To celebrate its 150th anniversary, this book endeavours to capture in pictures the beguiling character of the Metropolitan Railway, which started as the... Læs mere
This beautifully illustrated guide by master draughtsman and Napoleonic expert Carl Franklin draws together extensive research and previously unpublished information to provide a new insight into the field artillery and uniforms of the Napoleonic Wars.
It looks into the exciting world of hovercraft leisure, cruising and racing from amateur to Formula 1, and also explores the important role the hovercraft plays in rescues whether on water or delivering aid around the word in places that helicopters can’t reach.
A history of Liverpool
Coventry, home of the cycle industry, was also to become the birthplace of the motor industry when the Daimler Company became the first in Britain to mass produce cars in the late 1890s.
There’ve been highs and lows, but the lows have been desperate and the highs restricted to minor triumphs of promotions and... Læs mere
This fascinating collection of over 200 photographs reflects the history, character, life and people of East Belfast over the last one hundred years.
Cheshire is a county that associates with the giants of English literature, such as Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and The Wierdstone of... Læs mere
At the other end of the county, in Manningtree, the ruthless Matthew Hopkins scoured the area in search of `witches’ — putting to death anyone who had as much... Læs mere
Blitz, bombs and Plymouth men's battles on Omaha Beach! Beginning with the discovery of the bones of cave men and rushing through French attacks, outbreaks of leprosy and... Læs mere
This is not just `another book about Cambridge’ but a unique publication that brings together all thirty-one colleges that comprise the world-famous University of Cambridge.