Norman Cross was the site of the world’s first purpose-built prisoner-of- war camp constructed during the Napoleonic Wars. Opened in 1797, it was more than just a prison: it was a town in itself, with
Ely in Old Photographs is a wonderful collection of archive images that records the life of Ely through the ages. Chris Jakes takes us on a journey, looking at the city’s life, streets, and businesses
A unique look at the development of the Mini?the tiny car that was?voted the second most influential car of the century?The latest in the highly illustrative Story series offers the fun and fascinatin
This book exposes the myths surrounding the propaganda films produced during the Third Reich: that the Nazis were infallible masters in the use of film propaganda; that everything the Nazis said was a
This?guide for the interested amateur on how to spot archaeology in your own local landscape provides a period-by-period guide to the archaeology of Britain and an introduction to sites from all the m
This collection takes the reader on a journey, century-by-century, showing how the truth?that is usually?taken for granted is a far cry from the facts. Amusing anecdotes and little-known facts travels
London is a city of enormous beauty, a dynamic, ever-evolving cityscape built up over hundreds of years of architectural evolution. Amidst this riot of growth and splendor, some truly iconic sights ma
This new series begins with British passenger ship, those great and grand vessels that connected the continents, but also those far-off, colonial outposts of the Empire. There were the great Cunarders
A century ago, when Henry Taunt, Oxford's celebrated photographer, walked the city with his camera, Oxford was a city with a third of the population it boasts today. Consequently much has changed, alt
This book celebrates everything that's great about British cars, from the boneshaking Lanchester of the 1890s to the mouthwatering Aston Martin V8 Vantage of today. Britain's engineers, designers, and
Wendy Hughes takes the reader on a grand tour of the curious and bizarre, including the Alfriston Star, the hostelry for medieval package tours with its unusual ship’s figurehead; the infamous B
Amber, Gold & Black is?a comprehensive history of British beer in all its variety.?It covers?all there is to know about the history of the beers Britons have brewed and enjoyed down the centuries?
Trinity College Dublin is famed for the intelligence and innovation of its students. However, not all the undergraduates have devoted their talents to academia; instead they spent their time devising
Welcome to County Monaghan, a place full of ancient secrets, uncanny stories and unforgettable characters.Visit the majestic Castle Leslie with its haunted rooms and fairy folk, hear the piercing cry
County Derry still abounds in folk tales, myths and legends and a selection of the best, drawn from historical sources and newly recorded local reminiscences, have been brought to life here by local s
