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Paperback. Presents twenty-five historic cases of murder committed in the Channel Islands that include: a fatal assault on John Francis in 1894, which remains unsolved; the murder by Philippe Jolin of his father in 1829; the murder and suicide committed by Eugenie Toupin in 1881, and more. Num Pages: 192 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKX; BTC; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 232 x 160 x 11. Weight in Grams: 288.
- Publisher
- The History Press
- Number of pages
- 192
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752479781
- ISBN
- 9780752479781
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 18.18
€ 19.99
€ 18.18
Paperback. Chronicles the hidden history of Alexandra Palace and details the episode in the palace's history when it became home to thousands of German civilian internees during and after the First World War. This book uses images from the Bruce Castle Museum's picture archives and personal recollections from those who were interned here and their families. Series: Images of England. Num Pages: 288 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKESL; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 237 x 167 x 11. Weight in Grams: 306.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752436364
- ISBN
- 9780752436364
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 18.18
€ 19.99
€ 18.18
Paperback. Once dubbed 'the Queen of Slaughtering Places', Brighton can recall a history which is every bit as bloody as any other town or city in Britain. This book 'celebrates' murder, violence, battles, wars and other historic instances of unpleasantness on the East Sussex coast. Series: Bloody British History. Num Pages: 96 pages, 70 black & white illustrations, 16 colour illustrations, 8 colour plates. BIC Classification: 1DBKESX; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 232 x 163 x 6. Weight in Grams: 164.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 96
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752490823
- ISBN
- 9780752490823
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 18.17
€ 19.99
€ 18.17
Paperback.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 120
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780750949354
- ISBN
- 9780750949354
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 18.18
€ 19.99
€ 18.18
Paperback. A guided tour of this historic area, showing how the areas you know and love have transformed over the centuries. Series: History Tour. Num Pages: 96 pages, 120. BIC Classification: 1DBKESL; WQH; WQP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 126 x 167 x 7. Weight in Grams: 152.
- Publisher
- Amberley Publishing
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Edition
- UK ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781445641522
- ISBN
- 9781445641522
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.94
€ 16.94
Paperback. Num Pages: 32 pages, 80 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 172 x 240 x 6. Weight in Grams: 144.
- Publisher
- The History Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781841656410
- ISBN
- 9781841656410
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 8.14
€ 8.14
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
€ 19.28
Paperback. This new edition, published forty years after the original publication, includes a double introduction by the late Clifford Musgrave's son, Stephen Musgrave, and the editor of Victoria County History for Brighton and author of Georgian Brighton, Sue Berry. Two letters from Graham Greene to the author are also featured. Num Pages: 480 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKESX; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 155 x 232 x 38. Weight in Grams: 670.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Number of pages
- 480
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752460475
- ISBN
- 9780752460475
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 24.99€ 22.16
€ 24.99
€ 22.16
Paperback.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 128
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752401072
- ISBN
- 9780752401072
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 18.17
€ 19.99
€ 18.17
Paperback. The book examines the historic environment of the Hoo Peninsula landscape and describes how changing patterns of land use and maritime activity over time have given this landscape and seascape its distinctive character. Series: Informed Conservation. Num Pages: 96 pages, 79. BIC Classification: 1DBKESK; HBTP; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 2100 x 2100. .
- Publisher
- Historic England United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 96
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781848022256
- ISBN
- 9781848022256
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 21.99€ 21.42
€ 21.99
€ 21.42
Paperback. Illustrated with more than 70 photographs, this catalogue of the inns and taverns of Burnley provides an insight into the history of what was once considered 'the cotton capital of the world. With excerpts from local newspaper reports, this guide recounts the romance and the crime witnessed by regulars over the years. Series: Images of England. Num Pages: 128 pages, Approx 70. BIC Classification: 1DBKENL; 3JH; WQH; WTHR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 165 x 10. Weight in Grams: 300.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Edition
- 07th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752444130
- ISBN
- 9780752444130
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 18.18
€ 19.99
€ 18.18
Paperback. Num Pages: 192 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKESB; JFHF; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 129 x 15. Weight in Grams: 214.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Number of pages
- 192
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752467450
- ISBN
- 9780752467450
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 13.17
€ 13.99
€ 13.17
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- Pen & Sword Books Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781473861787
- ISBN
- 9781473861787
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.99€ 13.89
€ 16.99
€ 13.89
Paperback. Num Pages: 192 pages, b/w photos. BIC Classification: 1KBCB; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 215 x 279 x 13. Weight in Grams: 810.
- Publisher
- Harbour Publishing Canada
- Number of pages
- 192
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781550175219
- ISBN
- 9781550175219
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 26.55
€ 26.99
€ 26.55
Paperback. A guided tour of the historic town of Bideford, showing how the areas you know and love have transformed over the centuries. Series: History Tour. Num Pages: 96 pages, 50. BIC Classification: 1DBKEWD; WQH; WQP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 125 x 167 x 12. Weight in Grams: 152.
- Publisher
- Amberley Publishing
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781445656991
- ISBN
- 9781445656991
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 11.99€ 10.62
€ 11.99
€ 10.62
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
€ 16.99€ 16.18
€ 16.99
€ 16.18
Paperback. . Clean copy
- Condition
- Used, Like New
- Publisher
- Thomas Cook Publishing
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Edition
- 3rd ed.
- SKU
- KEX0236099
- ISBN
- 9781841579498
Paperback
Condition: Used, Like New
€ 4.99
€ 4.99
Paperback. Capturing the experiences of Norfolk men and women during the First World War in their own words. Series: Voices of the First World War. Num Pages: 160 pages, 60. BIC Classification: 1DBKEAN; 3JJF; HBWN; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 167 x 233 x 12. Weight in Grams: 382.
- Publisher
- Amberley Publishing
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781445620923
- ISBN
- 9781445620923
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.13
€ 26.13
Paperback. The fascinating history of the Bridgewater Canal illustrated through old and modern pictures. Series: Through Time. Num Pages: 96 pages, 180. BIC Classification: 1DBKEN; WGGN; WQH; WQP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 236 x 167 x 11. Weight in Grams: 292.
- Publisher
- Amberley Publishing
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- UK ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781445659268
- ISBN
- 9781445659268
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 20.99€ 16.38
€ 20.99
€ 16.38
Paperback. In this intriguing new collection of old postcards and photographs, the Paddington of the past has been recreated through the images that were recognisable daily sights to those who have know the area during the twentieth century. Series: Archive Photographs: Images of England. Num Pages: 128 pages, black & white halftones, frontispiece. BIC Classification: 1DBKESL; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 165 x 235 x 9. Weight in Grams: 322.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752422046
- ISBN
- 9780752422046
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.99€ 16.18
€ 16.99
€ 16.18
Paperback.
- Publisher
- Amberley Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 96
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781445616445
- ISBN
- 9781445616445
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 27.67
€ 27.67
Paperback. 'A Grim Almanac of Shropshire' is a day-by-day catalogue of 366 macabre moments from the county's past. Featured are such diverse tales as mining disasters, suicides, miscarriages of justice, axe murders, executions and tragic accidents. Num Pages: 144 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEMP; VXQ; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 232 x 162 x 11. Weight in Grams: 302.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 192
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752486468
- ISBN
- 9780752486468
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 18.18
€ 19.99
€ 18.18
Paperback.
- Publisher
- The History Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752482774
- ISBN
- 9780752482774
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.99€ 16.18
€ 16.99
€ 16.18
Paperback. Illustrated with 150 photographs, all of which were taken by the author, this informative and evocative book tells the story of fisherfolk, boats and boatbuilders along the North Yorkshire and Cleveland coast between the rivers Tees and Esk in the mid to late 20th century. Num Pages: 128 pages, 8 colour plates. BIC Classification: 1DBKEY; WGG; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 232 x 156 x 10. Weight in Grams: 306.
- Publisher
- The History Press
- Number of pages
- 128
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752480411
- ISBN
- 9780752480411
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 20.99€ 19.18
€ 20.99
€ 19.18