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  • Amberley Publishing Secret Guernsey

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisThis fascinating selection of photographs traces some of the many ways in which Guernsey has changed and developed over the last century.

    1 in stock

    £14.39

  • Bideford History Tour

    Amberley Publishing Bideford History Tour

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisA guided tour of the historic town of Bideford, showing how the areas you know and love have transformed over the centuries.

    1 in stock

    £8.54

  • Secret Peebles

    Amberley Publishing Secret Peebles

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisExplore Peebles' secret history through a fascinating selection of stories, facts and photographs.

    1 in stock

    £14.39

  • AZ of Liverpool

    Amberley Publishing AZ of Liverpool

    7 in stock

    Book SynopsisExplore the fascinating history of Liverpool in this fully illustrated A-Z guide to the city's people and places.

    7 in stock

    £15.99

  • Secret Abergavenny

    Amberley Publishing Secret Abergavenny

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisExplore Abergavenny's secret history through a fascinating selection of stories, facts and photographs.

    1 in stock

    £14.39

  • Barking  Dagenham History Tour

    Amberley Publishing Barking Dagenham History Tour

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisA guided tour of Barking & Dagenham, showing how this famous port has changed over the past century and more.

    1 in stock

    £8.54

  • Secret Frome

    Amberley Publishing Secret Frome

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisExplore the secret history of Frome and the surrounding area through a fascinating selection of stories, facts and photographs.

    1 in stock

    £14.39

  • Country Shows of Gloucestershire

    Amberley Publishing Country Shows of Gloucestershire

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisA stunning collections of photographs documenting the traditions of the Gloucestershire countryside.

    1 in stock

    £11.24

  • Secret Norwich

    Amberley Publishing Secret Norwich

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisSecret Norwich explores the lesser-known history of the city of Norwich through a fascinating selection of stories, unusual facts and attractive photographs.

    1 in stock

    £14.39

  • Amberley Publishing Hull History Tour

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisA guided tour of the historic city of Hull, showing how it has changed over the past century and more.

    1 in stock

    £8.54

  • Central Bristol History Tour

    Amberley Publishing Central Bristol History Tour

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisA guided tour of the historic centre of Bristol, showing how it has changed over the past century and more.

    1 in stock

    £8.54

  • AZ of Bath

    Amberley Publishing AZ of Bath

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisExplore the Somerset city of Bath in this fully illustrated A-Z guide to its history, people and places.

    1 in stock

    £14.39

  • Secret Carmarthen

    Amberley Publishing Secret Carmarthen

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisExplore the secret history of Carmarthen through a fascinating selection of stories, facts and photographs.

    1 in stock

    £14.39

  • Lost BarrowinFurness

    Amberley Publishing Lost BarrowinFurness

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisA fascinating and evocative look back in time at this Cumbrian town, its people and their way of life.

    1 in stock

    £14.39

  • Builth Wells History Tour

    Amberley Publishing Builth Wells History Tour

    2 in stock

    Book SynopsisA guided tour through the town of Builth Wells, showing how the areas you know and love have changed over the centuries.Trade Review'A book offering an insight into the fascinating history of Builth Wells.' -- Mid Wales Journal

    2 in stock

    £8.54

  • Lost Kings Lynn

    Amberley Publishing Lost Kings Lynn

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisFully illustrated description of Kingâs Lynn well known, and lesser known, places that have been lost over the years.

    1 in stock

    £14.39

  • Secret Darlington

    Amberley Publishing Secret Darlington

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisSecret Darlington explores the lesser-known history of the town of Darlington through a fascinating selection of stories, unusual facts and attractive photographs.

    1 in stock

    £14.39

  • AZ of Taunton

    Amberley Publishing AZ of Taunton

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisA fascinating journey through Somersetâs county town of Taunton highlighting its people, places and heritage across the centuries.

    1 in stock

    £14.39

  • AZ of Shrewsbury

    Amberley Publishing AZ of Shrewsbury

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisAn engaging and informative tour of Shropshireâs county town of Shrewsbury highlighting its heritage, people and places.

    1 in stock

    £14.39

  • Secret Arundel

    Amberley Publishing Secret Arundel

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisSecret Arundel explores the lesser-known history of the West Sussex town of Arundel through a fascinating selection of stories, unusual facts and attractive photographs.

    1 in stock

    £14.39

  • Secret Twickenham Whitton Teddington and the

    Amberley Publishing Secret Twickenham Whitton Teddington and the

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisSecret Twickenham, Whitton, Teddington and the Hamptons explores the lesser-known history of the South West London towns of Twickenham, Whitton, Teddington and the Hamptons through a fascinating selection of stories, unusual facts and attractive photographs.

    1 in stock

    £14.39

  • Argyll: Picturing Scotland: A photographic

    Lyrical Scotland Argyll: Picturing Scotland: A photographic

    1 in stock

    Book Synopsis

    1 in stock

    £7.49

  • Cairngorms: Picturing Scotland: A photo-guide

    Lyrical Scotland Cairngorms: Picturing Scotland: A photo-guide

    1 in stock

    Book Synopsis

    1 in stock

    £7.49

  • The Passion of Harry Bingo: Further Dispatches

    Sandstone Press Ltd The Passion of Harry Bingo: Further Dispatches

    2 in stock

    Book SynopsisSHORTLISTED FOR SALTIRE SOCIETY NON-FICTION BOOK OF THE YEAR Quirky, hilarious, always engaging and often moving, The Passion of Harry Bingo enters the lives of some of Britain’s least known but most amazing characters. From Orkney to the Sussex coast they bring light and laughter into all our lives: the Sikh pipe band and Wall of Death riders, herring queens and drag queens, crazy golfers and Harry himself, still following Partick Thistle in his nineties. This second selection of Peter Ross’s sideways looks at life in Scotland – and beyond – follows the highly successful and acclaimed Daunderlust.Trade Review‘Funny, moving essays on topics from crazy golf to rehab. Ross has a keen eye, ear and turn of phrase.’‘Peter Ross is one of the finest feature writers working in Britain today. His new collection is terrific.’‘An entertaining and essential read... Few writers are as good at holding a mirror up to life in today’s Scotland.’ * Books from Scotland *‘An incredible picture of a nation and its psyche, expressed through the stories of the quirky but convincing groups of people who make up the country... Ross has a deep compassion for and interest in the people he's talking to... He's the sort of journalist other journalists would like to be.’‘It takes a writer of uncommon class to extract the tales he’s gathered here and to retell them with such fondness and respect for the subjects.’ * The Courier & Advertiser *‘Tales of the Sikh Pipe Band and grouse shooting in Stirling bring home the real life and true colours of Scotland in the 21st Century.’ * 5 Star Review, Scottish Field *‘Meticulous yet fiercely readable...’‘This is newspaper reporting at its most distinctive - engaging, quirky, amusing and moving.’ * Scottish Island Explorer *‘By focusing on individual experiences Ross manages to say more than any straightforward reportage could manage, looking beyond clichés and stereotypes where others use them too readily to score easy points.’ * Scots Whay Hae! *‘His books really are fascinating, beautifully written... a wonderful reminder of the positive benefits of company and community.’

    2 in stock

    £8.54

  • Merlin Unwin Books Shropshire from Dawn to Dusk

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisOne of England's best-kept secrets, magnificent Shropshire in all its variety is captured on camera by award-winning father and son team Mike and John Hayward.

    1 in stock

    £17.00

  • Finding the Lost Art of Family Storytelling: A

    Joshua Tree Publishing Finding the Lost Art of Family Storytelling: A

    1 in stock

    Book Synopsis

    1 in stock

    £16.15

  • Songs from the Back-in-the-Back

    Poetry Box Songs from the Back-in-the-Back

    1 in stock

    Book Synopsis

    1 in stock

    £8.99

  • Our Family Christmas Memories

    Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc Our Family Christmas Memories

    Book SynopsisWith dozens of thought-provoking and lighthearted writing prompts, Our Family Christmas Memories creates a fully realized record of the holidays for you and your family to cherish for generations to come.

    £13.25

  • Leicester History Tour

    Amberley Publishing Leicester History Tour

    15 in stock

    Book SynopsisA guided tour of Leicester, showing how the city has changed over the past century and more.

    15 in stock

    £8.99

  • Lost Wolverhampton

    Amberley Publishing Lost Wolverhampton

    3 in stock

    Book SynopsisFully illustrated description of Wolverhamptonâs well known, and lesser known, places that have been lost over the years.

    3 in stock

    £14.39

  • Liverpool A Potted History

    Amberley Publishing Liverpool A Potted History

    2 in stock

    Book SynopsisAn accessible history of Liverpool from prehistory to the present day highlighting the cityâs significant events and people.

    2 in stock

    £14.39

  • Liverpool in Photographs

    Amberley Publishing Liverpool in Photographs

    4 in stock

    Book SynopsisA stunning collection of images celebrating the face of the city of Liverpool today, capturing what makes this city special.

    4 in stock

    £17.09

  • Anglesey Towns and Villages

    Amberley Publishing Anglesey Towns and Villages

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisA fascinating historical exploration of the towns and villages of Anglesey including the five main towns: Holyhead, Beaumaris, Llangefni, Amlwch and Menai Bridge.

    1 in stock

    £14.39

  • 50 Gems of Northumberland

    Amberley Publishing 50 Gems of Northumberland

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisThis beautifully photographed selection of fifty of the county's most precious assets shows what makes Northumberland great.

    1 in stock

    £14.39

  • Lost Manchester

    Amberley Publishing Lost Manchester

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisFully illustrated description of Manchester's well-known, and lesser-known, places that have been lost over the years.

    1 in stock

    £14.39

  • Amberley Publishing Secret Gillingham

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisSecret Gillingham explores the lesser-known history of the Medway town of Gillingham in Kent through a fascinating selection of stories, unusual facts and attractive photographs.

    1 in stock

    £13.49

  • Secret Margate

    Amberley Publishing Secret Margate

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisSecret Margate explores the lesser-known history of the Kent seaside town of Margate through a fascinating selection of stories, unusual facts and attractive photographs.

    1 in stock

    £14.39

  • Salford History Tour

    Amberley Publishing Salford History Tour

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisA pocket-sized, illustrated history tour around Salford highlighting places of interest and showing how the town has changed across the centuries.

    1 in stock

    £8.54

  • AZ of the Isle of Anglesey

    Amberley Publishing AZ of the Isle of Anglesey

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisExplores the Isle of Anglesey in this fully illustrated A-Z guide to its history, people and places.

    1 in stock

    £14.39

  • Timber-Framed Building Explained

    Countryside Books Timber-Framed Building Explained

    2 in stock

    Book SynopsisTimber framed buildings, whether they are medieval halls, barns, grand houses, or picturesque cottages, form one of the most delightful features of our historic towns and countryside. They catch our imagination as we admire the skill and craft of the carpenters who created them, with a strength and quality that has seen many of them survive for over six centuries. Using his own photographs, drawings and detailed diagrams, Trevor Yorke helps us to understand what such buildings may have originally looked like, the challenging technology behind their construction, how they have changed over the years, and the details by which we can date them. He also lists some of the prime examples that are open to the viewing public.

    2 in stock

    £7.55

  • Railway Memories No.33: A North West Picture

    Bellcode Books Railway Memories No.33: A North West Picture

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisRailway Memories No.33 reveals a whole treasure chest of inspirational railway scenes throughout North West England that are no longer there to be appreciated in real life. Steam era scenes predominate but there are also vintage electric trains for which the North West has a notable place in history. The 260 black and white photos range from steam trains on the long lost branch lines of the Lancashire coalfield and the great termini of Manchester and Liverpool to steam-hauled London-Glasgow expresses fighting their way up to Shap summit in the Cumbrian fells. A few classic diesels are included but no picture is later than the British Rail era.Table of ContentsPage 3: Cheshire; page 21 Greater Manchester; page 58: Merseyside; page 69: Lancashire; Page 103: Cumbria.

    1 in stock

    £17.09

  • Historic England Dorset

    Amberley Publishing Historic England Dorset

    2 in stock

    Book SynopsisAn illustrated history of one of Britainâs finest counties â Dorset. Using photographs taken from the unique Historic England Archive.

    2 in stock

    £14.24

  • Buxton History Tour

    Amberley Publishing Buxton History Tour

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisA guided tour of the historic town of Buxton, showing how the areas you know and love have changed over the centuries.

    1 in stock

    £8.54

  • Celebrating Leicester

    Amberley Publishing Celebrating Leicester

    15 in stock

    Book SynopsisA celebration of Leicesterâs heritage, culture and identity â its people, significant events and achievements across the centuries.

    15 in stock

    £14.39

  • Secret Leicester

    Amberley Publishing Secret Leicester

    7 in stock

    Book SynopsisExplore Leicestershire's secret history through illustrations old and new.

    7 in stock

    £14.39

  • Secret Newark

    Amberley Publishing Secret Newark

    5 in stock

    Book SynopsisExplore Newarkâs secret history through a fascinating selection of stories, facts and photographs.

    5 in stock

    £14.39

  • Secret Bude

    Amberley Publishing Secret Bude

    3 in stock

    Book SynopsisExplore Budeâs secret history through a fascinating selection of stories, facts and photographs.

    3 in stock

    £14.39

  • Secret Chatham

    Amberley Publishing Secret Chatham

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisExplore Chatham's secret history through a fascinating selection of stories, facts and photographs.

    1 in stock

    £14.39

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