The First World War claimed over 995,000 British lives, and its legacy continues to be remembered today. Great War Britain: West Sussex offers an intimate portrayal of the county and its people living in the shadow of the ’war to end all wars`.
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A photographic journey through Pontardawe and district, showcasing its history, communities, industries, and social life from past to present.
Blackrock is well known as an affluent and well-loved suburb of Dublin, situated on the picturesque east coast of the city. Blackrock never fully achieved the status... Læs mere
Although part of the national network, Birmingham’s canals, including the Worcester & Birmingham, the Stratford-upon-Avon and the Birmingham Canal Navigation, retain their original... Læs mere
This third selection of images showcases Pontardawe’s rich history, from its steelworks and traditional industries to urban development, culture, and community life, celebrating the town’s heritage and continual reinvention.
A comprehensive study of the Seven Years’ War, detailing armies, commanders, uniforms, tactics, and battles across Europe and North America, with over 280 illustrations and maps.
Encompassing the whole of the Somerset coast, with detailed explorations of the ports, the vessels and their owners, skippers and crews, and the... Læs mere
Flintshire, the northern gateway to Wales, is a county rich in heritage. As with much of Wales, Flintshire is also a place of myth and legends, from missing monks to maids... Læs mere
Read about Margaret Clitherow, tortured to death for her beliefs, Richard Scrope, the archbishop executed for treason, and of course the notorious highwayman Richard `Dick’ Turpin and his moonlight ride.
This companion volume to Central Birmingham 1870-1920 captures the changing face of the city over a further half century using a selection of nearly 200 old... Læs mere
In 1940, the Manchester and Salford Blitz saw the city and its surroundings targeted by the German Luftwaffe.