Brian Cunningham looks back once again at his adventures and misadventures in the mechanic trade
The sequel to the popular 2020 book Tyne and Weird, featuring a brand new collection of strange and forgotten history
A kaleidoscopic history of the 1990s, a decade of fin-de-siècle hope and exuberance - plus the events, ideas and people who made and broke it
The first book to record the contributions made by Northern Irish people during the Second World War and the affect those contributions had on their lives
The history of our planet is written in its geology - this lavishly illustrated guide show you how to read it
The chilling and little-known story of Adolf Hitler's eight-year march to the pinnacle of German politics.
Paperback edition of one of the most important books on Marilyn Monroe ever written
If you're looking for a book which is fun and at the same time informative about Lancashire then this is the one for you. If you want to sit down and read it from cover to cover you will be fascinated by the things you did not know about this amazing part of England.
Lost to a German torpedo on 7 May 1915, Cunard's RMS Lusitania captured the world's imagination when she entered service in 1907.
A month-by-month treasury of stories and traditions that bring to life the changing seasons and celebrate the turning year Telling the Seasons takes us on a journey through the twelve months of the year with stories, customs and celebrations. Drawing on the changing patterns of nature and the rich tapestry of folklore from the British Isles, it is a colorful guide into how and why we continue to celebrate the seasons.Here are magical myths of the sun and moon, earthy tales of walking stones and talking trees and lively legends of the spirits of each season. Original drawings, sayings, songs, recipes and rhymes, combine into a 'spell-book' of the seasons. Martin Maudsley tells tales around the year to children and adults, specializing in stories of the natural world and local landscapes. He can be found leading seasonal celebrations from firelit winter wassails to bright May Day mornings in rural Dorset where he lives.
How did the characters and events of Scottish history make the Scotland of today? These stories make sense of it all.
The big story of Scotland's brewing history in a little book!
An insider's record of the complete history of Hatton Garden, including the social history of many of its characters
A quick and accessible read on one of the most dramatic battles of the Second World War.
An honest account of the battles and privilege of protecting a world-renowned nature reserve
A short and accessible history of one of the Second World War's most decisive battles.
A gripping account of Bomber Command's actions during the Battle of Britain, 10 July- 31 October 1940
Alison Sim explores the full range of entertainments enjoyed during Tudor times, covering everything from card games and bear baiting to interior design
The definitive work from one of the most influential figures in the field of carpentry
Flying 'Anything to Anywhere' the life of pilot Pauline Gower, MBE, who led the women of the Air Transport Auxiliary during WW2
In today's world, where newspapers clamour to report new revelations about the Royal Family, this informative and quirky book gives the inquisitive reader an in-depth look at the secrets of our past royals.
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