Local history

A history of the English seaside town during World War I, from its significance to its sacrifices.

A history of the English seaside town during World War I, from its significance to its sacrifices.

A history of life in the southern English town during World War II.

"e;A comprehensive view of the important part Cumbria played in WWII, including a detailed look at the warships built in the Barrow Yard.

An in-depth look at how Scotland's largest city and its residents were affected by the Second World War, with photos included.

This comprehensive account of the southern English county during WWII covers everything from the Dunkirk evacuations to the Battle of Britain and more.

Stories of the residents of Jersey, Guernsey, and other Channel Islands and their service and sacrifice during the First World War.

Stories of the residents of Jersey, Guernsey, and other Channel Islands and their service and sacrifice during the First World War.

A history of life in the southern English town during World War II.

This look at everyday life for women on a small island off the British coast brings the female experience to the forefront of history.

An in-depth history of women's activism and achievements in one English town, with photos included.

This look at everyday life for women on a small island off the British coast brings the female experience to the forefront of history.

Celts, Romans, Saxons, Vikings .

"e;Provides clear and succinct descriptions of the various craft used not only by American forces but those of the French and South Vietnamese Navy.

An in-depth history of the fight for women's rights over a century in one English city.

An enlightening and entertaining portrait of the English city's history, legends, and lore, including photos and quotations: "e;Excellent.

Celts, Romans, Saxons, Vikings .

An enlightening and entertaining portrait of the English city's history, legends, and lore, including photos and quotations: "e;Excellent.

An in-depth history of the fight for women’s rights over a century in one English city.

A study of the many changes in women's lives in an English town over the course of a century.

Who set the mysterious fire that burned down much of New York City shortly after the British took the city during the Revolutionary War?

Frome was historically one of the largest towns in Somerset and is rapidly growing today.

Journey back a century and a half back in time to one of the most significant meetings in US history, without which more than half of the American population wouldn't be allowed to vote.

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.

Warrington is an old, established town with a rapidly changing townscape during a transformation from a traditional industrial Lancashire centre to a twenty-first-century Cheshire New Town.

The cathedral city of Lincoln offers a wealth of history dating from the first-century BC settlement of 'Lindon'.

Eyam (pronounced Eem), given the Saxon name Eaham, meaning a well-watered hamlet, is a secluded Peak District village hemmed in by green slopes and majestic hills.

Wrexham is the largest town in North Wales and since 1996 has been the centre of the county borough.

Forged through centuries of armed struggle and foreign domination, aggressive invaders, oppressive monarchs, and rebellious citizens have repeatedly clashed to create Berkshire's military heritage.

Somerset has a varied landscape, from upland Exmoor to the low-lying wetland levels and moors, and the mineral rich Mendips to the agricultural land of South Somerset.

"Esta obra forma parte de los proyectos del Plan Bilbao Aurrera 2021 del Ayuntamiento de Bilbao".

For over four centuries, California has been an ever-changing landscape of innovation and revolution, triumph and tragedy.

Part personal memoir, part cultural history, West is a compendium of 'tales', telling the story of a unique geographical and literary landscape - the western Midlands of England.

The editors of Texas Monthly explore what it means to be a Texan in this anthology packed with essays, reportage, recipes, and recommendations from their renowned list of contributors.

Following the events of January 6, 2021, talk of vigilantes and mob violence have become a part of our daily discourse, reminding us that we haven't come as far as we thought from the ';wild' days of the Old West.

A site-by-site guide to the wonders of the worlds greatest city.

Més de 200 curiositats dividides per sis èpoques diferents, a més d'un epíleg amb els carrers principals, denominacions populars, refranys barcelonins, els orígens dels barris, etc.

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In late eighteenth-century Yorkshire a powerful gang of counterfeiters held the local community in its spell.

During the Industrial Revolution, the western valley of Gwent underwent a dramatic change to become one of the most important iron producing areas in Britain, with rich deposits of iron ore, coal and limestone.

Bicester: A Potted History covers the full history of the town, from the Roman settlement of Alchester that preceded it, through its Saxon, Tudor and Victorian developments, right up to the present day.

Despite a history stretching back almost 2,000 years, the City of London is one of the world's most modern, booming and yet unspoiled places to visit.

A reappraisal of this unique northern industrial town situated at the end of a long peninsula, Barrow-in-Furness Reflections seeks to record the changing face of the town over time.

Few counties can rival Essex's extensive and varied military history.

Newcastle upon Tyne has long been an important city in the north-east of England.

The largest of the Channel Islands, Jersey is situated 85 miles from the English coast and 14 miles from France.

Taunton has always had a special and significant place in Somerset's history.