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Central Manchester History Tour by John Bradburn
RRP: £8.99£6.02Central Manchester History Touris a unique insight into the fascinating history of the former 'Second City of the British Empire', showing just how much it has changed during the course of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Readers are invited to... -
West Riding Pauper Lunatic Asylum Through Time by Mark Davis
RRP: £15.99£10.85During the eighteenth century the plight of those considered insane was dismal. Many were locked up in madhouses or chained in the workhouse, their illnesses ignored. It was only with the advent of the Industrial Revolution that reform came into place... -
Prestwich & Whitefield Through Time by Paul Hindle 9781445699462
RRP: £15.99£10.85Prestwich and Whitefield are closely linked townships that have been separated by the construction of the M60. With a combined population of around 55,000, they are considered to be prestigious suburbs of north Manchester. They are now part of Bury... -
Secret Southport by Jack Smith
RRP: £15.99£10.85The large seaside town of Southport lies on the coast of the Irish Sea in the north-west of England. Located just 16 miles north of the city of Liverpool, this wonderful town has a fascinating history of its own. Secret Southport starts right at the very... -
Chester Through Time by Paul Hurley
RRP: £15.99£10.85Chester, the county town of Cheshire was better known as Deva Victrix by the Roman soldiers who were based here. This was the Roman name given to the city fortress when it was built in the AD 70s. The city is steeped in history, one of its most... -
London Then and Now (R): Revised Second Edition by Vaughan Grylls
RRP: £14.99£10.70Matching archive photos with their modern viewpoint, London Then and Now gives a fascinating insight into the history of Europe's financial capital. London has changed rapidly in the last 150 years. The Luftwaffe helped modify many parts of... -
Newcastle Through Time by John Carlson
RRP: £15.99£10.85Newcastle Through Time is a unique insight into the illustrious history of this part of the country. Reproduced in full colour, this is an exciting examination of Newcastle, the famous streets and the famous faces, and what they meant to the people of... -
Colchester History Tour Revised Edition by Patrick Denney
RRP: £8.99£6.02This revised edition of Colchester History Tour includes new illustrations of Colchester's landmarks from Roman times to the present day. Author Patrick Denney guides us around Colchester's well-known streets and buildings and offers a fascinating... -
Berlin. Portrait of a City by Unknown 9783822814451
£56.45Berlin has survived two world wars, was divided by a wall during the Cold War, and after the fall of the wall was reunited. The city emerged as a center of European power and culture. From 1860 to the present day, this book is the most comprehensive... -
Islington: Britain in Old Photographs by Gavin Smith 9780752449609
RRP: £14.99£11.55Islington retains a distinct personality which dates back to the days when it was a villages in the countryside visited by Londoners for leisure pursuits. This fascinating collection of nearly 200 old photographs of the Borough takes a nostalgic look... -
Basingstoke in the 1960s: Britain in Old Photographs by Robert Brown
RRP: £12.99£9.62Basingstoke in the 1960s looks at the North Hampshire town during the period in which it was drastically altered to accept the flow of population from London and other areas under the Town Development Scheme. The town centre was partially demolished to... -
Northallerton Through Time Paul Chrystal 9781848681811
RRP: £15.99£10.85This book tells the intriguing story of the town of Northallerton in North Yorkshire. Covering events from the twelfth century through to today, it provides a brief history of life here through the years with informative captions linking the old and the... -
Dublin Then and Now (R) by Lisa Marie Griffith
RRP: £16.99£12.47Dublin Then and Now matches archival images with contemporary views to reveal the past and present of this fascinating city.Dublin's rich architectural heritage ranges from medieval castles and cathedrals to a wealth of elegant Georgian townhouses... -
The English Riviera: Paignton, Brixham & Torquay Through Time by Anthony Poulton-Smith
RRP: £15.99£10.85The three towns of Paignton, Brixham and Torquay form the area of the Devon coast known as the English Riviera, due to the sandy beaches, mild climate and host of leisure attractions. However, all three towns have their own, unique heritage. The market... -
Burton Holmes. Travelogues. The Greatest Traveler of His Time by Genoa Caldwell
RRP: £20.00£15.29It was the Belle Epoque, a time before air travel or radio, at the brink of a revolution in photography and filmmaking, when Burton Holmes (1870-1958) began a lifelong journey to bring the world home. From the grand boulevards of Paris to China's Great... -
Comrade Sisters: Women of the Black Panther Party by Stephen Shames
RRP: £35.00£24.03"A new photobook recalls the crucial but often overlooked role played by women in the Black Panther party" - The Guardian "... I guarantee this book will give you a new respect for a generation of women militants." - Socialist Worker "Comrade Sisters... -
Gloucester History Tour by Rebecca Sillence
RRP: £8.99£6.02As an important crossing point of the River Severn, Gloucester has played an important role in history from Roman times to the present day. It was founded in AD 97 under Emperor Nerva and has a rich and varied history, reflected in its architecture and... -
The Cairnryan Military Railway by Bill Gill 9780853617624
RRP: £11.95£10.92Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780853617624Author Bill GillFormat PaperbackImprint The Oakwood PressPublisher Stenlake Publishing -
Hull Through Time by Philip C. Miles
RRP: £15.99£10.85Kingston upon Hull is a fascinating city and over the last 150 years or so has witnessed great changes. The city centre in the late 1890s was made up of pre Victorian slum houses and tiny narrow streets. In the very last years of the 1890s much of the... -
A-Z of Jersey: Places-People-History Tracey Radford 9781445693903
RRP: £15.99£10.85Although it occupies just 45 square miles, Jersey is the largest of the Channel Islands, and has a fascinating history that has links to both Britain and France. Officially known as the Bailiwick of Jersey, it is situated around 14 miles from France... -
Secret Ealing by Paul Howard Lang
RRP: £15.99£10.85Originally a county town in Middlesex, Ealing became known as the 'Queen of the Suburbs' at the beginning of the last century. Famous for the Ealing Studios, the oldest film studios in the world, in this book authors Paul Lang and Dr Jonathan Oates delve... -
Baikonur: Vestiges of the Soviet Space Programme by Jonk 9782361953775
RRP: £29.95£20.90The first ever collection of photographs showing in detail the Baikonur Cosmodrome, the world's most important urban exploration site. The Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan was created by the Soviets in the 1950s. It was from Baikonur in 1988 that the... -
Chatsworth, Arcadia, Now: Seven Scenes from the Life of a House by The Duke of Devonshire
RRP: £50.00£37.62A stunningly original portrait of one of England's grandest country housesNo house embodies the spirit of one dynasty better than Chatsworth. Set in an unspoilt Derbyshire valley, surrounded by wild moorland, and home to the Cavendish family for sixteen... -
Old Ballynahinch by Rose Jane Leslie 9781840335811
RRP: £11.95£10.92Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781840335811Author Rose Jane LeslieFormat PaperbackPage Count 48Imprint Stenlake PublishingPublisher Stenlake PublishingWeight(grams) 163gDimensions(mm)... -
Barnsley & District Through Time by Peter Tuffrey
RRP: £15.99£10.85The South Yorkshire town of Barnsley first described as 'Berneslai' in the Domesday Book has an illustrious history and has long been associated with the glass-making and coal-mining industries. There are no longer remnants of the previously ever-present... -
In & Around Rotherham From Old Photographs by Melvyn Jones
RRP: £16.99£12.28The Rotherham area has undergone profound change in the last century or so. There has been much demolition and rebuilding in the town centre, the town has grown outwards in all directions and the surrounding settlements - rural and industrial - have been... -
50 Gems of Derbyshire: The History & Heritage of the Most Iconic Places by Mike Appleton
RRP: £15.99£10.85Famous for being the home of the Peak District National Park (three-quarters of its 550 square miles lies within the county), Derbyshire is filled with natural appeal. From the historic city of Derby to picturesque villages nestled in unspoiled... -
Secret Exeter by Tim Isaac
RRP: £15.99£10.85Few cities in the UK present a more favourable impression to visitors and residents alike than Exeter, the county town of Devon. Today it is a modern, thriving and pleasant city, known for its cathedral, university, busy array of shops, cafes and... -
Bridlington History Tour by Mike Hitches
RRP: £8.99£6.45Bridlington History Tour provides a fascinating glimpse into the past of this Yorkshire coastal town. With its bustling harbour, beautiful beaches and picturesque promenades, it is easy to see why it has become a favourite destination for holidaymakers... -
Monmouth Through Time by Keith E. Morgan
RRP: £15.99£10.85Monmouth (Welsh: Trefynwy - 'town on the Monnow'), is a traditional county town in Monmouthshire, Wales, and is located on the confluence of the River Monnow and River Wye. On the site of a Roman fort, Blestium, it became established as a town when the... -
Bermondsey & Rotherhithe Through Time by Debra Gosling
RRP: £15.99£10.85Two ancient areas, very different but inextricably linked by the past. Bermondsey, a name established in Saxon times had its rural abbey, farm and tanning pits. Rotherhithe, translating as a bovine landing stage, had its shipbuilding, rope works and... -
Illustrated Tales of Sussex by Christopher Horlock
RRP: £15.99£10.85The old county of Sussex is one of the most beautiful in England, but beneath its rural idyll lies a history that is surprising and often shocking. Local author and historian Christopher Horlock brings us some of the county's strange and mythical... -
Central Bristol Through Time by Anthony Beeson
RRP: £15.99£10.85Brycgstowe, 'the place at the bridge', as the Saxon founders of Bristol once called it, is a city of destiny. Once the second port in the country and one of the wealthiest cities in Britain, it has enjoyed centuries of prosperity based on manufacturing,... -
The Midland & Great Northern Joint Railway Through Time by Steph Gillett
RRP: £15.99£10.85Almost the entire network of the former Midland & Great Northern Joint Railway system closed at the end of February 1959. Some short sections of the railway were retained for passenger services until the mid-1960s and freight continued to run on a few... -
50 Gems of Northumberland: The History & Heritage of the Most Iconic Places by Steve Ellwood
RRP: £15.99£10.85The county of Northumberland holds many delights, from the stunning landscapes along Hadrian's Wall to the many unspoiled beaches that line its spectacular coastline. Northumberland also boasts more than its fair share of heritage and history, from the... -
Rome. Portrait of a City by Giovanni Fanelli 9783836562713
RRP: £50.00£38.12This hefty photographic portrait of Rome brings together hundreds of photographs from the 1840s through to today to explore the extraordinary history, beauty, and art of this incomparable cultural capital. From sepia and black and white to color, these... -
Postcard From The Past Tom Jackson 9780008351816
RRP: £8.99£6.02WITH AN INTRODUCTION BY MARK HADDON In Postcard From The Past, Tom Jackson has gathered a collection of the funniest, weirdest and most moving real messages from the backs of old postcards. ... -
Shrewsbury in the 1950s, `60s and `70s: Britain in Old Photographs by David Trumper
RRP: £12.99£9.62The county town of Shropshire underwent great changes in the twenty-five years between 1950 and 1975, when the council's watchword was 'down with the old and up with the new'. This book contains over 180 images of Shrewsbury from that time, from the... -
Secret Ramsgate by Andy Bull
RRP: £15.99£10.85The seaside town of Ramsgate in Kent developed as an important port in medieval England, associated with the Cinque Port of Sandwich. Close to the Continent, its harbour was a major embarkation point for the Napoleonic Wars and during the Dunkirk... -
Lost Blackpool by Chris Bottomley 9781445685335
RRP: £15.99£11.61Like all towns and cities in the UK, Blackpool has changed over the years, and continues to do so. This much-loved seaside resort has developed from just a few houses fronting its 7 miles of 'Golden Beach' in the mid- to late 1700s, to what it is today...