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Paperback. Visitors to the C&O Canal who are interested in exploring natural wonders while tracing the routes of pioneers and engineers-not to mention the path of George Washington, who explored the Potomac route to the West as a young man and later laid out the first canals to make the river navigable-will find this guide indispensable. Num Pages: 416 pages, 96, 58 black & white halftones, 10 black & white line drawings, 28 maps. BIC Classification: 1KBBFC; 1KBBFM; WGGN; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 230 x 165 x 27. Weight in Grams: 568.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press
- Edition
- second edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781421415055
- ISBN
- 9781421415055
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 27.99€ 24.07
€ 27.99
€ 24.07
Paperback. This fascinating selection of photographs traces some of the many ways in which Scarborough has changed and developed over the last century. Series: Through Time. Num Pages: 96 pages, 182, 106 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEYK; WQH; WQP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 166 x 9. Weight in Grams: 304.
- Publisher
- Amberley Publishing
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Edition
- UK ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781848682542
- ISBN
- 9781848682542
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 28.32
€ 28.32
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
- The History Press Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752445045
- ISBN
- 9780752445045
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 13.44
€ 13.99
€ 13.44
Paperback. From Dartmoor to Dartmouth, the River Dart flows through some of Devon's most beautiful scenery. The towns and villages which have grown up along its banks are steeped in history and proudly preserve their rich heritage. Series: Images of England. Num Pages: 240 pages, 200ill. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; HBJD1; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 166 x 9. Weight in Grams: 316.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 128
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752415611
- ISBN
- 9780752415611
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 16.41
€ 17.99
€ 16.41
Paperback. The end of the Great War was a catalyst for change. The inter-war years are a world away from what we are familiar with today. It was a time when it was possible to identify people by their dress, and youngsters were brought up to know their place. This book evokes these days through photographs. Num Pages: 128 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEML; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 233 x 166 x 8. Weight in Grams: 288.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 128
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752449654
- ISBN
- 9780752449654
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 18.99€ 17.57
€ 18.99
€ 17.57
Paperback. In the 21st century Manchester has enjoyed an explosion of archaeological interest. This book spans the period from prehistoric and Roman Manchester to the city in the modern day, focusing on the nineteenth century when it was the largest international marketplace for cotton goods. Num Pages: 128 pages, Illustrations (some col.). BIC Classification: 1DBKENL; WQH; WQN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 247 x 156 x 12. Weight in Grams: 502.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752447049
- ISBN
- 9780752447049
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 23.69
€ 26.99
€ 23.69
Paperback. Num Pages: 192 pages, 100 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEMN; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 180 x 232 x 12. Weight in Grams: 424.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752499550
- ISBN
- 9780752499550
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 25.99€ 22.71
€ 25.99
€ 22.71
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 192
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Edition
- UK ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752450667
- ISBN
- 9780752450667
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 16.50
€ 17.99
€ 16.50
Paperback. Provides a glimpse into how Princes Risborough has changed and developed, as seen through the eyes of those who know it best. This book includes stories and anecdotes gathered from the people who have lived and worked in the town throughout the post-war period. Num Pages: 128 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKESU; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 236 x 166 x 9. Weight in Grams: 276.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 128
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752451510
- ISBN
- 9780752451510
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 16.41
€ 17.99
€ 16.41
Paperback. The story of Britain's first post-war international airport. Num Pages: 96 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBKEWT; AJC; KNGV1; WGM; WQH; WTM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 165. .
- Publisher
- Amberley Publishing
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781445605524
- ISBN
- 9781445605524
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 20.99€ 16.77
€ 20.99
€ 16.77
Paperback. Num Pages: 160 pages, 57 b/w photos. BIC Classification: 1KBBSH; JFHF; VXQ; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 230 x 153 x 11. Weight in Grams: 320.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Schiffer Publishing Ltd United States
- Number of pages
- 160
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780764339431
- ISBN
- 9780764339431
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 20.99€ 15.71
€ 20.99
€ 15.71
Paperback. This book raises awareness of the wide range and varied character of the historic mills, buildings and canals which constitute the Ancoats townscape. It outlines how the area and its community have evolved over the last two and a half centuries. Series: Informed Conservation. Num Pages: 108 pages, 142. BIC Classification: 1DBKENL; HBTK; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 211 x 7. Weight in Grams: 348.
- Publisher
- English Heritage United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 208
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781848020276
- ISBN
- 9781848020276
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 23.99€ 21.90
€ 23.99
€ 21.90
Paperback. The first deep-sea fishing boats of Cornwall, from around 1800 onwards, are generally regarded as being influenced by the three-masted Breton luggers that sailed over in search of new fishing grounds. This book offers a look at the development of Cornish fishing boats, from the lugger to Pilchard seine-net boats. Num Pages: 128 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEWC; WGG; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 165 x 6. Weight in Grams: 316.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752449067
- ISBN
- 9780752449067
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 18.57
€ 19.99
€ 18.57
Paperback. Celebrates the fishing industry and outlines its role in the cultural and economic development of the country. Num Pages: 256 pages, Illustrations, maps, ports. BIC Classification: 1DBR; KNAF; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 248 x 172. . Clean copy with some shelf wear
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- SKU
- KAC0003614
- ISBN
- 9781845889449
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good
€ 4.99
€ 4.99
Paperback. A guide to Chippenham and its history over the past hundred years. It spans the expansion and development of the thriving market town by the River Avon since the nineteenth century. Num Pages: 128 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEAC; WQH; WQP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 167 x 235 x 11. Weight in Grams: 318.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Number of pages
- 128
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Edition
- UK ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752453835
- ISBN
- 9780752453835
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 18.49
€ 19.99
€ 18.49
Hardback. Suitable for local residents of Chippenham and history enthusiasts alike, this book compares archive images of Chippenham with modern photographs of the same scenes today, chronicling the changing appearance of the town and unveiling a wealth of historic detail and nostalgic memories. Num Pages: 96 pages, Illustrations (some col.). BIC Classification: 1DBKEWW; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 174 x 243 x 13. Weight in Grams: 436.
- Publisher
- Batsford Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 96
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752463636
- ISBN
- 9780752463636
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 13.85
€ 17.99
€ 13.85
Paperback. From the improvements around Sheffield at the end of the nineteenth century, through neglect during the First World War, public ownership and the expensive modernisation scheme of the 1980s, as well as the triumphs and failures of private enterprise, this title documents the history and development of the waterway. Num Pages: 128 pages, black & white illustrations, maps, frontispiece. BIC Classification: 1DBKEYK; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 167 x 8. Weight in Grams: 310.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 128
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752421285
- ISBN
- 9780752421285
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 16.54
€ 17.99
€ 16.54
Paperback. A photographic history of the Yorkshire Ouse navigation Num Pages: 128 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEYK; WGGN; WQH; WSSN1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 165 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
- V9780752423692
- ISBN
- 9780752423692
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 16.54
€ 17.99
€ 16.54
Paperback. A selection of nearly 200 photographs that documents a poignant journey through the historical development of Burnley from the 1850s to the 1960s. Series: Images of England. Num Pages: 128 pages, Approx 200. BIC Classification: 1DBKENL; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 167 x 8. Weight in Grams: 298.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752439969
- ISBN
- 9780752439969
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 18.60
€ 19.99
€ 18.60
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
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 18.17
€ 19.99
€ 18.17
Paperback. Presents an oral history of New Forest. This title contains tales of various aspects of Forest life, ranging in time from the First World War to the 1990s, accompanied by over 120 pictures. It provides an alternative insight into the life of the New Forest. Series: Tempus Oral History Series. Num Pages: 128 pages, 100ill. BIC Classification: 1DBKESH; HBJD1; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 233 x 167 x 9. Weight in Grams: 316.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 128
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752416250
- ISBN
- 9780752416250
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 16.54
€ 17.99
€ 16.54
Paperback. Clay Country Voices Series: Tempus Oral History Series. Num Pages: 224 pages, 100ill. BIC Classification: 1DBKEWC; HBJD1; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 165 x 10. Weight in Grams: 300.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752420783
- ISBN
- 9780752420783
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 13.44
€ 13.99
€ 13.44
Paperback. Local history, folklore and ghost stories from the Vale of the White Horse and South Oxfordshire. Num Pages: 250 pages, small illus throughout. BIC Classification: 1DBKESF; JFHF; VXQ; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 137 x 210 x 21. Weight in Grams: 432.
- Publisher
- Two Rivers Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781909747173
- ISBN
- 9781909747173
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.99€ 13.35
€ 16.99
€ 13.35
Paperback. Num Pages: 192 pages, 25 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKESL; 1DBR; 3JJP; JFFN; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 134 x 226 x 18. Weight in Grams: 218.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845888770
- ISBN
- 9781845888770
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 16.18
€ 17.99
€ 16.18