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Local interest, family history & nostalgia

Paperback. This fascinating selection of photographs traces some of the many ways in which Whitstable has changed and developed over the last century. Num Pages: 96 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKESK; WQH; WQP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 168 x 236 x 8. Weight in Grams: 304.
Publisher
Amberley Publishing
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
SKU
V9781445632926
ISBN
9781445632926
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 27.81

Paperback. Whitstable is a town steeped in history. The town has drawn holidaymakers since Victorian times and there is a wealth of history contained in the postcards and pictures following that period. This book draws on those old picture postcards and other ephemera to present a different look at Whitstable's past. Num Pages: 128 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKESK; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 165 x 7. Weight in Grams: 304.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Number of pages
128
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752451435
ISBN
9780752451435
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 16.17

Paperback. A collection of over 200 photographs and picture postcards spanning the last one hundred years. It illustrates the many changes that have taken place in both Whitstable and Tankerton as well as in neighbouring villages such as Swalecliffe and Seasalter. Series: Archive Photographs. Num Pages: 128 pages, photographs. BIC Classification: 1DBKESK; 3JH; 3JJ; WQH; WQP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 168 x 241 x 13. Weight in Grams: 310.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1998
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752411125
ISBN
9780752411125
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 18.24

Paperback. This fascinating selection of photographs traces some of the many ways in which Whitley Bay and Seaton Sluice have changed and developed over the last century. Num Pages: 96 pages, 31 black & white illustrations, 153 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEYN; WQH; WQP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 168 x 8. Weight in Grams: 306. 96 pages, 184 Illustrations incl 153 colour. This fascinating selection of photographs traces some of the many ways in which Whitley Bay and Seaton Sluice have changed and developed over the last century. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 1DBKEYN; WQH; WQP. Dimension: 234 x 168 x 8. Weight: 308.
Publisher
Amberley Publishing
Number of pages
96
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Edition
UK ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9781445605418
ISBN
9781445605418
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 27.69

Paperback. A guided tour of Whitley Bay and Seaton Sluice, showing how these two northeast seaside towns have changed over the past century and more. Series: History Tour. Num Pages: 96 pages, 50. BIC Classification: 1DBKEYN; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 168 x 124. .
Publisher
Amberley Publishing
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
SKU
V9781445666761
ISBN
9781445666761
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 11.99
€ 10.61

Paperback. Covers the Whitehaven area from St Bees in the south to Parton in the north. This book takes us on a tour from south to north, passing through industrial, residential, commercial and rural areas. It examines the chemical industry, coal mines of the Preston Isle, shipbuilding, and the maritime connections of the South and North Harbours. Series: Archive Photographs: Images of England. Num Pages: 128 pages, 200ill. BIC Classification: 1DBKENM; 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
2001
Edition
2nd Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752422398
ISBN
9780752422398
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 18.17

Series: Old Ordnance Survey Maps of London. BIC Classification: 1DBKESL; 3JH; WQH; WTRM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 110 x 206 x 2. Weight in Grams: 26. London Sheet 063.1. Series: Old Ordnance Survey Maps of London. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 1DBKESL; 3JH; WQH; WTRM. Dimension: 110 x 206 x 2. Weight: 24.
Publisher
Alan Godfrey Maps
Publication date
1988
Edition
Facsimile of 1873 ed
Condition
New
SKU
V9780850541601
ISBN
9780850541601
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 6.91

Paperback. A collection of archive photographs documenting life in the Cardiff suburbs of Whitchurch and Llandaff North, it recalls the events from sporting fixtures to works outings, VE Day celebrations to Coronation street parties. The final chapter is dedicated to T.J. Powell, one of the greatest British composers of brass band music. Series: Images of Wales. Num Pages: 128 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKWS; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 237 x 166 x 11. Weight in Grams: 314.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752436357
ISBN
9780752436357
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 16.17

Paperback. This fascinating selection of photographs traces some of the many ways in which Whitby Yards has changed and developed over the last century. Num Pages: 96 pages, 82 black & white illustrations, 101 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEYK; WQP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 165 x 10. Weight in Grams: 308. 96 pages, 183 Illustrations incl 101 colour. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 1DBKEYK; WQP. Dimension: 228 x 165 x 10. Weight: 310.
Publisher
Amberley Publishing
Number of pages
96
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
SKU
V9781848686052
ISBN
9781848686052
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 27.67

Paperback. 128 pages, 67 illustrations. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 1DBKEYK; WQP. Dimension: 232 x 166 x 8. Weight: 310.
Publisher
Amberley Publishing
Number of pages
128
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
SKU
V9781848682566
ISBN
9781848682566
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 26.13

Paperback. Jet, a hard, black, shiny gen, closely related to coal, has been fashioned into jewellery and trinkets for generations, but during the Victorian period, when the ritual surrounding death and the long mourning of Queen Victoria made black fashionable, jet became hugely popular. This book traces the history of jet and the Whitby jet industry. Series: Shire Library. Num Pages: 56 pages, Illustrations (some col.). BIC Classification: 1DBKEYK; HBJD1; HBTK; WCP; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 217 x 150 x 4. Weight in Grams: 148.
Publisher
Shire Publications Ltd
Number of pages
56
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Condition
New
SKU
V9780747807315
ISBN
9780747807315
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 11.12

Sheet map, folded. Series: Old Ordnance Survey Maps - Inch to the Mile. BIC Classification: 1DBKEYK; WQH; WTRM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 209 x 122 x 2. Weight in Grams: 24. One Inch Sheet 035. Series: Old Ordnance Survey Maps - Inch to the Mile. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 1DBKEYK; WQH; WTRM. Dimension: 209 x 122 x 2. Weight: 24.
Publisher
The Godfrey Edition
Publication date
2001
Edition
Facsim.of 1891-95 Ed
Condition
New
SKU
V9781841512587
ISBN
9781841512587
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 6.92

Paperback.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Number of pages
120
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Condition
New
SKU
V9780750950374
ISBN
9780750950374
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 16.22

Paperback. A history of Whickham Series: Tempus History & Guide Series. Num Pages: 144 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEYN; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 248 x 172 x 10. Weight in Grams: 380.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Number of pages
144
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752422619
ISBN
9780752422619
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 16.22

Paperback. A collection of photographs that documents the dramatic transformation that has taken place over the last one hundred years in the area around Whetstone and the Great North Road. It includes graphic images of Whetstone, Totteridge, Friern Barnet, New Southgate, Brunswick Park, Woodside Park and North Finchley. Series: Britain in Old Photographs. Num Pages: 96 pages. BIC Classification: HBJD1; HBTB; WQP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 164 x 11. Weight in Grams: 372.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
96
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1994
Edition
First Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780750906500
ISBN
9780750906500
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 18.24

Paperback. Num Pages: 128 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 1DBR; TNCJ; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 165. Weight in Grams: 376.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Condition
New
SKU
V9781845887469
ISBN
9781845887469
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 14.99
€ 13.21

Hardcover. Take a nostalgic trip back to a time when children played on the street, the local bobby could clip your ear and anywhere beyond Bridlington was an exotic holiday. Num Pages: 144 pages, 75 black & white photographs. BIC Classification: JFSP1; WH; WQN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 200 x 159 x 16. Weight in Grams: 402. Good clean copy with some minor shelf wear
Condition
Used, Very Good
Publisher
Portico
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
SKU
KRA0009899
ISBN
9781909396227
Hardback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 4.99

Paperback. On Christmas Eve in 1874 the worst accident in the GWR's history occurred at Shipton-on-Cherwell, near Oxford, when the 10 am from London Paddington to Birkenhead derailed, killing thirty-four passengers. This book details the history surrounding this tragic event using the accounts of eyewitnesses, archive newspaper articles and reports. Num Pages: 224 pages, 80 b/w illustratons. BIC Classification: 1DBKESF; 3JH; WGF; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 248 x 172 x 10. Weight in Grams: 560.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752445120
ISBN
9780752445120
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 23.99
€ 21.26

Paperback. .
Publisher
Stenlake Publishing United Kingdom
Number of pages
56
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Condition
New
SKU
V9781840334609
ISBN
9781840334609
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 11.73

Hardcover. .
Publisher
Snake River Press Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
96
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
SKU
V9781906022044
ISBN
9781906022044
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 11.99
€ 10.66

Paperback. Traces some of the events and development that have taken place in Weymouth and neighbouring Portland over the last century. This title is illustrated with over 220 pictures, and highlights many of the important events that have occurred around this area, including Royal visits, commemoration ceremonies and shipwrecks. Series: Images of England. Num Pages: 128 pages, 200ill. BIC Classification: 1DBKEWT; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 165 x 8. Weight in Grams: 320.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752430669
ISBN
9780752430669
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 16.22

Hardcover. .
Publisher
Halsgrove United Kingdom
Number of pages
144
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Edition
1st
Condition
New
SKU
V9781871164862
ISBN
9781871164862
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 23.06

Paperback. Wexford is a town of great character and individuality. It has been in existence for one thousand years, and this publication explores that vibrant history. The authors contrast 45 archive images with full colour professional photographs. Num Pages: 96 pages, 90 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBR; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 157 x 4. Weight in Grams: 228.
Publisher
Batsford Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9781845888435
ISBN
9781845888435
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 16.99
€ 14.51

Paperback. Num Pages: 128 pages, 200 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBK; WQH; WQP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 236 x 157 x 11. Weight in Grams: 286.
Publisher
Nonsuch Publishing
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
SKU
V9781845882167
ISBN
9781845882167
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 16.99
€ 14.51

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