discover the famous, infamous, notable, curious and eccentric people who were buried in Kent's churches, churchyards and cemeteries. This book contains many epitaphs of heroes and heroines, pioneers, inventors, poets, artists, sportsmen, politicians, a secret agent, Royalty and even smugglers. Num Pages: 128 pages, 100 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKESK; BG; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 166 x 11. Weight in Grams: 304.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752445441
- ISBN
- 9780752445441
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.29
€ 16.29
48pp. Original wrappers, pages shaded, text very clear. Keywords: Irish history, letters
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- Publisher
- Nellie Maher
- Publication date
- 1943
- SKU
- KHS1005057
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good
€ 295.00
€ 295.00
Paperback. Num Pages: 192 pages, 25 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBR; JFHF; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 125 x 15. Weight in Grams: 210.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845887858
- ISBN
- 9781845887858
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 12.99€ 11.92
€ 12.99
€ 11.92
Paperback. Through documents, the Wigan area can trace its coal mining activities as far back as 650 years, and for a brief spell in the late 19th century Wigan itself was proudly known as 'Coalopolis'. This book provides an insight into the lives and working conditions of Wigan area miners, and offers a testament to the region and its coal mining legacy. Series: Archive Photographs: Images of England. Num Pages: 128 pages, 200ill. BIC Classification: 1DBKEN; HBJD1; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 164 x 9. Weight in Grams: 298.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752417240
- ISBN
- 9780752417240
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 18.22
€ 18.22