Local interest, family history & nostalgia
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Local interest, family history & nostalgia
Paperback. Reflecting Birmingham in the 1940s and 1950s, this work tells of the games played then in the streets: hopscotch, queenie, marbles, skipping, roller skating. It takes us back to school life during and after the war, to what it was like to be sick before the advent of the NHS and antibiotics; and more. Num Pages: 144 pages, 20 photos and drawings. BIC Classification: 1DBKEM; 3JJPG; BGA; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 149 x 210 x 8. Weight in Grams: 280. A Birmingham Childhood of the 1940s and 1950s. 144 pages, 20 photos and drawings. Reflecting Birmingham in the 1940s and 1950s, this work tells of the games played then in the streets: hopscotch, queenie, marbles, skipping, roller skating. It takes us back to school life during and after the war, to what it was like to be sick before the advent of the NHS and antibiotics; and more. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 1DBKEM; 3JJPG; BGA; WQH. Dimension: 149 x 210 x 8. Weight: 274.
- Publisher
- Brewin Books
- Number of pages
- 144
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Edition
- New edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781858582931
- ISBN
- 9781858582931
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.35
€ 16.35
paperback. Num Pages: 64 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBR; HBJD1; HBTB; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 166 x 205 x 6. Weight in Grams: 96.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- Killeen Books Ireland
- Edition
- New
- Number of pages
- 64
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781873548325
- ISBN
- 9781873548325
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 8.04
€ 8.04
Paperback. John Stow first published his "Survey of London" in 1598 during the reign of Elizabeth I. His detailed description of the city and its suburbs was an immediate success when it first appeared and has remained a popular classic of English history ever since. Num Pages: 448 pages, Illustrations, ports. maps. BIC Classification: 1DBKESL; 3JB; HBJD1; HBLH; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 230 x 155 x 35. Weight in Grams: 690.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 448
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Edition
- New Ed
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780750942409
- ISBN
- 9780750942409
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 25.99€ 22.82
€ 25.99
€ 22.82
Paperback. In this well-balanced and exceptionally sensitive work, Elizabeth Patterson Bonaparte finally breathes. Num Pages: 272 pages. BIC Classification: HBJK; WQH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 250 x 150 x 15. Weight in Grams: 666.
- Publisher
- The Maryland Historical Society
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780996594431
- ISBN
- 9780996594431
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 34.99€ 33.12
€ 34.99
€ 33.12
Hardcover. This fascinating compilation of accumulated wisdom includes traditional sayings and superstitions to explain whether, and why, they still work today. With advice on the practical necessities of cooking, gardening, housekeeping and health, as well as proverbial wisdom concerning good behaviour for children, adults and life in general. Num Pages: 224 pages, Black and White illustrations. BIC Classification: WKH; WQN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 147 x 185 x 20. Weight in Grams: 360.
- Publisher
- Rydon Publishing
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781910821114
- ISBN
- 9781910821114
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 10.71
€ 13.99
€ 10.71
Paperback. In this sumptuous new book, Alexander McCall Smith curates his own distinctive story of Edinburgh - combining his affectionate, incisive wit with a wealth of stunning imagery drawn from Scotland's national collection of architecture and archaeology. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBKSC; AMX; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 257 x 210. .
- Publisher
- Royal Commission on the Ancient & Historical Monuments of Scotland
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781902419909
- ISBN
- 9781902419909
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 18.14
€ 19.99
€ 18.14
Paperback. 'How do we know that what we remember is the truth?' By mapping her family's stories onto the history of the Irish State, this reveals the mixed messages of Felicity's youth. Examines the consequences when memories are manipulated or obliterated, intentionally or by chance. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBR; 3JJ; BM; HBJD1; HBTB; WQY. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 200 x 128 x 23. Weight in Grams: 278. Singed by the author
- Publisher
- The Collins Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- 9781848892521
- ISBN
- 9781848892521
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 14.99€ 10.44
€ 14.99
€ 10.44
Paperback. Explore the fascinating history of Bury St Edmunds in this fully illustrated A-Z guide to the town's people and places. Series: A-Z. Num Pages: 96 pages, 150. BIC Classification: 1DBKEAS; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 168 x 240 x 11. Weight in Grams: 292.
- Publisher
- Amberley Publishing
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- UK ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781445654164
- ISBN
- 9781445654164
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 27.40
€ 27.40
Paperback. Explore the fascinating history of Cardiff in this fully illustrated A-Z history of the city's places and people. Series: A-Z. Num Pages: 96 pages, 50. BIC Classification: 1DBKWS; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 167 x 234 x 15. Weight in Grams: 296.
- Publisher
- Amberley Publishing
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- UK ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781445656601
- ISBN
- 9781445656601
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 27.24
€ 27.24
Paperback. Explore the fascinating history of Conwy in this fully illustrated A-Z guide to the town's people and places. Num Pages: 96 pages, 100. BIC Classification: 1DBKWN; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 166 x 234 x 11. Weight in Grams: 276.
- Publisher
- Amberley Publishing
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781445664392
- ISBN
- 9781445664392
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 25.89
€ 25.89
Paperback. Explore the fascinating history of Northampton in this fully illustrated A-Z tour of the town's people and places. Series: A-Z. Num Pages: 96 pages, 80. BIC Classification: 1DBKEMM; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 165. .
- Publisher
- Amberley Publishing
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781445665726
- ISBN
- 9781445665726
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 27.40
€ 27.40
Paperback. Explore the fascinating history of Norwich in this fully illustrated A-Z guide to the town's people and places. Series: A-Z. Num Pages: 96 pages, 80. BIC Classification: 1DBKEAN; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 167 x 233 x 17. Weight in Grams: 278.
- Publisher
- Amberley Publishing
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781445662244
- ISBN
- 9781445662244
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 27.75
€ 27.75
Paperback. Explore the fascinating history of Swansea in this fully illustrated A-Z guide to the city's people and places. Series: A-Z. Num Pages: 96 pages, 50. BIC Classification: 1DBKWS; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 168 x 234 x 18. Weight in Grams: 296.
- Publisher
- Amberley Publishing
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- UK ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781445655994
- ISBN
- 9781445655994
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 27.24
€ 27.24
Paperback. Series: Lern Yerself Scouse S. Num Pages: 142 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBKENL; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 139 x 108 x 9. Weight in Grams: 96.
- Publisher
- Scouse Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 142
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1966
- Edition
- 0th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780901367037
- ISBN
- 9780901367037
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 7.21
€ 7.21
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- Business Education Publishers Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 64
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781901888782
- ISBN
- 9781901888782
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 7.20
€ 7.20
Paperback. Now known as the oil capital of Europe, this description does little justice to Aberdeen's rich history of great artists and poets, architects and adventurers, writers and revolutionaries. Aberdeen Beyond the Granite explores the unseen side of Aberdeen from the easily forgotten days before the discovery of North Sea oil, to the present day. Num Pages: 192 pages, Illustrations (some col.). BIC Classification: 1DBKSH; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 242 x 178 x 13. Weight in Grams: 262.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Luath Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781906817220
- ISBN
- 9781906817220
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 10.69
€ 13.99
€ 10.69
Paperback. A guided tour of Aberdeen City Centre, showing how this famous port has changed over the past century and more. Series: History Tour. Num Pages: 96 pages, 50. BIC Classification: 1DBKSH; WQH; WTH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 168 x 124. .
- Publisher
- Amberley Publishing
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781445666587
- ISBN
- 9781445666587
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.79
€ 16.79
Paperback. This fascinating selection of photographs traces some of the many ways in which Aberdeen has changed and developed over the last century. Series: Through Time. Num Pages: 96 pages, 180. BIC Classification: 1DBKS; WQH; WQP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 163 x 9. Weight in Grams: 284.
- Publisher
- Amberley Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 96
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781445617473
- ISBN
- 9781445617473
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 27.32
€ 27.32
Paperback. Num Pages: 48 pages, 52 black & white photographs. BIC Classification: 1DBKSH; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 175 x 240 x 4. Weight in Grams: 162.
- Publisher
- Stenlake Publishing
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- KOC0027718
- ISBN
- 9781840332681
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 4.99
€ 4.99
Paperback. Num Pages: 192 pages, 30 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKSH; JFHF; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 129 x 15. Weight in Grams: 208.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 192
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Edition
- 1St Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752497587
- ISBN
- 9780752497587
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.99€ 15.94
€ 16.99
€ 15.94