Local history Books
Metro Publications Ltd Walking Cambridge
Book SynopsisThese walks will not only take you through ancient college cloisters to reveal Cambridge's most famous sights, but also lead you far from the well-trodden tourist path, bringing to life long-forgotten voices and telling some surprising tales.
£10.79
Fircone Books Ltd Bredon Hill: Archaeology, History, Folklore &
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£8.92
Sigma Press Denbighshire Villages
Book SynopsisDenbighshire Villages is the sixth book by Geoffrey Davies in a series covering the villages of the 13 historic Welsh Counties. This book gives a description of each village, its points of interest, history, legends and profiles of prominent local families, providing fascinating information for the tourist and resident alike.
£999.99
Stobart Davies Ltd Family Walks with Dragons: in the North East and
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£999.99
HarperCollins Publishers Amsterdam Then and Now R
Book SynopsisAmsterdam Then and Now is the perfect historical guide to one of Europe's best preserved city centres.Written by one of Amsterdam's most popular walking tour leaders, the book matches up archive images from the late nineteenth century through to the 1950s with the modern-day view of that site.All the set-piece tourist destinations are included, such as the Rijksmuseum, Central Station, the Anne Frank House, Heineken Brewery, Rembrandt House, the iconic Montelbaans Tower and all of the major canals and museums.There are also many of the architecturally significant buildings and the grand parks and squares that have played an important part in the lives of Amsterdammers.Written in both English and Dutch it is a book that will appeal to both visitor and resident alike.Sites include: Amstelveld, Blauburgwal, Groenburgwal, Herengracht, Prinsengracht, Reguliersgracht, Oude Zijds Voorburgwal, Tropen Museum, Westerkerk, Portuguese Synagoge, Grimburgwal, De Waag, Vondelpark, Melkweg, Bloemstraa
£17.00
Indiana University Press The Depression Comes to the South Side Protest
Book SynopsisExplores early Depression-era politics on Chicago's South SideTrade ReviewThe Depression Comes to the South Side will be a useful study for experts seeking to fill in gaps in familiar narratives, as well as for undergraduate and graduate students looking for an initial guide to the most important events, individuals, and organizations of the years before the New Deal and the Popular Front. Perhaps the greatest importance of Reed's most recent book is that it advances his longue durée narrative of black Chicago's political history. Reed models a way to incorporate microhistories and multiple biographies into a broader understanding of a community as complex and iconic as black Chicago. * Journal of American Studies *Reed offers a summary of the impact of the Depression on Chicago's South Side in the few years prior to Franklin D. Roosevelt's 1932 election, and before the New Deal began to ease the suffering of the city's African American population.118.4 2013 * American Historical Review *In demonstrating [Chicago African American's] restlessness and frustration with traditional tools for advancement, Christopher Reed's The Depression Comes to the South Side . . . [begins] to show us how and why African Americans decided to change their political fate. * JOURNAL of ILLINOIS HISTORY *Table of ContentsAcknowledgmentsIntroduction1. The Impact of the Great Depression2. The Ineffectiveness of Conventional Politics3. Protest Activism in the Streets4. Protest Activism Across the Spectrum: Militant to Radical5. Organized Non-economic Civil Rights Activities6. Cultural Stirrings and ConclusionBibliographyIndex
£21.59
The History Press Ltd Along Devons Coasts
Book SynopsisRay Hollands has walked the north and south Devon coastlines to capture their unique atmosphere through his eye-catching photography. Set alongside these stunning images are informative captions giving historical background to the places he features, from the bracing and dramatic surfers'' beaches of the north coast to the elegant holiday resorts of the English Riviera in the south. The contrasting beauty of these two very different coastlines is shown to great effect here and Along Devon''s Coast is sure to capture the imagination of anyone who knows and loves the county.
£12.34
The History Press Ltd The Leicestershire and Rutland Colouring Book
Book SynopsisLeicestershire & Rutland has charmed visitors for centuries, and this collection of intricate illustrations is a celebration of the region’s unique appeal.
£9.49
Truro Archive Photographs Then Now Archive
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£11.69
The History Press Ltd Dartmoor In Old Photographs
Book SynopsisThis fascinating volume of archive pictures recalls life as it once was on Dartmoor: the towns, the villages and the local people who lived and worked on the moor between the 1860s and 1950s. Illustrated with over 200 archive photographs and postcards, many of which have never before been published, this intriguing collection features snapshots of people going about their day-to-day activities, including farming, quarrying and mining, alongside timeless vistas of extensive moorland, granite tors and valley woodlands. From churches and farmhouses, railways and roads, to social gatherings such as hunts, races and fairs, each picture recalls the history, culture an resources of these resilient communities in their rugged environment. Each image is supported by informative text detailing the rich history of Dartmoor. This book is sure to appeal to both visitors and residents who wish to learn something of yesterday''s Dartmoor.
£12.34
The History Press Ltd Cotswold Barns
Book SynopsisThe stone barn, especially the long tithe barn, is one of the iconic features of the Cotswold landscape. This book is a systematic look at the design, construction and changing use of the Cotswold barn and its place in the rural economy and landscape.Text and illustrations trace the barn's development from the earliest surviving medieval estate and tithe barns, through the growth of the wool trade, the dissolution of the monasteries, the decline in church holdings and the agricultural revolution, down to an era where increasing mechanisation changed the life of farming communities, eventually bringing economic depression and leaving the majority of the stone barns redundant in today's landscape.The book concludes with a look at the recent revival of barns through their conversion for housing, business, educational and cultural purposes, and with a glossary of the major surviving barns.
£18.00
The History Press Ltd Haunted Leicester
Book SynopsisA creepy collection of true-life tales from local writer Andrew James Wright, who regularly gives talks on the subject of hauntings in Leicester.Table of ContentsAcknowledgements Introduction 1. The Old Town 2. Braunstone Hall 3. Castle Park 4. Old Belgrave 5. Gallery of Ghosts 6. In Suburbia
£13.49
The History Press Ltd Curious Cotswolds
Book SynopsisCurious Cotswolds takes the reader on a tour of the area, looking at the history, archaeology and curiosities of the Cotswolds. The author, a former Cotswolds policeman, describes points of interest to be found in the towns, villages and hamlets of the region, looking at Cheltenham and North; Cirencester, Stroud and South; Worcestershire and Warwickshire; and Oxfordshire.This historical guide offers a fascinating insight into the Cotswolds and will delight visitors and residents alike.
£14.24
The History Press Ltd Heroes and Villains of Nottingham
Book SynopsisThis fascinating collection of biographies chronicles the lives of some of Nottingham''s most famous (and in some cases infamous) personalities. Inside these pages, you will find Civil War legends such as Colonel John Hutchinson, Naval adventurer Edward Fenton - who sailed with the pirate Martin Frobisher in search of the Northwest passage - and Victoria Cross winning air aces, as well as brave soldiers who fought against enemies as varied as the Zulus, the Spanish, the Confederates and the King. Illustrated with over eighty pictures Heroes & Villains of Nottingham is a must-read for all those interested in the history of Nottingham.
£9.49
The History Press Ltd The Guide to Mysterious Lake District
Book SynopsisThis is the guide to everything strange, mysterious and uncanny that has occurred in the beautiful and rugged Lake District. Every historic site and ancient monument is explored - including stone circles, ancient cairns and crumbling stations - along with the many hidden treasures to be found in the area. Full access and site details are given, along with something more: the strange and mysterious histories of each. This volume is filled with sources both ancient and modern. From the strange histories of the Romantic poets to modern sightings of ghosts, UFOs and monsters in the lakes, it is an indispensable companion for the traveller about to travel into the mysterious realms of the Lake District.
£14.24
The History Press Ltd Somerset Railways
Book SynopsisNo-one could have imagined what a revolutionary change the dawning of the railway age would have on the British countryside and its inhabitants. Somerset was no exception: the Great Western Railway, the London and South Western Railway, and the Somerset and Dorset Joint Railway operated many services throughout this beautiful county. In the age of steam and in later days these companies gave communities employment and security; their stations, crossing and engine sheds transformed the landscape and their locomotives were objects of admiration. This book aims to give the reader a chance to look back at scenes and locations that were once so common over a wonderful railway network. Stations such as Chard Junction, Milborne Port, Wellow, Chilcompton and Binegar are depicted. Somerset Railways also examines the countless trains that passed by in the age of steam: the Devon Belle and the Pines Express. Enriched by a wealth of photographs of staff from all walks of railway life, this book is a tribute to those railway workers and to the vibrant Somerset railway system that they served.
£14.24
The History Press Ltd Ghostly Cumbria
Book SynopsisFrom reports of haunted castles, stately halls, hotels, public houses, Roman forts, stone circles and even England's deepest lake, to heart-stopping accounts of apparitions, poltergeists and related supernatural phenomena, Ghostly Cumbria investigates twenty of the most haunted locations to be found in the area today. Drawing on historical and contemporary sources, this selection includes a phantom friar said to walk the lanes near Grey Friars Lodge Hotel in Clappersgate; the ghost of Mary, Queen of Scots at Carlisle Castle; a cavalier at Moresby Hall in Whitehaven; and several ghosts at the Kirkstone Pass Inn at Ambleside, including a young boy killed by a coach outside the building, a young woman who died whilst travelling along the road during a snow storm, and a seventeenth-century coachman who lurks around the bar. Illustrated with sixty photographs, together with access details for each location, this book will appeal to all those interested in finding out more about Cumbria's haunted heritage.
£12.74
The History Press Ltd Around the Cornish Coast
Book SynopsisUsing a wealth of previously unpublished postcards and photographs, Peter Treloar takes the reader on a fascinating journey around the Cornish coast of yesteryear. Whilst the scenery, which is well covered, has remained the same, the people, forms of transport, town centres and fashions have changed. This unique collection depicts many of those dramatic changes that have taken place during the past century. From Morwenstown in the north to Torpoint in the south, this Cornish tour traces the history of the coastal towns it encompasses, the evolution of the fishing and shipping industries and that of the railways which put these beautiful towns on the tourist route. This book will appeal to maritime enthusiasts and all those who wish to know more about the history of the coastal settlements. It is sure to evoke nostalgic memories for those who remember Cornwall over many years, whilst giving insight into the past for those visiting the area.
£12.34
Batsford Ltd Gateshead Then Now
Book SynopsisLooking at the past and present of Gateshead through the use of pictures and informative captions.
£13.49
The History Press Ltd The Cotswold Way Archaeological Walking Guides
Book SynopsisFor those who wish to explore the Cotswold plateau behind the route there will be recommended archaeological walks, and for each type of walker the ‘archaeological’ panoramas in front of the Cotswold Escarpment are identified and explained.
£999.99
Headline Publishing Group Our East End Memories of Life in Disappearing
Book SynopsisThis oral history of London''s East End spans the period after the First World War to the upsurge of prosperity at the beginning of the 60s - a time which saw fresh waves of immigrants in the area, the Fascist marches of the 30s and its spirited recovery after virtual obliteration during the Blitz. Piers Dudgeon has listened to dozens of people who remember this fiercely proud quarter to record their real-life experiences of what it was like before it was fashionable to buy a home in the Docklands. They talk of childhood and education, of work and entertainment, of family, community values, health, politics, religion and music. Their stories will make you laugh and cry. It is people''s own memories that make history real and this engrossing book captures them vividly.
£9.89
Stanford University Press Magnificent Failure
Book SynopsisIn words that are as clean and precise as his haunting, starkly beautiful photographs (71 duotones, 10 1/2 x 8 1/2 inches), the author vividly recreates the life and times of the Western Homestead Era.Trade Review"The photos of homestead landscapes on these pages—structures, implements, fields, haystacks—speak of the work, hopes, and drought-battered lives of thousands of families." -- Utah Historial Quartery"Campbell gives us glimpses into real western history that is just beyond the fence line north of the highway or just three miles down a dusty back road, and he brings it to life so that we may all participate." -- The Chronicles of Oklahoma"A trained archaeologist and a gifted photographer, Campbell masterfully observes the materials the homesteaders left behind." -- New Mexico Historical Review"The book is a 'two thumbs up' and should have a place on your American history reference shelf." -- North Dakota History
£136.50
New York University Press Taxi A Social History of the New York City
Book SynopsisProvides a new perspective on New York's most colourful emissariesTrade Review"In this informative, solid history, Graham Russell Gao Hodges traces the story of the cab drivers from 1907, when the first metered taxis appeared on New York streets, to the present." -- Pete Hamill * New York Times Book Review *"You have to live in New York to know how critical taxis are to circulation in the great metropolis. But you do not have to live in New York to be fascinated by this unusual book, which gives a powerful human dimension to one of Gotham's most important subcultures." -- Kenneth T. Jackson, editor of The Encyclopedia of New York City
£19.79
Halsgrove Wheal Jane The Final Mining Years
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£999.99
Halsgrove The People of Devon 19181930
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£17.99
Goose Lane Editions The Aroostook War of 1839
Book SynopsisTrade Review"Thoroughly researched (based on his PhD dissertation) and well-written, Campbell brings to light a little-known episode in Canadian-American border relations." — John Boileau, Atlantic Books Today
£13.29
Hancock House Publishers Ltd ,Canada Lewis and Clark Across the Northwest A Regional
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£11.39
Museum of New Mexico Press Rancho de las Golondrinas
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£36.89
Twelveheads Press Cornwalls Industrial Heritage
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£6.63
Twelveheads Press Brunels Royal Albert Bridge
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£16.28
Twelveheads Press The Struggle for the Cornwall Railway
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£13.30
American Traveler Prehistoric Arizona
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£7.46
Clear Light Publishers Sooner or Later Tales of a Pioneer Family
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£14.39
Clear Light Publishers Best of Dee Browns West An Anthology
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£22.09
Lodenek Press Padstow in the Midnineteenth Century
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£5.22
Oratia Media Takitimu
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£49.59
Ernest Press Illustrated Guide to the Packhorse Bridges of the
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£999.99
Rowman & Littlefield The Salty Shore
Book SynopsisConsidered to be the saltiest shore in England, the Blackwater provides the background for John Leather's story of Essex seafaring. It is an accurate study of men and craft that have sailed form the small communities beside this broad estuary and river.
£10.49
Polperro Heritage Press Once Aboard a Cornish Lugger by Greenwood Paul
Book SynopsisDescribes life as a young crewman aboard the Looe lugger Iris in the 1960s. The author presents an account of the hardships he encountered at sea: overcoming sea-sickness, fatigue, being cold and wet while working by day and night hauling nets and lines, and more.Table of ContentsPreface Introduction Chapter 1 Early Days Chapter 2 The Iris and her Crew Chapter 3 Toughening Up Chapter 4 Teatime Chapter 5 Sleeping Chapter 6 Local Characters Chapter 7 Sharking Chapter 8 Barking the Nets Chapter 9 Herring Fishing Chapter 10 April Gales Chapter 11 The Engines Chapter 12 Working Big Shoals Chapter 12a Superstitions Chapter 14 Fog Chapter 15 Heavy Fishing Chapter 16 A New Fishery Chapter 17 A New Role Postscript Glossary
£7.95
Dementi Milestone Publishing Barns of Summers County
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£36.54
Gritstone Publishing Peak District Pubs A PintSized Social History
Book SynopsisThe Peak District's pub heritage is as rich as the beer that foams from the pumps, and via its inns, taverns and hotels we can trace centuries of social history in one of the most beautiful parts of Britain. This is the story of the evolution of the traditional Peak District pub from humble alehouse to the present day.Trade Review"the social history of the Peak District is skilfully evoked by the stories of the pubs themselves... Andrew McCloy puts forward a good case for a leisurely tour of the Peak District taking in the abundance of interesting and unspoilt pubs, not to mention the growth of the micro pub and brewing scene... an affectionate and most satisfying book" Pub History, The Journal of the Pub History SocietyTable of Contents1. Mine's a Pint 2. A Traditional Way of Life 3. All in a Day's Work 4. People and Places 5. Ghostly Tales, Dastardly Deeds and Unusual Goings-on 6. Buildings Great and Small 7. What's Inn a Name? 8. Lost to History 9. More than just a Pub - the Future
£11.99
Secant Publishing Stardust by the Bushel
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£26.34
Picador USA The Containment
£18.56
Amberley Publishing Leicester The Postcard Collection
Book SynopsisA fascinating portrait of Leicester presented through a remarkable collection of historical postcards.
£14.39
Amberley Publishing River Tamar Through the Year
Book SynopsisThis fascinating selection of brand new photographs traces the people and places of the River Tamar as it moves through the seasons
£14.39
Amberley Publishing River Tamar Through Time
Book SynopsisThis fascinating selection of photographs traces some of the many ways in which the River Tamar has changed and developed over the last century
£14.24
Amberley Publishing Secret Leicester
Book SynopsisExplore Leicestershire's secret history through illustrations old and new.
£14.39
Amberley Publishing Newquay Through Time
Book SynopsisThis fascinating selection of photographs traces some of the many ways in which Newquay has changed and developed over the last century.
£14.39
