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Local History

Paperback. Telling stories about well-known local characters of Paignton, the history of local businesses, this work explores the truth behind various myths and legends, and, reminds readers of long-gone buildings, and bygone pubs and clubs, among others. It also covers Paignton with a selection of illustrations and entertaining text. Num Pages: 144 pages, 50 black and white. BIC Classification: 1DBKEWD; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 174 x 248 x 11. Weight in Grams: 424.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Edition
07th Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780750947398
ISBN
9780750947398
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 16.54

Paperback. Series: Archive Photographs: Images of England. Num Pages: 192 pages, 200ill. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; HBJD1; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 396. .
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752415512
ISBN
9780752415512
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 16.54

Paperback. Takes the reader on a tour of the hotspots of Worcestershire. This book contains tales of spectral sightings, active poltergeists and restless spirits appearing in streets, inns, churches, estates, public buildings and private homes across the area. It is suitable for those interested in Worcestershire's heritage. Num Pages: 128 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEMT; VXQG; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 233 x 165 x 10. Weight in Grams: 306.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
128
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752448725
ISBN
9780752448725
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 30.99
€ 18.49

Sheet map, folded. Series: Old O.S. Maps of Staffordshire. BIC Classification: 1DBKEMS; 3JJC; WQH; WTRM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 209 x 122 x 3. Weight in Grams: 24. Staffordshire Sheet 62.06. Series: Old O.S. Maps of Staffordshire. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 1DBKEMS; 3JJC; WQH; WTR. Dimension: 209 x 122 x 3. Weight: 24.
Publisher
The Godfrey Edition
Publication date
1994
Edition
Facsim.of 1901 Ed
Condition
New
SKU
V9780850547047
ISBN
9780850547047
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 7.01

Paperback. A Grim Almanac of Old Berkshire is a day-by-day catalogue of ghastly tales dating from the twelfth to the twentieth centuries. Full of torment and torture, heinous homicides and cataclysms of nature, these pages contain multiple murders, horrendous hauntings and audacious thefts. Num Pages: 160 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKESB; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 247 x 173 x 10. Weight in Grams: 360.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
160
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Edition
2nd
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752456775
ISBN
9780752456775
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 18.60

Sheet map, folded. Series: Old O.S. Maps of Yorkshire. BIC Classification: 1DBKEYK; 3JJG; WQH; WTRM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 121 x 2. Weight in Grams: 24. Yorkshire Sheet 240.06. Series: Old O.S. Maps of Yorkshire. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 1DBKEYK; 3JJG; WQH; WTR. Dimension: 210 x 121 x 2. Weight: 24.
Publisher
Alan Godfrey Maps
Publication date
1987
Edition
Facsim.of 1928 Ed
Condition
New
SKU
V9780850541137
ISBN
9780850541137
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 7.00

Paperback. Num Pages: 160 pages, 60 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKENL; 3JJH; HBWQ; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 160 x 236 x 9. Weight in Grams: 366.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
128
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752491028
ISBN
9780752491028
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 16.54

Paperback. When the "Origins of Species" was published on 24 November 1859, its author, Charles Darwin, was near the end of a nine-week stay in the remote Yorkshire village of Ilkley. He had come for the 'water cure' - a regime of cold baths and wet sheets - and for relaxation. This title focuses on the dramas of body and mind that marked Darwin's visit. Num Pages: 128 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEYK; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 166 x 235 x 8. Weight in Grams: 296.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
128
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752452838
ISBN
9780752452838
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 16.54

Paperback. Num Pages: 96 pages, 50 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKESL; VXQG; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 152 x 231 x 6. Weight in Grams: 170.
Publisher
The History Press
Number of pages
96
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752499437
ISBN
9780752499437
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 13.44

Paperback. This fascinating selection of photographs and informative text charts the history of pubs in Lichfield. Series: Pubs. Num Pages: 96 pages, 100. BIC Classification: 1DBKEMS; WQH; WTHR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 167 x 233 x 13. Weight in Grams: 280.
Publisher
Amberley Publishing
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9781445651385
ISBN
9781445651385
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 20.99
€ 16.77

Paperback. A superb pictorial record of how Wakefield has changed over the last 100 years with many unpublished photographs Num Pages: 96 pages, 180. BIC Classification: 1DBKEYK; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 168 x 235 x 11. Weight in Grams: 304.
Publisher
Fonthill Media Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
96
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
SKU
V9781781552742
ISBN
9781781552742
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 15.50

Paperback.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
128
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Condition
New
SKU
V9780750936590
ISBN
9780750936590
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 20.99
€ 19.63

Paperback. This beautifully photographed selection of fifty of the county's most precious assets shows what makes Sussex great. Series: 50 Gems. Num Pages: 96 pages, 100. BIC Classification: 1DBKESX; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 236 x 164 x 12. Weight in Grams: 274.
Publisher
Amberley Publishing
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
SKU
V9781445666136
ISBN
9781445666136
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 28.32

Sheet map, folded. Series: Old Ordnance Survey Maps of England & Wales. BIC Classification: 1DBKEMS; WQH; WTRM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 199 x 121 x 3. Weight in Grams: 24.
Publisher
Alan Godfrey Maps United Kingdom
Publication date
2001
Edition
Facsim.of 1898 Ed
Condition
New
SKU
V9781841512419
ISBN
9781841512419
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 7.03

Paperback. Around Tamworth Series: Archive Photographs: Images of England. Num Pages: 128 pages, black & white illustrations, frontispiece. BIC Classification: 1DBK; HBJD1; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 165 x 9. Weight in Grams: 312.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Edition
First Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752418735
ISBN
9780752418735
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 16.54

Paperback. Cardiff Remembered Series: Archive Photographs. Num Pages: 288 pages, 100ill. BIC Classification: 1DBKW; HBJD1; HBTD; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 240 x 172 x 10. Weight in Grams: 300.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1998
Edition
First Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752407180
ISBN
9780752407180
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 16.54

Paperback. Gathers together the stories of criminals hanged at York from the middle of the eighteenth century to the late nineteenth century when Leeds superseded York as the place where capital punishment was carried out. This book is illustrated with photographs, news cuttings and engravings. Num Pages: 128 pages, 40 black and white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEYK; BTC; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 248 x 175 x 9. Weight in Grams: 334.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Number of pages
111
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Condition
New
SKU
V9780750950428
ISBN
9780750950428
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 18.60

Paperback. The historic towns of Rochester, with its castle and cathedral, and Chatham, with its naval dockyard, have seen many crimes over the years. This title is a collection of tales of crimes and misdemeanors that reveals dark secrets from Medway's history. Series: Murder & Crime. Num Pages: 96 pages, 60 b/w illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKESK; BTC; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 232 x 166 x 9. Weight in Grams: 308.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752445410
ISBN
9780752445410
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 13.44

Paperback. Series: Town and City Memories. Num Pages: 128 pages, Historical photographs. BIC Classification: 1DBKENL; WQH; WQP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 248 x 188 x 8. Weight in Grams: 286.
Publisher
The Francis Frith Collection
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Edition
Rev Ed
Condition
New
SKU
V9781845891558
ISBN
9781845891558
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 15.92

Paperback. Although it is the largest town in Shropshire, you probably wouldn't think there would be many ghosts lurking in the town of Telford. However, the smaller settlements that formed the town were founded in the thirteenth century and so Telford plays host to many spirits from the past. This title contains spooky stories from in and around Telford. Num Pages: 96 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEMP; VXQ; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 166 x 7. Weight in Grams: 230.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
96
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752457666
ISBN
9780752457666
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 18.54

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