This fascinating selection of photographs traces some of the many ways in which Scarborough & Pickering Railway has changed and developed over the last century.
Amberley's new series of Eyewitness Accounts bring history, warfare, disaster, travel and exploration to life, written by the people who could say 'I was there!'
Reveals the compelling characters and often courageous actions of London's Lord Mayors as they respond to some of the most dramatic events in the City's history
These extraordinary stories of 144 pirates throughout history include Norman privateers, Barbary Corsairs, Elizabethan adventurers, Chinese pirates, "the Brethren of the coast," and of cours
Victorian ‘Railway Mania’ changed Britain forever as an ‘iron road’ complete with tunnels, bridges, viaducts and stations marched inexorably across the country. Railway structures began to dominate th
Founded in 1810 by Lewis Tregonwell, Bournemouth was originally a deserted heathland, home to fishermen and smugglers. Initially marketed as a health resort, Bournemouth’s growth really accelerated wi
An ideal guide for anyone who is curious about paranormal investigation and the supernatural. The authors guide the reader through the required steps for successful paranormal investigation, identifyi
British gardening history began even before the Romans, who brought Mediterranean plants which still flourish across Britain. Gardening grew in the 16th century and a distinctively British style becam
During the Second World War, more than 9,000 flying boats were produced by the main protagonists, fulfilling a multitude of roles including maritime reconnaissance, bombing, fleet spotting, search and
This groundbreaking study examines the various ways Jews were betrayed by their fellow countrymen during the Holocaust. They were forced out of their professions and universities, their neighbors
The first book on this increasingly popular, superbly adaptable mobile rooms. Includes 140 full-colour images with informative captions to guide both the interested reader and shepherds' hut renovator
In 1949, the People's Liberation Army of China sent troops into Tibet. At first, Chinese soldiers behaved respectfully towards the local people, distributing clothes, blankets, tools, medicine and eve
Few things are more evocative of Victorian Britain than its criminals; they are vital ingredients in any Victorian melodrama. The truth, however, was often stranger, more thrilling and more horrifying
The thriving city of Liverpool has become particularly well known over the last century for its maritime industry, contributions to sport, and, of course, its legendary musical heritage. However, this
In this groundbreaking book, professional historian Harry Bennett provides first-hand accounts and commentary on the British reaction to one of the greatest shocks in military history--the German blit
The Landscape Garden: the quiet but startling national revolution that overthrew the parterres, avenues and canals of formal French-inspired gardens littering Britain by the 1720s. Then the drive took
Whether your interest is police, fire, ambulance, or associated emergency and rescue services, this fully illustrated book of nearly 200 images captures central London’s many 999 services going
Ancient Greece was never just one nation: it was a disparate collection of independent city states, often embroiled in war, with separate governments, their own armies and distinct politics, economi
In this sixth book about Barra and other southern islands of Scotland's Outer Hebrides, Branigan (emeritus archaeology, Sheffield U.) explores the life of Roderick, who succeeded his father, also Rode
`Catullus's poems [are] a mixture of the refined and the obscene quite without parallel in literature...a sort of Baudelaire but tougher...Burl's spirited Catullus [contains] lively translations by B
No island is more deeply steeped in ancient history than Britain. The megalithic monuments are mute testimony to the mysterious foundations of "British" culture, and the inhabitants’ k
A rare and enjoyable sight, double-header trains are always guaranteed to delight any lineside enthusiasts. With nearly two hundred stunning images, published here for the first time, Dave Smith offer
From traditional seaside holiday treats like candy floss, ice cream and fish ’n’ chips, to the British fascination for baking, the Victorian era has shaped British culinary heritage. Victo
While many films have attempted to convey the experience of the Second World War European battlefield, none adequately portray the mayhem and suffering that befell untold thousands of horses, their bo
Cheltenham Caravans were made by one of the smallest caravan manufacturing companies and are still used across Europe by members of the longest established one-marque caravan owners' clubs, forty year
Ireland's history has been shaped by the many conquerors, kings and invaders who have stepped foot on the country's shores. For centuries conflict raged between the native Irish, Vikings, Anglo-Norman
For generations, the ancestors of Welshmen Owen Tudor had fought Romans, Irish Picts, Vikings, Saxons, Mercians and Normans. His uncles had been executed in the Glyndwr Welsh War of Independence, his
Like his crusading father before him, Simon de Montfort’s combination of charisma, determination and fearlessness, reinforced by a wife with similar qualities, made him one of the greatest men of his
There’s nothing quite like a refreshing drink after a day on the fells and hills of the Yorkshire Dales. Scenic beauty, majestic views, impressive crags, towering cliffs, peaceful tarns, extensive ca
Top Withins Farm on Stanbury Moor, West Yorkshire, is internationally famous as the inspiration for Emily Bronte's Wuthering Heights and visited every year by hundreds of thousands of people from all
Lincolnshire is a diverse county. Its landscape ranges from Chalk Wold to Limestone plateau, to Fen and Coastal Marsh. The archaeology contained within it is equally dramatic, with thousands of years
The Roman military is an iconic, ancient institution; everybody is familiar with the image of fearsome Roman centurions marching in their famous columns. In this book, Roman military experts John and
Starting with the early straw walkers and rotary models, this book charts the chronological evolution of these complex machines which soon became indispensable to the cereal farmer. It shows how the c
Though images of women were ubiquitous in the Roman world, these were seldom intended to be taken simply at face value. The importance of marriage, motherhood and political stability was often conveye
SOE’s Belgian and Dutch operations in the Second World War have always been considered highly controversial because of the notorious Englandspiel (the English game’) run by the Germa
Two elderly shopkeepers bludgeoned to death, the only evidence a smudged thumbprint inside a cashbox. A Quaker poisons his mistress in Slough and, confident he will evade justice, arrives at Pa
From the moment it became public news, the validity of Edward’s marriage to Elizabeth Widville, the beautiful widow of a Lancastrian knight, was called into question. This alarmed Elizabeth and
This is the story of Britain’s model villages: miniature worlds that have captivated garden guests and paying public since the early twentieth century. This history of these small-scale utopias
Beginning by drawing parallels between the author's experiences at the British Embassy in Kabul in 2010–2013 and her grandfather's experiences of the same just after Indian Independence in 1948–50, th
