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Whitehaven in 50 Buildings by Pat Dargan
RRP: £15.99£10.85Whitehaven was just a fishing village on the Cumbrian coast until the port was developed by the Lowther family in the seventeenth century to export coal from the Cumberland coalfield. In the next century it benefitted from the trade in tobacco, sugar and... -
St Cuthbert of Durham by Philip Nixon
RRP: £15.99£10.85Saint Cuthbert, the best-loved Northern saint, was born in the early seventh century and lived during an exciting and mysterious time in the history of Northumbria. During his life he had connections with many places - the Lammermuir Hills, Melrose,... -
Timeless Journeys: Travels to the World's Legendary Places National Geographic 9781426218439
RRP: £35.00£24.83Pack your bags for an extraordinary adventure with National Geographic to the places that have captivated our imaginations for centuries. In this visually stunning volume, the world's leading authority on cultural travel and history showcases fifty... -
Plattenbau Berlin: A Photographic Survey of Postwar Residential Architecture by Jesse Simon
RRP: £22.50£15.96Made from prefabricated concrete panels, Plattenbauten rose from the ruins of Berlin, providing a quick and inexpensive solution to the severe housing shortage faced by the city after World War II. Although criticized in their day for their sterility and... -
Covered Bridges of Vermont by Ed Barna 9780881503739
RRP: £20.00£16.84Both a history and a guide, this book offers scenic tours to all 106 of Vermont's covered bridges and tells the rich stories behind them. For many people, covered bridges are much more than picturesque: They represent a living link with an alluring part... -
Historic England: Leicester: Unique Images from the Archives of Historic England by Stephen Butt 9781445683621
RRP: £14.99£9.53This illustrated history portrays one of England's finest major cities and some of its county towns and villages. It provides a nostalgic look at Leicester's past and highlights the special character of some of its most important historic sites. The... -
Celebrating Sunderland by Marie Gardiner
RRP: £15.99£10.85In our fast-paced lives, it can be hard to stop and appreciate all the great things about the places where we live. Celebrations bring people together, make us feel a part of something bigger, and give us a real sense of community. In Celebrating... -
Stinking Bishops and Spotty Pigs: Gloucestershire's Food and Drink by Emma Kay
RRP: £15.99£10.85Gloucestershire is a large county, rich in food and drink heritage. Famous for Double Gloucester cheese and the cheese rolling event, Old Spot pigs, cider and the birthplace of prominent tea merchant Thomas Twining, Gloucestershire's culinary history is... -
Lost Bournemouth by John Needham
RRP: £15.99£10.85Since it was founded in 1810 by Lewis Tregonwell, the Dorset resort of Bournemouth has developed to become a favourite destination for holidaymakers across the decades. Many people have happy recollections of summers spent there, but although the... -
The Living Coast: An Aerial View of Britain's Shoreline by Dae Sasitorn 9780955866609 [USED COPY]
RRP: £14.99£2.80Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780955866609Author Dae SasitornFormat HardbackPage Count 364Imprint Last Refuge LtdPublisher Last Refuge Ltd -
The Living Coast: An Aerial View of Britain's Shoreline Dae Sasitorn 9780955866609
RRP: £14.99£10.80Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780955866609Author Dae SasitornFormat HardbackPage Count 364Imprint Last Refuge LtdPublisher Last Refuge Ltd -
York in the 1970s: Ten Years that Changed a City by Paul Chrystal
RRP: £15.99£10.85This is the third volume in a unique and exciting series on the modern history of York. With the dawning of the 1970s the city underwent seismic changes that saw it become one of Europe's foremost historical and cultural cities. Tourism had come to stay,... -
Worktown People: Photographs from Northern England, 1937-38 by Humphrey Spender 9780905046204
RRP: £20.00£16.44Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780905046204Author Humphrey SpenderFormat PaperbackPage Count 128Imprint Falling Wall Press LtdPublisher Falling Wall Press Ltd -
Secret Cirencester by David Elder
RRP: £15.99£10.85Cirencester is one of the most remarkable towns in Britain. From its Roman beginnings around AD 75, when it was classed second only in importance to London, to its current status as the 'Capital of the Cotswolds', it has always punched well above its... -
Historic England: Yorkshire: Unique Images From The Archives of Historic England by Andrew Graham Stables
RRP: £15.99£11.61This is an illustrated history of England's largest and most historically diverse county. It provides a nostalgic look at Yorkshire's ancient, medieval and industrial past, and highlights some of its most important historic sites, as well as the changing... -
Thomas Ruff. Tableaux Chinois Dieter Roelstraete 9783753301761
RRP: £95.00£60.25Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9783753301761Author Dieter RoelstraeteFormat HardbackPage Count 176Imprint Verlag der Buchhandlung Walther Konig,GermanyPublisher Verlag der Buchhandlung... -
Secret Chatham by Philip MacDougall
RRP: £15.99£10.59In these days of ubiquitous, non-stop media and information you would think that there were few secrets anywhere left to reveal, but when it comes to Chatham there remain a surprising number of facts and idiosyncrasies that, over the years, have remained... -
Edinburgh Through Time by Liz Hanson
RRP: £15.99£10.85The unique profile of Edinburgh was born of a marriage between nature's sculpture and man's architecture. The epicentre is Castle Rock - a volcanic plug - which constantly draws the eye from all parts of the city. Sloping down from it is a jagged... -
A-Z of Loughborough: Places-People-History by Lynne Dyer
RRP: £15.99£10.85So, what is the significance of the seventeenth-century Sir Thomas Abney to Loughborough, and what is the connection between the young Princess Alexandrina, later to become Queen Victoria, and Loughborough? What is the history of the Bat House, and what... -
Milford Haven Through Time by Patricia Swales-Barker
RRP: £15.99£10.85Milford takes its name from the Milford Haven Waterway, a natural harbour on which the town stands. It is a relatively modern town, founded at the end of the eighteenth century on land owned by Sir William Hamilton, but the neighbouring parishes of... -
West Cork Through Time by Kieran McCarthy
RRP: £15.99£10.85This book explores in selective detail postcards from Cork City Museum of the region of West Cork from 100 years ago. It takes the reader from Bandon to Castletownbere through the changing landscapes and seascapes. This route holds a striking section of... -
Churches of Cheshire by David Paul 9781398110595
RRP: £15.99£10.85The county of Cheshire has a rich and varied past which is reflected in its historic churches. In Churches of Cheshire , author David Paul explores a selection of the most interesting churches across the whole of the county. The buildings range from a... -
Frederic Chaubin. Stone Age by Frederic Chaubin
RRP: £50.00£48.98Follow photographer Frederic Chaubin as he embarks on a unique, century-spanning journey through Europe. Featuring images of more than 200 buildings in 21 countries, Stone Age presents the history and architecture of the most dramatic medieval castles of... -
Nantwich Through Time by Paul Hurley
RRP: £15.99£10.85Nantwich occupies a pleasant position on the banks of the River Weaver and at least as far back as the Domesday Book has been one of the most important towns in Cheshire. The oldest and most ancient of the Three Wiches it has had several names over the... -
The Archaeology of Merseyside in 20 Digs by Vanessa Oakden
RRP: £15.99£10.85The archaeology of Merseyside is extremely rich and varied. Humans have been modifying the landscape for over 10,000 years. The river and coast have always been significant to Merseyside. From early village settlements to industrial and port activity in... -
Great Torrington & District Through Time by Julia D. Barnes
RRP: £14.99£10.95Great Torrington, or Cheping Torrington as it was once known (Chipping being the old name for market) was a considerable town, even in medieval times. It grew steadily from its agricultural roots through an industrial phase and was at the centre of road,... -
A-Z of Kingston upon Thames: Places-People-History by Julian McCarthy
RRP: £15.99£10.85The history of the ancient town of Kingston upon Thames goes back to Anglo-Saxon times, and two Saxon kings were crowned there. Historically in Surrey, it has been an important crossing point for the River Thames for centuries and although the town is... -
Warrington in 50 Buildings by Janice Hayes
RRP: £15.99£10.85From its heyday in the nineteenth century as a major centre of wiremaking, textiles, chemical production and brewing, through to its subesquent reinvention as a new town in the late 1960s, Warrington has a proud and distinctive identity. This... -
Secret Neath by Robert King 9781445666280
RRP: £15.99£10.85The south Wales town of Neath has existed since Roman times, when a fort was built here at the crossing point of the River Neath. It was a market town until the arrival of the Industrial Revolution and new manufacturing industries of iron, steel and... -
Sudbury, Long Melford and Lavenham Through Time by Kate J. Cole
RRP: £15.99£10.85Set in the heart of the Stour Valley, Sudbury is an ancient market town situated in an area of outstanding natural beauty. During the late Middle Ages, the town was a centre for the weaving and silk industries, the wealth of which led to many great... -
Around Yarmouth, Totland and Freshwater by Anthony Mitchell
RRP: £14.99£11.55Within these covers are over 200 high-quality images from the fascinating past of Yarmouth, Totland, Freshwater and the whole of the western end of the Isle of Wight. This area is world-famous because of its unique geographical and topographical features... -
Huddersfield Through Time by Paul Chrystal
RRP: £15.99£10.85Famous as the birthplace of rugby league and of former Prime Minister Harold Wilson as well as being the childhood home of Herbert Asquith, Huddersfield rose to prominence during the Industrial Revolution as a major centre of textile production. Evidence... -
Warrington Reflections by Janice Hayes
RRP: £15.99£10.85Warrington is an old, established town with a rapidly changing townscape during a transformation from a traditional industrial Lancashire centre to a twenty-first-century Cheshire New Town. In Warrington Reflections, local author and historian Janice... -
Beer: Britain in Old Photographs by Ted Gosling 9780752461908
RRP: £12.99£9.62The village of Beer has a very special community spirit which has built up over the years. No doubt the rich history and heritage that Beer has is the reason why its inhabitants are so justifiably proud of the place in which they live. With its idyllic... -
Cotherstone: A Village in Teesdale by Paul Rabbitts
RRP: £15.99£10.85Cotherstone village in County Durham is set on the River Tees, 4 miles from Barnard Castle. Today a large and pretty village, its history goes back to the Domesday Book and it has remains of a motte-and-bailey castle dating from the 1200s. In more... -
The Archaeology of Ironbridge Gorge in 20 Digs by Michael Nevell 9781398111561
RRP: £15.99£10.85The Ironbridge Gorge in Shropshire is one of the cradles of industrialisation. At its heart is the Iron Bridge spanning the River Severn, one of the world's first iron bridges and an iconic image of the Industrial Revolution. The area's role in helping... -
50 Gems of Oxfordshire: The History & Heritage of the Most Iconic Places by David Meara
RRP: £15.99£10.85Oxfordshire is rich in many things: fine agricultural land and areas of dense woodland; delightful towns like Burford, Woodstock, Dorchester and Henley; the stately River Thames that bisects the county; the ironstone villages of the northern border; the... -
Redhill & Reigate Through Time by Roy Douglas 9781445633237
RRP: £15.99£10.85Redhill, a commuter town in Surrey, is located close to the North Downs, a ridge of chalk hills stretching from Farnham in Surrey to the White Cliffs of Dover in Kent. As a quiet, picturesque getaway from the bustling life of the capital city, which is... -
Middlesbrough: Britain in Old Photographs by Araf Chohan 9780752450377
RRP: £14.99£11.55The history of modern Middlesbrough, which only began with the laying out of the 'new' town in 1830, is a history of people coming from all parts of the British Isles to an industrial boom town. However, the Middlesbrough of the last years of the... -
Northwich History Tour by Paul Hurley
RRP: £8.99£6.02Northwich has been an important settlement since at least Roman times. The salt beds of Cheshire deserve more than a quick mention as it is here in Northwich and the surrounding areas that the prosperity of the town was based. Two other towns - Nantwich...