Fascinating previously unpublished images of railways built by British companies with British locomotives, rolling stock and other infrastructure. This volume focuses on the Indian Subcontinent.
Documenting the county's fascinating industrial history. Which is nowadays associated with food production as the ‘Market Garden of England’.
John Jackson's highly illustrated book looks at the newest rolling stock to take to Britain's railways.
When did celebrity culture begin? In the Regency period, when people hungered for news of the illegitimate actress who became a duchess and the richest woman in England; and the hard-drinking Regency buck who horse-whipped anyone who criticised his terrible novels.
New in paperback - The recent discovery and filming of Franklin's HMS 'Terror' has brought the tragic story of the expedition into the international spotlight. The only man who knows the true narrative is Ernest Coleman.
New paperback - From the highest halls of power to the remote corners of rural America, featuring amazing technological innovation and an epic battle between... Læs mere
New in paperback - The five hundredth anniversary of a momentous and spectacular meeting between two rival Renaissance monarchs; a failed bid for peace in Europe.
The story of ‘Auntie’, one of Rover’s best loved cars. Comprehensive book, providing an endless source of interest for Rover P4 and classic car enthusiasts alike.
The story of the world’s most admired 4x4. This book will appeal to all Range Rover enthusiasts, offering concise but comprehensive coverage of one of the most admired British cars.
Animals have played a vital role in shaping our towns and cities from the earliest settlements. Beastly Glasgow offers a fascinating insight into the oft-forgotten histories of the animals that helped to drive the economy and enrich the culture of Glasgow.
This is the most complete concise account of one of the world’s most revolutionary exclusive tractor brands.
Have the squadron leaders over southern England in that long autumn of 1940, and their supporting flight commanders who led the squadrons into battle, had been neglected in the history books? Patrick Eriksson thinks so.