Abandoned & Vanished Canals of England, Paperback - Andy Wood

A resurgence in canal restoration has seen many English canals reopen in the past three decades, but many are still abandoned, some even vanished u...

Explores Great Britain's countryside and transport links. This title not only offers insights into the routes and uses of the canals themselves, bu...

A study of English neighbourhoods based on a rich variety of hitherto largely unstudied sources, engages with the interaction of social ideals and ...

Reducere. LifeVesting empowers readers to create an abundant, impactful future by the choices they make today. Through thoughtful encouragement, biblical tea...

When Martha Summerhayes (1844-1926) came as a bride to Fort Russell in Wyoming Territory in 1874, she "saw not much in those first few days besides...

Reducere. The Salton Sea, California's largest inland body of water, was a spectacular oasis in the desert which attracted droves of boating, fishing, and be...

A celebration of the English countryside that focuses on the rolling green landscapes and magnificent monuments that set England apart from the res...

Explore Britain's canals and rivers with the Nicholson bestselling guides. For all users of the inland waterways. This established, popular and pra...

Covering every king and queen from the Dark Ages to the present day, with fabulously illustrated portraits throughout, this offers an ideal introdu...

In this re-issue of his best-selling travel text, the famous early twentieth century journalist, H. V. Morton, goes In search of England by motor car.

The story of the wonderful brass eagle lecterns of England

More than two hundred photographs and text trace the development of cathedral design from its Norman beginnings through the flowering of Gothic to ...

Reducere. DescriptionFrom the mysterious Druids and noble King Alfred to the notorious Henry VIII and the Glorious Revolution of 1688, Charles Dickens traced...

A history of RedcarPublisher: The History Press LtdAuthor(s): Sheila BarkerNumber of pages: 96Publication date: 2007Dimensions: 167 x 235 x 13Cover...

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In 1086, Domesday Book, perhaps the most remarkable historical document in existence, was compiled. By skilful use of the Domesday record historian...

Available here in a new and updated edition, respected journalist Simon Jenkins weaves a concise history of England with attention to the narrative...

A beautiful, quirky, illustrated edition of Phaidon's compelling bestseller, celebrating the book's 25th anniversaryThis concise and fast-paced int...

Begins with the Glorious Revolution of 1688 and concludes at the end of the reign of William III in 1702. This book presents a time of deep struggl...

Commentaries on the Laws of England BOOK THE FIRST. BY William Blackstone The Commentaries on the Laws of England are an influential 18th-century t...

Reducere. In his desperate quest for an heir, King Henry VIII divorced one wife and beheaded another. The birth of Prince Edward on October 12, 1537, ended h...

Stunning previously unpublished photographs of steam in the area. Offers a richly rewarding and nostalgic tribute to the final years of steam.

This work lays out the main outlines and most important turning points of British history - from the point of view of ordinary people. The book has...

Reducere. When Elizabeth I took the throne of England in 1559, hardly anyone knew what to make of her. Born the heir to the throne, she was declared a bastar...

A Child's History of England is a classic fiction novel by Charles Dickens. Dickens also published the work in book form in three volumes: the firs...

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A history of the workhouses of the MidlandsPublisher: The History Press LtdAuthor(s): Peter HigginbothamNumber of pages: 128Publication date: 2007D...

DescriptionThe Viking Conquest of England in 1016 saw two great warriors, the Danish prince Cnut and his equally ruthless English opponent King Edm...

Described by Christopher Marlowe as the 'She-Wolf of France', Isabella was one of the most notorious femme fatales in history.

A Short History of England is a classic historical novel by G. K. Chesterton.England's rise to prominence on the world stage over the course of tho...

The struggle for the soul of England after the death of Henry VIII

Fantastic journey that intertwines the political and personal, as hotel waiter Ditie becomes a millionaire but loses it all in the victory of Commu...

Bede (672/673 - 26 May 735), also referred to as Saint Bede or the Venerable Bede, was an English monk at the Northumbrian monastery of Saint Peter...

1066 saw three kings of England, the last of whom was William, Duke of Normandy. The origins, course & outcomes of William the Conqueror's conquest...

New paperback edition - The amazing life of Richard I, King of England, known to history as 'Richard the Lionheart', after his reputation for brave...

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This book considers the past, present and future of Kent, alighting on the key sites which symbolise the changing relationship between the UK and i...

Publisher: CornerstoneAuthor(s): Marc MorrisNumber of pages: 528Publication date: 2022Dimensions: 129 x 197 x 43Cover type: Paperback / softbackRed...

Publisher: Sussex Academic PressAuthor(s): Roger GraingerNumber of pages: 216Publication date: 2013Dimensions: 234 x 169 x 13Cover type: Paperback ...

Something old and angry is haunting the house - and it doesn't want the trees cut down...

Reducere. In a comic masterpiece following the misadventures of a simple but hugely ambitious waiter in pre-World War II Prague, who rises to wealth only to ...

'Ghost Ship' explores the harrowing stories of institutional racism within the Church of England. Through conversation with clergy and campaigners ...

Publisher: Thames & Hudson LtdAuthor(s): Julian RichardsIllustration(s): 80 Illustrations, black and white; 27 Illustrations, colorNumber of pages:...

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The discovery of the Staffordshire Hoard in 2009 has captured the imagination and stimulated renewed interest in the history and culture of the Ang...

DescriptionThe magical qualities of stained glass have an enduring appeal, but church windows tend to be ignored as a form of creative and artistic...

Catherine Parr and Anne Askew: united in faith and danger, divided in death

For most people in England today, the church is simply the empty building at the end of the road, visited for the first time, if at all, when dead....

Vegan North celebrates the best of the burgeoning vegan food scene across the north. It features recipes and stories from restaurants, cafes and pr...

A study of place, identity, music, politics and regionalism which calls for a radical restructuring of the British Isles.