Local and family history, nostalgia Books
Lyrical Scotland Argyll: Picturing Scotland: A photographic
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£7.49
Lyrical Scotland Cairngorms: Picturing Scotland: A photo-guide
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£7.49
Olympia Publishers The Looking Glass of the Past
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£999.99
Sandstone Press Ltd The Passion of Harry Bingo: Further Dispatches
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.’
£8.54
Merlin Unwin Books Shropshire from Dawn to Dusk
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.
£17.00
Unity Print and Publishing Ltd Wild about Tooting & Furzedown: From the common
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£999.99
Joshua Tree Publishing Finding the Lost Art of Family Storytelling: A
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£16.15
Poetry Box Songs from the Back-in-the-Back
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£8.99
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
Amberley Publishing Leicester History Tour
Book SynopsisA guided tour of Leicester, showing how the city has changed over the past century and more.
£8.99
Amberley Publishing Lost Wolverhampton
Book SynopsisFully illustrated description of Wolverhamptonâs well known, and lesser known, places that have been lost over the years.
£14.39
Amberley Publishing Liverpool A Potted History
Book SynopsisAn accessible history of Liverpool from prehistory to the present day highlighting the cityâs significant events and people.
£14.39
Amberley Publishing Liverpool in Photographs
Book SynopsisA stunning collection of images celebrating the face of the city of Liverpool today, capturing what makes this city special.
£17.09
Amberley Publishing Abingdon History Tour
Book SynopsisA guided tour of this historic town, showing how the areas you know and love have transformed over the centuries.
£8.54
Amberley Publishing Anglesey Towns and Villages
Book SynopsisA fascinating historical exploration of the towns and villages of Anglesey including the five main towns: Holyhead, Beaumaris, Llangefni, Amlwch and Menai Bridge.
£14.39
Amberley Publishing Stamford History Tour
Book SynopsisA pocket-sized, illustrated history tour around the Lincolnshire town of Stamford showing how it has changed across the centuries.
£999.99
Amberley Publishing 50 Gems of Northumberland
Book SynopsisThis beautifully photographed selection of fifty of the county's most precious assets shows what makes Northumberland great.
£14.39
Amberley Publishing Lost Manchester
Book SynopsisFully illustrated description of Manchester's well-known, and lesser-known, places that have been lost over the years.
£14.39
Amberley Publishing Secret Gillingham
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.
£13.49
Amberley Publishing Secret Margate
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.
£14.39
Amberley Publishing Salford History Tour
Book SynopsisA pocket-sized, illustrated history tour around Salford highlighting places of interest and showing how the town has changed across the centuries.
£8.54
Amberley Publishing AZ of the Isle of Anglesey
Book SynopsisExplores the Isle of Anglesey in this fully illustrated A-Z guide to its history, people and places.
£14.39
Olympia Publishers Among the Coal Dust
Book SynopsisThe village of Whitwick is a simple one, like many British villages were around the country in the early twentieth century. Within its boundaries of pubs, small corner shops, farms and coalmines, is a small world in itself. Every person knows every other person and that sense of community and playing one''s part in that community is what gives a sense of purpose to each citizen. ''The Man Within the Compass'' is home to Zachariah and Sarah Parker, a hardy couple that do everything together, a real team. Vital members of their community, Zachariah and Sarah, with their modest wealth but big dreams, build their lives and the future of their family in the walls of the Compass inn and in the boundaries of Whitwick. Though they won''t change the world, ensuring the security and prosperity of generations to come is all they need.
£999.99
Countryside Books Timber-Framed Building Explained
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.
£7.55
Bellcode Books Railway Memories No.33: A North West Picture
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.
£17.09
Amberley Publishing Historic England Dorset
Book SynopsisAn illustrated history of one of Britainâs finest counties â Dorset. Using photographs taken from the unique Historic England Archive.
£14.24
Amberley Publishing Buxton History Tour
Book SynopsisA guided tour of the historic town of Buxton, showing how the areas you know and love have changed over the centuries.
£8.54
Amberley Publishing Celebrating Leicester
Book SynopsisA celebration of Leicesterâs heritage, culture and identity â its people, significant events and achievements across the centuries.
£14.39
Amberley Publishing Secret Leicester
Book SynopsisExplore Leicestershire's secret history through illustrations old and new.
£14.39
Amberley Publishing Secret Newark
Book SynopsisExplore Newarkâs secret history through a fascinating selection of stories, facts and photographs.
£14.39
Amberley Publishing Secret Bude
Book SynopsisExplore Budeâs secret history through a fascinating selection of stories, facts and photographs.
£14.39
Amberley Publishing Secret Chatham
Book SynopsisExplore Chatham's secret history through a fascinating selection of stories, facts and photographs.
£14.39
Amberley Publishing Macclesfield History Tour
Book SynopsisA guided tour of the historic town of Macclesfield, showing how the areas you know and love have transformed over the centuries.
£8.54
Amberley Publishing Orpington Around History Tour
Book SynopsisA guided tour of the historic town of Orpington, showing how the areas you know and love have transformed over the centuries.
£8.99
Amberley Publishing Kings Lynn History Tour
Book SynopsisA guided tour of the historic town of King's Lynn, showing how the areas you know and love have transformed over the centuries.
£8.99
Amberley Publishing Secret St Andrews
Book SynopsisExplore the secret history of St Andrews through a fascinating selection of stories, facts and photographs.
£15.99
Amberley Publishing AZ of BarrowinFurness
Book SynopsisA fascinating journey along the byways of Barrow-in-Furness highlighting the people, places and heritage of this Cumbrian town.
£14.39
Amberley Publishing Historic England Leicester
Book SynopsisThis illustrated history portrays one of Englandâs finest cities - Leicester. Using photographs taken from the unique Historic England Archive.
£14.24
Amberley Publishing 50 Gems of Cornwall
Book SynopsisA superbly photographed selection of fifty of Cornwall's precious locations which reflects the heritage, essence and character of the county.
£14.39
Amberley Publishing AZ of Canterbury
Book SynopsisA fascinating journey along the byways of Canterbury highlighting the people, places and heritage of the city.
£14.24
Amberley Publishing Historic England Worcestershire
Book SynopsisAn illustrated history of one of Britainâs finest counties â Worcestershire. Using photographs taken from the unique Historic England Archive.
£13.49
Amberley Publishing Birmingham in Photographs
Book SynopsisA stunning collection of images celebrating the changing face of the city of Birmingham, which capture its special blend of new and old.
£16.19
Amberley Publishing Secret Northallerton
Book SynopsisA fascinating exploration of the lesser-known heritage of the Yorkshire market town of Northallerton through the centuries.
£14.39
Amberley Publishing 50 Gems of Leicestershire Rutland
Book SynopsisA superb collection of 50 favourite and lesser-known locations that reflect Leicestershire and Rutlandâs history, cultural essence and scenic splendour.
£14.39
Amberley Publishing Celebrating Gateshead
Book SynopsisA celebration of Gatesheadâs rich heritage and identity â its special events, achievements, people, industry and landmarks.
£14.39
Amberley Publishing AZ of Birmingham
Book SynopsisExplore the city of Birmingham in this fully illustrated A-Z guide to its history, people and places.
£14.24
Amberley Publishing Celebrating Coventry
Book SynopsisA celebration of Coventryâs rich heritage and identity â its special events, achievements, people, industry and landmarks.
£14.39
Amberley Publishing AZ of Bungay
Book SynopsisExplore the Suffolk town of Bungay in this fully illustrated A-Z guide to its history, people and places.
£14.39
