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  • London

    by Stephen Halliday ...
    Series series Amazing & Extraordinary Facts
    Strange laws, heroic deeds, surprising revelations, and quirky stories that have shaped the unique history of Britain’s capital.London’s long history is extraordinarily rich—and whether your interest is political, social, architectural, or historical, you’ll find a variety of topics in this alternative guide to London.Learn about:· Roman ruins· Notorious crimes· Hidden tube stations· The famous ... Read more

    $12.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Olympics

    by Stephen Halliday ...
    Series series Amazing & Extraordinary Facts
    “Halliday is a pass master at assembling golden nuggets of fact . . . amusingly written . . . a fun way to brush up on your Olympic history” (Londonist).Who reprimanded Hitler during the 1936 Olympic Games?When did the Olympic event “shin-kicking” get banned?Which Shakespearean play refers to the Olympic Games?Who was the first official cheat in 388 BC?Find the answers to these... ... Read more

    $12.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Making the Metropolis. Creators of Victoria's London

    by Stephen Halliday ...
    In 1801 the population of London was almost one million. A century later it was 6m. Stephen Halliday's beautifully illustrated book shows how the ramshackle collection ofcommunities that entered the 19th century became the world’s first metropolis. This amazing story is told through the lives of eight men: JOHN NASH defined the modern West End with his ‘New Street’ (Regent Street). MARC BRUNEL ... Read more

    $12.07 USD

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  • The Making of Liverpool

    by Mike Fletcher ...
    Discover the fascinating history of this coastal English city from its Medieval origins to its status today as a world-renowned cultural destination.In The Making of Liverpool, Mike Fletcher tells the story of this historic city and highlights the significant changes that have made it what it is today. It all begins with King John's 1207 charter and the construction of Liverpool castle to protect ... Read more

    $8.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Greater London

    The Story of the Suburbs

    by Nick Barratt ...
    London's suburbs may stretch for well over 600 square miles, but in historical accounts of the capital they tend to take something of a back seat. In Greater London, historian Nick Barratt places them firmly centre stage, tracing their journey from hamlets and villages far out in the open countryside to fully fledged urban enclaves, simultaneously demonstrating the crucial role they have played in ... Read more

    $15.39 USD

  • Historic London

    An Explorer's Companion

    by Stephen Inwood ...
    There is hardly a city in the world with richer historical and cultural assocations than London. It is a place where history has been made for thousands of years, and where it is still being made today. It is not a city frozen in time, preserved in its ancient medieval pomp but a place that has been at or near the centre of national life for a thousand years and at the forefront of international ... Read more

    $18.99 USD

  • The London Pocket Bible

    by Teresa Paddington ...
    The London Pocket Bible offers entertaining advice for the visiting tourist or life-long Londoner, as well as:- Essential travel tips for the first time visitor; from not getting caught in the rush hour to understanding London's famous tube map- Being easy-to-use and small enough to take on the move as you travel around London- A handy reference guide; dip into as you visit sites such as the ... Read more

    $1.99 USD

  • National Trust Histories: The Lake District

    by Christopher Barringer ...
    The Lake District was, until the 19th century, a remote, neglected and inaccessible part of England. Before the arrival of good road and rail networks and tourism it had been home to successive generations of very tough people: prehistoric peasant farmers, small Roman garrisons, Norse and Saxon settlers, monastic tenants and, after the Dissolution of the monasteries, the doughty farming families ... Read more

    $4.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Exploring West Yorkshire's History - The City of Bradford

    by Nigel A. Ibbotson ...
    Exploring West Yorkshire's History - is a journey through the wonderfully varied landscape of West Yorkshire, and examines its rich history through contemporary colour photographs and words. Many of the areas we will explore throughout our journey have been designated Areas of Outstanding Beauty. West Yorkshire is a place of history and legend, with its many ruined castles and abbeys. Moving from ... Read more

    $2.67 USD

  • Canals: The Making of a Nation

    by Liz McIvor ...
    Canals hold a unique place in British culture, with associations of lazy summer afternoons, journeying through lush green countryside. But as Liz McIvor explains in the book to accompany her BBC series, the story of our canals is also the story of how modern Britain was born. It was the canals that helped open up the trade of the Industrial Revolution, furthered the new science of geology, and ... Read more

    $18.79 USD

  • Bradshaw's Guide Brunel's Railways The Minor Lines

    Volume 3

    by John Christopher ...
    Series Book 3 - Bradshaw's Guide
    In addition to his high-profile railway lines, Isambard Kingdom Brunel was engineer to a number of minor and branch lines including those from Slough to Windsor, Didcot to Oxford and from there via the OWWW - generally known as the 'Old Worse & Worse' - across to Moreton, Evesham, Pershore and up through Worcester to Wolverhampton, the Gloucester to Cheltenham line, as well as the railways to Ross ... Read more

    $11.99 USD

  • Walks Through History - Ipswich: The Western Approach

    by Carol Twinch ...
    This is one walk from a collection of eight walks guiding visitors around the historic town of Ipswich. It explores the Riverside Paths, the judicial and administrative quarter and the Waterfront as well as the town centre. The series includes photographs and maps to accompany the walks. 'Walks Through History" is a collection of eight walks designed for visitors, whether local or from away, to ... Read more

    $1.33 USD