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Railroads around Chicago
In his 1914 ode to Chicago, Carl Sandburg referred to the city as the ‘Hog Butcher for the World, Tool Maker, Stacker of Wheat, Player with Railroads and Freight Handler to the …
Cork: A Potted History
Place matters in Cork. From its marshy foundations at the lowest crossing point of the River Lee, the city spread across its steep suburban hillsides. Journeying from the south of …
Secret Newham
Secret Newham delves into the fascinating but often quirky and curious history of the towns that make up the borough of Newham in East London. From the origins of place names, …
Abandoned Derbyshire
Derbyshire is home to a myriad of places and buildings that have been left behind by history – from well-known castles and stately houses to more obscure family homes, air-raid …
Suffolk Places Behind the Faces
Throughout Suffolk’s history, important national figures have played a role in the county. This book explores locations around the county linked with historical figures and major …
The Fifteen Guinea Special
The Fifteen Guinea Special was the last steam-hauled British Rail passenger service on 11 August 1968. A day later, the once living and breathing steam locomotives fell silent, …
Women of Science
Women have played a vital role in scientific discovery, although at times their participation has gone unrecognised. Their scholarly research and discoveries have provided a rich …
Illustrated Tales of Cornwall
Cornwall's landscape is intertwined with the county's folklore and legends. In Illustrated Tales of Cornwall, author John Husband explores a multitude of mysterious happenings, …
Finis Britanniae
The end of Roman Britain and the arrival of the invading Saxons forms part of the most disruptive period in Britain's history. Centuries of relative stability as a Roman province …
Cork: A Potted History
Place matters in Cork. From its marshy foundations at the lowest crossing point of the River Lee, the city spread across its steep suburban hillsides. Journeying from the south of …
Fifteen Guinea Special
The Fifteen Guinea Special was the last steam-hauled British Rail passenger service on 11 August 1968. A day later, the once living and breathing steam locomotives fell silent, …
Abandoned Derbyshire
Derbyshire is home to a myriad of places and buildings that have been left behind by history - from well-known castles and stately houses to more obscure family homes, air-raid …