Local history Books
Amberley Publishing Cork City Reflections
One hundred years ago in Ireland marked a time of change. The continuous rise of an Irish revival, debates over Home Rule and the idea of Irish identity were continuously negotiated by all classes of society. In Cork City Reflections, authors Kieran McCarthy and Daniel Breen focus on the visual changes that have taken place in the port city on Ireland’s south-west coast. Using a collection of historic postcards from Cork Public Museum and merging these with modern images they reveal how the town has changed over the decades. Each of the 180 pictures featured combines a recent colour view with the matching sepia archive scene. The authors have grouped the images under thematic headings such as main streets, public buildings, transport, and industry. Readers will be able to appreciate how Cork City has evolved and grown over the last century but also how invaluable postcards can be in understanding the past. In an age where digital photography and the internet have made capturing and sharing images so effortless, it is easy to forget that in the decades before the camera became popular and affordable, postcards were the only photographic souvenirs available to ordinary people. This book, which vividly contrasts Cork past and present, will evoke many memories and appeal to residents and visitors alike.
£14.39
Amberley Publishing Liverpool The Postcard Collection
Book SynopsisCollection of beautiful postcards capture old Liverpool in all its glory, taking the reader on an evocative journey into itâs past.
£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 Wolverhampton Reflections
Book SynopsisA fascinating collection of merged historic and modern images that reflect the changes in Wolverhampton through the decades.
£14.39
Amberley Publishing Birkenhead Reflections
Book SynopsisA fascinating collection of merged historic and modern images that ingeniously reflect the changes in Birkenhead through the decades.
£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 Warrington Reflections
Book SynopsisA fascinating collection of merged historic and modern images that ingeniously reflect the changes in Warrington through the decades.Trade Review'The book tells the story of a changing Warrington through amazing pictures of the same view shot in the past and today.' -- Warrington Guardian
£14.39
Amberley Publishing Bristol Danger Death and Dark Deeds
Book SynopsisA chilling collection of true crime stories from Bristol during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries.Trade Review'This compelling collection presents a fascinating insight into the criminal and social history of the city.' -- West Country Life
£14.39
Amberley Publishing The Hot Trod
Book Synopsis'Here are two peoples almost identical in blood â the same language and religion; and yet a few years of quarrelsome isolation have so separated their thoughts and ways that not unions nor mutual dangers, not steamers nor railways, seem able to obliterate the broad distinction.' Robert Louis Stephenson
£19.54
Amberley Publishing Steam Around Doncaster in the 1960s
Book SynopsisA terrific selection of previously unpublished photographs documenting Doncaster's railways in the 1960s.
£14.39
Amberley Publishing Class 08 Locomotives in Scotland
Book SynopsisWith a wealthy of previously unpublished images comes a photographic celebration of class 08 locomotives on Scotland's railways.
£14.39
Amberley Publishing Belfast Reflections
Book SynopsisA fascinating collection of merged historic and modern images that reflect the changes in Belfast through the decades.
£14.39
Amberley Publishing Colchester Reflections
Book SynopsisA fascinating collection of merged historic and modern images that reflect the changes in Colchester through the decades.
£14.39
Amberley Publishing Plymouth Reflections
Book SynopsisA fascinating collection of merged historic and modern images that reveal the changes in Plymouth through the decades.
£14.39
Amberley Publishing Churches of Oxfordshire
Book SynopsisA fascinating exploration of Oxfordshireâs churches that will be of interest to local historians, residents and visitors alike.Trade Review'If you are a dedicated church visitor, this handy-sized guide will fit into the glove compartment of your car and will probably take you to some new places.' -- The Bridge, July 2023
£14.39
Amberley Publishing Street Furniture
Book SynopsisA fascinating journey through the history of street furniture in the UK, written by a leading authority on the topic. Milestones, sign posts, benches and lamp posts are all included alongside fascinating obscure examples.
£14.39
Amberley Publishing Lincoln The Postcard Collection
Book SynopsisA fascinating portrait of Lincoln presented through a remarkable collection of historical postcards.
£14.39
Amberley Publishing CT Harris Calne
Book SynopsisThe story of these purveyors of Wiltshire ham, who once employed 2,000 people and remains fondly remembered in Calne and the surrounding areas.
£14.39
Amberley Publishing Dorset Railways Through Time
Book SynopsisExplore the fascinating photographic comparison between Dorset's past and present railways through time.Trade Review'It is an attractive book which would grace any bookshelf and at £15.99 could be an ideal Christmas present.' -- Dorset Family History Society, December 2023'These soft-cover summaries from Amberley are particularly useful for the bookshelf for reference and for keeping up to date. Recommended.' -- Model Rail Magazine, February 2024
£14.39
Amberley Publishing Gwent Industrial Heritage
Book SynopsisThe fascinating history of industry in this historic Welsh county. Chris Barber has compiled this richly illustrated book to provide an insight into the important industrial history of this area.
£14.39
Amberley Publishing River Thames Dockland Heritage London Bridge to
Book SynopsisA lavishly illustrated celebration of the dockland heritage of the Thames from London Bridge to Greenwich.
£14.39
Amberley Publishing River Thames Dockland Heritage Greenwich to
Book SynopsisA lavishly illustrated celebration of the dockland heritage of the Thames from Greenwich to Tilbury and Gravesend.
£14.39
Amberley Publishing Berkshires Military Heritage
Book SynopsisThis book will interest anyone keen to know more about Berkshireâs remarkable local military history.Trade Review'Military historian, battlefield guide and former soldier Dean Hollands says his book will interest anyone keen to know more about Berkshire's remarkable military history.' -- Newbury Today
£14.39
Amberley Publishing Dorsets Military Heritage
Book SynopsisThis book will interest anyone keen to know more about Dorsetâs remarkable local military history through time.Trade Review'This book is well illustrated with coloured pictures of both people and places and will interest anyone keen to know more about Dorset's remarkable military history.' -- Dorset FHS, September 2023
£14.39
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 The Regeneration Game Birmingham Jewellery
Book SynopsisThe story of Birmingham jewellery quarter's incredible regeneration, told by the man who headed up the project for more than a decade.
£14.39
Amberley Publishing London in Lockdown
Book SynopsisA journey through London in lockdown, looking at the history behind the scenes and associations with previous calamities such as The Great Plague and The Great Fire.
£14.39
Amberley Publishing Ruins Remains and Relics Sussex
Book SynopsisA fascinating exploration of the history, legends and stories of Sussex through its ruins, remains and relics.
£14.39
Amberley Publishing The Archaeology of Ironbridge Gorge in 20 Digs
Book SynopsisPublished with the blessing and full cooperation of the Ironbridge Gorge Museums Trust, this book explores the archaeology of the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution.Trade Review'For many of these sites, little documentary evidence survives - as Mike Nevell demonstrates, archaeology is crucial to uncovering and preserving the story of the industries and communities of this historic landscape.' -- Current Archaeology Magazine, December 2023
£14.39
Amberley Publishing Farnham in 50 Buildings
Book SynopsisExplore the rich history of Farnham in this guided tour through its most fascinating historic and modern buildings.
£14.39
Amberley Publishing Prehistoric Sussex
Book SynopsisA fascinating exploration of prehistoric Sussex from the Palaeolithic era to the Iron Age and the Roman invasion.
£14.39
Amberley Publishing Portsmouths Military Heritage
Book SynopsisThe military heritage of Portsmouth from Tudor times to the present day. This book will be of interest to all those who would like to know more about Portsmouthâs remarkable military history.Trade Review'If you only have one book of Portsmouth’s Military past in your library then this should be it. I found the information fascinating and, living fairly close to Portsmouth, I can honestly say I found the book an excellent informative read' -- Westender, Autumn 2023
£14.39
Amberley Publishing The Golden Age of Yorkshire Resorts 18001914
Book SynopsisA fascinating exploration of the history of the select coastal resorts in Yorkshire catering for the well-to-do in their Victorian and Edwardian heyday.
£14.39
Amberley Publishing Farnham at Work
Book SynopsisFarnham at Work is a fascinating pictorial history of the working life of the town of Farnham in the last hundred and more years.
£14.39
Amberley Publishing Peterborough in 50 Buildings
Book SynopsisExplore the rich history of Peterborough in this guided tour through its most fascinating historic and modern buildings.
£14.39
Amberley Publishing Paranormal Cardiff
Book SynopsisA fabulous collection of ghostly hauntings in Cardiff. These tales of haunted places, supernatural happenings and weird phenomena will delight the ghost hunters.Trade Review'Paranormal Cardiff by Mark Rees takes readers on a journey across supernatural locations in the capital.' -- Wales Online, October 2023'Paranormal Cardiff' is a fascinating exploration for anyone interested in ghost hunting, supernatural happenings, or the history of Cardiff. It appeals not only to those who already have an interest in the paranormal but also to anyone who wants to know more about the hidden, mysterious side of this historic Welsh city.' -- Higgypop, November 2023'His words paint such a vivid picture of the spooky goings-on in the Welsh capital’s history, you almost feel you’re being watched by one of the other worldly characters contained within the pages.' -- Buzz Magazine, December 2023
£14.39
Amberley Publishing Victorian Liverpool
Book SynopsisAll those interested in the history of Liverpool will find this a fascinating exploration of the Victorian heritage of this city.
£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 Charles Darwin in Shrewsbury
Book SynopsisA fascinating exploration of the many local places around Shrewsbury associated with Charles Darwin.
£14.39
Amberley Publishing Bath The Postcard Collection
Book SynopsisA fascinating portrait of Bath presented through a remarkable collection of lovely historical postcards.Trade Review'A new book looks at the story of one of our most famous cities and celebrates its splendour in postcards.' -- West Country Life Magazine, February 2024
£14.39
Amberley Publishing Tragic Cheshire
Book SynopsisTragic tales of misfortune and disaster in historic Cheshire. This book will fascinate anyone who want to know more about the history of the area.
£14.39
Amberley Publishing Coventry at Work
Book SynopsisCoventry at Work is a fascinating pictorial history of the working life of the city of Coventry through the years.
£14.39
Amberley Publishing Quirky Edinburgh
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£14.39
Amberley Publishing Quirky Cardiff
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£14.39
Pen & Sword Books Ltd Saving Londons Abandoned Babies in the Eighteenth
Book SynopsisIn London, as the eighteenth century began, there had been significant recovery from the GreatPlague and the Great Fire in the past three decades. Tracts of the city had been rebuilt andthe population was growing once more.The city, largely through England's success in battles at sea, was taking centre stage in Europe and,critically, through taking the lion's share of the lands of the New World of America and snatchingslave trading rights in West Africa. England had great wealth at its fingertips and London was at theheart of all of it. People flocked to the capital to seek their fortune. Wealthy people investedin the new companies exploiting Africa or setup manufacturing concerns in the city. They moved into large houses in the wealthy area of theStrand and spread into other prosperous areas such as Cavendish Place. Their houses were staffedby teams of domestic servants. At the other end of the income scale, people were leaving their rural homes where traditional jobsas labourers and in the fields were drying up, hoping to make a living in London. So manypeople arrived searching for work that there were too few jobs and many opportunities to beexploited. With no safety net, they had to resort to desperate measures to survive. Babies were abandoned on the mounds of animal and human waste which towered over theovercrowded alleys. Some were dead, others dying. People walked past this tragic sight every dayand chose to do nothing. One man, however, a ship-builder from Lyme, decided on a plan to savethem. The vilification of illegitimate babies and the general disdain for the poor meant that it took ThomasCoram years to garner enough support to get his plan to save the babies off the ground. However,when, in 1739, he was able to found England's first institution for abandoned and illegitimate babies,it became a place for London's high society to be seen. Royalty, politicians and scientists joined the crowds of people who went to the London FoundlingHospital to see the works of Hogarth or listen to Handel perform. It became the most fashionablecharity in London. But even this could not stop the babies dying.
£20.90
Pen & Sword Books Ltd Women in the Scottish Wars of Independence
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£19.80
Pen & Sword Books Ltd The North Yorkshire Moors Railway
Book SynopsisHigh quality picturesInformative textDetailed informationHistoric notesGood map
£13.49
The Portman Estate From Somerset to Portman Square
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£21.25
