Category Archives: Travel Guides
In Search of Britain`s Haunted Castles
It could easily be said that in the UK we are spoilt for choice when it comes to atmospheric historic buildings and certainly Britain`s many castles are liberally scattered all over the country. The ninety or so castles selected in this book have been chosen for their prevalence of spectral tales and the legendary events
A Toby in the Lane: A History of London`s East End Markets
`A Toby in the Lane` reveals the rich fabric of the East End markets, primarily in Petticoat Lane and Brick Lane, and celebrates the street traders and stalls which call these London institutions home. This is the story of immigrant communities and their fight for survival, reflected in sweat and toil. Countless tales of traders`
London`s Great Railway Century 1850-1950
The hundred years from 1850 to 1950 were London`s railway century, an era during which the city was defined by its railways: grimy and utilitarian yet at the same time elegant and innovative. This fascinating book explores the many contemporary transport themes of London`s termini, including goods depots, electrified lines, industrial railways and Southern suburban
Matthew Boulton: Industry`s Great Innovator
Matthew Boulton, of the famous Boulton & Watt steam engine partnership, was an eighteenth-century designer and inventor. Before he partnered up with James Watt he was a successful industrialist manufacturing a range of silver and plated goods, buttons and buckles, and the sort of knickknackery known at the time as `toys`. He had a business
Edinburgh (Bloody Scottish History)
Edinburgh is one of the most beautiful cities in the world – with one of the darkest histories on record. Sweeping through the centuries in a blood-soaked catalogue of assaults, assassinations and all-out attempts at annihilation, this volume reveals the hideous tapestry of death, disease and disaster that lies beneath Edinburgh`s stunning facade. You`ll never
London`s Curse
Throughout the 1920s and 1930s, London was gripped by the supposed curse of Tutankhamun, whose tomb in the Luxor sands was uncovered in February 1923 by the British archaeologist Howard Carter. The site was plundered, and over the next few years more than twenty of those involved in the exhumation or in handling the contents
Harrow Then & Now
The London Borough of Harrow has seen dramatic changes over the decades, moving gradually away from its countrified roots to become a bustling and diverse urban centre. Local historian Don Walter`s view that `Harrow is not the place it was` is evident in this selection of archive images of Harrow`s streets over the last century,
Man Behind the Bayeux Tapestry: Odo, William the Conqueror`s Half-Brother
Odo of Conteville, the younger half-brother of William the Conqueror, was ordained Bishop of Bayeux while still in his teens. A larger than life character, he is best known for commissioning the Bayeaux Tapestry, in which he makes a dashing appearance at the height of the Battle of Hastings. He also played a pivotal role
Tottenham and Wood Green Then & Now
The Tottenham and Wood Green area has seen dramatic changes over the decades. Its rural villages, farms and market gardens have now been absorbed into the bustle of Greater London and the area has left its rural days behind. Tottenham and Wood Green Then & Now perfectly captures the changing face of the area since
Oxford: A Pocket Miscellany
A former Prime Minister holds an Oxford beer drinking record? An Oxford academic ate the heart of King Louis IV? One of the Popes came from Oxford? From the momentous to the outlandish, this book is packed full of fun facts about everything Oxonian. From the wise words of literature and celebrities to local people`s
A Companion and Guide to the Norman Conquest
A companion and guide to the Norman Conquests
Bristol Book of Days
Taking you through the year day by day, The Bristol Book of Days contains a quirky, eccentric, amusing or important event or fact from different periods of history, many of which had a major impact on the religious and political history of England as a whole. Ideal for dipping into, this addictive little book will
The First Battle of the First World War: Alsace-Lorraine
On 7 August 1914, a week before the Battle of Tannenburg and two weeks before the Battle of the Marne, the French army attacked the Germans at Mulhouse in Alsace. Their objective was to recapture territory which had been lost after the Franco-Prussian War of 1870-71, which made it a matter of pride for the
London Cemeteries : An Illustrated Guide and Gazateer
The cemeteries of Greater London have been a neglected area of the capital`s history. They are filled not only with the remains of recent generations but also with a wealth of architectural and social history that is described here in an entertaining and eloquent narrative full of picturesque melancholy. London Cemeteries is a comprehensive guide
Discovering Britain`s First Railways: A Guide to Horse-drawn Tramroads and Waggonways
Discovering Britain`s First Railways from the History Press is a handy-size, illustrated book devoted to the history, rediscovery and exploration of Britain’s first railways by examining the network of over 1,500 miles of horse-drawn tramroads and waggonways, illustrated with black and white or colour photos of their present day remains, as well as with pictures
