Släktforskning, lokalhistoria

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, …

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 …

The county of Carmarthenshire has an impressive military history and heritage which stretches back into the Iron Age. Following Celtic settlement, this part of south-west Wales …

Americans often assume that slave societies had little use for prisons and police because slaveholders only ever inflicted violence directly or through overseers. Mustering tens of …

A history of food in the Crescent City that explores race, power, social status, and labor.   In Insatiable City, Theresa McCulla probes the overt and covert ways that the …

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 …

Vast salt marshes, ancient grasslands, lush forests, pristine beaches and dunes, and copious inland waters, all surrounded by a teeming sea. These are probably not the first things …

Discover your father’s life story with this gorgeous keepsake journal filled with over 100 prompts.   Whether he’s been there for emotional support or to add humor to any …

Broadcasting the Ozarks explores the vibrant country music scene that emerged in Springfield, Missouri, in the 1930s and thrived for half a century. Central to this history is the …

For centuries, England’s country houses have been where rich and grand families have displayed their wealth and status. Today, England is still well endowed with these houses, …