Category Archives: Non-Fiction & Reference
The Kent Downs
Nestled within the heart of the county, sparsely and largely untouched by the pressures of the modern age, the Kent Downs are home to some of the most enchanting countryside in southern England. This book unravels the history of the area`s settlement and colonisation, the inspiration it has given to poets, artists and authors, and
Haunted West End Theatres
Take a trip behind the scenes of London`s West End theatres to discover a spooky range of spectres following centuries of performances. With literally hundreds of eye-witness accounts from actors, backstage and front of house staff, this books reveals the most haunted theatres in London. In researching these theatrical ghost stories, the authors have held
The Oxford of Inspector Morse
“The Oxford Inspector Morse and Lewis” is a comprehensive description of the locations used as settings for the complete “Inspector Morse” series and the first two series of “Lewis”. Although the cameras roamed nationally and internationally, the emphasis of the book is on the home base of the detectives, the university city of Oxford, which
British Canals: The Standard History
This is the standard work for canal enthusiasts and historians to acquire
Haunted Bath
A pub with a deceased barmaid who simply refuses to leave, a Grey Lady in the Theatre Royal; a poltergeist in the Garrick`s Head pub; a man in a black hat at the Assembly Rooms. Bath is one of the few British cities which may justifiably be called beautiful. It is also one of the
Discovering the smallest churches in England
A unique guide on the history of a fascinating group of buildings and how to find them
The Cities of Roman Africa
The Roman province of Africa was one of richest in the Empire and as a result has some of the most spectacular remains. “The Cities of Roman Africa” examines the development of urban space and cultural life in this province from the beginnings of Roman rule in the second century BC to the fall of
A History of London and Londoners
A humorous and fascinating history of the city, from Roman garrison to vibrant international metropolis; this book is a must-have for anyone with any interest in London, its inhabitants and past. Written in an engaging and easy-to-follow style, the story of London and its characters is as enthralling and captivating as any tale, old or
Haunted Black Country
A terrifying collection of chilling tales from around the Black Country
Railway Walks Wales
Jeff Vinter, Consultant to the BBC`s “Railway Walks” series, provides comprehensive details of every disused railway line in Wales that is now a public walk or cycle trail. He covers everything from the earliest tram-roads to recently closed colliery lines – all set against the magnificent backdrop of the Welsh landscape and offering an insight
London Blue Plaque Guide
The London Blue Plaque Guide is a comprehensive guide to London`s distinctive Blue Plaques, which commemorate the remarkable men and women who have lived in the capital. Its biographical portraits, listed in alphabetical order, provide informative and sometimes irreverent anecdotes about many of the famous and some not-so-famous lives. The `Guide` describes the careers of
The Grand Union Canal (North) – Towpath Guide
Working its way from Salford Junction outside Birmingham to Milton Keynes, this illustrated guide covers the northern part of the Grand Union Canal, accompanying the guide to the southern hallf of the canal.Revealing much that will appeal to holiday-makers along this stretch of water, the guide also provides historical snippets and useful up to date
London Under Attack
London has been under attack for literally centuries. Michael Foley`s book records the dramatic military history of the capital from Roman times until the Second World War and beyond. Throughout its early history London was at the centre of hostilities, not always instigated by foreign enemies, but more often from the city`s own inhabitants or
A Concise Guide to the Parish Church
This compact guide to Britain`s churches brings out the richness and diversity of over 1500 years of Christian heritage; it also places the parish church at the core of our social and cultural history. The author explains the importance of place in the siting of a church, the various architectural styles, the layout of the
The Nile and Its People – 7000 Years of Egyptian History
This accessible volume looks at the centrality of the Nile to Egyptian history – how the people of Egypt have relied on it for food, irrigation, and transportation, how they have impacted on the Nile itself, and the place it has held in their culture. Much of the book concentrates, as one might expect, on
Walking The Dramway
The Dramway was a horse-drawn coal carriage route. The 9-mile nineteenth-century tramway carried coal from Coalpit down to the river Avon. Today the remains of the Avon & Gloucester railway and the collieries it was built to serve can still be seen along the route, most of which can still be walked despite the railway
Roman Forts in Britain
The Roman military remains in Britain are of outstanding importance. More than a tenth of the army`s total strength was stationed in Britain, out of all proportion to the size of the province. In the last 30 years new techniques of investigation have been developed and, above, all the sensational discovery of the Vindolanda tablets
Britain`s Canals – A Handbook
Prolific canal author Nick Corble`s new guide – Britain’s Canals: A Handbook – is both the perfect introduction to canals for new enthusiasts and a useful companion for devotees. This informative volume looks at broad and narrow, the canal network, different users, types of boats and barges, decorations, things you should know when buying a
Kensington
This fascinating selection of over 200 old photographs of the Royal Borough of Kensington shows a surprisingly varied range of activities and views from this unique area of London over a period of one hundred years. Included in this volume are photographs of Edwardian scenes in Kensington Gardens, early underground trains, famous department stores in
