History Books
The History Press Ltd Food in Roman Britain
Book SynopsisDescriptions of food in Roman Britain are usually based on the cookery book of Apicius, as if the whole island dined on gourmet food. In contrast Joan Alcock draws on the archaeological evidence, as well as on Classical and Celtic literature, to discover the full range of native and imported foods needed for a growing urban populations as well as a large resident army. In addition to looking at the very varied food and drink available - from meat, fish and dairy products to vegetables, nuts and herbs - Dr Alcock examines the eating, cooking and dining habits of people who inhabited the province. Comparison is made with other parts of the Roman Empire and, where relevant, to modern food practices. Both civilian and military diets are discussed and the nutritional benefits (or otherwise) of these diets are assessed. Complete with almost 130 illustrations (many in full colour) this is a book which will be a revelation to anyone with an interest in Roman Britain - or, indeed, in the his
£18.75
The History Press Ltd Bathgate
Book SynopsisFrom the ''House in the Midst of the Boar Wood'' to its present position at the heart of Scotland''s burgeoning ''Silicon Glen'', Bathgate and it surrounds have played a subtly significant part in Scotland''s history. The preceptory of the Knights of St. John, where William Wallace last met his nobles before the ill-fated battle of Falkirk in 1298, can still be seen at Torphichen. Birthplace of the inventor of chloroform, James Simpson, and site of the world''s first oil refinery, the area may claim indeed a worldwide importance. But this book presents the reader with a more vivid picture of the past than even famous names can. The 200 photographs on its pages record the Procession Days, charabanc outings and everyday working lives of a vanished era. Here both the children''s games in the quiet streets of old Bathgate and the hard labours of their elders almost come alive again for us. Nor yet is the more recent, equally rich, history neglected. The post-war years were not easy ones, w
£13.49
The History Press Ltd Devizes
Book SynopsisDevizes began as the satellite town of a great Norman castle built in the twelfth century by Bishop Roger of Salisbury to defend the boundaries of his church''s domain. Roger was Chancellor to Henry I and a powerful man in the land while the king was fighting in France. The castle in Devizes, by all accounts an impressive structure, played an important role in military and political events as Stephen and Matilda vied for the English throne following Henry''s death. At the end of the Middle Ages the importance of the castle declined and Devizes became primarily a market town, trading in leather, corn and wool. Surviving merchants'' houses from the fifteenth century are evidence of the town''s flourishing trade at that time.Just as the existence of many Georgian houses reflect a ''Golden Age'' of Devizes in the eighteenth century when wool was the major source of the town''s wealth. Today the town preserves many fine buildings including two Norman churches, a medieval street plan and one of the largest and most attractive market places in the country. The medieval castle has gone but a Victorian replacement built by a Devizes businessman picturesquely occupies the castle site. A feature of the book is a guided tour of the town that can be used independently of the main text of the book, enabling the reader to embark straight away on a journey into Devizes'' past through its existing streets and buildings. Lorna Haycock lives in Devizes and is currently the Sandell Librarian at Devizes Museum in Long Street.
£17.00
The History Press Ltd Norbury Thornton Heath and Broad Green Images of
Book SynopsisA history of Norbury, Thornton Heath & Broad Green
£12.34
The History Press Ltd Spen Valley Cleckheaton Heckmondwike Liversedge
Book SynopsisCleckheaton, Heckmondwike, Liversedge and Gomersal, plus a number of villages, make up an area known as the Spen Valley. This book, with over 200 illustrations, mostly from the author''s collection of postcards, covers part of the region''s history. In the early 1900s, the region was fortunate in having several expert photographers who recorded everyday scenes. Much of their output appeard on postcards. Using glass plates a darkroom and sheets of photographic paper with the word ''postcard'' on the back, their handiwork was purchased either for a means of communication of placing in an album. The work of local Edwardian photographers, including J. Hodgson of Cleckheaton, features strongly in the book. The images over an area whose woollen-related industries can be traced back to domestic sheep rearing on the green and wooded hillsides. The towns and townships of the Spen Valley reached a heyday in the first decades of the twentieth century. With photographs of mills, mines, railways
£12.34
The History Press Ltd Whickham
Book SynopsisA history of Whickham
£11.69
The History Press Ltd Around Tewkesbury
Book SynopsisThis splendid pictorial record of almost 200 photographs explores the market town of Tewkesbury. The reader is taken on a tour of the town, looking at how it has progressed and developed throughout the decades of the twentieth century. Changes that have taken place in the town are clearly portrayed through images of the town centre, buildings, industries and important people and events. Each image is accompanied by supporting text providing a wealth of local colour and historical detail. Around Tewkesbury will provide older residents of the area with a nostalgic look at the recent past and bring to newcomers an opportunity to look at how things used to be.
£12.59
The History Press Ltd The Great Siege of Chester
Book SynopsisThe appalling effects of civil war are often suffered most horrifically by the ordinary men, women and children involuntarily caught up in it, as it tears asunder the very fabric of their lives. Such was the fate of the citizens of Chester, who for almost four years found themselves at the centre of the battle between King and Parliament. Chester''s inhabitants withstood the terrors of bombardment and the rigours of starvation, in one of the most fiercely contested sieges of the Civil War. Using myriad contemporary sources it is possible for the first time to present a detailed picture of the part played in the siege by the ''common sort'', the ''forgotten voices'' of Chester: ordinary citizens forced by their employers to enlist in the City Regiment, their brutal introduction to the realities of war and their gallant defence of Chester.
£21.25
The History Press Ltd Dying for the Gods
Book SynopsisSacrifice, like death, is one of the great taboo subjects of modern society. The notion that human sacrifice, murder most horrid and even cannibalism could be considered a most holy act is almost inconceivable. Yet the evidence for human sacrifice in north-west Europe, deriving from both archaeology and the testimony of Classical writers of the first centuries BC/AD, has to be confronted. This is the challenge of this original, but often disturbing, book. Brings together a wealth of archaeological, anthropological and historical evidence that has not been previously available is a valuable asset to scholars.Trade ReviewA very ambitious book, set fair to become a bestseller. * Journal of the British Archaeological Association *
£24.00
The History Press Ltd The SS
Book SynopsisThe SS grew out of Adolf Hitler and Heinrich Himmler''s obsession to prevent the treachery they believed to have caused the German defeat in the First World War. The SS was to be an elite corps of politically aware soldiers whose primary aim was to prevent the undermining of the Nazi Party by rendering its potential enemies harmless. This disturbing story reveals not only the inner workings of the SS, but its paramount role in the mass murder of Europe''s Jews, homosexuals and gypsies, its organisation of the death squads and the military campaigns undertaken by the Waffen SS.
£12.34
The History Press Ltd The Age of Athelstan
Book SynopsisIn an age of evocative names like Eric Bloodaxe and Egil Skallagrimson, one name has been lost in the mists of time: that of Athelstan, ruler of all Britain. From the first raids of the Vikings on the shores of Britain and Ireland, the book traces the response to threat across the Anglo-Saxon and Celtic worlds.The rise of the kingdom of the Anglo-Saxons, and later, of the English, built from the debris of Viking destruction is analysed in detail and compared to the struggle for independence in Northumbria. Athelstan''s achievement in establishing an empire for which he became famous is a key focus of the tale, along with the extraordinary history of the hunt for the lost battle of Brunanburh (AD 937), a clash which defined a people. For hundreds of years, no king would rule as much of Britain as Athelstan. His reputation survived the medieval period in the form of histories, songs and poems only to be lost at a later date, and yet its essence can still be found today all over the country.
£16.19
The History Press Ltd Scotland from PreHistory to the Present
Book SynopsisFrom the early settlers after the last Ice Age, and the myth and ritual that surrounds that prehistoric period, Fiona Watson charts the evolution of the Scottish people - as Scots, Picts and Angles - and their interaction with the world abroad, from invasions by the Romans and Vikings and the medieval wars of independence with England right through to Devolution.
£13.49
The History Press Ltd Small Heath and Sparkbrook
Book SynopsisA history of Small Heath & Sparkbrook
£12.34
The History Press Ltd Around Totnes
Book SynopsisThis 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.
£13.49
The History Press Ltd Corby Iron and Steel Works
Book SynopsisSince Corby became the site of a new iron, steel & tube works in 1933, the village of 1,500 has grown into a new torn of 60,000. Many of the families that arrived came from north of the border and Corby became known as ''Little Scotland''. Almost 30 million tons of steel were produced in the forty-six-year life of what was once the largest plant of its type in Europe. The cost of producing steel from low-grade local ore spelled the end of the works once British Steel Corporation had built large plants with deepwater docking facilities, using high-grade imported ore. Once the shutdown was complete, work soon began on demolishing the plant and changing the face of the town that was, until 1980, totally reliant on one industry. The regeneration of the area, with the help of many millions of pounds from the Government, has been Corby pull itself back from becoming a possible ghost town. This book is a collection of images from inside The Works, showing scenes that could not be generally seen by the public. It provides an inside look into the works and is a record of an industry that is no more in the Northamptonshire countryside.
£12.34
The History Press Ltd Walsall Leather Industry
Book SynopsisWalsall is probably the world`s greatest centre of the saddlery trade. The town''s craftsmen began to specialise in making bits, stirrups and spurs in the Middle Ages. Developing into fully fledged makers of saddlery and harness, by the end of the nineteenth century there were over a hundred firms exporting their products throughout the British Empire and beyond. The Walsall firms flourished as horses were so vital to everyday life in Victorian Britain. They also emerged as major supplier of military saddlery and harnesses, with one company supplying an astonishing 100,000 saddles for the British army in the First World War. The twentieth century saw the rise of light leathergoods, such as handbags, cases and gloves. With the coming of the motor car these products became the mainstay of the Walsall leather industry.
£999.99
The History Press Ltd Ellesmere Port
Book SynopsisThis fascinating selection of old photographs of Ellesmere Port shows the town in fine detail, and some of the major changes it has seen over the last hundred years. The once busy port with its warehouses and ships is portrayed in its heyday. We see the sailing ships that lined the docks and we meet some of the many people who were employed in the dockside factories and warehouses, including workers from the flour mills and the corrugated iron works. The port won much trade at the time by offering cheaper port fares than those at nearby Liverpool. These old scenes will bring back powerful memories for some and introduce new residents and a younger generation to a town that looked to the docks and its related industries for its focus. This unique collection of over 250 old photographs, put together by one of the area''s best-known local historians, is an important record of the town''s social history but will be enjoyed by all who would relish a nostalgic look at the Port''s recent past.
£13.49
The History Press Ltd Chesterfield
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The History Press Ltd Macclesfield Images of England
Book SynopsisAs a Macclesfield journalist for four decades and editor of the Macclesfield Express for twenty-four years, Doug Pickford has delighted Maxonians with his weekly ''Old Macc'' column, as well as compiling a number of books on the Macclesfield of days gone by. Here he has brought together a charming selection of previously unused photographs of ''Treacle Town'' which are sure to fascinate Maxonians near and far. This compilation of over 200 photographs not only illustrates aspects of the town in the nineteenth century, but also shows people and places from the 1940s, ''50s and ''60s, evoking memories for many Macclesfield folk who may even have forgotten they were photographed on one special occasion or another. There are many previously unpublished gems within these pages and the book is sure to be of interest not only to those who were born and bred in Macclesfield, but also the many newcomers to this proud and well-loved town.
£13.49
The History Press Ltd The Crannogs of Scotland
Book SynopsisUnderwater archaeology paints a dramatic picture of life in the prehistoric past. The public perception of underwater archaeology is usually related to shipwrecks and yet there are thousands of submerged settlement sites from all periods. Most of these lie in shallow waters and are therefore readily accessible to the underwater archaeologist. This book explains the methods of working underwater and the exciting discoveries from a number of sites in Scotland.
£21.25
The History Press Ltd The Lost Alleys of Tewkesbury
Book SynopsisThe lost alleys of Tewkesbury are a fascinating subject for research and the naming of these passageways is of great importance to the history of the town. Some carry the name of a pub, many are a reminder of families who lived there and others - such as Fish Valley and Nailers Square - reflect the occupation of the residents. These alleys, the people who lived, worked and eventually died there, are the story of the town itself. They reflect its growth, its industry, its fortunes and misfortunes, and recreate a sense of Tewkesbury. The Lost Alleys of Tewkesbury will delight both residents and visitors alike who want to discover more of the town''s character and how it has changed over the years.
£999.99
The History Press Ltd Voices of Chalford Bisley and Bussage
Book SynopsisThis fascinating book brings together the personal memories of people who lived and grew up in Chalford, Chalford Hill, France Lynch, Eastcombe, Bussage, Brownshill and Bisley during the last century. Reminiscences range from childhood games, working days and memories of the war years, to shops, transport and some of the local characters. Some contributors recall the donkeys that used to pull the barges along the Thames & Severn Canal, while others recount working life in the mills around Chalford. The stories are complemented by over 100 photographs drawn from the private collections of the contributors. This is community history at its best.
£14.39
The History Press Ltd Lindisfarne
Book SynopsisLindisfarne has captured the imagination of visitors and residents alike for decades. Also know as ''Holy Island'', the rich and eventful history of the area is explored in great depth in this fascinating account. The author takes us on a journey to ''the cradle island'' - the ancient shrine of Celtic Christianity - to reveal the treasures of the island. He tells the story of people and nature from the beginning to the present day, exploring the natural history and archaeology of the region. While best known for his television career, Magnus Magnusson published a number of books, including The Vikings.
£13.49
The History Press Ltd Nottingham Pubs
Book SynopsisThis volume of photographs of Nottingham''s public houses includes many notable inns, for which the city is famous. In addition to the most historic hostelries, this collection of archive images also records many of the back street pubs which disappeared in the 1970s when whole district of the city were cleared. The majority of the city''s public houses at the time were tied to either the Home Brewery or Shipstone''s - the local breweries - the beer of each having its adherents.Also included are a number of photographs of landlords and their patrons either celebrating or drowning their sorrows at the closing of their local. This book is a fascinating record of over 200 of Nottingham''s public houses past and present, which will be of interest to both those who frequent pubs and those interested in the history of Nottingham.
£14.39
The History Press Ltd Iceland Saga
Book SynopsisThe world-famous Icelandic sagas related to the spectacular living landscapes of today.
£11.69
The History Press Ltd Burslem
Book SynopsisUsing over 200 evocative images, this book documents the people and places of Burslem, the mother town of the potteries. The birthplace of Josiah Wedgwood has been home to the greatest international names in ceramics, from Davenport to Royal Doulton, just a few household names whose dinner services, tea-sets and drawing room ceramic art pieces have graced the tables of the world''s rich and poor alike. The Burslem Angel and the Old Fire Station are featured, as well as many of the grand Victorian buildings and the factories, schools, churches of the area. Many significant events are recorded, including the Sneyd Pit disaster of 1942. Compiled by members of the Burslem History Club, this pictorial history offers a reminder of another age and provides a valuable insight into how people lived and worked in this industrial community.
£13.49
The History Press Ltd Fishing Boats of Scotland
Book SynopsisIllustrates the vessels that played a past in the fishing industry in Scotland, with 200 old photographs accompanied by informative captions.
£13.49
The History Press Ltd Royton
Book SynopsisThese images will awaken nostalgic memories in people who have lived or worked in Royton, as well as providing a valuable resource for anybody interested in the history of the area.Table of ContentsAcknowledgements; Introduction; Ch 1 - Royton Hall, St Paul's Church and School; Ch 2 - Civic Pride; Ch 3 - Royton Centre; Ch 3 - Surrounding Districts; Ch 4 - Work and Play; Ch 5 - Modern Royton.
£13.49
The History Press Ltd East End Neighbourhoods
Book SynopsisThe River Thames, with its docks, wharves and associated industries, has been a source of livelihood for generations of East Enders living in the historic riverside neighbourhoods of the former Metropolitan Boroughs of Stepney, Poplar and adjacent areas. From images of the maritime stores of old nautical Limehouse and the silk-weaving houses in Bethnal Green at the turn of the twentieth century, to views of the prefabs in Poplar after the Second World War, this selection recalls how life was lived in the tightly packed streets of the East End. East End Neighbourhoods draws on both private and public pictorial archives to offer a fascinating glimpse into the past of one of the most individual and facinating quarters of London.
£15.29
The History Press Ltd Stockport History and Guide
Book SynopsisOriginally a border market town above the Mersey, with a small medieval castle, Stockport grew into the leading cotton manufacturer of the eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries. This new history looks at the evolution of the town to the present day, from Roman activity and the Civil War, through the industrial period, to the arrival of modern Stockport with the coming of the railway. This is an essential guide for anyone with an interest in gaining an insight into the proud heritage of this fascinating town.Table of Contents1. Early History; 2. Medieval Manor; 3. Staircase House and Market Place; 4. Civil War: Colonel Duckenfield and the Battle of Stockport; 5. Jacobites; 6. Early Industry; 7. Industrial Unrest; 8. Places to Visit; 9. Stockport Heritage Trust. Walking Tour 1: Old Town Centre; Walking Tour 2. River Valley Trail.
£21.25
The History Press Ltd Life in Roman Britain
Book SynopsisThe authoritative and accessible look at life in Roman Britain begins with a brief overview of the province in its historical context. The book then concentrates on the social history of the 400 years of Roman occupation with thematically arranged chapters on fucisign on administration; life in the army; religion; recreation; housing; food and drink; personal lifestyle; and art and decoration. Drawing on both the latest archaeological evidence and testimony from classical writers. the author recreates the lifestyles of those who lived in this part of a once great empire. With over 100 illustrations of sites, artefacts and reconstructions, and a comprehensive further reading section, this book will appeal to anyone interested in the Roman Period in Britain.
£18.00
The History Press Ltd Roman Sussex
Book SynopsisStarting with the first named resident of the county, Tiberius Claudius Togidubnus, Great King of Britain (with his palace at Fishbourne) and friend of the Roman emperor Claudius, this book reassesses the story of the Roman invasion of Britain and looks in detail at the earliest examples of Roman culture in Britain.
£999.99
The History Press Ltd Sunderland Images of England
Book SynopsisA history of SunderlandTable of Contentsone - Crossing the River two - Seaside and Parks three - Buildings and Landmarks four - Shopping Streets five - Hard at Work six - Transport seven - Wartime eight - People and Places
£13.49
The History Press Ltd Scotlands Hidden History
Book SynopsisPeople have lived in Scotland for at least 10,000 years. Yet, for the first 9000 of these years, no recognisable concept of ''Scotland'' even existed. Most books on Scottish history dispose of these nine millennia in a brief introduction, before moving on to the more familiar kings, queens, barons and battles of medieval Scotland. Ian Armit tells the story of Scotland''s earliest history by concentrating on 100 of the most exciting and accessible monuments, which he places firmly in their wider context. Armed with full information on ''How to get there'', the reader is encouraged to go out and discover the wealth of this archaeological evidence that can be seen all over Scotland - Neolithic chambered tombs and stone circles, Bronze Age rock carvings and hut circles, Iron Age hillforts and brochs, Roman forts, Pictish symbol stones, early Christian crosses and Viking graves. The book includes regional itineraries, a guide to museums and heritage attractions, and an archaeological glossary.Trade Review"'More than just a manual for the heritage tourist... a most attractive and stimulating handbook.' --Antiquity 'It's not just the writing which is attractive; the whole book has been carefully planned.... a marvellous job.' -- Historic Scotland 'For a work so obviously by an academic, it is eminently accessible to the general reader.' -- Scottish Daily Mail; 'The best introduction so far to Scottish brochs.' - Current Archaeology"
£17.00
The History Press Ltd Wellington in the 1940s and 50s
Book SynopsisContaining a collection of archive photographs, this work documents life in the historic Shropshire market town of Wellington during and after the Second World War. It reveals how the people of Wellington coped with severe rationing and how they found enjoyment in a wide range of activities.
£12.59
The History Press Ltd Greek Passenger Liners
Book SynopsisIn the early 1950s it seemed as if Greek shipping companies were springing up everywhere. For a country almost unknown as a passenger ship-owning state, the likes of the Greek Line, Chandris and Epirotiki burst onto the scene, often using second hand tonnage and ships acquired from the Western European fleets that were being updated. The lines soon took advantage of the mass emigration from Europe to Australia and New Zealand as well as cruising, which was then in its infancy. Although many of the Greek lines such as Royal Olympic Cruises are now gone, the likes of Chandris still survives today as Celebrity Cruises. Bill Miller, the noted maritime historian, brings together a collection of images of his favourite Greek liners and tells of the history of the Greek fleets that made the world of cruising so exciting in the last half century.
£999.99
The History Press Ltd The Construction of Hadrians Wall
Book SynopsisHadrian''s Wall was a small part of the thousands of miles of Roman frontiers, but presents the most magnificent spectacle. Its 90-mile length was conceived on a grand scale, with a stone wall 10 Roman feet thick and 15 high, and has been the subject of research for four centuries. There is, however, one aspect which has never been studied in detail: the practicalities of how it was actually built.This book examines every aspect of the work needed to construct the Wall, and analyses all the building operations including quarrying, stone dressing, transport and scaffolding. It is presented in a form accessible to the interested layman as well as to the student, and among other new conclusions throws light on the attitude of the Roman army to the work.
£15.29
The History Press Ltd Earthen Long Barrows The Earliest Monuments in
Book SynopsisDescribes the origin of the monuments and their construction, including the pits, standing stones and posts found beneath the later mounds, their location within the country side and what this might mean for contemporary society. This work also discusses the nature of platforms, pavements, internal cairns and earthen round mounds.
£21.25
The History Press Ltd Gerald of Wales
Book SynopsisThis study of Gerald discusses the political path he had to tread and portrays him as an example of the medieval world.
£12.34
The History Press Ltd Sutton Park
Book SynopsisThis fascinating collection of over 200 archive images provides a nostalgic insight into the changing history of Sutton Park over the last 100 years.Each image is accompanied by a detailed caption, bringing the past to life and describing many aspects of life in the area, including chapters on work, schools, transport, streets, industry and local events, providing a vital record of vanished vistas and past practices.This book will appeal to anyone with an interest in the history of the area, and also awaken memories of a bygone time for those who worked or lived among this thriving community.
£12.34
The History Press Ltd Discovering the Smallest Churches in Wales
Book SynopsisA small church nestling deep in the countryside is instantly evocative. Why is it there at all? Whom does it serve? These are worthy questions to ask of the many picturesque churches that are scattered across our landscape. Many smaller churches have a fascinating history and wonderful architecture: these buildings deserve our attention and further study.This companion volume to the author's successful Discovering England's Smallest Churches covers over fifty churches in Wales which have naves of thirty feet or less. The churches are selected from the whole of the Principality, north, mid and south, and are arranged by county. Some, like Pilleth, are on battlefield sites; others, such as Llanano, have magnificent screens. The book, which is lavishly illustrated with colour and black-and-white photographs, drawings and location maps, will appeal both to those living in Wales and to visitors. Additionally, the appendices provide the reader with informa
£16.14
The History Press Ltd Archaeology and Early History of Angus
Book SynopsisA unique overview of a part of Lowland Scotland, with its own, very different, archaeological record.
£17.09
The History Press Ltd The Prison Service in Britain
Book SynopsisContaining 200 archive images from the NCCL Galleries of Justice in Nottingham, this book is intended for those with an interest in the history of prisons and prison life in Britain from the eighteenth to the twentieth century.
£12.34
The History Press Ltd Haunted Middlesbrough
Book SynopsisThis creepy collection of true-life tales takes the reader on a tour through the streets, cemeteries, alehouses and attics of Middlesbrough and surrounding towns including Redcar, Guisborough, Yarm and Great Ayton. Drawing on historical and contemporary sources, it unearths a chilling range of supernatural phenomena, from poltergeists in Stockton Town Hall and ghostly gardeners at Albert Park to Victorian spirits in Linthorpe Road. Illustrated with more than fifty archive photographs, this book will delight anyone with an interest in the paranormal history of the area.
£13.49
The History Press Ltd Haunted Nottingham
Book SynopsisHaunted Nottingham explores the supernatural side of the city and its surrounding areas and finds many reports of unexplained happenings, weird goings-on and ghostly appearances.
£13.49
The History Press Ltd Smethwick
Book SynopsisPresenting a collection of over 200 archive images, this work provides insights into the changing history of Smethwick over the years. Each image is accompanied by a caption, describing many aspects of life in the town. It includes chapters on work, schools, transport, streets, industry and local events.
£14.39
The History Press Ltd Royal Leamington Spa Revisited
Book SynopsisFeaturing over 200 photographs and supporting captions that show what life was really like years ago, this book presents the history of the beautiful spa town that grew from a tiny village. It further explores the town''s history with particular emphasis on leisure and entertainment. It is suitable for locals and visitors alike.
£13.49
The History Press Ltd Blackpool Images of England
Book SynopsisCheerfully unpretentious and brash with all the trimmings one would expect of a traditional seaside resort, Blackpool remains the iconic resort town, but there is more to its richly coloured history than you might think. This absorbing collection of images reveals the changing face of the town during the past century. Over 200 old postcards and photographs - many never previously published - help highlight Blackpool''s remarkable transformation from a fledgling resort. Aspects of everyday life in the town are featured here, including social occasions, the pleasure steamers that once plied their trade from the piers, seaside entertainment and old cherished street scenes of bygone Blackpool. This book is a valuable pictorial history, which will waken nostalgic memories for some readers, whilst offering a unique glimpse at the past for others.
£12.34
