Local history Books
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Canals of Britain
Book SynopsisCanals of Britain is the most comprehensive and absorbing survey of Britain''s canal network ever published.It provides a fascinating insight into the linked up waterways as well as the isolated cuts and quiet waters which may not be fully navigable by larger craft. Infinitely varied, it passes picturesque open countryside, wild moorland, coastal harbours, historic industrial buildings, modern city centres, canalside public houses and abundant wildlife.Stuart Fisher looks at every aspect of the canals - their construction, rich history, stunning scenery, heritage, incredible engineering, impressive architecture and even their associated folklore, wildlife and art. Enticing photographs give a flavour of each place and places of interest close to the canals are included. Each canal is intricately mapped.For those who are keen to explore that little bit further, the book goes to points beyond which others usually turn back, with information on little-known parts of the systeTrade ReviewA must for any waterway user's bookcase * Towpath Talk *Author Stuart Fisher... has meticulously researched every canal included here from his trusty kayak - no mean achievement. But this is no mere travelogue, history, heritages, engineering, folklore and wildlife being among the topics covered. * Waterways World *Everything you will ever need to know about the canal network of the British Isles. * Britain magazine *Comprehensive, absorbing and fascinating. * All at Sea *Stuart Fisher looks at every aspect of our intricate network of waterways. Stunning scenery. Enticing photos. Popular with anyone wanting to get the most out of Britain's canals. * People's Friend *There's no denying its diligent authority. It deserves a place in every enthusiast's home library. * Waterways World *Lavishly illustrated with superb colour photographs ... this book is not one to be devoured in one long session but to be dipped into and enjoyed. * Towpath Talk *
£25.50
AKEMAN PRESS Literary Walks in Bath Eleven Excursions in the
Book SynopsisEleven walks which look at Bath through the eyes of eminent authors as diverse as Smollett, Jane Austen, Dickens, Fanny Burney, Sheridan, Georgette Heyer, Mary Shelley and John Betjeman. They create a vivid social history of the city over the last 300 years. Fully illustrated, with detailed accounts of the writers and their works.Table of ContentsForeword by Peter Lovesey Introduction 1 The Lost Inns of Bath: A Literary Odyssey 2 'Like Mirrors Made, for Men to See': The Bath Stage in the Eighteenth Century 3 'A Sink of Profligacy and Extortion': Tobias Smollett in Bath 4 The Rudest Man in England: An Introduction to Philip Thicknesse 5 Pleasure, Pain and Grief: Fanny Burney in Bath 6 Rebels and Romantics: Catherine Macaulay, Samuel Taylor Coleridge, Mary Shelley & Percy Bysshe Shelley in Bath 7 'The Rhythm of Tom Paine's Bones' Radicalism and Repression in Pitt's 'Reign of Terror' 8 'Vapour, Shadow, Smoke and Confusion': Jane Austen's Bath 9 Pickwick, Pubs and Penny Readings: In the Footsteps of Charles Dickens 10 Beaux, Belles and Black Sheep: Bath Through the Eyes of Georgette Heyer 11 'Goodbye to Old Bath': Around Bath with John Betjeman Summary of distances and accessibility Acknowledgements & Picture Credits Further Reading, Bookshops, Museums & Galleries
£15.00
The History Press Ltd Exploring Midsomer
Book SynopsisSince it was first broadcast on British television in 1997, Midsomer Murders has become one of the most-beloved detective dramas on television, instantly recognisable for its attractive backdrop at the heart of rural England.
£11.69
Halsgrove Exploring Exmoor from Square One
£16.14
Halsgrove The Story of Axmouth Harbour
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£22.49
Amberley Publishing Cornwalls Military Heritage
Book SynopsisThe military heritage of Cornwall from medieval times to the present day. This book will be of interest to all those who would like to know more about Cornwallâs remarkable military history.
£14.39
Brewin Books Birmingham: Remembering the 50s and 60s
Book SynopsisBirmingham's Got Talent! Well, there can't be any question about that - a shopping centre that has always rivalled almost anywhere in existence, a manufacturing industry with a worldwide reputation andtheatres and cinemas in abundance.In this collection we have tried to show that, after the terribleevents of the forties, our city was busy replenishing and starting to flourish again - shops, factories and places of entertainment and, of course, the people. In the fifties shops played an enormous part in our lives as very few people had refrigerators and daily trips were a necessity. Politically the Conservatives held their ground from 1951 until 1964 when Labour came into its own. Musically the Beatles dominated the sixties and television finally burst into colour. So, there you are, in this, our 33rd Birmingham book, there are more wonderful items to enjoy. All proving, once and for all, that Birmingham has ALWAYS had talent!
£11.99
The History Press Ltd Scotland's Stories: Historic Tales for Incredible
Book SynopsisEverybody loves stories and Scotland is full of them. Every town, village, glen, loch, nook and cranny has a tale to tell and it’s these stories that bring those places to life. Scotland’s Stories is the key to unlocking those legends and seeing these incredible places in a new light. Loch Garve looks very different when you know there’s a Kelpie lurking somewhere in its depths. There’s a new appreciation for the iconic Eilean Donan Castle after discovering the man who built it spoke with birds. An empty moor or wooded gorge is easily brought to life with the clashing sounds of a battle fought long ago.Based on the popular travel blog from storyteller Graeme and Molly the Labrador, these tales will appeal to all who love history, folklore and Scotland.Trade ReviewThis book is a real treasure for anyone interested in Scotland. From fierce battles and fascinating figures of Scottish history to the wonders of Scottish mythology, this book has it all! -- Beth Reid * @historywithbeth *In his new book, Graeme Johncock brings together some of Scotland’s most intriguing stories, such as the Lady Ghosts of Crathes Castle… * Scotland magazine *"Everyone loves a good tale, whether it’s a rousing historical anecdote or a frightening fantasy… and they’re all better when heard in the place where the action is set, writes storyteller supreme Graeme Johncock" * Feature in Scotsman magazine *Johncock takes the reader on a tour of some incredible places while revealing the stories that bring them to life. A great read to dip into at your leisure. * Scottish Field *
£17.00
Birlinn General The Sound of Many Waters
Book SynopsisJoin Robin Crawford on apersonal journey from the source of the River Tay to the sea.Reaching back to a prehistoric fish found near Balruddery in Perthshire, we follow its story through time to the present day, with detours to seek gold, clans, battles, forts, disasters, witches and whisky. For fans ofRobert Macfarlane and Annie Worsley.
£13.49
Amberley Publishing Stamford Through Time
Book SynopsisStamford has a reputation for being one of England's finest stone towns. It is a happy mix of medieval and Georgian architecture that was untouched by the Industrial Revolution or later large scale developments, so its central core has survived remarkably intact. Its architecture is outstanding and for this reason, in 1967, it became the country's first conservation area. In recent years the town has become a popular tourist destination for both home and overseas visitors. It has also attracted the attention of film makers who have been quick to see its potential as a back-drop for such TV productions as Middlemarch and Pride and Prejudice. Using contrasting photographs, this book sets out to show something of both the continuity and change in the town during the last 100 years.
£999.99
Amberley Publishing Wolstanton May Bank Through Time
Book SynopsisThis fascinating selection of photographs traces some of the many ways in which Wolstanton & May Bank have changed and developed over the last century.
£14.39
Amberley Publishing A Journey Through the Chiltern Hills
With rolling green hills and extensive woodlands, it’s easy to see why the Chiltern Hills are one of the most beautiful and well visited of all England’s natural wonders. Crossing five counties and covering 833 square kilometres, the Hills are home to a huge variety of habitats including chalk grasslands, scrub, river valleys, commons and farmland. This book will take the reader on a journey of the Chilterns, from its earliest settlers to today’s enthusiastic trekkers, exploring how the Hills have been shaped by their occupants and, in turn, how the Hills have shaped them. Exquisitely illustrated and expertly researched, A Journey Through The Chiltern Hills is a must-read for anyone interested in this beautiful and breathtaking area.
£14.39
Amberley Publishing Devon in Photographs
Book SynopsisA stunning collection of images showcasing Devon in all its glory, which capture the essence of the county.
£17.09
Manchester University Press Stories from Small Museums
Book SynopsisDuring the late twentieth century, the number of museums in the UK dramatically increased. Typically small and independent, the new museums concentrated on local history, war and transport. This book asks who founded them, how and why.In order to find out more, Fiona Candlin, a professor in museology, and Toby Butler, an expert oral historian, travelled around the UK to meet the individuals, families, community groups and special interest societies who established the museums. The rich oral histories they collected provide a new account of recent museum history – one that weaves together personal experience and social change while putting ordinary people at the heart of cultural production.Combining academic rigour with a lively writing style, Stories from small museums is essential reading for students and museum enthusiasts alike.Trade Review'In the depth of its observations and via beautiful writing, Stories from small museums does an incredible job... The results are a book that will make you feel as if you have found new friends, learned new things, and above all, been reminded of the richness of human existence.'Oral History Society -- .Table of ContentsIntroduction: founding stories, finding stories 1 Transport museums: loving objects and each other 2 War and conflict museums: muttering in the corridors of power 3 Local history museums: at the centre of the universe4 The museum founders: getting on the footplate Conclusions: the micromuseums boomIndex
£16.14
Conker Editions Ltd Black and White Stripes: The Greatest Collection
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£15.20
DB Publishing Mediaeval Colchester's Lost Landmarks
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£11.69
Batsford Ltd Abbeys and Priories of Britain
Book SynopsisA guide to over 60 of Britain’s most notable abbeys and monasteries. Taking you on a journey that has inspired pilgrims and visitors for centuries, Abbeys and Priories of Britain is the perfect introduction to some of the country’s oldest and most beautiful religious centres. The guide will take you from the wilds of the Isle of Iona in Scotland and Iona Abbey to Tintern Abbey in the beautiful Wye Valley in Wales, to the pomp and circumstance of Westminster Abbey, shining regally in England’s capital. While many of the entries are now ruins due to Henry VIII’s ‘Dissolution of the Monasteries’ period, a visit still reveals the rich influence and legacy they have had on Britain’s history. Beautifully illustrated with over 130 stunning colour images, and with concise and accessible history for each entry, this is both a perfect guide and a much-cherished souvenir of a visit. Includes extended entries on Binham Priory, Blanchland Abbey, Buckfast Abbey, Dryburgh, Fountains Abbey, Glastonbury Abbey, Hexham Abbey, Holyrood Abbey, Jedburgh Abbey, Lindisfarne Priory, Melrose Abbey, Mountgrace Priory, Rievaulx Abbey, Selby Abbey, Strata Florida Abbey, Tewkesbury Abbey, Tintern Abbey, Westminster Abbey, Whitby Abbey and St George’s Windsor.Trade Review‘A very well-written and well-illustrated book, this will serve as a valuable introduction to many readers, possibly providing holiday itineraries too.’ The Living Church Simon CottonTable of ContentsThe Kingdom of Northumbria Beverley Minster Byland Abbe Bolton Abbey Lindisfarne Priory Hexham Abbey Brinkburn Priory Blanchland Abbey Whitby Abbey Rievaulx Abbey Jervaulx Abbey Lanercost Priory Monk Bretton Priory Mount Grace Priory Fountains Abbey Roche Abbey Selby Abbey Kirkstall Abbey Furness Abbey The Kingdom of Mercia Tupholme Abbey Haughmond Abbey Wenlock Priory Abbey Dore Pershore Abbey Tewkesbury Abbey Hailes Abbey Dorchester Abbey East Anglia Waltham Abbey Binham Priory St Benet’s Abbey Castle Acre Priory Walsingham Priory Wymondham Abbey The Kingdoms of Kent and South Wessex Westminster Abbey St George’s Chapel, Windsor Aylesford Priory Battle Abbey Canterbury – St Augustine’s Abbey Michelham Priory The Kingdoms of Wessex and Kernow Romsey Abbey Malmesbury Abbey Bath Abbey Sherborne Abbey Milton Abbey Christchurch Priory Cleeve Abbey Wimborne Minster Glastonbury Abbey Buckfast Abbey St German’s Priory Beaulieu Abbey Scotland Jedburgh Abbey Kelso Abbey Coldingham Priory Dryburgh Abbey Melrose Abbey Dunfermline Abbey Pluscarden Abbey Dundrennan Abbey Holyrood Abbey Iona Abbey Sweetheart Abbey Wales Tintern Abbey Caldey Island Llanthony Abbey Margam Abbey Valle Crucis Abbey Neath Abbey
£9.49
Vintage Publishing The House By The Thames: And The People Who Lived
Book SynopsisJust across the River Thames from St Paul’s Cathedral stands an old and elegant house. Over the course of almost 450 years the dwelling on this site has witnessed many changes. From its windows, people have watched the ferrymen carry Londoners to and from Shakespeare’s Globe; they have gazed on the Great Fire; they have seen the countrified lanes of London’s marshy south bank give way to a network of wharves, workshops and tenements – and then seen these, too, become dust and empty air.Rich with anecdote and colour, this fascinating book breathes life into the forgotten inhabitants of the house – the prosperous traders; an early film star; even some of London’s numberless poor. In so doing it makes them stand for legions of others and for a whole world that we have lost through hundreds of years of London’s history.Trade ReviewMesmeric... This book is not just for London enthusiasts. Tindall has demonstrated a genius for a certain kind of social history that, in shining a light on one small place, illuminated a huge amount around... A rare instance of a history book that, in its optimism about the indomitable spirit of the place, raises the hairs on the back of your neck. -- Sinclair McKay * Sunday Telegraph *Fascinating... Gillian Tindall brilliantly deploys contemporary observations to bring the centuries alive. -- Christopher Howse * Tablet *Delightful... Tindall's story is truthful and unexaggerated, combining elegantly elegiac prose with imaginative empathy and descriptive power. -- Jessica Mann * Literary Review *
£11.69
Cornerstone London's Lost Rivers: a beautifully illustrated
Book SynopsisPacked with surprising and fascinating information, London's Lost Rivers uncovers a very different side to London - showing how waterways shaped our principal city and exploring the legacy they leave today. With individual maps to show the course of each river and over 100 colour photographs, it's essential browsing for any Londoner and the perfect gift for anyone who loves exploring the past...'An amazing book' -- BBC Radio London'Talling's highly visual, fact-packed, waffle-free account is the freshest take we've yet seen. A must-buy for anyone who enjoys the "hidden" side of London -- Londonist'A fascinating and stylish guide to exploring the capital's forgotten brooks, waterways, canals and ditches ... it's a terrific book' - Walk'Pocket-sized, beautifully designed, illustrated and informative - in short a joy to read, handle and use' -- ***** Reader review'Delightful, informative and beautifully produced' -- ***** Reader review'A small gem. A really great book. I can't put it down' -- ***** Reader review'Fascinating from start to finish' -- ***** Reader review************************************************************************************************From the sources of the Fleet in Hampstead's ponds to the mouth of the Effra in Vauxhall, via the meander of the Westbourne through 'Knight's Bridge' and the Tyburn's curve along Marylebone Lane, London's Lost Rivers unearths the hidden waterways that flow beneath the streets of the capital. Paul Talling investigates how these rivers shaped the city - forming borough boundaries and transport networks, fashionable spas and stagnant slums - and how they all eventually gave way to railways, roads and sewers. Armed with his camera, he traces their routes and reveals their often overlooked remains: riverside pubs on the Old Kent Road, healing wells in King's Cross, 'stink pipes' in Hammersmith and gurgling gutters on streets across the city. Packed with maps and over 100 colour photographs, London's Lost Rivers uncovers the watery history of the city's most famous sights, bringing to life the very different London that lies beneath our feet.Trade ReviewAn amazing book -- BBC Radio LondonPacked with fascinating facts and eye-catching photography * Ham & High *Talling's highly visual, fact-packed, waffle-free account is the freshest take we've yet seen. A must-buy for anyone who enjoys the "hidden" side of London * Londonist *A fascinating and stylish guide to exploring the capital's forgotten brooks, waterways, canals and ditches ... it's a terrific book * Walk *
£12.34
Brewin Books Top Secret Worcestershire
Book SynopsisDeep in the beautiful Worcestershire countryside lie a number of secret places that played a special part in protecting a generation from the onslaught of a world war. Travellers passing through leafy Worcestershire lanes may catch a glimpse of a structure that seems out of place against the backdrop of fields and hills – the dish of a gigantic radio telescope. How did such an incongruous structure arrive in the middle of nowhere, and what does it do? This book answers the question, and recounts the dramatic history of two 'Top Secret' wartime airfields, and how their activities were inextricably linked to the 'boffins' of the Malvern Telecommunications Research Establishment. It tells the story of brilliant inventions, wartime courage and sacrifice, tragic air crashes, and ordinary and extraordinary people, pushing themselves and their machines to the limit and beyond. Crafted using personal recollections – the book reveals the truly extraordinary wartime commitment and camaraderie that fuelled extraordinary endeavour and achievement.
£14.95
Fircone Books Ltd Walking the Old Ways of Herefordshire: The
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£14.25
Quarto Publishing PLC The London Year
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£13.49
The University of Chicago Press Everyone against Us Public Defenders and the
Book SynopsisTrade Review“Goodman tells a very personal tale of nine years spent in the American criminal justice system, through travesties and victories, large and small. . . . From his first encounter with a client to the moments when some clients received their guilty verdict from a jury and were escorted from the courtroom in handcuffs, Goodman skillfully weaves a true tale of insightful advocacy and compelling conclusions. . . . He draws us in to the sights, sounds, and smells of the criminal legal system, forcing us to experience it with him because otherwise we might prefer to avoid it and thus avoid questioning its presumptions.” * Los Angeles Review of Books *“[An] important work of pulling the curtain back on the immense value of often-maligned public defenders.” * Booklist *“As the title of Goodman’s sobering book graphically conveys, public defenders often feel that everyone’s against us. While offering a firsthand view of the endemic corruption, racism, and wholesale injustice regularly practiced by police, prosecutors, and judges in criminal courts, Goodman sets the record straight and captures the true essence of the many dedicated public defenders across this country who are, as he writes, ‘overworked, underpaid, and vastly underappreciated guardians of liberty on behalf of those who need it most.’" -- Flint Taylor, The People’s Law Office, author of 'The Torture Machine: Racism and Police Violence in Chicago'“In Everyone against Us, Goodman offers a behind-the-scenes look at what it’s like to be a public defender in one of the nation’s largest criminal court systems. The result is a gripping and often heartbreaking memoir about one lawyer’s journey to find meaning and justice despite the odds against him.” -- Kevin Davis, author of 'Defending the Damned: Inside a Dark Corner of the Criminal Justice System'“Goodman’s fast-paced introduction to the harsh, unbalanced world of criminal justice leads readers from the dungeons of a big-city lockup through soul-jarring crime-scene investigations into the colorless chambers where the fates of the accused get decided. While weighing defenders’ and prosecutors’ roles, ideals, and actual practices, Everyone against Us reads like an on-the-job legal drama.” -- Mara Leveritt, author of 'Devil’s Knot: The True Story of the West Memphis Three'Table of ContentsPreface I. Jail Rules II. Investigations III. Redemption IV. Trials V. DNA VI. Plea Deals VII. Chiraq VIII. Domestic Violence IX. Drugs X. Death XI. Regrets Acknowledgments Index
£15.00
The History Press Ltd Haunted Stirling
Book SynopsisFrom heart-stopping accounts of apparitions, poltergeists and related supernatural phenomena, to first-hand encounters with phantoms and spirits, this collection of stories contains both new and well-known spooky tales from around Stirling. A whole chapter is dedicated to the mysterious goings-on at Stirling Castle, where cleaners in the King''s Old Building claimed to have heard footsteps coming from the third floor which hasn''t existed since a fire in the nineteenth-century; while a 1930s photograph purports to capture the shadow of a phantom guardsman possibly the same ''Highland Soldier'' often reportedly mistaken by tourists for a castle guide.The town itself has no shortage of fascinating tales, including the story of the Old Town''s most famous phantom, seventeenth-century merchant John ''Auld Staney Breeks'' Cowane, whose spirit is said to inhabit his statue each Hogmanay. A playful ghost supposedly throws pots and pans around the kitchens of the Darnley Coffee House, while frequent power failures and mishaps in the Tolbooth Theatre originally the eighteenth-century Burgh jail are blamed upon the malicious spirit of the last man hanged, Alan Mair. Drawing on historical and contemporary sources, Haunted Stirling is guaranteed to intrigue and chill both believers and sceptics alike.
£13.49
Amberley Publishing Working Horses in London
Book SynopsisThe relationship between humans and horses has played a vital role in shaping our towns and cities. This book offers a fascinating insight into the history of working horses in London.
£14.39
Amberley Publishing Great Railway Journeys London to Oxford and
Book SynopsisA fascinating journey from the capital to Britain's two most famous railway towns - Oxford and Cambridge.
£12.79
Michael O'Mara Books Ltd The English Village: History and Traditions
Book Synopsis A charming guide to the story of the English village, celebrating this beloved heart of the countryside.The village remains a quintessential and much-loved treasure that is often representative of England. This rural idyll has inspired generations of great poets, novelists and artists including the likes of Constable, Hardy and Wordsworth.The English Village champions all that is unique and loved about a typical village – the pub, the green, the school, the church, the pond, the local shop and more – as well as exploring how the village has changed over the centuries, and how it has adjusted to modern-day life.A fascinating compendium of interesting details, facts, customs and lore, this is an unabashed toast to the English village, as well as a record of a disappearing world.Trade ReviewA perfect introduction to the subject * Yorkshire Evening Post *Jam-packed with interesting facts ... celebrates all aspects of village life * Family History Monthly *A quirky and fascinating look at more than 15 centuries of rural dwelling, covering everything from cottage industries to rustic superstitions * Countryside Voice *
£7.59
Brewin Books Balsall Heath A History
Book SynopsisDid you know...That Balsall Heath was once part of King's Norton Parish? That there was an open-air swimming pool in George Street in the 1840s? That there was a typhoid epidemic in 1873? That Balsall Heath once had its own zoo? That Balsall Heath flourished as an independent area from 1862-1891? All this and more can be found within this book. Originally published in 1992, this fully revised and updated edition traces the development of Balsall Heath from sparsely populated heathland in the 18th century, to the "genteel neighbourhood" of the 1840s, the populous quarter of 1891, to the busy and crowded suburb of the 1920s and 30s. A story of change spanning two centuries!
£12.85
Bradwell Books Cambridgeshire Ghost Stories: Shiver Your Way
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£6.23
Two Rivers Press Reading Gaol: a short history
Book SynopsisA history of Reading's iconic gaol: architectural landmark, cultural emblem and symbol for a community determined to cherish the town's heritage. Layers of history and art are carefully peeled back as Peter Stoneley reveals its past as architectural showcase for Sir George Gilbert Scott's decorative (and expensive!) style, location for experiments in prison reform, training ground for the leaders of the Irish Independence movement and, of course, the inspiration for Oscar Wilde's famous Ballad of Reading Gaol. Bringing the narrative right up to the present day with the discussions over its future use, the impact of the ArtAngel exhibition and Banksy's graffiti, this book is a timely platform for the building to tell us its story.
£10.80
Carnegie Publishing Ltd When Rock Went to College 19691985
Book SynopsisFor 15 years, from 1970 until 1985, Lancaster was one of the great centres for live rock music in the world. This superb book tells the full story of this unbelievable period, giving details of the performers and the shows, and revealing what went on backstage.
£27.00
Fircone Books Ltd The Welsh Marcher Lordships: Central & North
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£18.00
Profile The Bookshop The Draper The Candlestick Maker
Book Synopsis'Impeccably researched and searingly nostalgic, The Bookshop, The Draper, The Candlestick Maker whisks us back to medieval days' DAILY MAIL'The queen of food historians' LUCY WORSLEY'A rich, lively and nostalgia-provoking sensory experience ... this is history in its messiest, most bustling human essence' THE TIMES'Annie Gray's fascinating history of a British institution in crisis illuminates and entertains' GREG JENNER'Properly immersive, full of juicy sensory detail - Annie Gray's romp down British high streets through the centuries is a blast' TESSA BOASEBustling with rich detail, historical vignettes and surprising wares, this is the story of Britain's best-loved but ever-changing public spaces.What makes a high street? It's certainly not just about the shopping; these thoroughfares are often the beating heart of our towns and cities and, by extension, of the people who use them. As spaces where local life and culture unfolds, our high streets can be playgrounds of personal indulg
£18.70
HarperCollins Publishers Discovering Glasgow Illustrated Map
Book SynopsisExplore new places with dependable maps from Collins.As the largest city in Scotland, Glasgow is a vibrant and bustling hub, enjoyed by thousands of visitors each year. This updated map displays delightful water-colour mapping, and includes individual illustrations of all the main sights and landmarks in the city.Covers the centre of Glasgow from the Botanic Gardens in the north and the Riverside Museum to the west to the 12th century Cathedral and the gritty Barras Market to the east.Further mapping stretches southwest to Pollok Park and the newly refurbished Burrell Collection.The map features:Historical and contemporary anecdotesPopular areas at larger scale, hundreds of shops, restaurants, cafés and barsComprehensive travel information and indexShop-by-shop street maps of Buchanan Street and the Merchant CityRailway stations, taxi ranks and car parksBus routes shown for tour companies and airport linksBeautiful illustrations of Glasgow's top sightsThe perfect companion or souvenir
£7.44
Rydon Publishing Wales: 2020
Book SynopsisAmazing and Extraordinary Facts: Wales takes you on an absorbing journey around Wales to unearth the adventures, inventions, legends, firsts and birthplaces that have shaped the unique history of Wales. From the ancient mines of the Great Orme to the Severn crossing, the tsunami of the 1600s to the Turlough Lake, from bog snorkelling to Tom Jones' phone box, this intriguing compendium of facts and stories will give you a captivating insight into the Land of Song and the ideas and events that have shaped the individual identity of this remarkable country. Brief, accessible and entertaining pieces on a wide variety of subjects makes it the perfect book to dip in to. The amazing and extraordinary facts series presents interesting, surprising and little-known facts and stories about a wide range of topics which are guaranteed to inform, absorb and entertain in equal measure.Table of Contents Introduction 08 Archaeology 10 A Cast of Mistaken Identity 10 Pontnewydd Cave 11 Cantre'r Gwaelod 12 A Monumental Neolithic Building Project 14 Architecture 18 The Castle Capital of Europe 18 The Severn Crossing 23 'High'ways 26 The Big Apple 28 Culture and Customs 33 Saint David 33 Welsh Lovespoons 36 The Red Dragon 39 Mari Lwyd 41 National Costume 43 Nicknames 45 Cawl, Welshcakes and Bara Brith 47 Laugharne 50 Wonderland 52 National Parks 52 S.O.S. Save Our Sands 54 Island Life 57 The Great Deluge 62 Going Underground 64 Movers and Shakers 66 The Legend of Madoc 66 The Flying Welshman 68 CQD 70 The Stepney Spare Wheel 74 Robert Recorde 76 Art, Literature and Language 78 Land of Song 78 Cofiwch Drywerin 80 The Mabinogion 82 The Treachery of the Blue Books 84 Art Underground 86 Famous Last Words 88 Salem 90 National Eisteddfod of Wales 92 Hall of Fame 95 Gwyr-Y-Bwelli-Bach 95 Gelert 98 The Life of Brian 100 Hywel Dda 102 Aneurin 'Nye' Bevan 104 Tom Jones' Telephone Box 106 Hub of Industry 112 The Great Orme 112 Roman Occupation 114 Black Gold 116 Little Hell 118 The Penydarren Loco 120 Rebecca and Her Daughters 122 Women's Role in a Dangerous Industry 125 Fun and Games 128 Cnapan, Bando, and Pêl-Law 128 Weird Sports 130 Llanelli 9 - New Zealand 3 131 The Great Orme Tramway 134 Arthur Linton 135 Index 138
£8.99
University of California Press Dreamers and Schemers How an Improbable Bid for
Book SynopsisTrade Review"A fascinating tale." * New York Times Book Review *"A gripping portrayal of [Billy] Garland’s marathon campaign to get the Games." * Los Angeles Times *“Wonderfully written narrative. . . . Recommended." * CHOICE *Table of ContentsList of Illustrations Author’s Note Prologue: Billy’s Parade 1 Billy’s Migration 2 LA on the Cusp 3 The Quest 4 A Foot in the Door 5 The Hand of Man 6 Rome, 1923 7 The Great Migration 8 Protecting the Image 9 A Bolt from the Blue 10 Planting a Seed 11 Then Came the Crash 12 Berlin, 1930 13 A Sacred Duty 14 Desperate Hours 15 Competing Narratives 16 Playing His Cards 17 A Lush New World 18 A Parallel Universe 19 The Games 20 A Footing in the World Epilogue Acknowledgments Notes and Sources Bibliography Index
£22.50
Transworld Publishers Ltd The Long and Winding Road
Book SynopsisWinner of the Parliamentary Book Award, best memoir by a Parliamentarian, 2016From the condemned slums of Southam Street in West London to the corridors of power in Westminster, Alan Johnson's multi-award-winning autobiography charts an extraordinary journey, almost unimaginable in today's Britain. This third volume tells of Alan's early political skirmishes as a trades union leader, where his negotiating skills and charismatic style soon came to the notice of Tony Blair and other senior members of the Labour Party.As a result, Alan was chosen to stand in the constituency of Hull West and Hessle, and entered Parliament as an MP after the landslide election victory for Labour in May 1997. But this is no self-aggrandizing memoir of Westminster politicking and skulduggery. Supporting the struggle of his constituents, the Hull trawlermen and their families, for justice comes more naturally to Alan than do the byzantine complexities of Parliamentary procedure. But of cTrade ReviewJohnson writes with his usual warmth, wit and modesty. * The Sunday Times *Immensely engaging. * The Times *Searingly honest... moving. * Mail on Sunday *Remarkable. * The Observer *It's not often that one must reach for the phrase 'heart-warming' about the life of a politician, but Johnson is exceptional. It's rare to find such decency and likeability in public life. * Mail on Sunday *Very nicely told... Johnson is sharp on period detail. -- William Leith * Evening Standard *
£10.44
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC The Suspicions of Mr Whicher or the Murder at
Book SynopsisThe fascinating story of a famous Victorian murder case - and the notorious detective who solved itTrade ReviewIt is a beautiful piece, written with great lucidity and respect for the reader, and with immaculate restraint. A classic, to my mind, of the finest documentary writing * John le Carre *I can't think of another book which takes you so fast into the smells, tastes and atmosphere of that time -- Doris LessingA pacy analysis of a true British murder case from 1860, the unravelling of which involved one of the earliest Scotland Yard detectives and inspired sensation novelists such as Dickens and Wilkie Collins ... Absolutely riveting -- Sarah Waters * Guardian *Summerscale has constructed nothing less than a masterpiece ... My shelves are stacked with books about crime, but none more satisfying than this -- Craig Brown * Mail on Sunday *Gripping, unputdownable * Sunday Telegraph *A terrific read in the Wilkie Collins tradition -- Susan HillA page-turning merging of scrupulous research with vivid storytelling. Full of atmosphere and stroking detail, it is a triumph * Observer *There is some terrific detail in Summerscale's book ... What the book does brilliantly ... is look at notions of class, criminality, human nature and religion in an age of change ... Engrossing -- Ian Rankin * Guardian *A remarkable achievement * Sunday Times *Summerscale has produced not only a dazzling non-fiction thriller but also an acute work of literary and social history * Daily Express *A tour de force. It sweeps us irresistibly into the investigation, turning us into armchair detectives ... Under teh spell of Kate Summerscale's scrupulous intelligence and mesmerizing research, we are drawn into a detective story within a detective story that takes us halfway into the 20th century * Daily Mail *An unexpectedly moving thriller * Daily Telegraph *Kate Summerscale brilliantly reconstructs the circumstance of the murder, the course of the investigation, and the long, sad consequences ... Her narrative has the dark fascination of the sensational fiction her subject helped to inspire * Spectator *One of the Victorian era's most intriguing murder mysteries is given a fresh and gripping examination * Sunday Times *A dramatic page-turning detective yarn of a real-life murder tat inspired the birth of modern detective fiction. Kate Summerscale has brilliantly merged scrupulous archival research with vivid storytelling that reads with the pace of a Victorian thriller ... leaves one gripped until the final paragraph -- Rosie BoycottA thoroughly satisfying read, brilliantly researched, winningly told, and it's hard to see how this subject could have been better treated. It'll stand as a true crime classic * Evening Standard *Fact and fiction do not so much blur as bleed into each other in The Suspicions of Mr Whicher ... Summerscale accomplishes what modern genre authors hardly bother to do any more, which is use a murder investigation as a portal to a wider world * New York Times *The best whodunnit of the year - and it's all true. The fascinating story of a famous Victorian murder case and thedetective who solved it has all the ingredients of a classic murder mystery ... Agatha Christie, eat your heart out * Tatler *
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The History Press Ltd Llandudno Past and Present
Book SynopsisThis book contains a selection of photographs which complement Jim Roberts'' previous books on the history of Llandudno. The 280 illustrations featured have, in the main, never before been published, and many of the historic images had rarely seen the light of day before they came into the author''s possession in the year 2000, following the publication of his A Century of Llandudno. Throughout the book attempts have been made to highlight significant historical events and relate them to the town as it is now. In this way the reader is confronted by a bygone age, and is encouraged to compare historic views with images of the corresponding modern scene. The photographs show streets and buildings, and we see the town developing and spreading across the Creuddyn by means of early engravings and more recent aerial shots. In addition to the physical environment the book deals with other aspects of the town''s 150-year history: social conditions, leisure activities, entertainment, employment, tourism, transport and shopping all receive attention. From the mid-nineteenth century the area between the Ormes underwent rapid and dramatic change, and while many of these developments were reflected all round Britain''s coastline, much of what has occurred here is unique to Llandudno and this book attempts to reflect this.
£13.49
The History Press Ltd Stories of a Manchester Street
Book SynopsisHow people born all over the world came to live together on a multi-cultural street in inner-city Manchester
£15.29
Halsgrove Nottinghamshire Unusual Quirky
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PiXZ Books Legendary Dartmoor Pubs Inns
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ESSEX HUNDRED PUBLICATIONS The Essex Hundred Histories
Book Synopsis'The Essex Hundred Histories' has been inspired by the ancient land system of hundreds. More than one hundred events or personalities from 2,000 years of the county's history are covered and reflect the wide diversity of Essex to show its pivotal role in the nation's development. Reprinted with changes in 2018, 2019,2020, 2021 and 20222.
£9.49
Amberley Publishing Quirky Bristol
a huge range and FREE tracked UK delivery on ALL orders.
£14.39
Amberley Publishing The Archaeology of Industrial Cheshire in 20 Digs
Book SynopsisMike Nevell describes the excavation of Cheshireâs internationally important industrial archaeology sites.
£14.39
Amberley Publishing Norfolks Pilgrim Routes
Book SynopsisRediscovers the ancient pilgrim routes in Norfolk and picks out the people and places linked with them on the way. With this book readers and walkers today can explore the full breadth of Norfolkâs rich pilgrim history.
£999.99
Amberley Publishing Sydenham and Forest Hill Through Time
Book SynopsisThis fascinating selection of photographs traces some of the many ways in which Sydenham and Forest Hill have changed and developed over the last century.
£14.39
Amberley Publishing Kinnaird Head Lighthouse
Book SynopsisMichael Strachan tells the story of one of Scotland's great tourist attractions, with a wealth of previously unpublished images.
£14.39
