Local interest, family history & nostalgia
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Local interest, family history & nostalgia
Paperback. In June 1940, 17,000 people fled Guernsey to England, including 5,000 school children with their teachers and 500 mothers as 'helpers'. The Channel Islands were occupied on 30 June - the only part of British territory that was occupied by Nazi forces during the Second World War. This book deals with this topic. Num Pages: 192 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKX; 3JJH; HBWQ; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 186 x 246 x 13. Weight in Grams: 504.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Number of pages
- 192
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752470191
- ISBN
- 9780752470191
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 18.16
€ 19.99
€ 18.16
Paperback. Just across the River Thames from St Paul's Cathedral stands an old house. Built in the days of Queen Anne, it stands in the footprint of a far older habitation. Some of the people who have lived in the house have been skilled; some were prosperous traders in the coal and iron on which Britain's industrial revolution ran. Num Pages: 272 pages, 16pp b/w illustrations, app 6 integrated maps and diagrams. BIC Classification: 1DBKESL; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 130 x 18. Weight in Grams: 218.
- Publisher
- Pimlico
- Number of pages
- 272
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781844130948
- ISBN
- 9781844130948
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 13.12
€ 17.99
€ 13.12
Paperback. A journey through time: from a scattering of cottages along a pre-roman horse track, to a medieval parish and staging post for travellers, onwards into a prosperous Tudor village favoured by gentlemen for their country seats and an 18th century resort of pleasure gardens eventually transformed by a warren of railway lines. Num Pages: 256 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 1DBKESL; HBTB; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 138 x 18. Weight in Grams: 362. The History of One London Village. 256 pages, Illustrations, maps. A journey through time: from a scattering of cottages along a pre-roman horse track, to a medieval parish and staging post for travellers, onwards into a prosperous Tudor village favoured by gentlemen for their country seats and an 18th century resort of pleasure gardens eventually transformed by a warren of railway lines. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 1DBKESL; HBTB; WQH. Dimension: 216 x 138 x 18. Weight: 350.
- Publisher
- Eland Books
- Number of pages
- 256
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781906011482
- ISBN
- 9781906011482
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 14.46
€ 19.99
€ 14.46
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€ 13.20
€ 13.99
€ 13.20
Paperback. Spooky, gruesome, weird but true things about one of the world's greatest cities come alive in this book. Discover London's tiniest house, a 4000-year-old mouse made from Nile clay, and have a giggle at things people leave on London's transport (including false teeth, a human skull, and a park bench!). Num Pages: 160 pages, illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 1DBKESL; VXQ; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 159 x 9. Weight in Grams: 358.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 160
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752489681
- ISBN
- 9780752489681
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 18.17
€ 19.99
€ 18.17
Paperback. This fascinating selection of photographs traces some of the many ways in which Dartmouth has changed and developed over the last century. Series: Through Time. Num Pages: 96 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEWD; WQP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 165 x 236 x 8. Weight in Grams: 306.
- Publisher
- Amberley Publishing
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Edition
- UK ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781445633473
- ISBN
- 9781445633473
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 27.88
€ 27.88
Paperback. The book is illustrated with a wonderful selection of photographs that capture the spirit of this unique area over the past hundred years or so. Num Pages: 128 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKESH; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 165 x 235 x 8. Weight in Grams: 290.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Number of pages
- 128
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752463018
- ISBN
- 9780752463018
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 16.17
€ 17.99
€ 16.17
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
€ 17.99€ 16.22
€ 17.99
€ 16.22
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€ 19.24
€ 20.99
€ 19.24
Paperback. Presents a pictorial history of Minehead through a series of photographs and images. Series: Pocket Images. Num Pages: 128 pages, 200. BIC Classification: 1DBKEWS; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 168 x 126 x 8. Weight in Grams: 158.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 128
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845882976
- ISBN
- 9781845882976
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 9.18
€ 9.18
Hardcover. Num Pages: 144 pages, Illustrated throughout in black and white. BIC Classification: 1DBKEMD; 3JJH; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 157 x 219 x 18. Weight in Grams: 486.
- Publisher
- Halsgrove
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780857042644
- ISBN
- 9780857042644
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 13.11
€ 13.99
€ 13.11
Paperback. A collection of more than 200 archive photographs which explore the history of the east of Glasgow. Series: Images of Scotland. Num Pages: 128 pages, approximately 200 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKSC; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 237 x 165 x 13. Weight in Grams: 310.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752445670
- ISBN
- 9780752445670
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 16.17
€ 17.99
€ 16.17
Paperback. This fascinating selection of photographs traces some of the many ways in which Glasgow's East End has changed and developed over the last century. Series: Through Time. Num Pages: 96 pages, 180. BIC Classification: 1DBKSC; WQH; WQP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 165 x 236 x 9. Weight in Grams: 306.
- Publisher
- Amberley Publishing
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781445638508
- ISBN
- 9781445638508
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 27.75
€ 27.75
Paperback. Num Pages: 60 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBKESL; BGBA; HBTB; KNTJ; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 142 x 6. Weight in Grams: 120.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- The Alpha Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 60
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781898595205
- ISBN
- 9781898595205
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 63.75€ 61.33
€ 63.75
€ 61.33
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
€ 17.99€ 16.17
€ 17.99
€ 16.17
Hardcover. A charming look at the Lake District as it was in 1922. Series: Black's Sketchbooks. Num Pages: 32 pages, 16 pencil sketches. BIC Classification: 1DBKENM; 3JJG; AFF; WQN; WTM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 224 x 159 x 9. Weight in Grams: 200.
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Number of pages
- 32
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781408115541
- ISBN
- 9781408115541
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 7.76
€ 7.76
Paperback.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Colourpoint Creative Ltd
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781780730394
- ISBN
- 9781780730394
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 11.78
€ 11.78
Hardcover. Num Pages: 200 pages, 310 b&w photographs. BIC Classification: 1DBKSC; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 281 x 222 x 18. Weight in Grams: 1104.
- Publisher
- Stenlake Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 200
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Edition
- First Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781840331158
- ISBN
- 9781840331158
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 45.99€ 40.68
€ 45.99
€ 40.68
Paperback. Both ancient and modern, Edinburgh is a city of contrasts. Beneath its cosmopolitan veneer lies an extensive world of paranormal activity. From tales of ancient and modern-day witches, to fairy portals and ghostly sightings in the Old Town, this title invites readers to view this historic city in a fresh light. Num Pages: 96 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKSC; VXQG; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 166 x 7. Weight in Grams: 222.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 96
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752449746
- ISBN
- 9780752449746
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 13.16
€ 13.99
€ 13.16
Paperback. A guided tour of Blyth, showing how the areas people know and love have changed over the past century and more. Series: History Tour. Num Pages: 96 pages, 50. BIC Classification: 1DBKEYN; HBTB; WQH; WTM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 126 x 168 x 13. Weight in Grams: 152.
- Publisher
- Amberley Publishing
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- UK ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781445664279
- ISBN
- 9781445664279
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.98
€ 16.98
Paperback. Num Pages: 48 pages, chiefly illustrations map, portraits. BIC Classification: 1DBR; KNGT; WGF; WQH; WTH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 180 x 241 x 3. Weight in Grams: 164.
- Publisher
- Stenlake Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 48
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781840330571
- ISBN
- 9781840330571
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 15.99€ 15.98
€ 15.99
€ 15.98
Paperback. Presents the different types of caravan and the great variety of art which was carved and painted upon them and their brothers-in-transport, the old narrowboats. Num Pages: 96 pages, Illustrations (some col.). BIC Classification: 1DBK; AFTB; WGC; WGGN; WQN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 225 x 248 x 10. Weight in Grams: 338.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 96
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752455020
- ISBN
- 9780752455020
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 23.14
€ 26.99
€ 23.14
Paperback. Num Pages: 277 pages, 19ill. BIC Classification: HBG; HBJD; HBW; HBWQ; JWLF; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 139 x 210 x 21. Weight in Grams: 426. Breaking the Enigma Codes. 277 pages, 19ill. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: HBG; HBJD; HBW; HBWQ; JWLF; WQH. Dimension: 209 x 137 x 19. Weight: 424.
- Publisher
- M.& M.Baldwin
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Edition
- 2nd Revised edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780947712341
- ISBN
- 9780947712341
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.19
€ 16.19
Paperback. Num Pages: 160 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEWD; WQH; WTH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 250 x 172 x 13. Weight in Grams: 422.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 160
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780750928274
- ISBN
- 9780750928274
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 16.22
€ 17.99
€ 16.22