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Anthony Poulton-Smith
A fascinating exploration of the underground world and its history beneath the surface of the Black Country.
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This fascinating selection of photographs traces some of the many ways in which the English Riviera has changed and developed over the last century
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This fascinating selection of photographs traces some of the many ways in which Tamworth has changed and developed over the last century.
This fascinating selection of photographs traces some of the many ways in which Solihull and the surrounding areas have changed and developed over the last century
This fascinating selection of photographs traces some of the many ways in which Stafford has changed and developed over the last century.
The first book to explore, in depth, the complete range of paranormal phenomena reported throughout the Cotswolds in modern times.
Oxfordshire Place Names provides an interesting insight into some of the county’s more unusual place names.
South Staffordshire Street Names provides an interesting insight into some of the county’s more unusual place names.
Tracing the fascinating history of an ancient industry.
Gloucestershire Place Names provides an interesting insight into some of the county’s more unusual place names.
South Devon Place Names provides an interesting insight into some of the county’s more unusual place names.
Hampshire Place Names provides an interesting insight into some of the county’s more unusual place names.
Dorset Place Names provides an interesting insight into some of the county’s more unusual place names.
A fascinating exploration of the underground world and its history beneath the surface of the Potteries in North Staffordshire.
A fascinating exploration of the underground world and its history beneath the surface of Birmingham.
There is a new king on the throne, the Edwardian era is done and in the future looms the threat of war in the first global conflict. On board the…
A history of Nottinghamshire place names
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…
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 Zealand. From…
This fascinating selection of photographs traces some of the many ways in which Lichfield has changed and developed over the last century.
Black Country Ghosts
A fascinating exploration of the origins and meanings of these ancient trackways
A spooky collection of Worcestershire hauntings
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. Featuring life - and…
The Origins of English Pub Names features some of the most obscure names, alongside one or two well-known favourites such as the Red Lion and the Dukes Head, and is…
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An in-depth look at the piers and pier railways which focuses on those who worked and walked on the pier. Features the whole history of the pier: planning, funding, design…