In the 1989/90 season, Bristol Rovers clinched promotion to the old `Second Division', thanks largely to the tremendous team spirit of a side exiled in Bath, away from its traditional Bristol home.
The decapitated Lord: Medieval slaughter at the castle! The most dreadful Christmas calamities in Coventry’s history are inside! With sieges, battles, crimes, riots,... Læs mere
2012 marks the 225th anniversary of the sailing of the eleven vessels of the First Fleet from England, bound for Australia. Now completely revised and expanded to include new research, Bound for Australia is the essential guide to these records.
Kabul is a name that has had much resonance in current affairs over the last few years, however its place in military history can be charted much further back to the first British incursions into Afghanistan during the 19th century.
The Battle of Bannockburn is the most celebrated battle in history between Scotland and England.
Bannockburn 1314 is the most celebrated battle between Scotland and England. A decisive victory for Robert Bruce, it secured for Scotland independence from England. It was... Læs mere
This book takes a route-by-route look at the development, operation and run-down of the tramway system which once linked Dudley to Brierley Hill, Stourbridge, Netherton, Cradley Heath, Pensnett, Kingswinford, Wordsley, Kinver, Lye, Wollaston, Old Hill and Blackheath.
Here is the true story of how HMS Petard attacked and captured U-559 in the darkness of a Mediterranean night. It describes how members of her crew swam across to the slowly sinking U-boat and captured vital German Enigma codebooks.
How To Unlock The Drama Of A Battlefield
This warm, witty and down-to-earth story of a Yorkshire bandsman will delight music lovers everywhere.
Tells the story of brave Arctic explorers who died in their attempts to seek the North-West Passage and North Pole during the years 1845-1877. Among them was Jim Hand from Bray, Co Wicklow.
This fascinating selection of photographs illustrates the extraordinary transformation that has taken place in Chester during the... Læs mere