Local interest, family history & nostalgia
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Local interest, family history & nostalgia
Paperback. Unpretentious and brash with all the trimmings one would expect of a traditional seaside resort, Blackpool remains the iconic resort town. This collection of images reveals the changing face of the town during the past century. Over 200 old postcards and photographs - help highlight Blackpool's remarkable transformation from a fledgling resort. Series: Images of England. Num Pages: 128 pages, aprox. 200. BIC Classification: 1DBKENL; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 166 x 9. Weight in Grams: 310.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Number of pages
- 128
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752444949
- ISBN
- 9780752444949
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 20.99€ 16.63
€ 20.99
€ 16.63
Paperback. Num Pages: 272 pages, 90 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEWD; 3JJF; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 18. Weight in Grams: 596.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780750952897
- ISBN
- 9780750952897
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 21.99€ 20.20
€ 21.99
€ 20.20
Hardback. Describes some of the most unusual crimes and punishments, eccentric inhabitants, famous sons and daughters and hundreds of wacky facts (and some authentically bizarre bits of historic trivia). With chapters on folklore, history, geography, celebrity Sussexians and more, this book is suitable for those who know and love this English county. Num Pages: 192 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKESX; WQN; WZG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 166 x 206 x 21. Weight in Grams: 298.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 192
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752458717
- ISBN
- 9780752458717
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 13.29
€ 13.99
€ 13.29
Paperback. A collection of more than 200 photographs that trace the ways Paignton has changed and developed. This book shows the different aspects of everyday life, from shops and businesses, churches and schools, to images of work and leisure, day trips and days off. It captures the landscapes and landmarks of the town and its surrounding areas. Num Pages: 128 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBKEWD; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 168 x 234 x 9. Weight in Grams: 312.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 128
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752444642
- ISBN
- 9780752444642
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 15.80
€ 19.99
€ 15.80
Paperback. A pub with a deceased barmaid who simply refuses to leave, a Grey Lady in the Theatre Royal; a poltergeist in the Garrick's Head pub; a man in a black hat at the Assembly Rooms. Bath is one of the few British cities which may justifiably be called beautiful. Num Pages: 96 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEWS; VXQG; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 165 x 6. Weight in Grams: 224.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 96
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752447599
- ISBN
- 9780752447599
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 13.99
€ 17.99
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Paperback. Features a collection of true-life tales that takes the reader on a tour of the streets, alehouses, cemeteries and city walls of Chester. Drawing on contemporary and historical sources, this title contains accounts of spirits, spectres and poltergeists including 'Sarah'. Num Pages: 96 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKENC; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 233 x 164 x 6. Weight in Grams: 232.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Number of pages
- 96
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752447810
- ISBN
- 9780752447810
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 16.23
€ 17.99
€ 16.23
Paperback.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 160
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752457321
- ISBN
- 9780752457321
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 21.99€ 17.22
€ 21.99
€ 17.22
Paperback. London's Underground is associated with a multitude of ghostly stories and sightings, particularly on stations and abandoned lines, many of which are in close proximity to burial sites from centuries ago. This book reveals well-known tales of spirits, spectres and other spooky occurrences on one of the oldest railway networks in the world. Num Pages: 96 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: VXQG; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 166 x 7. Weight in Grams: 234.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Number of pages
- 96
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752447469
- ISBN
- 9780752447469
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 15.66
€ 19.99
€ 15.66
Paperback. Stretching from Langholm in the east to Portpatrick in the west, with its dramatic landscape embracing hills, lochs and forests, Dumfries and Galloway occupies a large corner of south-west Scotland. It can boast of Scotland's highest village, Wanlockhead. Tragedy on a large scale has struck the region more than once. Num Pages: 96 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKSB; WQH; WQN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 230 x 166 x 8. Weight in Grams: 288.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 96
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780750944199
- ISBN
- 9780750944199
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 18.25
€ 19.99
€ 18.25
Paperback. Curious Dumfries & Galloway Num Pages: 128 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKSB; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 233 x 157 x 9. Weight in Grams: 292.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Number of pages
- 128
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752464060
- ISBN
- 9780752464060
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 15.63
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€ 15.63
Paperback. From accounts of apparitions, manifestations and related supernatural phenomena, this book contains spooky stories from around Norwich city. It is a collection of strange sightings and happenings in the city's streets, churches and buildings, and is for anyone interested in the paranormal. Num Pages: 96 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBKEAN; HRQX; VXQG; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 164 x 7. Weight in Grams: 304.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Number of pages
- 96
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752437002
- ISBN
- 9780752437002
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 18.36
€ 19.99
€ 18.36
Paperback. A unique and engaging book about the farms and farming communities of Brinscall near Chorley, Lancashire, that were broken apart in the name of progress. It takes the reader back in time, on a journey into the forgotten lives of Lancashire's lost hill-farming communities. Num Pages: 224 pages, mono and colour. BIC Classification: 1DBKENL; WQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 243 x 169 x 14. Weight in Grams: 540. The Lives of Lancashire Hill Farmers. 224 pages, mono and colour. A unique and engaging book about the farms and farming communities of Brinscall near Chorley, Lancashire, that were broken apart in the name of progress. It takes the reader back in time, on a journey into the forgotten lives of Lancashire's lost hill-farming communities. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 1DBKENL; WQ. Dimension: 243 x 169 x 14. Weight: 540.
- Publisher
- Carnegie Pub.
- Number of pages
- 224
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781874181767
- ISBN
- 9781874181767
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.99€ 13.12
€ 16.99
€ 13.12
Paperback. Num Pages: 288 pages, 16 mono, 16 colour photographs. BIC Classification: WNC; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 232 x 158 x 22. Weight in Grams: 474.
- Publisher
- Houbara House United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 272
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780957150508
- ISBN
- 9780957150508
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 17.11
€ 19.99
€ 17.11
Paperback. Num Pages: 326 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 220 x 180 x 20. Weight in Grams: 454.
- Publisher
- Univ Pr of Kansas
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1984
- Edition
- Rev Sub
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780700602506
- ISBN
- 9780700602506
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 27.99€ 25.90
€ 27.99
€ 25.90
Paperback. These lively and entertaining folk tales from Lancashire are vividly retold by professional storyteller David England. Num Pages: 192 pages, Illustrations (black and white). BIC Classification: 1DBKENL; JFHF; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 131 x 201 x 10. Weight in Grams: 204.
- Publisher
- The History Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752489933
- ISBN
- 9780752489933
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 14.04
€ 17.99
€ 14.04
Paperback. Num Pages: 192 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKESB; JFHF; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 129 x 15. Weight in Grams: 214.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Number of pages
- 192
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752467450
- ISBN
- 9780752467450
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 13.17
€ 13.99
€ 13.17
Paperback. Talks about Walsall, and focuses on the post-war years. This work contains photographs, from a variety of sources, that illustrate various aspects of the changing town - streets and buildings, events and people - from the 1940s to the 1990s. Num Pages: 128 pages, 220 black and white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEMW; 3JJP; HBJD1; HBLW3; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 244 x 172 x 10. Weight in Grams: 330.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780750943222
- ISBN
- 9780750943222
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 20.99€ 16.49
€ 20.99
€ 16.49
Paperback. A history of Sheffield Num Pages: 128 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 1DBKEN; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 248 x 172 x 10. Weight in Grams: 380.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Edition
- UK ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752429533
- ISBN
- 9780752429533
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 20.07
€ 26.99
€ 20.07
Paperback. During the Second World War, East Kent was at the forefront of the defence of the United Kingdom. In 1940 the ports of Dover, Ramsgate, Folkestone and Margate took part in the Dunkirk evacuation, while airfields such as Manston, Hawkinge and Lympne were active in refuelling aircraft involved in the Battle of Britain. Series: Britain in Old Photographs. Num Pages: 192 pages, 200ill. BIC Classification: HBJD1; HBTB; WQP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 231 x 166 x 9. Weight in Grams: 316.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Number of pages
- 128
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780750907743
- ISBN
- 9780750907743
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 15.56
€ 19.99
€ 15.56
Paperback. A selection of photographs that illustrates the transformation that has taken place in Hull during the 20th century. It offers insight into the daily lives and living conditions of local people and gives the reader glimpses and details of familiar places during this century of change. It records the process of transformation. Num Pages: 124 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEYK; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 165 x 9. Weight in Grams: 304.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Number of pages
- 120
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780750948944
- ISBN
- 9780750948944
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 15.83
€ 19.99
€ 15.83