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Local History
Paperback. Out of a population of just over 6,000 Biggleswade saw 199 men killed, whilst hundreds of others were wounded. This book tells the story of how the Great War affected Biggleswade through the experiences of those who fought and those who remained behind. Num Pages: 160 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBKESD; 3JJF; HBWN; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 246 x 171 x 10. Weight in Grams: 398.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Number of pages
- 160
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752449661
- ISBN
- 9780752449661
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 18.17
€ 19.99
€ 18.17
Paperback. This book features the full wartime diaries of Esther Rowley who had, it seems, independent financial status and influential friends in Devon society. Num Pages: 224 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEWD; 3JJH; BJ; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 232 x 156 x 22. Weight in Grams: 386.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Number of pages
- 224
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752448831
- ISBN
- 9780752448831
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 20.99€ 19.18
€ 20.99
€ 19.18
Paperback. Offers a selection of photographs that reflect some of the different and varied aspects of life in North Telford from the 1970s to the 1950s. This work shows the communities close to Thomas Telford's Holyhead Road, their working environments, families and leisure activities. Series: Archive Photographs. Num Pages: 128 pages, 200ill. BIC Classification: 1DBK; HBJD1; WQH; WQP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 165 x 7. Weight in Grams: 304.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 128
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752401249
- ISBN
- 9780752401249
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 18.09
€ 19.99
€ 18.09
32pp. Sticker on back cover. Keywords: Local History - County Derry
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- Publisher
- Grand Orange Lodge of Ireland, Education Committee Belfast
- Publication date
- 1996
- SKU
- KON0824016
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good
€ 20.99€ 4.99
€ 20.99
€ 4.99
Hardcover. Co. Clare. Hardcover, blue cloth spine. Number 90 of a limited edition reprint of 250 copies of this 1878 publication, originally published by Hodges, Foster and Figgis of Dublin. In very fine condtion. 602pp
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- Publisher
- O'Brien Book Publications
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- SKU
- KON0821218
- ISBN
- 9780953105328
Hardback
Condition: Used, Very Good
€ 175.00
€ 175.00
Hardback. Mayo. Good copy with some shelf wear
- Condition
- Used, Good
- Format
- Hardback
- Publisher
- Leinster Leader
- Publication date
- 1990
- SKU
- KRA0005311
Hardback
Condition: Used, Good
€ 5.28
€ 5.28
Paperback. A former Prime Minister holds an Oxford beer drinking record? An Oxford academic ate the heart of King Louis IV? One of the Popes came from Oxford? Num Pages: 128 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKESF; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 173 x 113 x 9. Weight in Grams: 154.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Number of pages
- 128
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752460260
- ISBN
- 9780752460260
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 11.17
€ 11.17
Paperback. With a history going back before Roman times, Cardiff was a small town until early in the nineteenth century. Filled with tales of ghostly cars and ships, mysterious policemen, figures in country lanes and even two eerie toilets, this book relates to the spooky sightings and ghostly goings-on in Cardiff and the Welsh Valleys. Series: Haunted. Num Pages: 96 pages. BIC Classification: VXQG; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 166 x 7. Weight in Grams: 222.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Number of pages
- 96
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752443782
- ISBN
- 9780752443782
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.99€ 16.18
€ 16.99
€ 16.18
Paperback.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Number of pages
- 128
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752426778
- ISBN
- 9780752426778
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.99€ 16.18
€ 16.99
€ 16.18
Paperback. Drawing on a wide variety of historical sources, 'Essex Villians' is a veritable who's who of the county's most notorious villians. Num Pages: 144 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEAX; BTC; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 125 x 11. Weight in Grams: 160.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Number of pages
- 144
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752465746
- ISBN
- 9780752465746
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 13.17
€ 13.99
€ 13.17
Paperback. A history of Dorchester Series: Archive Photographs. Num Pages: 128 pages, photographs. BIC Classification: 1DBKESH; 1DBKEWT; WQH; WQP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 157 x 223 x 9. Weight in Grams: 300.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 128
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752410234
- ISBN
- 9780752410234
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.99€ 16.18
€ 16.99
€ 16.18
Paperback. Around Brigg II Series: Archive Photographs: Images of England. Num Pages: 128 pages, 200ill. BIC Classification: 1DBKEAL; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 165 x 10. Weight in Grams: 300.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Number of pages
- 128
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752426419
- ISBN
- 9780752426419
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.99€ 16.17
€ 16.99
€ 16.17
Paperback. An etymological guide to Bolton's highways and byways. It lets you discover the origins of the peculiarly named 'Bowkers Row' and 'Thweat Street'. It helps you delve into the lives of the Bolton's famous residents, and lets you find out about the buildings and industries that left their mark on Bolton's streets. Num Pages: 128 pages, 75 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKENL; GBGP; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 165 x 10. Weight in Grams: 312.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 128
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752446523
- ISBN
- 9780752446523
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 18.18
€ 19.99
€ 18.18
Paperback. Greenwich and Woolwich have long been associated with the great national monuments. Since the seventeenth century Greenwich has been associated with 'time'. The time-ball at the Old Royal Observatory still falls daily at one o'clock, just as it has done since 1833. Series: Images of England. Num Pages: 128 pages, 250ill. BIC Classification: 1DBK; HBJD1; WQH; WQP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 236 x 168 x 11. Weight in Grams: 378.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 160
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752400457
- ISBN
- 9780752400457
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.99€ 16.18
€ 16.99
€ 16.18
Paperback. A history of Woodhouse Series: Archive Photographs. Num Pages: 128 pages, 200ill. BIC Classification: 1DBKEYK; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 236 x 165 x 9. Weight in Grams: 320.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 128
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752410883
- ISBN
- 9780752410883
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.99€ 16.18
€ 16.99
€ 16.18
Paperback. Recreates everyday life for textile workers, canal boat families, coalminers, metal workers navvies and glassblowers using contemporary eyewitness accounts and interviews. This work depicts the dire state of towns and the dreadful hazards workers faced on a daily basis. Num Pages: 160 pages, 120. BIC Classification: 1DBKENL; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 248 x 174 x 11. Weight in Grams: 420.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Number of pages
- 160
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752442532
- ISBN
- 9780752442532
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 23.99€ 21.19
€ 23.99
€ 21.19
Paperback. Based on many conversations and interviews with Waltham local people, recalling life in the village over the past century, this title recounts various memories, including childhood and schooldays, work and play, sport and leisure, and the war years. It paints a picture of life in this North East Lincolnshire village. Num Pages: 128 pages, Illustrations, facsims., ports. BIC Classification: 1DBKEAL; 1DBKEYK; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 168 x 9. Weight in Grams: 306.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Number of pages
- 128
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752455716
- ISBN
- 9780752455716
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.99€ 16.18
€ 16.99
€ 16.18
Paperback. The third book in the series of historic photographs of the area around Hayes and West Drayton. Num Pages: 128 pages, 200 b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKESL; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 243 x 172 x 8. Weight in Grams: 324.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 128
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780750927680
- ISBN
- 9780750927680
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 13.17
€ 13.99
€ 13.17
Paperback. Discusses the dramatic changes which have taken place since the Second World War and the developments that have transformed Kilmarnock, in a period which has seen the decline of traditional industries and the rise of multinational corporations. This book includes images of transport, industry and leisure as well as monuments churches and houses. Series: Britain in Old Photographs. Num Pages: 128 pages, 250 black and white photographs. BIC Classification: 1DBKSB; 3JJPG; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 233 x 166 x 9. Weight in Grams: 300.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Number of pages
- 128
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780750950381
- ISBN
- 9780750950381
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.99€ 16.18
€ 16.99
€ 16.18
Paperback. In 1891, the Land Company decided to buy up land from cash-strapped farmers and sell it on plots, and must have sounded like heaven to many people living in the slums of the East End. This book presents the experiences of the children of these original plotlanders such as: how they lived, went to school, wartime and working life; and more. Series: Memories S. Num Pages: 128 pages, Approx 70. BIC Classification: 1DBKEAX; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 168 x 9. Weight in Grams: 328.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Number of pages
- 128
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752438191
- ISBN
- 9780752438191
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.99€ 16.18
€ 16.99
€ 16.18
Paperback. This superb collection of over tow hundred photographs traces the history of Bishop Aukland from its origins as North Aclet to modern times. Auckland Castle, the residence of the bishops of Durham for almost eight hundred years, is represented, as are the market-place and the restoration of the town's superb Town Hall. Num Pages: 128 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBKEYD; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 248 x 172. .
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Number of pages
- 128
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752466415
- ISBN
- 9780752466415
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 18.18
€ 19.99
€ 18.18
Paperback. A history of Bradford pubs Series: Images of England. Num Pages: 128 pages, 200ill. BIC Classification: 1DBKEYK; WQH; WTHR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 180 x 8. Weight in Grams: 314.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Number of pages
- 128
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752433028
- ISBN
- 9780752433028
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.99€ 16.18
€ 16.99
€ 16.18
Paperback. For over a century, the Grand Pier at Weston has stood as a prominent symbol of this British seaside tradition. This book illustrates the history of this outstanding example of seaside piers, with memories and anecdotes from the people who owned it, worked on it or simply loved it. Num Pages: 128 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEWS; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 227 x 150 x 9. Weight in Grams: 288.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Number of pages
- 128
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752449906
- ISBN
- 9780752449906
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.99€ 16.18
€ 16.99
€ 16.18
Paperback. From the construction of its first theatre in 1740, Birmingham has boasted a huge array of entertainment from plays and music festivals to circuses and 'mops' (and even the 'onion fair'). Featuring photographs, programmes and advertisements, this title looks at the history of theatre and entertainment in Birmingham. Series: Images of England. Num Pages: 128 pages, over 100 b/w. BIC Classification: 1DBKEMW; AN; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 165 x 10. Weight in Grams: 310.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Number of pages
- 128
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752446608
- ISBN
- 9780752446608
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.99€ 16.18
€ 16.99
€ 16.18