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Hardcover. Jack Sheehan was one of eleven children born into an impoverished farming family on the Sheep's Head peninsula in southwest Ireland. Growing up in hungry times, he stayed on the farm all his eighty-three years. This book is illustrated with maps and photographs of early documents relating to his farm's history. Illustrator(s): Watson, Ciaran; Gralton, Danny. Num Pages: 244 pages, col. Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBR; 3JJ; BG; TV; WND. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 237 x 236 x 24. Weight in Grams: 936.
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Publisher
- Atrium Cork
- Number of pages
- 244
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780955226113
- ISBN
- 9780955226113
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 39.00€ 36.30
€ 39.00
€ 36.30
Paperback. Around Rhondda Fawr Series: Archive Photographs: Images of Wales. Num Pages: 128 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKWS; HBJD1; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 240 x 172 x 10. Weight in Grams: 300.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752415901
- ISBN
- 9780752415901
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 16.17
€ 17.99
€ 16.17
Paperback. Illustrated reminiscences of local people. Series: Tempus Oral History Series. Num Pages: 128 pages, 100ill. BIC Classification: 1DBKESL; WQH; WQP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 165 x 8. Weight in Grams: 295.
- Number of pages
- 128
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752418865
- ISBN
- 9780752418865
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 16.22
€ 17.99
€ 16.22
Paperback. Series: Through Time. 96 pages, 184 illustrations, 103 in colour. This fascinating selection of images traces some of the many ways in which Chiswick has changed and developed over the last century. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 1DBKESL; WQH; WQP. Dimension: 235 x 168 x 10. Weight: 314.
- Publisher
- Amberley Publishing
- Number of pages
- 96
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781848680524
- ISBN
- 9781848680524
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 27.81
€ 27.81
Paperback. A history of Maidenhead Num Pages: 128 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKESB; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 248 x 172 x 10. Weight in Grams: 320.
- Publisher
- Phillimore & Co Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781860776663
- ISBN
- 9781860776663
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 18.24
€ 19.99
€ 18.24
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- Publisher
- Alan Godfrey Maps
- Publication date
- 1998
- Edition
- Facsim.of 1899 Ed
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780850549485
- ISBN
- 9780850549485
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 6.91
€ 6.91
Paperback. Num Pages: 160 pages, 20 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEA; 3JJP; HBTW; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 164 x 8. Weight in Grams: 244.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780750956383
- ISBN
- 9780750956383
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 16.22
€ 17.99
€ 16.22
Hardback. Intersected by an ancient brook, the 18th-century Grand Union Canal, the 19th-century London-Birmingham railway and a 20th-century grid-road system, Bradwell has seen its fair share of change over the years. This book charts the history of the town, from Roman settlers, to a disused railway line now threading a modern route as a cycle path. Num Pages: 96 pages, Illustrations (some col.). BIC Classification: 1DBKESU; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 174 x 243 x 13. Weight in Grams: 450.
- Publisher
- Batsford Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 96
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752463193
- ISBN
- 9780752463193
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 13.60
€ 17.99
€ 13.60
Hardcover. Num Pages: 144 pages, illustrated with black and white line drawings and colour jacket by the author. BIC Classification: 1DBKEWD; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 147 x 222 x 18. Weight in Grams: 374.
- Publisher
- Halsgrove
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780857042569
- ISBN
- 9780857042569
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 16.10
€ 17.99
€ 16.10
Paperback. In 1933, at the age of 15, George Dunn left the small Welsh mining village of Blaina for St Albans in Hertfordshire as part of the government's Labour Exchange Scheme. This book covers the memories of his life in Hertfordshire and his wartime experiences. Num Pages: 128 pages, 8pp. BIC Classification: 1DBK; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 164 x 7. Weight in Grams: 246.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 96
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752465081
- ISBN
- 9780752465081
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 16.22
€ 17.99
€ 16.22
Paperback. Num Pages: 224 pages, 150 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEYK; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 174 x 248 x 18. Weight in Grams: 572.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780750967655
- ISBN
- 9780750967655
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 23.99€ 21.26
€ 23.99
€ 21.26
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- Brewin Books United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 152
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781858582665
- ISBN
- 9781858582665
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 20.27
€ 20.27
Paperback. Captain James Cook was one of the world's greatest explorers. He was born in 1728 in the tiny farming village of Marton in North Yorkshire, now part of modern Middlesbrough. This book presents an account of Cook's life. It examines his early life in Cleveland. Num Pages: 96 pages, Approx 60. BIC Classification: 1DBKEYK; BGH; RGR; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 233 x 166 x 6. Weight in Grams: 226.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Edition
- 0th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752439952
- ISBN
- 9780752439952
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 13.20
€ 13.99
€ 13.20
Paperback. The 1950s was a time of regeneration and change for Southampton. For children growing up during the decade, life was changing fast. This book chronicles this important period in the history of Southampton and Britain. Num Pages: 192 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKESH; 3JJPG; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 166 x 107 x 15. Weight in Grams: 166.
- Publisher
- The History Press
- Number of pages
- 192
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752482859
- ISBN
- 9780752482859
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 14.99€ 14.16
€ 14.99
€ 14.16
Paperback. A guided tour of the historic town of Bury St Edmunds, showing how the areas you know and love have transformed over the centuries. Series: History Tour. Num Pages: 96 pages, 50. BIC Classification: 1DBKEAS; WQH; WQP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 125 x 167 x 12. Weight in Grams: 164.
- Publisher
- Amberley Publishing
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781445657011
- ISBN
- 9781445657011
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.94
€ 16.94
Paperback. A history of Rhiwbina Num Pages: 128 pages, 200ill. BIC Classification: 1DBKWS; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 242 x 172 x 10. Weight in Grams: 300.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752432991
- ISBN
- 9780752432991
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 16.22
€ 17.99
€ 16.22
Hardcover. Large 4to. Illustrated. Very good copy in clean dustwrapper.Irish Local History.
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- Publisher
- Weidenfeld Nicolson Illustrated
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1994
- SKU
- KEX0282657
- ISBN
- 9780297832249
Hardback
Condition: Used, Very Good
€ 50.00
€ 50.00
Hardcover. Very good copy in near fine dustwrapper. First edition. Signed by the Authors
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- Publisher
- Weidenfeld Nicolson Illustrated
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1994
- SKU
- KEX0303374
- ISBN
- 9780297832249
Hardback
Condition: Used, Very Good
€ 150.00
€ 150.00
Paperback. Celebrated for its most famous resident, William Shakespeare, Stratford-upon-Avon has a much darker past than many would suspect. This book explores the sinister criminal history of this picturesque Warwickshire town, including cases that made both local and national headlines. It includes violent attacks, robberies and murders. Series: Murder & Crime. Num Pages: 96 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEMW; BTC; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 165 x 7. Weight in Grams: 224.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 96
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752451688
- ISBN
- 9780752451688
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 18.24
€ 19.99
€ 18.24
Paperback. A history of Yeovil Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBKEWS; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 249 x 171 x 11. Weight in Grams: 438.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752431215
- ISBN
- 9780752431215
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 25.99€ 22.26
€ 25.99
€ 22.26
Paperback. From their earliest years, Fleet Street and the Strand have been a market for the exchange of ideas and information, though few visitors realise that they are traversing one of the most historic parts of London. This book shows the visitors where they can still find relics of the days when this highway was the centre of London. Series: Images of London. Num Pages: 128 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 1DBKESL; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 238 x 165 x 15. Weight in Grams: 296.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752436555
- ISBN
- 9780752436555
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 16.22
€ 17.99
€ 16.22
Paperback. Truro is undoubtedly one of the most attractive cities in Britain. This fascinating collection of over 260 old photographs provides a glimpse into the life of the city from the last century to recent times. Series: Archive Photographs. Num Pages: 124 pages, 200ill. BIC Classification: 1DBK; HBJD1; WQH; WQP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 166 x 9. Weight in Grams: 310.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Edition
- First
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752410265
- ISBN
- 9780752410265
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 16.22
€ 17.99
€ 16.22
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- Tyne Bridge Publishing
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- 1st
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781857951592
- ISBN
- 9781857951592
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 12.97
€ 12.97
Paperback. Containing several stories about the people of Essex, this book offers an insight into different people's lives at Christmastime. It includes several sketches and photographs of the people and their lives. Num Pages: 192 pages, 100. BIC Classification: 1DBKEAX; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 156 x 16. Weight in Grams: 174.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Number of pages
- 192
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752444635
- ISBN
- 9780752444635
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 13.20
€ 13.99
€ 13.20