Nostalgia: general Books
Transworld Publishers Ltd School Days
Book SynopsisThe year is 1976 and Jack Sheffield never wants to leave his job.Jack has been the deputy head teacher at Newbridge Primary School for six years now, and he''s happy exactly where he is - even if it sometimes feels like there are a few things missing from his life. After all, the kids keep him busy and there''s always a game of rugby to play.But it''s a time of change, and Jack''s world is no exception. New and old faces appear in his life and a romance blossoms, bringing with it a buried secret and hidden threat. Soon, Jack must make a decision as to where his future is heading, and prepare to face whatever change is yet to come . . .A classic Jack Sheffield tale, ready to transport you back to a simpler time._____________________Praise for Jack Sheffield:''Wry observation and heartwarming humour in equal measure.'' Alan Titchmarsh''Overflowing with amusing anecdotes.'' Daily ExpressTrade ReviewWith his customary warmth and good humour Jack tells of the many challenges that faced this idealistic young teacher * Choice magazine *This book makes for a perfect escape to a simpler time * Living North *
£9.49
Ebury Publishing Top Gear My Dad Had One of Those
Book SynopsisGiles Chapman's motoring writing has included The Independent, Daily Telegraph, Sunday Times, Evening Standard, Condé Nast Traveller, Auto Express, Top Gear magazine, Classic & Sports Car, and Octane. He is author of nine books, including Moving Objects, Car Badges (2005) and TV Cars (2006). He was voted Jeep Consumer Writer Of The Year, 2006.Richard Porter is script editor for BBC's Top Gear, a columnist for Evo magazine and contributing editor for Top Gear magazine. He is author of BBC Books' Crap Cars (2004).
£13.49
Faber & Faber Empire of the Clouds When Britains Aircraft Ruled
Book SynopsisIn 1945 Britain was the world's leading designer and builder of aircraft - a world-class achievement that was not mere rhetoric. And what aircraft they were. The sleek Comet, the first jet airliner. The awesome delta-winged Vulcan, an intercontinental bomber that could be thrown about the sky like a fighter. The Hawker Hunter, the most beautiful fighter-jet ever built and the Lightning, which could zoom ten miles above the clouds in a couple of minutes and whose pilots rated flying it as better than sex.How did Britain so lose the plot that today there is not a single aircraft manufacturer of any significance in the country? What became of the great industry of de Havilland or Handley Page? And what was it like to be alive in that marvellous post-war moment when innovative new British aircraft made their debut, and pilots were the rock stars of the age?James Hamilton-Paterson captures that season of glory in a compelling book that fuses his own memories of being a scho
£8.24
Clarkson Potter/Ten Speed Cravings All Together
Book SynopsisNEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • In her most personal cookbook yet, the author of Cravings shares food that will bring you joy and comfort—with a little help from her one-of-a-kind family.Chrissy Teigen has always found a big sense of fun in the kitchen, but more than ever, she turns to the stove for comfort and warmth. Now Chrissy shares the recipes that have sustained her and her family, the ones that made her feel like everything is going to be okay. Recipes for Cozy Classic Red Lentil Soup, ingenious Chrissy signatures like Stuffed PB&J French Toast and puff pastry–wrapped Meatloaf Wellington, and family favorites like her mom Pepper’s Thai-style Sloppy Joes and John’s Saturday-morning Blueberry Buttermilk Pancakes will have you feeling like you’re pulling up a chair to her table.
£22.50
Ivy Press Shadow Magic
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£13.44
ABC Books The Land Before Avocado
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£11.69
ABC Books Best Wishes
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£15.29
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Wartime Childhood No 567 Shire Library
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£7.59
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Mail Trains Shire Library
Book SynopsisCentral to the prompt delivery of the nation''s mail is its efficient transit throughout the country. From 1830, the Post Office relied increasingly on the overland rail network to achieve this, with Railway Post Offices, Sunday Sorting Tenders and District Sorting Carriages among the services introduced. More important lines carried the famous ''Night Mail'' carriages, rarely seen by the public, other than those seeking out the late-night facility of posting directly into the side of a mail train. All these were supplemented by additional services enabling even rural locations to enjoy a ''next day'' service only dreamed of in the age of the mail coach. This book provides a history of the overland carriage of mail by rail, from draughty and poorly lit sorting carriages in 1838 through to the purposeful late-twentieth-century ''Ladies in Red''.Table of ContentsMail by Rail Travelling Post Offices A National Network Post-war Change Modern Mail Trains Places to Visit Further Reading Index
£8.54
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC 1950s American Fashion Shire Library USA
Book SynopsisThe 1950s was the first decade when American fashion became truly American. The United States had always relied on Europe for its style leads, but during World War II, when necessity became the mother of invention, the country had to find its own way. American designers looked to what American women needed and found new inspirations for American fashion design. Sportswear became a strength, but not at the expense of elegance. Easy wear materials were borrowed for producing more formal clothes, and versatile separates and adaptable dress and jacket suits became hallmarks of American style. This book follows the American fashion industry, from New York''s 7th Avenue to the beaches of California in search of the clothes that designed 1950s American fashion.
£8.54
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC The Golden Age of Train Travel 778 Shire Library
Book SynopsisFor the century after 1865 all the largest railroad companies had flagship luxury trains, spectacularly appointed steamliners offering unrivaled standards of service and thoughtful amenities including ladies' perfume and carnations for gentlemen. These luxury trains transported well-heeled passengers in grand style across spectacular American landscapes in an atmosphere of privilege and elegance. Including the iconic Super Chief of the Sante Fe Railway and New York Central System's fabled 20th Century Limited, they became legends in their day and for decades after their last runs. This beautifully illustrated book allows readers to experience the exhilarating journeys, the exquisitely designed train cars and the vintage advertisements and posters that together made up the passenger's experience during this golden age of train travel an age still remembered and celebrated today.Table of ContentsThe Rise of the Railroads / The Golden Years / The Streamlined Era / A Rapid Descent / Remnants and Rebirth / Places to Visit / Further Reading / Index
£10.44
AA Publishing Small Island by Little Train A NarrowGauge
Book SynopsisAn exploration of the joys and idiosyncrasies of Britain's one-off narrow-gauge railway lines. This informative guide to lesser-known and eccentric railways across the country is the perfect alternative railway history for lovers of steam heritage.
£20.52
The History Press Ltd 1966
Book Synopsis1966 - the year of English sporting legend. But, those 12 months witnessed so much more than the all-important 30 July at Wembley. This book revisits the time, recreates the atmosphere, talks to those who were there (at Wembley and beyond), and builds a picture of what we argued over, ate, worried about, listened to, wore and watched in 1966.
£13.49
The History Press Ltd GoCarts Catapults and Midnight Feasts
Book SynopsisDivided into four fun-filled chapters, ‘Outdoor and Adventurous’, ‘Science and Nature’, ‘Arts and Crafts’ and ‘Rainy Day’, this interactive book contains 101 exciting activities and traditional pastimes for young, intelligent boys and girls keen to explore the world and learn new skills.
£11.69
The History Press Ltd Pretty Nostalgic Compendium Spring
Book SynopsisThis beautiful spring compendium from Pretty Nostalgic brings together stunning vintage illustrations and the best bits from the past: inspiring stories, treasured collections, and social and domestic history. Learn how to embrace the past through crafting, cooking, upcycling and more, with brilliantly British projects and inspiration throughout.
£13.50
The History Press Ltd The 70s Colouring Book
Book SynopsisThe 1970s was creative, cool and, above all, colourful! This collection of funky illustrations is a celebration of this unique decade and the fashion, games, music and hairstyles of the period. From disco dancers to lava lamps, ABBA to sideburns, each picture is full of intriguing detail sure to fire the imagination and make you reach for your most vibrant colouring pencils. There are absolutely no rules you can choose any combination of colours you like to bring these images to life. Suitable for children. If you love the '70s, then you will love colouring this book!
£13.33
The History Press Ltd A 1950s Irish Childhood
Book SynopsisA nostalgic look at a turbulent and character-defining decade in Irish history
£11.69
The History Press Ltd 1968 Those Were the Days
Book SynopsisA compendium of milestone stories and watershed events in popular culture, politics and news at home and abroad from 1968, including: Assassination of Martin Luther King; Bobby Kennedy shot and killed; The Beatles found Apple Records; Manchester United win the European Cup
£13.49
The History Press Ltd Suburbia
Book SynopsisA witty, eagle-eyed look at the ups and downs of growing up in the suburbia of the 1950s to 1970s
£11.69
The History Press Ltd The Motorhome Story
Book SynopsisPhotographic history tells the story of the motorhome in Britain
£11.69
The History Press Ltd The Touring Caravan Story
Book SynopsisOver a century of the modern touring caravan
£11.69
The History Press Ltd Motorcycles We Loved in the 1970s
Book SynopsisEveryone’s favourite motorcycles of the 1970s in this lavishly illustrated little book
£13.49
The History Press Ltd Lost Cars of the 1970s
Book SynopsisOverlooked & Underrated? Not Any Longer…
£16.19
The History Press Ltd Lost Cars of the 1940s and 50s
Book SynopsisOverlooked & Underrated? Not Any Longer… presenting sixty forgotten, neglected or misunderstood classics
£16.99
The History Press Ltd Games for Everybody
Book SynopsisFirst published in 1905, Games for Everybody is an invaluable collection of all those hilarious games and pastimes loved by children and adults alike in years past. From Hide the Thimble and Blind Man''s Buff to the intriguing Poor Pussy and Chase the Rabbit and Hunt the Squirrel, this delightful book contains games for children, games for adults and games for special occasions such as Christmas, Easter and Halloween.
£9.49
The History Press Ltd Christmas Past in Essex
Book SynopsisContaining several stories about the people of Essex, this book offers an insight into different people''s lives at Christmastime. It includes several sketches and photographs of the people and their lives.
£9.49
The History Press Ltd A Cheshire Christmas
Book SynopsisThis colourful evocation of Christmas in Cheshire will enliven many an evening around a blazing fire. Wonder at the Mayor of Chester''s sumptuous banquet where the tables groan under the sheer weight of food; experience the joy of the newly-wed Reverend and Mrs Brandt as they arrive on a frosty Christmas Eve at Gawsworth Rectory, their new home; feel your flesh creep at the tales of the ghosts of Christmas past which haunt the eerie country house at Poulton Lancelyn in the Wirral; spare a thought for the poor farmer to whom Christmas is just a week with three Sundays in it; ride with the whipper-in of the Cheshire Forest Hunt on a Boxing Day meet that went perilously wrong; and follow the Duke of Westminster''s gamekeeper in a taxi cab full of cards and gifts, as he struggles across Cheshire to deliver them all in time for Christmas. So, shut out the cold night, draw the curtains and put another log on the fire. Then settle down in the warmth to enjoy this enthralling anthology of A Ch
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The History Press Ltd Oxfordshire Murders
Book SynopsisOxfordshire Murdersbrings together twenty-five murderous tales, some which were little known outside the county, and others which made national headlines. Contained within the pages of this book are the stories behind some of the most heinous crimes ever committed in Oxfordshire. They include the deaths of two gamekeepers, brutally murdered in 1824 and 1835; Henrietta Walker, killed by her husband at Chipping Norton in 1887; Mary Allen, shot by Harry Rowles at Cassington in the same year; and Anne Kempson, murdered by Henry Seymour, a door-to-door salesman, in Oxford in 1931. Nicola Sly''s carefully researched and enthralling text will appeal to anyone interested in the shady side of Oxfordshire''s history.
£13.49
The History Press Ltd The LMS Story
Book SynopsisThe London, Midland & Scottish Railway (LMS) claimed to be the largest private enterprise concern in the British Empire. It was Britain's largest steam railway and the only one to operate in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, as well as having two short stretches of line in the Irish Republic. It was the world's largest owner of railway hotels and the world's largest railway shipping operator. Mainly a steam railway, it had a significant electric service out of Euston in London, and on Merseyside and Manchester. One of the leaders in diesel shunting locomotives, the company was a pioneer of using mechanical handling equipment, including large coaling towers. The LMS was mainly a freight railway, but it was still able to boast the best railway carriages, even on suburban services, where there was more legroom than was offered by other companies. Full of little-known facts, illustrated throughout and including a useful timeline, The LMS Story is the latest ad
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Orion Publishing Co Thrush Green The classic nostalgic novel set in
Book SynopsisThe first novel in the bestselling Thrush Green series.It''s the May Day holiday, and a fair has come to the village of Thrush Green.The residents of Thrush Green all have their own views about the fair. For young Paul, just recovered from an illness, it is a joy to be allowed out to play at the fair; for Ruth, who returned to the soothing tranquillity of Thrush Green nursing a broken heart, the fair is a welcome distraction from her own problems. And for Dr Lovell, the fair brings an unexpected new patient. Then there is Mrs Curdle, the long-standing matriarch of the fair. For her, this year''s visit to Thrush Green awakens mixed feelings, and a difficulty she doesn''t want to face...Full of Miss Read''s inimitable charm and humour, THRUSH GREEN is a wonderful introduction to this bestselling series.
£9.49
Orion Publishing Co Tylers Row The fifth novel in the Fairacre series
Book SynopsisA row of cottages comes up for sale in Fairacre - although with less than desirable tenants at either end, who could possibly want to buy it?Miss Read heard about the sale of Tyler''s Row from the always well-informed Mrs Pringle - and before long, Fairacre was alive with rumours. Why were the present owners selling? Was it true that a football pools winner was about to buy it? Had Tyler''s Row been condemned - or was it to be restored?All rumours are soon laid to rest when Peter and Diana Hale arrive in Fairacre to view Tyler''s Row, with plans to knock the middle two cottages into one and create their own rural haven.But the Hales soon discover that Fairacre is no utopia, but a normal English village with all the usual troubles...
£9.49
Orion Publishing Co Farther Afield The sixth novel in the Fairacre
Book SynopsisA delightfully nostalgic novel set in the Cotswold village of Fairacre novel from the author of VILLAGE SCHOOL''Delicious wit, quirky characters, the colourful intrigues of daily life, and certainly love and laughter ... delightful'' bestselling author Jan Karon''No matter how devoted, dedicated, conscientious and altogether noble a teacher is, I feel pretty sure that each and everyone feels the same sense of freedom and relief from her chains when the end of term arrives...''So it is for Miss Read - but on the very first day of the long summer holiday she falls and breaks her arm. Instantly, all her plans for the holidays are in tatters.But Miss Read''s friend, Amy, comes up with an idea: and so it is that the two of them leave Fairacre for the island of Crete. The change of scene provides a welcome break for both women, giving Miss Read the opportunity to recuperate, and for them both to discuss the merits of single and married life. And when
£9.49
Orion Publishing Co Battles at Thrush Green
Book SynopsisThe peace of a beautiful Cotswold village is about to be disturbed...''Unforgettable characters ... drama, romance and humour'' EXPRESSChildren''s voices ring out from the school playground; in the distance there is the gentle hum of a lawnmower; and all around the village, birdsong can be heard. But despite all evidence to the contrary, in the village of Thrush Green feelings are running high... The rector has a plan for the neglected churchyard which doesn''t meet with universal approval; there is a clash of personalities at the local school; and someone has returned to the village after an absence of fifty years. Before long, the tranquillity of the Cotswold village is shattered.
£9.49
Orion Publishing Co Gossip from Thrush Green
Book SynopsisGossip, intrigue, drama... Change is afoot in a beautiful Cotswold village... ''Sometimes funny, sometimes touching, always appealing'' NEW YORK TIMESAs the early sunshine begins to warm Thrush Green, it looks as if it is going to be a golden summer. But in this apparently sleepy village, there is a flurry of activity.As Molly Curdle prepares for her new baby, rumour has it that a retirement is planned, and the village schoolteacher is about to make an important decision. And as Thrush Green''s vicar sits down to write his sermon, he has no idea of the potential disaster which is unfolding...All is not as idyllic as it seems for the unsuspecting villagers, for change is never far away.
£9.49
Orion Publishing Co Return to Thrush Green
Book SynopsisSpring has arrived in the beautiful village of Thrush Green - but problems are never far away.It''s spring again in the village of Thrush Green, and with the changing season comes change for many of the villagers.An unexpected arrival at the local railway station is sure to disrupt more than one life; Joan Young''s father has come to Thrush Green in the hope that the country air will restore him to health; Miss Fogerty welcomes an old friend and Harold Shoosmith is hoping that, at last, his bachelor days are over. Meanwhile, Molly and Ben Curdle have a very difficult decision to make...
£9.49
Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc Best of the 80s Coloring Book
Book SynopsisColor your way through 1980s pop culture with Best of the ’80s Coloring Book! Mix coloring with nostalgia, and you have an upbeat activity book that is also therapeutic, for a fun and relaxing escape from life’s stresses. With almost 50 nostalgic illustrations, this high-quality coloring book lets you color some of the most memorable moments from the 1980s. With your choice of coloring tools, revisit everything in this decade, from TV and movie icons, such as Mr. T and Freddy Krueger, to music stars, such as Guns N' Roses and Madonna. This coloring book’s high-quality paper allows you to color with your choice of colored pencils, crayons, markers, and more. The one-sided printing helps avoid coloring bleed-through and allows for easy display of finished pieces, which include: Movie scenes from The Breakfast Club, Sixteen Candles, Footloose, and Nightmare
£10.79
Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc Best of the 90s Coloring Book
Book SynopsisColor your way through 1990s pop culture with Best of the ’90s Coloring Book! Mix coloring with nostalgia, and you have an upbeat activity book that is also therapeutic, for a fun and relaxing escape from life’s stresses. With almost 50 nostalgic illustrations, this high-quality coloring book lets you color some of the most memorable moments from the 1990s. With your choice of coloring tools, revisit everything in this decade, from Tamagotchis and Beanie Babies to the Spice Girls and NSYNC. This coloring book’s high-quality paper allows you to color with your choice of colored pencils, crayons, markers, and more. The one-sided printing helps avoid coloring bleed-through and allows for easy display of finished pieces, which include: Movie scenes including Titanic, Home Alone, and Clueless Music icons such as Nirvana, Ricky Martin, NSYNC, and Britney Spears <
£13.85
Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc The National Baseball Hall of Fame Collection
Book SynopsisOfficially licensed by the National Baseball Hall of Fame, this revised and updated volume gathers the biographies, statistics, and photos of over 175 members of the most exclusive club in the sport.A beautiful book every baseball fan should own, The National Baseball Hall of Fame Collection includes all inductees, stats, and awards through the 2023 Hall of Fame elections. Additional new content also includes: the origin story of the Hall of Fame, a visual tour of Cooperstown, plus insights and photos celebrating the Hall’s famous induction weekend. Separated into chapters by position, The National Baseball Hall of Fame Collection highlights the best and the most memorable players, events, championships, moments, and more. Meet the greats of the game from before you were born and relive the memories that you shared with your diamond heroes of recent years. You will find: Profiles of more
£15.19
Halsgrove Images of Lancashire and Cheshire Railways
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£17.99
Halsgrove Yorkshire Heritage Steam Railways
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£14.24
Halsgrove Dartmoors Greatest Long Distance Walk The
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£17.99
PiXZ Books Railways Round the Chilterns
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£12.34
McNidder & Grace Goin Back to the 1960s
Book SynopsisA wonderful and fun memoir capturing the feeling of the carefree sixties, when things were so much simpler! The story begins in the East End of London and follows the author's move to Bristol. These stories remind us of the day-to-day and historical events and music of the time interwoven with a big splash of humorous fishing tales.
£10.44
Newcastle Libraries & Information Service Newcastle
Book SynopsisA great, full colour picture book sharing memories of shopping in Newcastle upon Tyne.
£9.99
Hachette Books Ireland When I Was Your Age
Book SynopsisINCLUDES INTERVIEWS WITH BERTIE AHERN, MARY KENNEDY, SEAN O''ROUKE, MARY COUGHLAN AND MANY OTHERS. What was life like for Ireland''s grandparents when they were young?What has changed for the better? What values do they wish to hand down?In these pages, grandmother and chronicler of times past Valerie Cox talks to fellow grandparents, creating an unforgettable trip down memory lane. Through schooldays, dating, jiving, child-rearing, working life, holidays, fashion and more, memories are shared of a pre-digital age when the world seemed smaller and community life was central. They also describe the magic of the grandparent-grandchild relationship, and their hopes for the upcoming generation.Full of tender or surprising reminiscences from across Ireland, along with revelations on what truly matters in life, When I Was Your Age includes contributions from some of Ireland''s best known grandparents - a beautiful gift and a time capsTrade ReviewIn her new book When I Was Your Age, Valerie Cox explores the role of grandparents, and talks to some well-known faces and others with less public lives about the special bond they can bring to modern family * Irish Mail On Sunday *The book is full of tender reminiscences from across the country, along with revelations on what truly matters in life. You could call it a collective heirloom, maybe a time capsule for the future * Ireland's Own *
£13.49
Mussel Publications 1955 A Year In Pictures
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Mussel Publications 1965 A Year In Pictures
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Mussel Publications 1975 A Year In Pictures
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