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Local History
Hardback. The Little Book of the Isle of Wight is a funny, fact-packed compendium of the sort of frivolous, fantastic or simply strange information which no one will want to be without. The Island's most eccentric inhabitants, blood-curdling murders and literally hundreds of facts combine to make this required reading for locals and visitors alike. Num Pages: 144 pages, 30 b&w. BIC Classification: 1DBKESW; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 201 x 130 x 17. Weight in Grams: 254.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Number of pages
- 144
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752458175
- ISBN
- 9780752458175
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 14.99€ 14.11
€ 14.99
€ 14.11
Paperback. Raise a glass to Burton's unique and heady history, and celebrate its diverse and delicious heritage with this fascinating and richly illustrated historical compilation by The Good Beer Guide's editor, Roger Protz. Num Pages: 160 pages, Illustrations (some col.). BIC Classification: 1DBKEMS; KNDF; WBXD2; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 166 x 11. Weight in Grams: 390.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Number of pages
- 160
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752460635
- ISBN
- 9780752460635
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 23.99€ 21.16
€ 23.99
€ 21.16
Paperback. Kent has been on England's first line of defence. Many people in the county have lived closer to the enemy in Europe than they did to London. This book delves into the long history of military Kent, from Roman forts to Martello towers, from the ambitious Royal Military Canal to wartime airfields and underground Cold War installations. Num Pages: 160 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 1DBKESK; HBJD1; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 248 x 173 x 10. Weight in Grams: 414.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780750944601
- ISBN
- 9780750944601
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 18.18
€ 19.99
€ 18.18
Paperback. The fascinating history of Ladywood illustrated through old and modern pictures in a fully updated edition. Series: Through Time. Num Pages: 96 pages, 180. BIC Classification: 1DBKEMW; WQH; WQP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 236 x 166 x 13. Weight in Grams: 236.
- Publisher
- Amberley Publishing
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- Revised edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781445650630
- ISBN
- 9781445650630
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.13
€ 26.13
Paperback. This book is part of the Images ofEngland series, which uses old photographs and archived images toshow the history ofvarious local areas in England, through their streets, shops, pubs, and people." Series: Archive Photographs: Images of England. Num Pages: 128 pages, 200 b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEMD; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 165 x 10. Weight in Grams: 313.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Edition
- Revised
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752430157
- ISBN
- 9780752430157
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 18.18
€ 19.99
€ 18.18
Paperback. From Britannia to the Blue Pullman, Evening Star to Inter-City, Greg Morse takes us through this turbulent 20-year period, which started with a poor bag of assets and ended with BR poised to launch the fastest diesel-powered train in the world. Series: Shire Library. Num Pages: 56 pages, Illustrations (some col.). BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JJPG; 3JJPK; WGF; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 149 x 6. Weight in Grams: 148. New.
- Publisher
- Shire Publications Ltd
- Number of pages
- 56
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- 9780747811688
- ISBN
- 9780747811688
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 8.89
€ 8.89
Paperback. Explores the hidden stories of Swansea's long and dangerous past - stories of death, shipwreck and murder - from Romans to the Red Lady, Viking raids to English attacks, deadly diseases, factory riots, slums, cholera and Nazi bombs. Num Pages: 96 pages, Illustrations (some col.). BIC Classification: 1DBKWS; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 232 x 164 x 7. Weight in Grams: 256.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 96
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752480534
- ISBN
- 9780752480534
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 18.16
€ 19.99
€ 18.16
Hardcover. Taking you through the year day by day, 'The Colchester Book of Days' contains a quirky, eccentric, amusing or important event or fact from different periods of history. Num Pages: 368 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBKEAX; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 176 x 132 x 32. Weight in Grams: 356.
- Publisher
- The History Press
- Number of pages
- 368
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752482866
- ISBN
- 9780752482866
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 13.17
€ 13.99
€ 13.17
Paperback. For as long as anyone can remember, coal has been the lifeblood of the communities of County Durham. This title presents a portrayal of Durham life that deals with the anonymous individuals, and their families, and behind the story of coalmining in the area. Num Pages: 224 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEYD; HBTK; KNAT; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 248 x 174 x 15. Weight in Grams: 568.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 224
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752450421
- ISBN
- 9780752450421
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 22.99€ 22.74
€ 22.99
€ 22.74
Paperback. Num Pages: 128 pages, 200 colour photographs. BIC Classification: 1KBBEP; WGF; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 273 x 215 x 8. Weight in Grams: 602.
- Publisher
- Fonthill Media LLc United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 128
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781625450715
- ISBN
- 9781625450715
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 23.99€ 21.42
€ 23.99
€ 21.42
Paperback. A history of Doncaster Num Pages: 96 pages, 90 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEYK; WQH; WQP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 167 x 235 x 11. Weight in Grams: 318.
- Publisher
- Batsford Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780750964975
- ISBN
- 9780750964975
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 15.18
€ 19.99
€ 15.18
Paperback. Once regarded as the capital of Roman Britain, the town of Colchester has witnessed many events and seen many changes during its long history. This book describes the town's history from early Celtic origins and Roman settlement, through civil war and plague, Victorian enterprise and social reform, to modern Colchester during the 20th century. Num Pages: 144 pages, colour illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEAX; WQH; WTH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 245 x 173 x 12. Weight in Grams: 448.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 144
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Edition
- UK ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752432144
- ISBN
- 9780752432144
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 29.99€ 25.70
€ 29.99
€ 25.70
Paperback. Depicts the cosmopolitan face of Liverpool with photographs. This book traces the many changes that Liverpudlians have experienced over the last century. It uses the photographs that have come from many sources, including the Liverpool Central Library. Series: Archive Photographs. Num Pages: 128 pages, chiefly Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 1DBK; WQH; WQP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 164 x 236 x 10. Weight in Grams: 316.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 128
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752406404
- ISBN
- 9780752406404
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 18.18
€ 19.99
€ 18.18
Paperback. Num Pages: 128 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEMW; JKV; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 232 x 156 x 8. Weight in Grams: 206.
- Publisher
- The History Press
- Number of pages
- 96
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752487601
- ISBN
- 9780752487601
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 18.17
€ 19.99
€ 18.17
Paperback. A history of Newcastle Under Lyme School Series: Images of England. Num Pages: 96 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBKEMS; WQH; WQP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 168 x 238 x 9. Weight in Grams: 316.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752436319
- ISBN
- 9780752436319
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 18.18
€ 19.99
€ 18.18
Paperback. Num Pages: 128 pages, 20 black & white illustrations, 8 black & white plates, 8 colour plates. BIC Classification: 1DBKESK; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 157 x 11. Weight in Grams: 250.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 160
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752493619
- ISBN
- 9780752493619
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 18.09
€ 19.99
€ 18.09
Paperback. 128 pages, over 60. A record of the daily life at the school as it was in 2002, this book charts its progress from its pre-war origins to its fiftieth anniversary in 2002. It is useful to those who have attended the school and also to those interested in the development of English primary education over the second half of the twentieth century. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 1DBKESL; JNLB; WQH. Dimension: 233 x 165 x 10. Weight: 294.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Number of pages
- 128
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752444741
- ISBN
- 9780752444741
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.99€ 16.18
€ 16.99
€ 16.18
Paperback. Num Pages: 160 pages, 50 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEST; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 157 x 11. Weight in Grams: 358.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780750961592
- ISBN
- 9780750961592
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 23.99€ 21.19
€ 23.99
€ 21.19
Paperback. Local history of Kilmarnock Num Pages: 128 pages, 200 b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKSC; WQH; WQP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 172 x 249 x 5. Weight in Grams: 330.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780750932363
- ISBN
- 9780750932363
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.99€ 16.18
€ 16.99
€ 16.18
Paperback. Around Hambrook Series: Archive Photographs: Images of England. Num Pages: 128 pages, 200ill. BIC Classification: 1DBKEYK; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 165 x 10. Weight in Grams: 300.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752422053
- ISBN
- 9780752422053
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 14.99€ 14.17
€ 14.99
€ 14.17
Paperback. A history of Pickering Series: Archive Photographs: Images of England. Num Pages: 128 pages, 200ill. BIC Classification: 1DBKEYK; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 165 x 10. Weight in Grams: 300.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752424880
- ISBN
- 9780752424880
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.99€ 16.17
€ 16.99
€ 16.17
Paperback.
- Publisher
- Luath Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 96
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780946487974
- ISBN
- 9780946487974
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 5.46
€ 5.46
Paperback. Num Pages: 96 pages, 60 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKESU; VXQG; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 157 x 6. Weight in Grams: 166.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Number of pages
- 96
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752491455
- ISBN
- 9780752491455
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.99€ 16.17
€ 16.99
€ 16.17
Paperback. Offers an insight into the daily lives and living conditions of people in Edinburgh. This book provides an account of the changes that have so altered Edinburgh's appearance and records the process of transformation. It also acknowledges the regeneration that has taken place. Num Pages: 120 pages, b/w photos. BIC Classification: 1DBKSC; WQH; WQP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 164 x 6. Weight in Grams: 298.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780750949217
- ISBN
- 9780750949217
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 18.18
€ 19.99
€ 18.18