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Paperback. An etymological guide to Bolton's highways and byways. It lets you discover the origins of the peculiarly named 'Bowkers Row' and 'Thweat Street'. It helps you delve into the lives of the Bolton's famous residents, and lets you find out about the buildings and industries that left their mark on Bolton's streets. Num Pages: 128 pages, 75 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKENL; GBGP; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 165 x 10. Weight in Grams: 312.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 128
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752446523
- ISBN
- 9780752446523
€ 13.25
€ 13.25
Paperback. From rapid growth created by the textile industry to the development of various local government and social concerns such as the Victoria Hospital and the art gallery and museum at Towneley Hall, this title includes photographs of Burnley that illustrate some of the many changes that have taken place between 1850 and 1960. Series: Archive Photographs: Images of England. Num Pages: 128 pages, 200ill. BIC Classification: 1DBKENL; HBJD1; WQH; WTH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 240. .
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 128
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752415666
- ISBN
- 9780752415666
€ 16.29
€ 16.29
Paperback. Wartime Leicester Num Pages: 176 pages, 216 b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEML; HBJD1; HBWQ; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 242 x 175 x 10. Weight in Grams: 478.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 192
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1980
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780750936712
- ISBN
- 9780750936712
€ 18.25
€ 18.25
Paperback. A guide to over 100 of the strangest sights in Cornwall. It describes unusual buildings, objects and landscape features that have survived the centuries. It features such locations as: many monuments, a petrifying well, the National Trust's smallest property, preaching pits, the largest lake in the county and a thousand-year-old tree. Num Pages: 144 pages, 80 black and white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEWC; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 247 x 171 x 12. Weight in Grams: 396.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Number of pages
- 144
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Edition
- 07th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780750946230
- ISBN
- 9780750946230
€ 16.23
€ 16.23
Pamphlet. 48pp. Signed by Maire Conway-Griffin, one of the Authors. Keywords: Irish Music
- Condition
- Used, Like New
- Publisher
- Comhaltas Ceoiltóiri Eireann
- Publication date
- 2001
- SKU
- KON0823956
€ 14.00
€ 14.00
Pamphlet. Article in the 'Journal of the County Kildare Archaeological Society', Volume X, Number 4, January, 1926. Continued from Volume X, Number 3. Keywords: Genealogy, Periodical, Local History - Ferns, Marriages, 17th - 19th Century. 21pp
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- Publisher
- Alex. Thom and Co
- Publication date
- 1926
- SKU
- KON0823467
€ 35.00
€ 35.00
Hardcover. Regent Street Num Pages: 224 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKESL; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 281 x 216 x 21. Weight in Grams: 1074.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 196
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Edition
- illustrated ed
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781860772481
- ISBN
- 9781860772481
€ 28.32
€ 28.32
Paperback. With almost 2,000 years of continuous habitation, the city of Newcastle boasts a long history of paranormal occurrences. This book covers a range of strange events such as UFO sightings before the First World War, Holy healing wells and bleeding statues, puma sightings, ghosts, poltergeists and other bizarre apparitions. Num Pages: 96 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBKEYN; VXQG; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 233 x 167 x 6. Weight in Grams: 222.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 96
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752449173
- ISBN
- 9780752449173
€ 13.21
€ 13.21
Paperback. Bath has an unusual abundance of ghost signs - those faded advertisements for long defunct businesses on the walls of old buildings. This book contains a series of short walks around the city and neighbouring towns and villages which reveal the tales behind lost trades such as brush makers, corn factors and perfumers. Num Pages: 304 pages, many colour illustrations. BIC Classification: WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 170 x 219 x 19. Weight in Grams: 616.
- Publisher
- AKEMAN PRESS
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780993398803
- ISBN
- 9780993398803
€ 26.60
€ 26.60
Pamphlet. 28pp. Illustrated. One stamp on first page. Keywords: Local History - County Kilkenny, Tourism, Tourist Guides
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- Publisher
- Bord Fáilte - Irish Tourist Board
- Publication date
- 1985
- SKU
- KON0824597
€ 20.99€ 17.95
€ 20.99
€ 17.95
Paperback. Local author Anthony Poulton-Smith takes the reader on a fascinating A-Z tour of the haunted places of the Black Country. Contained within the pages of this book are strange tales of spectral sightings, active poltergeists and restless spirits appearing in streets, inns, churches, estates, public buildings and private homes across the area. Num Pages: 96 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEM; VXQG; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 236 x 166 x 8. Weight in Grams: 322.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780750950442
- ISBN
- 9780750950442
€ 16.29
€ 16.29
Paperback. Explores the history of this town in a selection of historic and modern images. This book documents changes which include road developments, trade and industry, pubs and Inns and leisure and entertainment. It also takes a look at the neighbouring settlements of Hillingdon and Cowley. It is suitable for those who live in or knows the town. Num Pages: 128 pages, 200 black and white. BIC Classification: 1DBKESL; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 248 x 172 x 6. Weight in Grams: 336.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 128
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Edition
- 07th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780750947947
- ISBN
- 9780750947947
€ 16.29
€ 16.29
Paperback. Throughout the eighty-year period of tram transport (1873-1953), Birmingham grew appreciably as a city. Based on the Birmingham's twenty-eight tram routes in operation during 1937, this title takes readers on an illustrated variety of tram journeys, with places and points of interest being identified on the way. Num Pages: 128 pages, 200 b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEMW; 3JH; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 236 x 166 x 9. Weight in Grams: 308.
- Publisher
- Tempus
- Number of pages
- 128
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752427874
- ISBN
- 9780752427874
€ 16.23
€ 16.23
Paperback. Local history of Swindon Series: Britain in Old Photographs. Num Pages: 128 pages, 225 b&w photographs. BIC Classification: 1DBKEWW; HBJD1; WQH; WQP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 244 x 169 x 10. Weight in Grams: 420.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 128
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780750916714
- ISBN
- 9780750916714
€ 16.29
€ 16.29
Paperback. Accompanied by pictures of bygone times as well as some contemporary images, this work offers a history of theatrical hauntings. It is intended for those with an interest in the paranormal or theatre history. Series: Haunted. Num Pages: 96 pages, 60 black and white. BIC Classification: 1DBKESX; VXQG; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 164 x 236 x 5. Weight in Grams: 236.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Number of pages
- 96
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752447551
- ISBN
- 9780752447551
€ 14.24
€ 14.24
Paperback. A collection of over 200 archive postcards and images that illustrates the history of Halifax from around the mid-eighteenth century. It details how the town has developed over a long period of extensive and lasting change. Series: Archive Photographs: Images of England. Num Pages: 128 pages, black & white illustrations, frontispiece. BIC Classification: 1DBKEYK; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 165 x 10. Weight in Grams: 310.
- Publisher
- Tempus Publishing
- Number of pages
- 128
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752430478
- ISBN
- 9780752430478
€ 16.99€ 16.31
€ 16.99
€ 16.31
Paperback. Provides an insight into the development of Devon town. From shops and businesses to leisure and entertainment, this collection of photographs capture the lively activity of the area. It also includes a supporting text, which provides a pictorial history and a glimpse of the area's proud heritage. Series: Images of England. Num Pages: 128 pages, chiefly Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEWD; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 166 x 236 x 13. Weight in Grams: 318.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Number of pages
- 128
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752437118
- ISBN
- 9780752437118
€ 16.23
€ 16.23
Paperback. Originally just a single farm, the pottery town of Hanley grew into the largest and most central town in the greater area of Stoke-on-Trent, blossoming in the early twentieth century with the development of heavy industry. This book reflects the town as it was at that time, at the height of its success. Series: Images of England. Num Pages: 128 pages, c.200. BIC Classification: 1DBKEMS; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 163 x 9. Weight in Grams: 312.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Number of pages
- 128
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752434070
- ISBN
- 9780752434070
€ 16.23
€ 16.23
Paperback. From heart-stopping accounts of apparitions and manifestations, to eerie encounters with phantoms and spirits, this collection of stories reveals the dark history of Salisbury. Num Pages: 96 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEWW; VXQG; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 236 x 166 x 7. Weight in Grams: 236.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 96
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752486451
- ISBN
- 9780752486451
€ 13.25
€ 13.25
Hardcover. Co. Clare. Hardcover, blue cloth spine. Number 90 of a limited edition reprint of 250 copies of this 1878 publication, originally published by Hodges, Foster and Figgis of Dublin. In very fine condtion. 602pp
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- Publisher
- O'Brien Book Publications
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- SKU
- KON0821218
- ISBN
- 9780953105328
€ 295.00
€ 295.00
Paperback. A history of South Wales from the Bush collection Vol II Series: Archive Photographs. Num Pages: 128 pages, 200ill. BIC Classification: 1DBKWS; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 240 x 172 x 10. Weight in Grams: 300.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 128
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752411262
- ISBN
- 9780752411262
€ 16.29
€ 16.29
Paperback. Contains tales from Devon's past that reveal the county's connections with murder cases. This book includes accounts of Robert James Lees, the Ilfracombe spiritualist who claimed to have unmasked Jack the Ripper; Charles De Ville Wells, the Plymouth-based fraudster who famously broke the bank at Monte Carlo; and Herbert Rowse Armstrong. Series: Murder & Crime. Num Pages: 96 pages, 70. BIC Classification: 1DBKEWD; BTC; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 165 x 10. Weight in Grams: 230.
- Publisher
- Tempus Publishing Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752445045
- ISBN
- 9780752445045
€ 13.24
€ 13.24
Hardcover. 114pp. Frontis portraits of both authors. Illustrated dust cover. Pages shaded, otherwise clear text. A very rare book. Keywords: Irish life, local history, parish records, religion, education
- Condition
- Used, Good
- Publisher
- James Duffy
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1944
- SKU
- KHS1004743
- ISBN
- 9780900343568
€ 275.00
€ 275.00
Pamphlet. 9pp. 13cm. n.d. Original wrapper
- Condition
- Used, Like New
- SKU
- KHS1005050
€ 175.00
€ 175.00