As the amalgamation of all the famous regiments of the British Army is completed, this book is a timely reminder of past glories. More than 50 of the most famous regiments are featured?their battle ho
When the battle cruiser HMS Hood was sunk by the Bismark and her consort Prinz Eugen in May 1941, the shock to the Royal Navy, Britain, and the world was immense. The Hood had seemed invincible and th
Prehistoric Cumbria is the first book to consider the development of Cumbria from the end of the last ice age until the arrival of the Romans. It discusses what life was like in the past in Cumbria, c
Portrayed in scores of photographs that provide fascinating glimpses of a varied past, this overview focuses on the ancient Cheshire county town of Altrincham. Characterizing the city as one of contra
The first study of the rich history of British food, its fads, and its fashions, to be combined with a practical cookbook of?more than?200 recipes from each age for use today?British food has a long a
Drawing on a wide selection of sources and illustrated with more than?50 images, this collection of grisly tales explores the shadier side of Harrogate's past.? Among the cases featured here are a pol
Dorset has long been famous for its wonderful geological features, like Lulworth Cove, Chesil Beach and the Jurassic Coast. Ray Hollands has walked the entire Dorset coastline to capture its unique at
Containing more than 180 images, this charming collection of photographs and postcards celebrates life in the area over the last 100 years. Much of the material included?is extremely rare, including i
Richard III has been written off in history as one of England's evil kings. His usurpation of the throne from his nephew Edward V and then subsequent generations of pro-Tudor historians ensured his fa
Hereford has a darker side to its history, filled with strange—and sometimes unlikely—true tales. Was King Arthur a Hereford man? Why was its patron saint murdered by his would-be father-in-law? Why d
Perhaps no other aircraft in aviation history has been such a well-kept secret as the Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird. This cutting edge aircraft took the art of aerial spying to an unprecedented level and d
This small volume celebrates every aspect of Yorkshire's history.? Including subjects as diverse as Roman Yorkshire, Yorkshire castles and abbeys, historic York and coaching days in Yorkshire, prehist
This collection of folk tales takes you on a green and leafy journey around the British Isles. Here are locally sourced and traditional folk tales of wild trees and plants throughout the seasons: from
As the war in Europe entered its final months, the world teetered on the edge of a Third World War. While Soviet forces smashed their way into Berlin, Churchill ordered British military planners to pr
During World War II the Germans assessed the Royal Artillery (RA) as the most professional arm of the British Army. British gunners were accurate, effective, and efficient, and provided better fire su
Pilot Leslie Semple's diary is captured and put into context in this unique volume. How do you fly a Handley Page across France in total darkness? The answer is the Lighthouse system, just one of the
What are the items that symbolize the journey of women from second-class citizens with no legal rights, no vote and no official status to the powerful people they are today? And what are the objects t
Katanga 1960-63 tells, for the first time, the full story of the Congolese province that declared independence and found itself at war with the world. The Congo had no intention of allowing the renega
A unique and accessible analysis of the belief systems of the prehistoric people of Europe?Both extensively researched and fast-paced, this groundbreaking book?tackles all the big subjects in archaeol
