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Penicillin Man by Chris Brown
RRP: £14.99Booksplease Price: £10.60The history of penicillin.About the AuthorKevin Brown has been Trust Archivist and Alexander Fleming Laboratory Museum Curator at St Mary's NHS Trust, Paddington since 1989. Educated at Hertford... -
Lancashire's Historic Pubs by Chris Thomas
RRP: £17.99Booksplease Price: £13.85If you enjoy the occasional pub meal, a drink at the bar, or if you're interested in Lancashire's social history, you're sure to find something entertaining in Peter Thomas's introduction to the... -
The Trio: Three War Correspondents of World War Two by Richard Knott
RRP: £20.00Booksplease Price: £14.50The Trio tells the story of three war correspondents, two Englishmen and an Australian, all in their 30s, whose friendship was forged during the Second World War. They became so close that their... -
Great War Britain Derby: Remembering 1914-18 by Mike Galer
RRP: £12.99Booksplease Price: £9.31The First World War claimed over 995,000 British lives, and its legacy continues to be remembered today. Great War Britain: Derby offers an intimate portrayal of the city and its people living in the... -
Bedford's Motoring Heritage by Richard Wildman
RRP: £15.99Booksplease Price: £12.47For the first time, a rich heritage of pictures and other information about private motoring in Bedford since the turn of the 20th century highlights a little known aspect of the town's history.About... -
Suffolk Strange But True by Robert Halliday
RRP: £16.99Booksplease Price: £11.96Suffolk Strange But True describes many unusual, odd and extraordinary people, places and events from this fascinating county. Featured within these pages are tales of 'the fasting woman of... -
The Gods of the Celts by Miranda Green
RRP: £12.99Booksplease Price: £9.31The presence of gods was felt in every corner of the Celtic world, and influenced all areas of life in Celtic society. This fascinating book delves into these corners to examine all aspects of the... -
A Postcard from the Dee by Jan Dobrzynski
RRP: £12.99Booksplease Price: £9.31This book takes the reader on a pictorial journey along the entire length of the Dee in over 200 old picture postcards, accompanied by informative captions. Our journey starts in North Wales, high... -
Alfred the Great: pocket GIANTS by Barbara Yorke
RRP: £10.99Booksplease Price: £8.01'Alfred is one of the most remarkable rulers of any time or place. This clear, readable and insightful book shows why.' - Michael WoodWhy is Alfred the Great? A simple answer is that he has been seen... -
Tales of London Docklands by Henry T. Bradford
RRP: £14.99Booksplease Price: £10.10An anthology of true stories, drawn from Henry Bradford's personal experience as a Registered Docker in the Port of London - when traffic through the docks was at its peak.About the AuthorHenry... -
The A-Z of Curious Bristol by Maurice Fells
RRP: £14.99Booksplease Price: £11.78Bristol's history is packed with peculiar customs and curious characters. This book explains why the vicar in one church goes on an annual trek to peer down a manhole; why captains of industry sing... -
Voices from History: Essex Land Girls by Dee Gordon
RRP: £9.99Booksplease Price: £7.37As much as 70 per cent of Essex is agricultural, and given its proximity to the capital it is not surprising that so many members of the Women's Land Army found themselves on Essex farms and in Essex... -
Curious Edinburgh by Michael T. R. B. Turnbull
RRP: £17.99Booksplease Price: £13.85This fully illustrated book explores the treasures of Scotland's capital city and unlocks the meaning of landmarks that have become familiar. It tells the reader how to find and understand the citys... -
The Sketchbook War: Saving the Nation's Artists in World War II by Richard Knott
Booksplease Price: £6.73During the Second World War, British artists produced over 6,000 works of war art, the result of a government scheme partly designed to prevent the artists being killed. This book tells the story of... -
The Coinage of Roman Britain Richard Reece 9780752425238
RRP: £22.50Booksplease Price: £16.14The first two chapters provide a resume of how the coinage of the central Roman state changed, developed and stumbled. In Britain most coins in museums and collections come from hoards (coins... -
Haunted Somerset by John Garland
RRP: £12.99Booksplease Price: £9.31This collection of stories and twice-told tales from around Somerset lifts the shrouds off many new and legendary hauntings, including some spine-tingling experienes as recounted to the author by... -
The Little History of Suffolk by Sarah E. Doig
RRP: £14.99Booksplease Price: £10.60If we scratch beneath the surface of the Suffolk we know today, there are numerous surprising, touching and alarming tales which bring to life the rich history of this county. The Little History of... -
Rotherham Past and Present: The Changing Face of the Area and its People by Anthony P. Munford
RRP: £12.99Booksplease Price: £9.31This book gives a fascinating insight into the dramatic changes that have taken place in Rotherham over the past 100 years. It recalls houses and public buildings, shops, factories and pubs that have... -
Beaconsfield by Colin Seabright
RRP: £12.99Booksplease Price: £9.31This intriguing selection of old postcards, many of which have never before been published, illustrates just how much Beaconsfield has changed over the last century. Illustrated by over 200 archive... -
Blackpool: Images of England by Dave Thompson
RRP: £15.99Booksplease Price: £12.47Cheerfully unpretentious and brash with all the trimmings one would expect of a traditional seaside resort, Blackpool remains the iconic resort town, but there is more to its richly coloured history... -
Clayton and Openshaw by Jill Cronin 9780752435213
RRP: £12.99Booksplease Price: £9.31A history of Clayton and Openshaw.Book InformationISBN 9780752435213Author Jill CroninFormat PaperbackPage Count 128Imprint The History Press LtdPublisher The History Press LtdWeight(grams)... -
Flag Fen: Life and Death of a Prehistoric Landscape by Francis Pryor 9780752429007
RRP: £25.00Booksplease Price: £17.76The Fens of eastern England form a very distinct environment which has produced particular patterns of prehistoric occupation. Dr Francis Pryor, the Director of the Flag Fen Archaeological Trust,... -
Truro: The Second Selection by Christine Christine Parnell 9780752416434
RRP: £2.99Booksplease Price: £2.77Beautiful Georgian Truro has always been a bustling market town although since 1877 it has been graced with the title of 'City'. This second selection of photographs in the Archive Photographs Series... -
The Spen Valley by Ellis Norman 9780752421728
RRP: £14.99Booksplease Price: £11.78Cleckheaton, Heckmondwike, Liversedge and Gomersal, plus a number of villages, make up an area known as the Spen Valley. This book, with over 200 illustrations, mostly from the author's collection of... -
Prehistoric Flintwork by Chris Butler 9780752433400
RRP: £22.50Booksplease Price: £15.71Flint was a vitally important resource for prehistoric societies who put it to a diverse range of uses. Chris Butler has created a concise guide to recognising and categorising British prehistoric... -
How to Be Kind: Little Examples of Selflessness and Courtesy by Andrew Taylor 9781803994833
RRP: £10.99Booksplease Price: £8.01Delve into this trove of anecdotes and stories to prove the core decency of humankind at a time when kindness can seem in short supply.This engaging collection demonstrates that courteous behaviour... -
Reading Roman Inscriptions by John Rogan 9780752439525
RRP: £14.99Booksplease Price: £10.60The abundant Roman inscriptions to be found in British museums tell us much about the everyday life of the inhabitants of Roman Britain - about their hopes and fears, their work and their beliefs... -
The Norfolk Story Book by Isabelle King 9780750967921
RRP: £9.99Booksplease Price: £7.37Have you ever wondered what a snap dragon, a mammoth and mustard all have in common? The answer is Norfolk! Inspired by seven unique objects at Norfolk Collections Centre, this book tells seven... -
Voices of Stanley by Jo Bath 9780752460376
RRP: £12.99Booksplease Price: £9.31Voices of Stanley is a remarkable compilation of oral history extracts drawn from the extensive Beamish Museum Audio Archive, recalling life in the area between 1880 and 1950. Vivid memories are... -
Sandringham Days: The Domestic Life of the Royal Family in Norfolk, 1862-1952 by John Matson 9780752465821
RRP: £14.99Booksplease Price: £10.31This is a fascinating portrait of royal life at Sandringham, from the early life of Albert Edward to the modern day. Drawing on letters, diaries and contemporary reports, it is a rich exploration of... -
The Guide Association in Cornwall by Nicola Horne 9780752422541
RRP: £4.99Booksplease Price: £4.01The Guide Association in CornwallBook InformationISBN 9780752422541Author Nicola HorneFormat PaperbackPage Count 128Imprint The History Press LtdPublisher The History Press LtdWeight(grams)... -
Plague by Professor Andrew Spicer 9780752429632
RRP: £10.99Booksplease Price: £8.01The Black Death first hit Europe in 1347. This horrific disease ripped through towns, villages and families. Men, women, children, young and old succumbed to a painful, drawn-out death as pustules,... -
Gerald of Wales by Robert Bartlett 9780752440316
RRP: £14.99Booksplease Price: £9.85This study of Gerald discusses the political path he had to tread and portrays him as an example of the medieval world.About the AuthorRobert Bartlett is professor of Medieval History at the... -
The A-Z of Curious Essex: Strange Stories of Mysteries, Crimes and Eccentrics by Paul Wreyford 9780752489865
RRP: £15.99Booksplease Price: £11.88'Curious' is perhaps not the first word you would use to label Essex. But 'curiouser and curiouser' it becomes when you dig below the surface. Forget the popular image of Essex boy and girl. Come and... -
Beyond the Legend: Bill Speakman VC by Derek Hunt 9780752494302
RRP: £14.99Booksplease Price: £10.60Beyond the Legend is the authorised biography of William (Bill) Speakman,who was awarded one of only four Victoria Crosses for action in the Korean War. It covers his sometimes controversial life,... -
Swansea in 100 Dates by Geoff Brookes 9780752499093
RRP: £7.99Booksplease Price: £6.07Experience 100 key dates that shaped Swansea's history, highlighted its people's genius (or silliness) and embraced the unexpected. Featuring an amazing mix of social, criminal and sporting events,... -
Shropshire Murders by Nicola Sly 9780752448978
RRP: £17.99Booksplease Price: £13.18Shropshire Murders brings together numerous 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... -
The Cotswold Male Voice Choir Malcolm Williams 9780752450063
RRP: £12.99Booksplease Price: £8.99The Cotswold Male Voice Choir, formed in 1949, has become a well-known part of the music scene in the Midlands and the South West. In addition to many local events including concerts at Tewkesbury... -
A History of Cheltenham in 100 Objects by Steven Blake 9780752461199
RRP: £12.99Booksplease Price: £9.31Famous for its spa heritage, Regency architecture, schools and colleges and annual Festivals, Cheltenham was also once home to many notable inhabitants, including Gustav Holst, composer of 'The... -
Bathgate by Bill Hendrie 9780752421254
RRP: £14.99Booksplease Price: £11.78From the 'House in the Midst of the Boar Wood' to its present position at the heart of Scotland's burgeoning 'Silicon Glen', Bathgate and it surrounds have played a subtly significant part in...