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Paperback. A catalogue of 365 ghastly tales from around the county dating from the twelfth to the twentieth centuries. It contains diverse tales of highwaymen, murderers, poachers, witches, rioters and rebels, as well as accounts of prisons, punishments and executions. Num Pages: 192 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKENL; BTC; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 248 x 172 x 12. Weight in Grams: 474.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
192
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752456843
ISBN
9780752456843
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 18.37

Paperback. Large 4to. Illustrated. Very good copy.Irish Local History.
Condition
Used, Very Good
Publisher
Septset
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1989
Edition
1st Edition
SKU
KEX0282685
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 26.00

Paperback. 122 pp.Includes 9 articles+ Miscellanea. Illustrated .Clare
Condition
Used, Very Good
Publisher
Thomand Archaeological Society
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1982
SKU
KEX0222673
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 4.99

Paperback. Home to many 'firsts', such as the English Pope, the Garden City and the New Town, Hertfordshire was also home to many famous people, from King Offa to Laurence Olivier, George Orwell, Graham Greene and Henry Moore. Suitable for residents, visitors and tourists, this title offers an introduction to the county. Series: In Old Photographs. Num Pages: 128 pages, Illustrations, ports. BIC Classification: 1DBKEST; GBC; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 247 x 175 x 9. Weight in Grams: 340.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
128
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Condition
New
SKU
V9780750942508
ISBN
9780750942508
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 18.40

Hardback. Reprint of an Article in the 'County Louth Archaeological Journal', Vol. 4, No. 1, November, 1916. The Journal of the County Louth Archaeological Society. Keywords: Local History - Co. Louth, Genealogy, Periodical, 16th - 17th Century Ireland. 9pp
Publisher
Tempest
Edition
Reprint
Condition
Used, Very Good
Format
Hardback
SKU
KON0823382
Hardback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 25.00

Paperback. A dictionary of Shropshire place names that examines their origins and meanings. It includes not only towns, villages and hamlets, but also rivers, streams, hills, fields and woods, as well as streets, buildings and public houses. It also gives a comprehensive description of the origin and evolution of each name. Num Pages: 160 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEMP; GBGP; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 232 x 164 x 11. Weight in Grams: 354.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752448893
ISBN
9780752448893
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 18.37

Article in the 'North Munster Antiquarian Journal (Irisleabhar Seandaluiochta Tuadh-Mhumhan)', Volume XXV, 1983. Keywords: Local History - Co. Limerick, Genealogy, Periodical, Antiquarian signage, 17th - 19th Century Ireland. 5pp
Condition
Used, Very Good
Publisher
The Thomond Archaeological Society
Publication date
1983
SKU
KON0823365
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 25.00

Paperback. Around Brigg II Series: Archive Photographs: Images of England. Num Pages: 128 pages, 200ill. BIC Classification: 1DBKEAL; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 165 x 10. Weight in Grams: 300.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Number of pages
128
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Edition
2nd Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752426419
ISBN
9780752426419
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 16.38

Hardback. 51pp. Illus. Maps. Keywords: Local history, local government, Irish towns
Publisher
Cashel Urban District Council
Condition
Used, Very Good
Format
Hardback
SKU
KHS1005132
Hardback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 45.00

Paperback. This book is part of the Images ofWales series, which uses old photographs and archived images toshow the history ofvarious local areas in Wales, through their streets, shops, pubs, and people." Series: Archive Photographs: Images of Wales. Num Pages: 128 pages, 200ill. BIC Classification: 1DBKWS; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 167 x 236 x 9. Weight in Grams: 312.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Number of pages
128
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752426150
ISBN
9780752426150
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 16.37

Hardback. 8vo. Illustrated Irish Local History Wicklow.First edition.
Format
Hardback
Publisher
Forest & Wildlife Service
Condition
Used, Very Good
SKU
KEX0289758
Hardback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 12.00
€ 10.00

Paperback. A month-by-month catalogue of reported spectral sightings and paranormal phenomena from around the South West of England. It includes strange tales of restless spirits appearing in streets, buildings and churchyards across the region. It is suitable for those interested in the West Country's haunted heritage. Num Pages: 128 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEWC; 1DBKEWD; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 166 x 11. Weight in Grams: 304.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Number of pages
128
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752452685
ISBN
9780752452685
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 20.40

Paperback. Leeds is a city with a vibrant heart and a civic pride. Whilst other city centres wither under the onslaught of out of town shopping centres, Leeds retains its core. It has bustle and activity: it has life. Collecting nearly 200 photographs of the city, this title shows the city and its people through a century of change. Series: Archive Photographs. Num Pages: 128 pages, black & white illustrations, frontispiece. BIC Classification: 1DBK; HBJD1; WQH; WQP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 168 x 235 x 12. Weight in Grams: 312.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
128
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1995
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752401683
ISBN
9780752401683
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 16.35

Hardcover. Co. Waterford. A parochial history of Waterford and Lismore. Green cloth hardcover with original brown paper dust jacket. Some foxing on page edges, otherwise a very fine copy. 402pp
Condition
Used, Very Good
Publisher
Cork University Press, Educational Co. of Ireland Ltd
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1937
SKU
KON0821236
Hardback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 495.00

Paperback.
Publisher
The History Press
Number of pages
192
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752485782
ISBN
9780752485782
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.31

Paperback. A guided tour of the historic town of Stroud, showing how the areas you know and love have transformed over the centuries. Series: History Tour. Num Pages: 96 pages, 50. BIC Classification: 1DBKEWG; WQH; WQP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 126 x 167 x 18. Weight in Grams: 150.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Amberley Publishing
Condition
New
SKU
V9781445657097
ISBN
9781445657097
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 11.99
€ 10.47

Paperback. A collection containing stories of Yorkshire's old East Riding's most famous residents of the past, including William Wilberforce and Amy Johnson, alongside some forgotten aspects of the region's past - including the crime that shocked eighteenth-century Long Riston and health care in the area before the arrival of the NHS. Num Pages: 128 pages, Over 100. BIC Classification: 1DBKEYK; BT; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 133 x 8. Weight in Grams: 292.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Number of pages
128
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752447537
ISBN
9780752447537
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 16.37

Paperback. This fascinating collection of 200 photographs tells the story of Cardiff's disappearing docklands, known throughout the world as 'Tiger Bay'. It illustrates the history of the docks and the associated residential area of Butetown with its eclectic mix of nationalities and cultures. Series: Archive Photographs: Images of Wales. Num Pages: 128 pages, 200ill. BIC Classification: 1DBKW; HBJD1; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 166 x 9. Weight in Grams: 318.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
128
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1999
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752415826
ISBN
9780752415826
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 18.40

Paperback. For over a century, Kingston-upon-Thames was the de facto capital of England. Kingston upon Thames is a Royal borough and a Surrey market town situated on the banks of the River Thames. This title explores both the modern life of this London boroughs, as well as its historical background. Num Pages: 128 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKESL; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 108 x 171 x 8. Weight in Grams: 148.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
128
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752479682
ISBN
9780752479682
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 9.04

Paperback. This stunning collection of old photographs of one of Britain's best known areas will fascinate all who embark on this short tour into the Edwardian period of London's City of Westminster. Num Pages: 128 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBKESL; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 165 x 10. Weight in Grams: 310.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Number of pages
128
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752431918
ISBN
9780752431918
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 16.35

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

€ 26.99
€ 19.59

Paperback. After the British defeat at Dunkirk and the fall of France, Hitler's Luftwaffe was within easy reach of London. The East End and the docks were in the front line during the Blitz, and for years the local people faced direct threat of German air attack. This book looks at the effect of wartime on the lives of the inhabitants of the East End. Num Pages: 120 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKESL; 3JJH; HBJD1; HBWQ; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 236 x 165 x 10. Weight in Grams: 308.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Condition
New
SKU
V9780750949132
ISBN
9780750949132
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 18.37

Article in the 'Journal of the County Kildare Archaeological Society', Volume IV, Number 3, January Number 1904. Keywords: Genealogy, Periodical, Local History - Co. Kildare. 5pp
Condition
Used, Very Good
Publisher
E. Ponsonby
Publication date
1904
SKU
KON0823452
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 35.00

Paperback. This book gathers together the stories of the 121 prisoners who were executed at Gloucester between 1792, when the first prisoner was hanged on the roof over the entrance gate of the newly-built prison, and 1939, when the last convict was executed within the prison's walls. Num Pages: 160 pages, 80 b&w. BIC Classification: 1DBKEWG; BTC; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 248 x 173 x 12. Weight in Grams: 564.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Number of pages
160
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752458182
ISBN
9780752458182
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 21.42

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