Drawing on years of research, and practical experience of working with the replica of Stephenson's Planet, this book shows how the Liverpool & Manchester Railway worked in its day-to-day operations
Good Informative Text, Good Selection of Illustrations, New Facts, Good Index.
Highly illustrated account of the British pioneers of manned flight. Vivid descriptions of the exploits of Edwardian airmen like Samuel Cody and A.V. Roe.
Describes the first Allied invasion of mainland Europe.
Comprehensive account of the legendary battle for the famous iconic monastery
Superb images and description of British post war Main Battle Tanks.
The first ever study of Norwich and Norfolk from the dawn of man up to the First World War.
The Coronavirus pandemic in 2020 has changed life as we know it and thrust the NHS into the spotlight. A nation in lockdown has adorned windows with rainbows and stepped onto doorsteps every Thursday to celebrate the people who are risking their lives by turning up to work.
Constantine the Great is one of the best known Roman Emperors. Ian Hughes assesses whether his record as a military leader justifies the epithet 'the Great', or whether this rests on his religious policies.
Guide to seals from the likes of Henry VIII and Elizabeth I.
Oliver Bulleid's locomotives guides the reader in the quest to understand what motivated Mr Bulleid in his work as a senior engineer and manager
This book traces the history of the searching services that were established to assist families in eliciting definitive news of their missing loved ones.