Cape Breton Railways: An Illustrated History, Paperback - Herb MacDonald

CAPE BRETON'S RAIL LINES are perhaps best known for their substantial roles in the coal and steel industries. Shaped by factors such as physical ge...

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Jacqui McCarthy explores the fascinating history of Cheltenham Caravans.

Publisher: Stenlake PublishingAuthor(s): Eric EunsonIllustration(s): chiefly illustrations facsimiles, mapsNumber of pages: 112Publication date: 19...

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The story of these purveyors of Wiltshire ham, who once employed 2, 000 people and remains fondly remembered in Calne and the surrounding areas.Pub...

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A lavishly illustrated history of the iconic Bell Rock lighthouse which has stood as an industrial 'wonder of the world' since its completion in 1811.

Michael Strachan tells the story of one of Scotland's great tourist attractions, with a wealth of previously unpublished images.

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From tower clocks to time balls, this richly illustrated work chronicles the history of public clocks in New York City. It discusses the premiere c...

In this illustrated history, Alastair Cameron explores the history and heritage of the slate mining industry in the Lake District.

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A fascinating journey through the history of railways. From the early steam trains to the high-speed bullet trains of today, The Iron Road tells th...

Publisher: Goose Lane EditionsAuthor(s): Benoit LalondeIllustration(s): colour photos & mapsNumber of pages: 296Publication date: 2021Dimensions: 1...

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