Local History
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Local History
Paperback. Before the advent of machines in the late 1950s, hop-picking was undertaken by an army of people, many of whom saw the countryside only during these four to six weeks of picking. This collection of reminiscences captures the lives of the hop-pickers in detail, from the preparation and anticipation before departure. Series: Chalford Oral History. Num Pages: 128 pages, 100ill. BIC Classification: 1DBKESK; HBTD; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 165 x 9. Weight in Grams: 306.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752411309
- ISBN
- 9780752411309
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 16.17
€ 17.99
€ 16.17
Paperback. A day-by-day catalogue of 365 ghastly tales from around the county dating from the twelfth to the twentieth centuries. It includes the stories of tragedy, torment and the truly unfortunate with diverse tales of highwaymen, murderers, bodysnatchers, duellists, poachers, witches, giants, Fen Tigers, rioters and rebels. Num Pages: 192 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEAC; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 248 x 173 x 10. Weight in Grams: 494.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Number of pages
- 192
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752450100
- ISBN
- 9780752450100
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 23.99€ 21.16
€ 23.99
€ 21.16
Paperback. A history of Newcastle-under-Lyme Series: Archive Photographs: Images of England. Num Pages: 128 pages, 200ill. BIC Classification: 1DBKEMS; WQH; WT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 167 x 9. Weight in Grams: 338.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 128
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752420745
- ISBN
- 9780752420745
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 18.18
€ 19.99
€ 18.18
Paperback. This fascinating selection of photographs traces some of the many ways in which Northwood has changed and developed over the last century. Series: Through Time. Num Pages: 96 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKESL; WQH; WQP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 274 x 166 x 8. Weight in Grams: 304.
- Publisher
- Amberley Publishing
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781445637563
- ISBN
- 9781445637563
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.13
€ 26.13
Paperback. A selection of over 200 old photographs and illustrations that whisks the reader away on an exciting and informative tour of central Leeds as it used to be. Spanning well over 100 years, it includes images drawn primarily from Leeds Central Library's extensive photo archive that provide insight into the past as they bring the city to life. Series: Images of England. Num Pages: 128 pages, Approx 200. BIC Classification: 1DBKEYK; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 232 x 164 x 9. Weight in Grams: 312.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752440057
- ISBN
- 9780752440057
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 18.18
€ 19.99
€ 18.18
Paperback. Presents a collection of more than 180 archive photographs tracing some of the many ways in which Congleton has changed and developed over the years. This book depicts various aspects of everyday life ranging from shops, businesses, churches and schools to work and leisure, day trips and days off. Series: Images of England. Num Pages: 128 pages, approx 200. BIC Classification: 1DBKENC; WQH; WQP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 165 x 10. Weight in Grams: 300.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752442792
- ISBN
- 9780752442792
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 16.18
€ 17.99
€ 16.18
Paperback. Offers a tour through one of the most haunted counties in the UK - Shropshire. This book includes ghost stories such as the one about the moving road on Wenlock Edge; the tale of Madam Pigott and how cruelly she was treated; and the story of the kissing maid in Market Drayton. Num Pages: 96 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEMP; VXQG; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 166 x 8. Weight in Grams: 306.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752447872
- ISBN
- 9780752447872
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 18.17
€ 19.99
€ 18.17
Paperback. Exploring the fascination of the Highlands to visitors over the years. Num Pages: 208 pages, 170. BIC Classification: 1DBKSH; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 248 x 172. .
- Publisher
- Amberley Publishing
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781445640044
- ISBN
- 9781445640044
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 23.99€ 18.05
€ 23.99
€ 18.05
Paperback. From the saints of the Dark Ages to modern-day sinners, Galway Bay is the source of some of Ireland's most magical tales. In this book Rab Fulton takes the reader through Galway's past, recalling the myths and legends that shaped the area's history. Illustrator(s): Wild, Marina. Num Pages: 192 pages, 25 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBR; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 124 x 14. Weight in Grams: 210.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Number of pages
- 192
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845887797
- ISBN
- 9781845887797
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 16.17
€ 17.99
€ 16.17
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- The Francis Frith Collection United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 96
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781859374672
- ISBN
- 9781859374672
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 15.56
€ 19.99
€ 15.56
Paperback. Exploring the many Latin inscriptions to be found in Reading, and what they tell us about the people and history of the town. Num Pages: 150 pages, 70 photographs. BIC Classification: 1DBKESB; 2ADL; AMGD; CBX; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 212 x 134 x 13. Weight in Grams: 194.
- Publisher
- Two Rivers Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 150
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781901677997
- ISBN
- 9781901677997
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 15.99€ 13.09
€ 15.99
€ 13.09
Paperback. This fascinating selection of photographs traces some of the many ways in which Lichfield has changed and developed over the last century. Num Pages: 96 pages, 107 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEMS; WQH; WQP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 166 x 9. Weight in Grams: 304.
- Publisher
- Amberley Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 96
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781445609508
- ISBN
- 9781445609508
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 27.88
€ 27.88
Paperback. Covers the Whitehaven area from St Bees in the south to Parton in the north. This book takes us on a tour from south to north, passing through industrial, residential, commercial and rural areas. It examines the chemical industry, coal mines of the Preston Isle, shipbuilding, and the maritime connections of the South and North Harbours. Series: Archive Photographs: Images of England. Num Pages: 128 pages, 200ill. BIC Classification: 1DBKENM; 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
- 2001
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752422398
- ISBN
- 9780752422398
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 18.17
€ 19.99
€ 18.17
Paperback. A study of the devastating 1911 train disaster. Num Pages: 96 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBKWS; 3JJC; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 165 x 8. Weight in Grams: 230.
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Number of pages
- 96
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752432502
- ISBN
- 9780752432502
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 16.18
€ 17.99
€ 16.18
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€ 16.26
€ 17.99
€ 16.26
Paperback. A history of Northamptonshire policing Num Pages: 160 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEMM; JKSW1; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 165 x 8. Weight in Grams: 306.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780750949569
- ISBN
- 9780750949569
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 16.18
€ 17.99
€ 16.18
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- Sigma Press
- Number of pages
- 160
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Edition
- UK ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781850589655
- ISBN
- 9781850589655
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 11.99€ 11.45
€ 11.99
€ 11.45
Paperback. Num Pages: 212 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEWS; HBJD1; JFHF; VX; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 230 x 158 x 12. Weight in Grams: 336.
- Publisher
- Green Magic London
- Number of pages
- 212
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Edition
- New edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780953663132
- ISBN
- 9780953663132
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 15.55
€ 19.99
€ 15.55
Paperback. Watford has witnessed an unprecedented number of changes over the century (around 1870 to 1970). This title places an emphasis on the people of Watford - where they worked, how they travelled, how they lived at home and what they did to relax and enjoy themselves. Series: Archive Photographs. Num Pages: 128 pages, 200ill. BIC Classification: 1DBKESL; 1DBKEST; WQH; WQP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 240 x 172 x 10. Weight in Grams: 300.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752411361
- ISBN
- 9780752411361
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 16.18
€ 17.99
€ 16.18
Paperback. Lancashire murders Series: Sutton True Crime History. Num Pages: 160 pages, 70 b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKENL; BTC; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 175 x 249 x 10. Weight in Grams: 402.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 160
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Edition
- New ed
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780750936934
- ISBN
- 9780750936934
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 21.99€ 20.19
€ 21.99
€ 20.19
Paperback. Num Pages: 48 pages, 51 Black and white photographs. BIC Classification: 1DBR; WQH; WQP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 239 x 175 x 3. Weight in Grams: 166.
- Publisher
- Stenlake Publishing
- Number of pages
- 48
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781840335606
- ISBN
- 9781840335606
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.00
€ 16.00
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
€ 27.67
€ 27.67
Paperback. This book of over 230 old photographs features the parish of Camborne and district from Victorian times to more recent scenes. The work of many local talented Camborne photographers is featured in this book including W.J. Bennetts, J.C. Burrow, E.A. Bragg, E.J. Champion and W.J. Sandry. Num Pages: 128 pages, black & white illustrations, frontispiece. BIC Classification: 1DBK; HBJD1; WQH; WQP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 165 x 9. Weight in Grams: 316.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Edition
- 0th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752407654
- ISBN
- 9780752407654
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 16.18
€ 17.99
€ 16.18
Paperback. Gloucester is known these days for its fine cathedral and the redeveloped docks. Part history, part guidebook, this book uncovers the city's heritage from Roman to modern times. It explores over eighty sites of interest to illustrate graphically how the city has developed. It provides useful information for visitors. Num Pages: 208 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEWG; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 248 x 172 x 15. Weight in Grams: 582.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780750944656
- ISBN
- 9780750944656
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 23.21
€ 26.99
€ 23.21