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Paperback. A collection of over 200 archive photographs, postcards and engravings from collections housed in Birmingham Central Library. It recreates scenes from many of the industries that once thrived in the heart of the Midlands. It explores the skilled jobs of gun manufacture, war munitions and car production. Series: Archive Photographs: Images of England. Num Pages: 128 pages, 200ill. BIC Classification: 1DBKEMW; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 165 x 10. Weight in Grams: 310.
- Publisher
- Tempus
- Number of pages
- 128
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752422527
- ISBN
- 9780752422527
€ 16.26
€ 16.26
Paperback. Illustrates the transformation that has taken place in Bristol during the 20th century. This book offers an 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: 128 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEWS; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 165 x 8. Weight in Grams: 308.
- Publisher
- Sutton Publishing Ltd
- Number of pages
- 120
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780750949330
- ISBN
- 9780750949330
€ 13.23
€ 13.23
Paperback. This fascinating selection of photographs traces some of the many ways in which Wilmslow has changed and developed over the last century. Series: Through Time. Num Pages: 96 pages, 189, 97 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKENC; WQH; WQP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 168 x 8. Weight in Grams: 308. 96 pages, 189 Illustrations incl 97 colour. This fascinating selection of photographs traces some of the many ways in which Wilmslow has changed and developed over the last century. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 1DBKENC; WQH; WQP. Dimension: 234 x 168 x 8. Weight: 308.
- Publisher
- Amberley Publishing
- Number of pages
- 96
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781445608686
- ISBN
- 9781445608686
€ 19.99€ 15.51
€ 19.99
€ 15.51
Paperback. On Christmas Eve in 1874 the worst accident in the GWR's history occurred at Shipton-on-Cherwell, near Oxford, when the 10 am from London Paddington to Birkenhead derailed, killing thirty-four passengers. This book details the history surrounding this tragic event using the accounts of eyewitnesses, archive newspaper articles and reports. Num Pages: 224 pages, 80 b/w illustratons. BIC Classification: 1DBKESF; 3JH; WGF; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 248 x 172 x 10. Weight in Grams: 560.
- Publisher
- The History Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752445120
- ISBN
- 9780752445120
€ 21.24
€ 21.24
Hardcover. Num Pages: 168 pages, 112 colour aerial photos, 60 b&w aerial photos. BIC Classification: AJRK; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 232 x 232 x 19. Weight in Grams: 750.
- Publisher
- SBP Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 168
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780955726514
- ISBN
- 9780955726514
€ 20.31
€ 20.31
Paperback. A guide that explores all things strange and uncanny, paranormal and peculiar in Aberdeenshire, one of the most scenic parts of Scotland (which also includes part of the Cairngorms National Park). It also surveys historic sites and ancient monuments - such as the innumerable stone circles and castles. Num Pages: 192 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKSH; VXQ; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 155 x 13. Weight in Grams: 414.
- Publisher
- The History Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752449883
- ISBN
- 9780752449883
€ 18.21
€ 18.21
Paperback. Num Pages: 108 pages, 103 black and white and colour. BIC Classification: 1DBKESK; HBTK; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 274 x 211 x 7. Weight in Grams: 452.
- Publisher
- Stenlake Publishing
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781840336634
- ISBN
- 9781840336634
€ 25.99€ 24.51
€ 25.99
€ 24.51
Paperback. A history of Leicestershire Num Pages: 128 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEML; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 233 x 163 x 9. Weight in Grams: 304.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 128
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752465159
- ISBN
- 9780752465159
€ 16.21
€ 16.21
Paperback. Series: Old O.S. Maps of Forfarshire. BIC Classification: 1DBKSC; 3JJC; WQH; WTRM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 126 x 108 x 2. Weight in Grams: 26.
- Publisher
- Alan Godfrey Maps United Kingdom
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1990
- Edition
- Facsim.of 1901 Ed
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780850543186
- ISBN
- 9780850543186
€ 6.36
€ 6.36
Paperback. An examination of some of Surrey's most notorious and shocking cases. It includes such cases as: the 'Wigwam Girl', Joan Wolfe, who lived in a tent built by a Cree Indian Soldier before being brutally slaughtered; the infamous stagging of Frederick Gold by 'the Serpent', Percy Lefroy Mapleton; and, the poisoning of the entire Beck family. Series: Murders. Num Pages: 160 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKESR; BTC; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 243 x 171 x 9. Weight in Grams: 420.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 160
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780750951302
- ISBN
- 9780750951302
€ 18.21
€ 18.21
Paperback. Brings together thirty-six murderous tales that shocked not only Wales but also made national headlines. This book includes the case of William Augustus Lacey, who killed his young wife with a razor in a fit of jealously at Pontypridd in 1900; baby farmer Rhoda Willis, the first woman to be hanged at Cardiff Prison, in 1907; and, more. Num Pages: 192 pages, 45 black and white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKW; BTC; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 248 x 174 x 13. Weight in Grams: 548.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Number of pages
- 192
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780750949613
- ISBN
- 9780750949613
€ 18.21
€ 18.21
Paperback. Central Birmingham 1870-1920 Series: Archive Photographs. Num Pages: 128 pages, 200ill. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JH; 3JJ; HBJD1; WQH; WQP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 240 x 172 x 10. Weight in Grams: 300.
- Publisher
- Tempus
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752400532
- ISBN
- 9780752400532
€ 16.26
€ 16.26
Hardcover. Num Pages: 368 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBKESB; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 131 x 176 x 33. Weight in Grams: 362.
- Publisher
- The History Press
- Number of pages
- 368
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752468013
- ISBN
- 9780752468013
€ 13.99€ 11.37
€ 13.99
€ 11.37
Paperback. Pictorial account of the 916 Rising in Dublin, each photograph accompanied by a contemporary picture. Num Pages: 128 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBR; 3JJF; HBJD1; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 133 x 10. Weight in Grams: 194.
- Publisher
- Mercier Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781856352765
- ISBN
- 9781856352765
€ 12.99€ 12.50
€ 12.99
€ 12.50
Paperback. Colchester Zoo is one of the finest zoos in Britain. Now, the forgotten figures of Frank and Helena Farrar are brought to life in this highly readable book which shows how they founded Colchester Zoo in the 1960s. Num Pages: 288 pages, 16 colour plates, 30 colour illustrations, 90 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEAX; WNH; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 232 x 156 x 24. Weight in Grams: 658.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 288
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752493466
- ISBN
- 9780752493466
€ 18.28
€ 18.28
Hardcover. Series: Country Railway Routes. Num Pages: 96 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBKESF; 1DBKEWG; WGF; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 243 x 178 x 12. Weight in Grams: 418.
- Publisher
- Middleton Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 96
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781906008635
- ISBN
- 9781906008635
€ 26.24
€ 26.24
Paperback. This book is no mere gazetteer, but an in-depth re-telling of the stories that will make you look at the place with fresh eyes, whether you are a tourist or resident. Num Pages: 96 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEMF; VXQG; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 232 x 166 x 7. Weight in Grams: 304.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 96
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752462097
- ISBN
- 9780752462097
€ 13.23
€ 13.23
Paperback. A history of Swansea Num Pages: 128 pages, Illustrations, facsims, ports. BIC Classification: 1DBKWS; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 165 x 8. Weight in Grams: 300.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Number of pages
- 128
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752430768
- ISBN
- 9780752430768
€ 16.21
€ 16.21
Paperback. This fascinating selection of photographs traces some of the many ways in which the Kent Coast has changed and developed over the last century Num Pages: 96 pages, 180. BIC Classification: 1DBKESK; WQH; WQP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 166 x 227 x 8. Weight in Grams: 308.
- Publisher
- Amberley Publishing
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781445639963
- ISBN
- 9781445639963
€ 19.99€ 15.51
€ 19.99
€ 15.51
Paperback. A collection of true-life crime tales that includes the case of a husband who boasted that he had played "Jack the Ripper" after slitting his wife's throat, and a mother who murdered her two children and a man who was bludgeoned to death in a newspaper office. Num Pages: 96 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEYK; BTC; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 233 x 158 x 6. Weight in Grams: 162.
- Publisher
- The History Press
- Number of pages
- 96
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752479491
- ISBN
- 9780752479491
€ 13.23
€ 13.23
Paperback. This fascinating collection of over 200 old photographs of Southport shows how the town has changed over the last one hundred years. Series: Archive Photographs. Num Pages: 128 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBK; WQH; WQP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 165 x 10. Weight in Grams: 300.
- Publisher
- Tempus Publishing Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752406657
- ISBN
- 9780752406657
€ 16.22
€ 16.22
Paperback. Secret Knaresborough goes behind the facades of the familiar to discover the lesser-known aspects of the town's fascinating past. Series: Secret. Num Pages: 96 pages, 80. BIC Classification: 1DBKEYK; WQH; WQN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 166 x 236 x 8. Weight in Grams: 306.
- Publisher
- Amberley Publishing
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Edition
- UK ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781445643403
- ISBN
- 9781445643403
€ 26.02
€ 26.02
Paperback. A guided tour of Whitley Bay and Seaton Sluice, showing how these two northeast seaside towns have changed over the past century and more. Series: History Tour. Num Pages: 96 pages, 50. BIC Classification: 1DBKEYN; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 168 x 124. .
- Publisher
- Amberley Publishing
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781445666761
- ISBN
- 9781445666761
€ 15.35
€ 15.35
Map. Series: Old Ordnance Survey Maps of Manchester. BIC Classification: 1DBKENL; 3JH; WQH; WTRM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 120 x 2. Weight in Grams: 26. Manchester Sheet 38. Series: Old Ordnance Survey Maps of Manchester. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 1DBKENL; 3JH; WQH; WTR. Dimension: 210 x 120 x 2. Weight: 26.
- Publisher
- Alan Godfrey Maps
- Publication date
- 1995
- Edition
- Facsimile of 1844 ed
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780850547269
- ISBN
- 9780850547269
€ 6.36
€ 6.36