Local History
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Local History
Paperback. The Eastern Shore's Cambridge, guided by savvy and energetic leaders, became a political and cultural center of African American life. Num Pages: 356 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
- 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780996594417
- ISBN
- 9780996594417
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 33.85
€ 33.85
Paperback. A collection of various images which offers the opportunity to compare and contrast modes of fashion and transportation, shops and businesses, houses and public buildings, while recalling local people who lived and worked in Cottingham. This book features ninety pairs of images which take a look at life as it was in Cottingham. Series: Then & Now. Num Pages: 96 pages, approx 180. BIC Classification: 1DBKEYK; WQH; WQP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 165 x 10. Weight in Grams: 230.
- Publisher
- Pavilion Books
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752444871
- ISBN
- 9780752444871
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 13.60
€ 17.99
€ 13.60
Hardback. 16pp. Illustrated cover. Theme is Tipperary's Cistercian foundations
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1980
- SKU
- KHS1005039
Hardback
Condition: Used, Very Good
€ 25.00
€ 25.00
Paperback. A guided tour of Aldershot, showing how the areas people know and love have changed over the past century and more. Series: History Tour. Num Pages: 96 pages, 50. BIC Classification: 1DBKESH; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 169 x 125 x 12. Weight in Grams: 164.
- Publisher
- Amberley Publishing
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781445664255
- ISBN
- 9781445664255
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.09
€ 17.09
Paperback. A guide to Isle of Arran. It collects tales of folklore, witchcraft, magic, mermaids and ghosts, both historical and contemporary. It describes chambered cairn and standing stone, old graveyards, castles, Viking sites, carved stones and ruined churches. Num Pages: 160 pages, 100. BIC Classification: 1DBKSHL; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 157 x 11. Weight in Grams: 354.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 160
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752447209
- ISBN
- 9780752447209
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 18.12
€ 19.99
€ 18.12
Paperback. The Cotswolds are home to some of England's finest and much-loved historical inns and pubs. This title covering Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire, Warwickshire and Worcestershire takes us on a tour around the interesting pubs in the area. It visits a huge variety of pubs that have made the Cotswolds the delightful area. Num Pages: 192 pages, c. 100 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEWG; WQH; WTHR; WTM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 239 x 179 x 12. Weight in Grams: 404.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Number of pages
- 128
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752444659
- ISBN
- 9780752444659
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 18.24
€ 19.99
€ 18.24
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
- The History Press Ltd
- Number of pages
- 128
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752427874
- ISBN
- 9780752427874
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 18.22
€ 19.99
€ 18.22
Paperback.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Number of pages
- 128
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752426778
- ISBN
- 9780752426778
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 16.22
€ 17.99
€ 16.22
Paperback. This book is part of the Images of England series, which uses old photographs and archived images to show the history of various local areas in England, through their streets, shops, pubs, and people. Series: Archive Photographs: Images of England. Num Pages: 128 pages, 200ill. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 165 x 10. Weight in Grams: 295.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752426839
- ISBN
- 9780752426839
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 18.22
€ 19.99
€ 18.22
Two articles in the 'The Irish Genealogist' The offiicial organ of the Irish Genealogical Research Society, Volume 5 No. 6, November, 1979. Keywords: Genealogy, Periodicals, Local History - Leinster (Dublin and Meath). 5pp and 12pp
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- Publisher
- The Irish Genealogical Society
- Publication date
- 1979
- SKU
- KON0823357
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good
€ 25.00
€ 25.00
Paperback. This fascinating selection of photographs traces some of the many ways in which Chatham has changed and developed over the last century. Series: Through Time. Num Pages: 96 pages, 277. BIC Classification: 1DBKESK; WQH; WQP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 232 x 166 x 10. Weight in Grams: 308. 96 pages, 184 illustrations, 93 in colour. This fascinating selection of photographs traces some of the many ways in which Chatham has changed and developed over the last century. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 1DBKESK; WQH; WQP. Dimension: 232 x 166 x 10. Weight: 308.
- Publisher
- Amberley Publishing
- Number of pages
- 96
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781848686359
- ISBN
- 9781848686359
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 20.99€ 16.53
€ 20.99
€ 16.53
Hardcover. 368pp. Illus. Title continues: Comprising the Comeraghs, Knockmealdowns, Slievenamon, and Galtees in history, folklore, and song. No publisher given. With a preface by Denis Rolleston Gwynn. Keywords: Irish history, local history, folklore, songs, music, poetry
- Format
- Hardback
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- SKU
- KHS1004728
Hardback
Condition: Used, Very Good
€ 395.00
€ 395.00
Paperback. Num Pages: 92 pages, Black and white photos throughout. BIC Classification: 1DBKESL; HBJD1; HBTB; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 172 x 209 x 11. Weight in Grams: 254.
- Publisher
- Five Leaves Publications
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781910170236
- ISBN
- 9781910170236
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 13.16
€ 13.99
€ 13.16
Paperback. The Cornish Coast is justly famous for its grand cliffs, lovely harbours and sandy bays. It is beautiful but dangerous, and hundreds of ships have been wrecked here over the years. Series: Pocket Images. Num Pages: 128 pages, chiefly Illustrations, 1 map. BIC Classification: 1DBKEWC; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 167 x 127 x 9. Weight in Grams: 166.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 128
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845884123
- ISBN
- 9781845884123
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 9.18
€ 9.18
Paperback. Set in the historic county of Essex, this compilation includes stories of restless Vikings that still haunt their former sparring grounds; the distraught countryman of Canvey Island forever searching for his horse and cart; the mysterious haunted picture of 'Cunning' Murrell, the last witch doctor in England; and, dastardly Harwich smugglers. Num Pages: 96 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEAX; VXQG; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 236 x 165 x 8. Weight in Grams: 312.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Number of pages
- 96
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752448480
- ISBN
- 9780752448480
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 18.24
€ 19.99
€ 18.24
Disbound. Crown Lands (Ireland). Return to an order of the Honourable The House of Commons, dated 6 August 1844; - for, A Copy of the Report on the Experimental Improvements on the Crown Estate of King William’s Town, in the County of Cork, submitted to Her Majesty’s Commissioners of Woods and Forests, by Richard Griffith, Esq., dated 24 July 1844, in continuation of his last Report, presented to Parliament, and ordered to be printed, on 6 September 1841.] Appendix includes extensive tables relating to the Lands, Livestock, Tenants, Receipts and Expenditure Accounts, and Estimates and Plans for Recommended Works. Keywords: Local History – County Cork, Agriculture, Crown Lands. Illustrated. 24pp. Disbound, housed in a protective file
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- Format
- Hardback
- Publisher
- Ordered, by The House of Commons, to be printed
- Publication date
- 1844
- SKU
- KON0823761
Hardback
Condition: Used, Very Good
€ 95.00
€ 95.00
Paperback. The stone barn, especially the long tithe barn, is one of the iconic features of the Cotswold landscape. This book is a systematic look at the design, construction and changing use of the Cotswold barn and its place in the rural economy and landscape. Num Pages: 176 pages, 100. BIC Classification: 1DBKEWG; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 249 x 173 x 11. Weight in Grams: 468.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Number of pages
- 176
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Edition
- 1st Ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752437408
- ISBN
- 9780752437408
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 30.99€ 25.78
€ 30.99
€ 25.78
Disbound. [Murders, &c. (County Armagh). Return to an order of the Honourable The House of Commons, dated 7 June 1850; - for, A Return ‘of the Number of Murders and Waylayings in the Baronies of Upper and Lower Fews, in the County of Armagh, during the last Six Years; distinguishing by Name of Persons Killed and Waylaid, and the Place where the Offence occurred; also, giving the Numbers Arrested for each Offence, and the Result of any Trial of the Same:’ And Copies ‘of the Depositions taken by the Coroner of Armagh County, at the Inquest held on the Body of the Late Mr. Mauleverer’] Keywords: Local History – County Armagh, Law – Civil Order. 6pp. Disbound, housed in a protective file
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- Format
- Hardback
- Publisher
- Ordered, by The House of Commons, to be printed
- Publication date
- 1850
- SKU
- KON0823770
Hardback
Condition: Used, Very Good
€ 250.00
€ 250.00
Paperback. Penarth was an agricultural community but the Industrial Revolution brought a great change. The town owes its early development to the success of the South Wales coalfields and the necessity for additional port facilities to accommodate the industry that followed. A tidal harbour was planned, which became a dock. Series: Archive Photographs. Num Pages: 128 pages, 200ill. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; 1DBKWS; 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
- 1998
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752406138
- ISBN
- 9780752406138
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 16.22
€ 17.99
€ 16.22
Disbound. [William O’Brien and Bartholomew Keily. Return to an order of the Honourable The House of Commons, dated 25 March 1867;- for, Copy ‘Of the Reports of the Proceedings at the Inquests held at Dungarvan in the Month of January Last on the Bodies of William O’Brien and Bartholomew Keily, taken for the Government by the Shorthand Writer employed for that purpose.’] 162pp. Proceedings from the Inquests of the said men believed to have been murdered on the 29th December 1866 during the Homicides at County Waterford Election. Report contains Names of all witnesses in both cases and the Names of the Jurors. Keywords: 19th Century Ireland, Local History – County Waterford, Elections, Policing and Justice, Administration of Justice, Parliament. Disbound, housed in a protective file
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- Format
- Hardback
- Publisher
- Ordered, by The House of Commons, to be printed
- Publication date
- 1867
- SKU
- KON0825158
Hardback
Condition: Used, Very Good
€ 175.00
€ 175.00
Hardback. 8pp. n.d. Customer's stamp collection book. Pages shaded. No stamps. Keywords: Local history, Irish towns, business
- Publisher
- J Fogarty
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- Format
- Hardback
- SKU
- KHS1004948
Hardback
Condition: Used, Very Good
€ 15.00
€ 15.00
Paperback. A designated Ancient World Heritage site with numerous old landmarks, Canterbury is riddled with countless tales of ghosts and hauntings. This book includes mysterious happenings suitable for those interested in discovering the ghosts of Canterbury. Num Pages: 96 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKESK; VXQG; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 165 x 6. Weight in Grams: 312.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Number of pages
- 96
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752449982
- ISBN
- 9780752449982
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 18.22
€ 19.99
€ 18.22
Hardcover. Keywords: Local History - Co. Dublin, Municipal Council. Quarter leather on cloth boards. Cloth is worn and starting to peel from boards. Title in gilt on spine. Spine bumped. Hinges split. 631pp
- Condition
- Used, Good
- Publisher
- Joseph Dollard
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1902
- SKU
- KON0823323
Hardback
Condition: Used, Good
€ 75.00
€ 75.00
Hardback. 35pp. n.p. Illus. Pages shaded, cover stained, text clear. Keywords: Irish music, song, competitions
- Condition
- Used, Good
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1959
- SKU
- KHS1004874
Hardback
Condition: Used, Good
€ 25.00
€ 25.00