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Local History
Paperback. Monsters, lunatics, vampires, werewolves, evil dolls, and suicide dogs, stones entombing bodies, faces appearing in walls, curses, and meetings with the devil--all this and more are contained within this book of Scottish urban legends. Num Pages: 192 pages, 15 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKS; JFHF; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 141 x 15. Weight in Grams: 222.
- Publisher
- The History Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780750956222
- ISBN
- 9780750956222
€ 13.19
€ 13.19
Paperback. The West Sussex coast has always been vulnerable to attack across the channel from mainland Europe and as a result has been strongly defended from the possibility of such attach. This title looks at the defensive sites surviving in the West Sussex landscape, the majority dating to the Second World War. Num Pages: 160 pages, Illustrations (some col.). BIC Classification: 1DBKESX; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 9. Weight in Grams: 390.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 160
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752441719
- ISBN
- 9780752441719
€ 20.99€ 16.18
€ 20.99
€ 16.18
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, 200ill. BIC Classification: 1DBK; HBJD1; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156. Weight in Grams: 172.
- Publisher
- Tempus
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752418582
- ISBN
- 9780752418582
€ 16.99€ 13.73
€ 16.99
€ 13.73
Hardcover. Num Pages: 192 pages, 40 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEAL; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 137 x 207 x 19. Weight in Grams: 302.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780750963619
- ISBN
- 9780750963619
€ 13.99€ 11.37
€ 13.99
€ 11.37
Paperback. Almost completely encircled by the meandering River Severn and nestled in the delightful countryside of the county of Shropshire, Shrewsbury has a rich history dating from the 5th century. From the momentous to the outlandish, this book is packed full of fun facts and trivia about everything to do with Shrewsbury. Num Pages: 112 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEMP; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 159 x 8. Weight in Grams: 190.
- Publisher
- The History Press
- Number of pages
- 112
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752482705
- ISBN
- 9780752482705
€ 13.19
€ 13.19
Paperback. This fascinating selection of photographs traces some of the many ways in which the Brontes Yorkshire has changed and developed over the last century. Num Pages: 96 pages, illustrations (black and white, and colour). BIC Classification: 1DBKEYK; 3JH; BM; WQH; WQP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 232 x 165 x 9. Weight in Grams: 300.
- Publisher
- Amberley Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 96
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781445607795
- ISBN
- 9781445607795
€ 26.10
€ 26.10
Paperback. Presents history of one of the Midlands' youngest towns - Crewe. This guide explores the town's development. With sections on local industries, education, religion and recreation, it discusses various aspects of everyday life. Series: History and Guide. Num Pages: 128 pages, 130. BIC Classification: 1DBKENC; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 248 x 172 x 10. Weight in Grams: 380.
- Publisher
- The History Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752446547
- ISBN
- 9780752446547
€ 18.30
€ 18.30
Paperback. A history of Gorton Monastery Num Pages: 160 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBKENL; WQH; WTHM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 167 x 235 x 13. Weight in Grams: 390.
- Publisher
- The History Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752432083
- ISBN
- 9780752432083
€ 16.21
€ 16.21
Paperback. From a few Anglo-Saxon hamlets set in a mostly agricultural landscape, to the industrial revolution of the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, West Bromwich gradually developed into one of the most successful and prosperous towns in the Black Country. This title presents a selection of old West Bromwich photographs. Num Pages: 192 pages, 300 black and white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEM; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 249 x 171 x 11. Weight in Grams: 486.
- Publisher
- The History Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Edition
- UK ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780750944274
- ISBN
- 9780750944274
€ 18.30
€ 18.30
Paperback. A thematic approach discussing why Reading has become the town it is today. Num Pages: 176 pages, 30. BIC Classification: 1DBKESB; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 237 x 157 x 15. Weight in Grams: 266.
- Publisher
- Amberley
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781445648316
- ISBN
- 9781445648316
€ 29.16
€ 29.16
Paperback. Num Pages: 272 pages, 120 colour and 100 b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEMP; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 174 x 241 x 17. Weight in Grams: 658.
- Publisher
- Logaston Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781906663681
- ISBN
- 9781906663681
€ 19.99€ 18.09
€ 19.99
€ 18.09
Paperback. The Surrey District of the Mole Valley takes its name from the river which runs through its heart. The River Mole rises near Gatwick and flows northwards through the Surrey countryside before entering the Thames near Hampton Court. Num Pages: 128 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBKESR; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 166 x 9. Weight in Grams: 308.
- Publisher
- The History Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780750945820
- ISBN
- 9780750945820
€ 16.21
€ 16.21
Paperback. Num Pages: 96 pages, 60 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEWW; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 237 x 160 x 6. Weight in Grams: 170.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 96
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752493114
- ISBN
- 9780752493114
€ 13.25
€ 13.25
Paperback. Num Pages: 112 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEWG; BTC; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 157 x 6. Weight in Grams: 180.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Number of pages
- 96
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752467504
- ISBN
- 9780752467504
€ 16.21
€ 16.21
Paperback. Num Pages: 208 pages, 150 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEAX; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 233 x 156 x 13. Weight in Grams: 462.
- Publisher
- Phillimore & Co Ltd
- Number of pages
- 224
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752499246
- ISBN
- 9780752499246
€ 21.99€ 16.99
€ 21.99
€ 16.99
Paperback. Num Pages: 56 pages, 59 Black and white photographs. BIC Classification: 1DBKEYK; WGF; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 172 x 242 x 4. Weight in Grams: 182.
- Publisher
- Stenlake Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 56
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781840335552
- ISBN
- 9781840335552
€ 14.99€ 14.94
€ 14.99
€ 14.94
Paperback. Contained within the pages of this book are the stories behind some of the most notorious murders in Cambridgeshire's history. Series: Sutton True Crime History. Num Pages: 160 pages, Illustrations, map., ports. BIC Classification: 1DBKEAC; BTC; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 172 x 247 x 11. Weight in Grams: 422.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 152
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780750939140
- ISBN
- 9780750939140
€ 16.19
€ 16.19
Paperback. Lyme Regis has posed prettily for the camera since the 1850s, and Lyme Regis Museum has thousands of the photographs in its collection. The author presents a selection of the museum's most interesting images. It explores familiar areas of the old town, the harbour and seafront, and also some of the less well-known parts. Num Pages: 220 pages, 144 black and white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEWT; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 244 x 174 x 11. Weight in Grams: 382.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 220
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780750940603
- ISBN
- 9780750940603
€ 16.23
€ 16.23
Paperback. A history of Stocksbridge Series: Pocket Images. Num Pages: 96 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBKEYK; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 168 x 124 x 10. Weight in Grams: 160.
- Publisher
- Nonsuch Publishing
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845883225
- ISBN
- 9781845883225
€ 9.22
€ 9.22
Paperback. Num Pages: 160 pages, 150 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKESK; HBWQ; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 173 x 248 x 16. Weight in Grams: 422.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780750969796
- ISBN
- 9780750969796
€ 19.21
€ 19.21
Paperback. Around Plaistow Series: Archive Photographs. Num Pages: 128 pages, 200ill. BIC Classification: 1DBK; HBJD1; WQH; WQP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 166 x 9. Weight in Grams: 290.
- Publisher
- Tempus Publishing Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752406145
- ISBN
- 9780752406145
€ 16.29
€ 16.29
Paperback. Focusing on the Scottish people, this title takes us on a journey around their homeland, discovering en route the intriguing and surprising ways the places and their history contribute to the Scottish character. It unearths the traditions, triumphs and disasters, foibles, quirks and customs that come together to make up the Scottish people. Num Pages: 368 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBKS; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 127 x 23. Weight in Grams: 258.
- Publisher
- Ebury Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780091960247
- ISBN
- 9780091960247
€ 16.99€ 13.80
€ 16.99
€ 13.80
Paperback. Cheltenham is a beautiful town and the people who live here can boast a strong sense of community. This title presents a collection of over 250 archive photographs of Cheltenham. It includes pictures of buildings, celebrations, local advertisements and personalities from Cheltenham's past. Series: Archive Photographs: Images of England. Num Pages: 128 pages, photographs. BIC Classification: 1DBKEWG; WQH; WQP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 166 x 9. Weight in Grams: 296.
- Publisher
- Tempus
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752411453
- ISBN
- 9780752411453
€ 16.19
€ 16.19
Paperback. Num Pages: 48 pages, 52 black & white photographs. BIC Classification: 1DBKS; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 240 x 173 x 5. Weight in Grams: 162.
- Publisher
- Stenlake Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 48
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781840333275
- ISBN
- 9781840333275
€ 14.99€ 14.90
€ 14.99
€ 14.90