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Haunted Worcestershire
E-bok, 2009
92 kr
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Anthony Poulton-Smith takes the reader on a fascinating A-Z tour of the haunted hotspots of Worcestershire. Contained within the pages of this book are strange tales of spectral sightings, active poltergeists and restless spirits appearing in streets, inns, churches, estates, public buildings and …
Haunted Worcestershire
Häftad, 2009
185 kr
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Anthony Poulton-Smith takes the reader on a fascinating A-Z tour of the haunted hotspots of Worcestershire. Contained within the pages of this book are strange tales of spectral sightings, active poltergeists and restless spirits appearing in streets, inns, churches, estates, public buildings and …
Bloody British History: Stafford
Häftad, 2013
185 kr
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From its earliest beginnings through to the last days of the Second World War, Staffordshire’s county town has seen more than its fair share of gore. Its history is filled with blood, disease, pestilence, poison, dismemberment, decapitation, suicides and hauntings. Featuring life – and death – at …
Dark History of Birmingham
Häftad, 2026
187 kr
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Birmingham is England’s second-largest city and it was the Industrial Revolution that kick-started its growth. The city grew rapidly in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries as the area became home to a host of factories and workshops. Working conditions were hard and the population crowded in …
Dark History of Birmingham
E-bok, 2026
182 kr
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Birmingham is England's second-largest city and it was the Industrial Revolution that kick-started its growth. The city grew rapidly in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries as the area became home to a host of factories and workshops. Working conditions were hard and the population crowded in …
Tamworth Through Time
Häftad, 2013
250 kr
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Tamworth Through Time gives a vivid insight into the dramatic developments that have taken place in the town in the recent past. Anthony Poulton-Smith's fascinating new book recalls streets, houses and public buildings, shops, businesses and pubs that have vanished or been altered almost beyond …
Crime on the Canals
E-bok, 2019
91 kr
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A look at the history of crimes along Great Britain''s canal network, from the author of The Origins of English Pub Names. Throughout our islands'' history, we find tales of thieves, smugglers, thugs, and murderers. Books have been written retelling tales of bandits, footpads, highwaymen, et al, …
Crime on the Canals
E-bok, 2019
91 kr
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A look at the history of crimes along Great Britain''s canal network, from the author of The Origins of English Pub Names. Throughout our islands'' history, we find tales of thieves, smugglers, thugs, and murderers. Books have been written retelling tales of bandits, footpads, highwaymen, et al, …
Somerset Place Names
Häftad, 2010
198 kr
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Ever wondered why our towns and villages are so named? Were they a deliberate creation by our ancestors or did they evolve naturally over time? Which Somerset village was held by the Pope at the time of Domesday? Who was Tom Mogg? Which village was named after the plant which inspired the inventor …
British Piers and Pier Railways
Häftad, 2021
246 kr
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The British have always had a special affinity for their coastal resorts and piers are the epitome of the British seaside. This book takes the reader on a clockwise tour of our islands, stopping at every pier and walking through their histories. Yet this is not just a tour of the pier, for it is …
Nottinghamshire Place Names
Häftad, 2009
168 kr
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This dictionary of Nottinghamshire place-names examines their origins and meanings. It includes not only towns, villages and hamlets, but also rivers, streams, Hills, fields and woods, as well as streets, buildings and public houses. A comprehensive description of the origin and evolution of each …
Not a Guide to: Torbay
Häftad, 2012
76 kr
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Did you know? Torbay, ‘The English Riviera’ boasts 22 miles of coastline, with 20 beaches and coves. The famous Torbay palm is in fact a cabbage tree (cordyline australis) from New Zealand. The Torbay Picture House was Europe’s oldest cinema. Seat 2, Row 2 was Agatha Christie’s favourite. She was …
Going Underground: The Potteries
Häftad, 2023
187 kr
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Beneath the surface of the Potteries lies a little-known world that encompasses the history of the six towns that historically make up this area – Stoke, Burslem, Hanley, Fenton, Tunstall and Longton and the conurbation in North Staffordshire that has grown from these towns. The towns are closely …
