Local and family history, nostalgia Books
Gill Pocket Irish Wit Wisdom
Book SynopsisThe Irish famously have a way with words and thisbeautifully illustrated selection includes the best of Irish witand wisdom to amuse and entertain on any occasion.Enjoy the stunning wit of some of Ireland''s finestwriters, as well as words of unparalleled wisdom that are woven into the fabric of the language of this island.
£999.99
Little, Brown Book Group Is the Vicar in Pet From the Pit to the Pulpit
Book SynopsisIn the heart of Ashington - a bustling Geordie mining town - a handsome red-brick vicarage, surrounded by rambling gardens, stands proudly among the rows of terraced houses. It is the perfect place for playing games, keeping secrets and chasing the ghosts of previous occupants, and it will be nine-year-old Barbara''s new home now that her father is to be vicar in this strange new place. In this charming memoir, Barbara Fox recalls a childhood where parishioners knocked on the door at all hours of the day and night, and where no one batted an eye at the collection of waifs and strays who regularly joined the family at the kitchen table. This is a warm-hearted, classic tale of family, community and the unforgettable thrill of childhood adventure.Trade Review[A] gentle story of a cosy, secure childhood among a communtiy whose hearts were as warm as the coal fires that burned in thier hearths * Daily Mail *
£9.99
Amberley Publishing Celebrating Eastbourne
Book SynopsisA celebration of Eastbourneâs rich heritage and identity â its special events, achievements, people, industry and landmarks.
£14.39
Amberley Publishing AZ of Poole
Book SynopsisExplore the Dorset town of Poole in this fully illustrated A-Z guide to its history, people and places.
£14.39
Amberley Publishing Bridlington History Tour
Book SynopsisA pocket-sized, illustrated history tour of Bridlington showing how the Yorkshire coastal town has changed across the decades.
£8.54
Amberley Publishing Country Houses of the Marches
Book SynopsisA fascinating exploration of the history of the country houses of Herefordshire, Shropshire and the Welsh Borders.
£14.39
Amberley Publishing Celebrating Sunderland
Book SynopsisA celebration of Sunderlandâs rich heritage and identity â its people, significant events and achievements across the centuries.Trade Review'Illustrated throughout, this immensely engaging book will appeal to local people, visitors and all those with connections to the city. It will evoke many memories, be a source of civic pride and provide a valuable contribution to local history.' -- Sunderland Global Media
£14.39
Amberley Publishing Secret Wigan
Book SynopsisA fascinating exploration of the history of Wigan and the secrets that lie within its remarkable heritage.
£14.39
Amberley Publishing Skipton History Tour
Book SynopsisA guided tour of the historic town of Skipton, showing how the areas you know and love have changed over the centuries.
£8.54
Amberley Publishing AZ of Nottingham
Book SynopsisExplore the city of Nottingham in this fully illustrated A-Z guide to its history, people and places.
£14.39
Amberley Publishing Aylesbury History Tour
Book SynopsisA pocket-sized, illustrated history tour of Aylesbury showing how Buckinghamshire's county town has changed through the decades.
£8.54
Amberley Publishing 50 Gems of Herefordshire
Book SynopsisAn illustrated collection of 50 sites and locations reflecting Herefordshireâs history, culture and scenic splendour.
£14.39
Amberley Publishing Churches of Glasgow
Book SynopsisThis fascinating picture of an important part of the history of Glasgow over the centuries will be of interest to all those who live in or are visiting this fascinating city in Scotland.
£14.39
Amberley Publishing AZ of Worthing
Book SynopsisA fascinating exploration of the history of Worthing highlighting its people, places and events across the centuries.
£14.39
Amberley Publishing Going Underground Bury St Edmunds
Book SynopsisA fascinating illustrated exploration of the underground world and history beneath Bury St Edmunds in Suffolk.
£14.39
Amberley Publishing Secret Cirencester
Book SynopsisSecret Cirencester explores the lesser-known history of the town of Cirencester through a fascinating selection of stories, unusual facts and attractive photographs.
£14.39
Amberley Publishing Churches of Kent
Book SynopsisA fascinating exploration of Kentâs historic churches that will be of interest to all those who live in or are visiting this attractive county in England.
£14.39
Amberley Publishing Celebrating Southampton
Book SynopsisA celebration of Southamptonâs rich heritage and identity â its special events, achievements, people, industry and landmarks.
£14.39
Amberley Publishing Churches of Norfolk
Book SynopsisA fascinating exploration of Norfolkâs historic churches. Will be of interest to all those who live in or are visiting this attractive county in England.
£14.39
Amberley Publishing Secret Bournemouth
Book SynopsisSecret Bournemouth explores the lesser-known history of the town of Bournemouth through a fascinating selection of stories, unusual facts and attractive photographs.
£14.39
Amberley Publishing Illustrated Tales of Staffordshire
Book SynopsisIllustrated throughout, discover the folklore, myths, legends, customs and traditions from Staffordshire that will both enlighten and entertain readers.Trade Review'The county has loads of thrilling folklore to devour.' -- Spooky Isles, Author Interview, October 2023'There is one rather amusing chapter entitled ‘Jack of Hilton’, concerning an object called an ‘aeolipile’, which the author politely calls ‘indecorous’ which is one way of putting it. This is but one of the unexpected delights that await the reader in this splendid introduction to Staffordshire. Highly recommended!' -- Phenomena Magazine, December 2023
£14.39
Amberley Publishing Southampton A Potted History
Book SynopsisAn accessible history of Southampton from its beginnings to the present day highlighting the cityâs significant events and people.
£14.39
Amberley Publishing Secret Perth
Book SynopsisSecret Perth explores the lesser-known history of the city of Perth through a fascinating selection of stories, unusual facts and attractive photographs.
£999.99
Amberley Publishing AZ of The Wirral
Book SynopsisExplore the Wirral peninsula in this fully illustrated A-Z guide to its local history, people and places.
£14.39
Amberley Publishing 50 Gems of Oxfordshire
Book SynopsisLavishly illustrated throughout, this book explores some of the best locations the county of Oxfordshire has to offer.
£14.39
Amberley Publishing Now Thats What I Call Bournemouth
Book SynopsisExplore this fascinating pictorial history of Bournemouth through the sixties, seventies and eighties.Trade Review'This is a lovely picture book.' -- Dorset Family History Society, December 2023
£14.39
Amberley Publishing Churches of Shropshire
Book SynopsisA fascinating exploration of Shropshireâs historic churches, both the well known and those waiting to be discovered by a wider audience.
£14.39
Amberley Publishing 50 Gems of Lincolnshire
Book SynopsisThis beautifully photographed selection of fifty of Lincolnshireâs most precious assets shows what makes it such a popular destination.
£14.39
Amberley Publishing AZ of BexhillonSea
Book SynopsisExplore the East Sussex seaside town of Bexhill-on-Sea in this fully illustrated A-Z guide to its history, people and places.
£14.39
Amberley Publishing Illustrated Tales of Warwickshire
Book SynopsisThe beautiful county of Warwickshire is one of the most popular of English counties. Here is a collection of strange tales and local legends from the county.
£14.39
Amberley Publishing Graveyards and Cemeteries of Fife
Book SynopsisThe history of burial in Fifeâs graveyards and cemeteries. This fascinating portrait of life and death in Fife over the centuries will appeal to both residents and visitors to this region of Scotland.
£14.39
Amberley Publishing Lost Abergavenny
Book SynopsisFully illustrated description of Abergavennyâs well known, and lesser known, places that have been lost over the years.
£14.39
Amberley Publishing Secret Dorchester and Around
Book SynopsisSecret Dorchester explores the lesser-known history of the town of Dorchester through a fascinating selection of stories, unusual facts and attractive photographs.Trade Review'Written as a series of chapters covering selected aspects of Dorchester's history from the Neolithic to the Victorian eras, and generously illustrated with modern photographs, Andrew Jackson leads the reader on a fascinating trip around our county town.' -- Dorset Family History Society, December 2023
£14.39
Amberley Publishing AZ of the Yorkshire Dales
Book SynopsisExplore the Yorkshire Dales in this fully illustrated A-Z guide to the areaâs history, people and places.Trade Review'A new book unearths little-known facts about some of the unique aspects of the Dales – from Dent’s terrible knitters to the supposed ‘Yorkshire Yeti’.' -- The Yorkshire Post
£14.39
Amberley Publishing Secret Islington and Clerkenwell
Book SynopsisSecret Clerkenwell and Islington explores the lesser-known history of Clerkenwell and Islington in London through a fascinating selection of stories, unusual facts and attractive photographs.
£14.39
Amberley Publishing Lost South Shields
Book SynopsisFully illustrated description of South Shieldsâ well known, and lesser known, places that have been lost over the years.
£14.39
Amberley Publishing Churches of Edinburgh
Book SynopsisA fascinating exploration of Edinburghâs historic churches will be of interest to all those who live in or are visiting Scotlandâs capital city.
£14.39
Amberley Publishing Churches of Lancashire
Book SynopsisA fascinating exploration of Lancashireâs historic churches. Explores a cross-section of historical churches throughout the county.
£14.39
Amberley Publishing Illustrated Tales of Guernsey
Book SynopsisThe scenic island of Guernsey and its neighbouring islands are an attractive and popular part of the Channel Islands. Here is a collection of strange tales and local legends from the islands of Guernsey, Alderney, Sark and Herm.
£14.39
Amberley Publishing Churches of Cambridgeshire
Book SynopsisA fascinating photographic exploration of Cambridgeshireâs historic churches. Will be of interest to all those who live in or are visiting this attractive county in England.
£14.39
Amberley Publishing Secret Folkestone
Book SynopsisSecret Folkestone explores the lesser-known history of the town of Folkestone through a fascinating selection of stories, unusual facts and attractive photographs.
£14.39
Amberley Publishing AZ of Peterborough
Book SynopsisExplore the city of Peterborough in this fully illustrated A-Z guide to its history, people and places.
£14.39
Amberley Publishing Secret StainesuponThames and Laleham
Book SynopsisSecret Staines-upon-Thames and Laleham explores the lesser-known history of the town of Staines-upon-Thames and next-door Laleham through a fascinating selection of stories, unusual facts and attractive photographs.
£14.39
Amberley Publishing AZ of Beccles
Book SynopsisExplore the Suffolk town of Beccles in this fully illustrated A-Z guide to its history, people and places.
£14.39
Amberley Publishing Charles Darwin in Shrewsbury
Book SynopsisA fascinating exploration of the many local places around Shrewsbury associated with Charles Darwin.
£14.39
Amberley Publishing AZ of Chiswick
Book SynopsisExplore the West London town of Chiswick in this fully illustrated A-Z guide to its history, people and places.
£14.39
Amberley Publishing The Four Heatons History Tour
Book SynopsisA guided tour through the four towns of Heaton Moor, Heaton Mersey, Heaton Chapel and Heaton Norris, showing how the areas you know and love have changed over the centuries.
£8.54
Amberley Publishing Oxford A Potted History
Book SynopsisAn accessible history of Oxford from Anglo-Saxon times to the present day highlighting the cityâs significant events and people.
£14.39
