King Harold Godwineson is one of history's shadowy figures, known mainly for his defeat and death at the Battle of Hastings. His true status and achievements have been overshadowed by the events of Oc
This book looks at the activities of the Vikings in the Irish Sea, a band of water that has been important since prehistoric times in the history of maritime cultural exchange between Britain and Irel
Silver City Airways rose from obscure beginnings to pioneer and become world famous for its cross-Channel car ferry service. When the only alternative was a slow sea crossing, Silver City became the c
The first book to reveal what it is like to work in Army bomb disposal in the most bombed place on Earth As the Regia Aeronautica and the Luftwaffe unleashed their full might against the island of Mal
Places and books like Rosslyn Chapel and The Da Vinci Code have focused attention on Scotland's Knights Templar. Who they were and what they did has been touched upon, but never properly explored unti
The Lune Valley is in border country, a historic and picturesque divide between the Lake District and the Yorkshire Dales, the Silurian rocks of the former separated by a geological fault from the Car
THE PUB has always been one of the main centres of the community, and never more so than in Herefordshire. From the inns next to the markets in Hereford that thrived on market-day trade, to the lonel
This fully-illustrated guide explores all things strange and uncann, paranormal and peculiar in Aberdeenshire, one of the most scenic parts of Scotland (Which also includes part of the Cairngorms Nati
The Battle of Bannockburn, fought over two days on 23 and 24 June in 1314 by a small river crossing in Stirling, was a decisive victory for Robert the Bruce in the Scottish Wars of Independence agains
Documenting an incredible unification in the history of Europe, this account examines the merging of East and West Germany following the destruction of the Berlin Wall in 1990. Describing how a totali
From Napoleon’s bold crossing of the River Neman to his capture of Moscow and eventual downfall, this analysis investigates the 1812 ill-fated invasion from a Russian standpoint. In establishing a fre
On September 13, 1759, British and French forces fought one of the most decisive battles in history, on the Plains of Abraham outside the Canadian capital, Quebec. The British force decisively routed
Completed in the early 1960s, the France was the last of the great French Line passenger ships on the celebrated run to and from New York. She was not only the national flagship, but the longest liner
The struggle between Germany and the Allies along the Western Front is for many the most familiar element of World War I. However, many less well-known theaters of conflict, key to the overall progres
Jeff Vinter, previous chairman of Railway Ramblers and consultant on the BBC’s Railway Walks series, provides a detailed guide to?10 of the best railway walks in the territory of the former London Mid
This?guide for the interested amateur on how to spot archaeology in your own local landscape provides a period-by-period guide to the archaeology of Britain and an introduction to sites from all the m
Everyone has heard of T.E. Lawrence?soldier, scholar, author of Seven Pillars of Wisdom, and translator who led the Arab Legions in their revolt against the Turks. However, it is the mind of Lawrence
Many people have written biographies of Charles Darwin, but the story of his family and roots in Shrewsbury is little known. This book, containing original research, fills that gap. The key player is
Married at 17 to the grandson of a confirmed lunatic and widowed at 20, Catherine Parr chose a Yorkshire lord twice her age as her second husband. Caught up in the turbulent terrors of the Pilgrimage
Soldiers of the Queen tells the story of Victoria's colonial campaigns through the letters and diaries of those who served. As such it is the closest one can get to an 'oral history' of this fascinati
`One of the most remarkable collections of old photographs I've ever seen they are like stories: the Photohraphs are full of Hndsome women, and rathe sulky mysterious men and wonderful mud-locked chil
As many as 250,000 underage boys found themselves fighting in World War I, and over half would never return home. This is their story, delving into the complex history of Britain's youngest Great War
Railway disasters are almost always the result of human fallibility?a single mistake by an engine-driver, guard, or signalman, or some lack of communication between them?and it is in the short distanc
The Bridgewater Canal is distinguished as England’s first canal and its development marked the beginning of a transport revolution that provided a crucial foundation for industrial and commercial deve
The photographs in this book, many of them previously unpublished, have been chosen for their importance as records of social change. The collection provides an illuminating and informative history of
Canterbury Cathedral in Old Photographs records the living history of this incredible monument to the Christian faith and architectural treasure. The author has selected images from private archives,
Despite the great interest in the Roman Army, particularly in the many re-enactment societies, up until now it has been surprisingly difficult to find out information about the uniforms they wore and
Liverpool in Old Photographs brings to life the history of a famous port and city over the past century. Concentrating on its varied shipping and unparalleled waterfront, its historic streets and buil
The Pictish nation, forged in the shadow of the Roman empire, was the dominant power in northern Britain for more than?500 years. Much has been written about the archaeology and culture of the Picts i
Drawing on diaries, letters, and personal accounts from British conscripts who served on the Western Front in the latter half of the Great War, this is the first book to explore the contribution they
Why was the Allied naval assault of February/March 1915 so unsuccessful? Did the Ottoman Turks have knowledge of the Allied landings of April 25,?1915? And did Sir Ian Hamilton, the overall commander
Including the periods before and after when they were kings of Scotland/England, this is the 1,000-year saga of the remarkable family of stewards, who became Stewarts, then Royal Stewarts, then Stuart
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
Examining the development of the airship, this detailed history?ranges from the pre-World War I dirigibles up to date. Covering the airship in the UK, France, Germany, Italy, and the U.S., author John
The Spanish Inquisition is now a byword for violence and religious intolerance. In 1478, at the instigation of the Catholic Ferdinand and Isabella, Torquemada led the Inquisition to root out heresy. T
Ely in Old Photographs is a wonderful collection of archive images that records the life of Ely through the ages. Chris Jakes takes us on a journey, looking at the city’s life, streets, and businesses
They say that history is written by the victors, and consequently there is a tendency for the Britons to be forgotten in the story of the end of Roman Britain and the post-Roman period. Warlord will r
Even those who live in Essex may be surprised by the richness of the county’s prehistoric and Roman heritage, and the number of visible ancient monuments that can be readily seen, as detailed in this
The Great Fire of London in 1666 was the greatest catastrophe of its kind in Western Europe. Although detailed fire precautions and fire-fighting arrangements were in place, the fire raged for four da
How did the Tudors enjoy themselves? For the men and women of Tudor England there was, just as there is today, more to life than work.?400 years before the invention of television and radio, they did
