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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... -
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... -
Suffolk Strange But True by Robert Halliday
RRP: £16.99Booksplease Price: £12.49Suffolk 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... -
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
RRP: £9.99Booksplease Price: £6.96During 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: £10.60This 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... -
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... -
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,... -
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: £15.15Flint 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: £13.85The 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... -
Sandringham Days: The Domestic Life of the Royal Family in Norfolk, 1862-1952 by John Matson 9780752465821
RRP: £14.99Booksplease Price: £10.60This 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: £10.99Booksplease Price: £4.01The Guide Association in CornwallBook InformationISBN 9780752422541Author Nicola HorneFormat PaperbackPage Count 128Imprint -
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: £12.99Booksplease Price: £10.60This 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: £14.99Booksplease 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... -
Weymouth and Portland by Geoffrey Pritchard 9780752430669
RRP: £14.99Booksplease Price: £11.25A history of Weymouth and Portland.Book InformationISBN 9780752430669Author Geoffrey PritchardFormat PaperbackPage Count 128Imprint < -
Haunted Edinburgh by Alan Murdie 9780752443560
RRP: £14.99Booksplease Price: £10.60Drawing upon a wide range of sources, this chilling collection of true-life tales contains never before published cases of hauntings, phantoms and poltergeists in the Edinburgh area. Containing... -
Normandiefront: D-Day to St Lô Through German Eyes by Vince Milano 9780752471457
RRP: £20.00Booksplease Price: £14.80You probably already know the basic story of what happened on D-Day - but it is almost certain that your knowledge is based upon books written from the Allied perspective. "Normandiefront" provides a... -
The Prince and the Poisoner: The Murder that Rocked the British Raj by Dan Morrison 9780750999588
RRP: £20.00Booksplease Price: £14.50‘Dan Morrison has unearthed a fabulous true-crime story and embedded it within a fascinating work of micro history. David Grann has competition.’ ROBERT TWIGGER, author of Walking the Great North... -
Richard III and the Princes in the Tower by A.J. Pollard 9781803996332
RRP: £18.99Booksplease Price: £13.37Richard III has divided opinion for over 500 years. Traditionally, he has been perceived as a villain, a bloody tyrant and the monstrous murderer of his innocent nephews. To others he was and remains... -
Edgware Road: From Romans to Romanians and Everyone In Between by Léo Woodland 9781803996271
RRP: £14.99Booksplease Price: £10.60From Romans at one end to Romanians at the other, journey through time to discover the legacy of Edgware Road. Meet murderers, mayhemmakers, mistresses and Great Train Robbers who made their mark on... -
Suddenly an Englishman: 'The Life of Louis Hagen' and 'Arnhem Lift, A German Jew in the Glider Pilot Regiment' Louis Hagen 9781803997193
RRP: £20.00Booksplease Price: £14.50Lousi Hagen, as a young German Jew in 1934, aged only 17, was sent to a Nazi concentration camp, betrayed for an off-hand joke by a Nazi-sympathising family maid. His time there was mercifully cut...