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Paperback. A collection of ghastly tales from around the county of Lincolnshire dating from the twelfth to the twentieth centuries. It includes dreadful deeds, macabre deaths, strange occurrences and heinous homicides. Num Pages: 192 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEAL; BTC; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 246 x 172 x 12. Weight in Grams: 494.
- Publisher
- The History Press
- Number of pages
- 192
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752457680
- ISBN
- 9780752457680
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 18.17
€ 18.17
Paperback. This book collects together 365 of the darkest tales from Manchester s history terrifying true tales of riot, assault, murder, and crime, of slums, disease, death, and disaster. Compiled by Manchester historian and genealogist Michala Hume and filled with amazing historical horrors, read it if you dare!" Num Pages: 192 pages, 60 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKENL; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 157 x 234 x 13. Weight in Grams: 308.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780750961509
- ISBN
- 9780750961509
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.17
€ 16.17
Paperback. In 1826, 'resurrection men' stole thirty bodies from the graveyard of St Mary's Church in Nottingham to sell to unscrupulous medical establishments in London. In 1908, Mansfield tattoist Arthur Scott attacked a customer who refused to pay his bill. Scott tracked his quarry down after two days and in his attempt to shoot him, was caught by police. Num Pages: 160 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEMN; BTC; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 246 x 172 x 11. Weight in Grams: 410.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Number of pages
- 160
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752455938
- ISBN
- 9780752455938
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 18.17
€ 18.17
Paperback. 'A Grim Almanac of Oxfordshire' is a day-by-day catalogue of 366 ghastly tales from the county's past. There are murders and manslaughters, including the killing by Mrs Barber of her entire family in 1909 while temporarily insane, and the brutal murder of 4-year-old Edward Busby in 1871, killed by his mother to prevent his father ill-treating him. Num Pages: 192 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKESF; VXQ; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 232 x 166 x 11. Weight in Grams: 488.
- Publisher
- The History Press
- Number of pages
- 192
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752465814
- ISBN
- 9780752465814
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 18.17
€ 18.17
Paperback. Generously illustrated, this chronicle is an entertaining and readable record of Somerset's grim past. Read on ..if you dare! Num Pages: 192 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEWS; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 248 x 170 x 12. Weight in Grams: 496.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Number of pages
- 192
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752458144
- ISBN
- 9780752458144
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.16
€ 19.16
Paperback. A Grim Almanac of South Yorkshire is a collection of stories from the county's past, some bizarre, some fascinating, some macabre, but all equally absorbing. Num Pages: 160 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEYK; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 247 x 174 x 13. Weight in Grams: 418.
- Publisher
- The History Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Edition
- Revised ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752456782
- ISBN
- 9780752456782
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 18.17
€ 18.17
Paperback. Num Pages: 192 pages, 50 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEMS; VXQ; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 233 x 156 x 11. Weight in Grams: 288.
- Publisher
- The History Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752499024
- ISBN
- 9780752499024
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 21.18
€ 21.18
Paperback. A catalogue of 366 ghastly tales from around the Black Country. It includes stories of tragedy, torment and the truly unfortunate with diverse tales of mining disasters, freak weather, bizarre deaths and tragic accidents, including the gunpowder explosion at a factory in Tipton which claimed nineteen lives in 1922. Num Pages: 208 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEM; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 166 x 13. Weight in Grams: 486.
- Publisher
- The History Press
- Number of pages
- 208
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752479798
- ISBN
- 9780752479798
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 18.17
€ 18.17
Paperback. Num Pages: 192 pages, 60 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEYK; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 236 x 157 x 13. Weight in Grams: 292.
- Publisher
- The History Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780750960632
- ISBN
- 9780750960632
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.99€ 14.94
€ 16.99
€ 14.94
A Guide to Birmingham 1924 (Armchair Time Travellers Street Atlas)
Line, Paul Leslie, Baggett, Adrian
Hardcover. Series: Armchair Time Travellers Street Atlas. Num Pages: 96 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBKEMW; HBTP1; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 305 x 212 x 13. Weight in Grams: 732.
- Publisher
- Mapseeker Archive Publishing
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781844918225
- ISBN
- 9781844918225
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 25.99€ 25.82
€ 25.99
€ 25.82
Paperback. In this resource, George Demidowicz looks at the buildings of Coventry, explaining their architecture, their architects, and the original uses of many of the buildings. Series: The Buildings of England. Num Pages: 128 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEMW; AM; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 164 x 8. Weight in Grams: 312.
- Publisher
- The History Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752431154
- ISBN
- 9780752431154
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.17
€ 16.17
Paperback. Using images and motifs from a wealth of Christmases past, this collection of Hertfordshire traditions, customs and literary tales takes the reader on a seasonal journey into yuletides of yore. It provides the reader with a comprehensive seasonal anthology of the county. Num Pages: 192 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEST; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 168 x 129 x 15. Weight in Grams: 164.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Number of pages
- 192
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752436791
- ISBN
- 9780752436791
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.16
€ 13.16
Paperback. This highly readable local history is aimed at those living and working in Bournemouth who wish to know more about the area's heritage. Num Pages: 128 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEWT; WQH; WQN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 165 x 10. Weight in Grams: 300.
- Publisher
- Tempus Publishing Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752447179
- ISBN
- 9780752447179
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.17
€ 16.17
Hardcover. A history of Bury St Edmunds Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 243 x 185 x 18. Weight in Grams: 770.
- Publisher
- Phillimore & Co Ltd
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781860776571
- ISBN
- 9781860776571
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 23.18
€ 23.18
Paperback. A history of Cheltenham in 100 objects Num Pages: 144 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEWG; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 127 x 199 x 10. Weight in Grams: 246.
- Publisher
- The History Press
- Number of pages
- 144
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752461199
- ISBN
- 9780752461199
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.99€ 15.92
€ 16.99
€ 15.92
Paperback. Local History: Derry
- Publisher
- Gill & Macmillan Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- KHS0040677
- ISBN
- 9780717137992
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 10.88
€ 10.88
Paperback. 8vo. Nice copy.
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- Publisher
- Gill & Macmillan Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- SKU
- KEX0292584
- ISBN
- 9780717134854
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good
€ 6.27
€ 6.27
Paperback. A fascinating insight into two of the brewing greats Num Pages: 128 pages, 40. BIC Classification: 1DBKEMS; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 236 x 165 x 12. Weight in Grams: 308.
- Publisher
- Amberley
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781445638980
- ISBN
- 9781445638980
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 20.99€ 16.22
€ 20.99
€ 16.22
Paperback. Num Pages: 224 pages, 100 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBK; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 248 x 172. Weight in Grams: 572.
- Publisher
- The History Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780750955560
- ISBN
- 9780750955560
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 25.99€ 25.68
€ 25.99
€ 25.68
Paperback.
- Publisher
- The History Press
- Number of pages
- 213
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752448619
- ISBN
- 9780752448619
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 18.17
€ 18.17
Paperback. Meet 50 of the English capital's most eccentric, revolutionary, bloodthirsty, ingenious and generally extraordinary characters Num Pages: 240 pages, 15 black & white illustrations, 10 maps. BIC Classification: 1DBKESL; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 200 x 129 x 20. Weight in Grams: 222.
- Publisher
- Oneworld Publications
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781780745701
- ISBN
- 9781780745701
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 14.99€ 11.97
€ 14.99
€ 11.97
Paperback. This fully illustrated account of the town's history combines a useful overview of the major influences upon Louth's development with a wealth of detail which brings to life the community in times past. Num Pages: 224 pages, 150 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEAL; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 248 x 172. .
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780750982511
- ISBN
- 9780750982511
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 23.18
€ 23.18
Paperback. Num Pages: 304 pages, 120 black & white illustrations, 30 colour illustrations, 16 colour plates. BIC Classification: 1DBKENL; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 250 x 174 x 25. Weight in Grams: 820.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780750967280
- ISBN
- 9780750967280
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 33.19
€ 33.99
€ 33.19
Paperback. For a century and a half Preston was the archetypal Lancashire cotton town, with mills and terraced houses for the workers. Charles Dickens used Preston as the darkest face of Victorian industry in his novel "Hard Times". This book tells the complete story of Preston's development from earliest times onwards. Num Pages: 368 pages, 273 monochrome and colour. BIC Classification: 1DBKENL; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 169 x 236 x 23. Weight in Grams: 922. 368 pages, 273 monochrome and colour. For a century and a half Preston was the archetypal Lancashire cotton town, with mills and terraced houses for the workers. Charles Dickens used Preston as the darkest face of Victorian industry in his novel "Hard Times". This book tells the complete story of Preston's development from earliest times onwards. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 1DBKENL; WQH. Dimension: 169 x 236 x 23. Weight: 916.
- Publisher
- Carnegie Publishing Ltd
- Number of pages
- 368
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Edition
- 2nd Revised edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781859361719
- ISBN
- 9781859361719
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 11.33
€ 13.99
€ 11.33