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Black Country Ghosts
Local author Anthony Poulton-Smith takes the reader on a fascinating A—Z tour of the haunted places of the Black Country. Contained within the pages of this book are strange tales …
Not a Guide to: Torbay
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 …
Bloody British History: Stafford
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 …
Black Country Ghosts
Local author Anthony Poulton-Smith takes the reader on a fascinating A-Z tour of the haunted places of the Black Country. Contained within the pages of this book are strange tales …
Going Underground: The Black Country
A fascinating exploration of the underground world and its history beneath the surface of the Black Country.
East Sussex Place Names
Ever wondered why our towns and villages are named as they are? Who named them and why? Which place has a name meaning 'the landing place of the dwellers in the town'? Was Rat Farm …
Crime on the Canals
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 …
Salt Routes
As mankind gave up the nomadic hunter gatherer life and became farmers, they were largely self sufficient. However one vital commodity was available only in a few isolated areas - …
English riviera: paignton, brixham & torquay through time
The three towns of Paignton, Brixham and Torquay form the area of the Devon coast known as the English Riviera, due to the sandy beaches, mild climate and host of leisure …
Culture Wise America
A unique guide to America for visitors, business people and immigrants, which provides essential information about culture, customs and business etiquette. Printed in colour.
Beeching: 50 Years On
In 1963 Dr Beeching’s infamous report signalled the end for over 15,000 miles of track, a third of Britain’s stations, and for 70,000 jobs, as well as making irrevocable changes to …
Stafford Through Time
Staffordshire's county town was home to Iron Age settlers before the Romans and then the Saxons contributed to its history. The pottery production for which the county has long …