A fascinating description of the lost country houses of Derbyshire. This fascinating picture of an important but often forgotten part of the history of Derbyshire over the centuries will be of interest to all those who live in the county or know it well.
A fascinating exploration of Buckinghamshire’s historic churches. This fascinating picture of an important part of the history of Buckinghamshire over the centuries will be of interest to all those who live in or are visiting this attractive county in England.
A celebration of the humble cricket pavilion, an architectural icon of British life. In this lavishly illustrated book, Lynn Pearson explores the history of these often overlooked gems of architectural and social history.
Masterful historian Nathen Amin charts the rise of Henry Tudor. From Penmynydd to Bosworth, this is the enthralling, action-packed story of the Tudors, but not as you know it.
The stories of the most remarkable women from European history in the time of the Tudor dynasty, 1485-1603.
Granddaughter of Jeoffrey and grandmother to three Yorkist claimants to the throne, Alice Chaucer is one of the most important female figures of the 15th century. It is remarkable that there has not been a biography of her to-date.
Written by Pultizer Prize-winning Californian Michael Hiltzik, this is the definitive, essential work on the Golden State’s history and legacy.
Published to coincide with the 25th anniversary of these famous locos arriving in Britain, this is a wonderful photographic tribute to a faithful workhorse.
A fascinating, revealing examination of divorce in Victorian Britain - and what it meant for society as a whole. It is a story of high drama, humour, pathos and tragedy, brimming with moral comment that throws a light on the preoccupations of the age.
Terrific photos documenting this unsung part of the bus scene. Taking a look at some of the Park & Ride buses that have worked in selected English towns and cities since the 1970s.
The story of the county's brewing history, supported by a fascinating selection of rare and previously unpublished images.
The second volume of a series that looks back at 50 years of the famous London to Brighton Historic Commercial Vehicle Run.