Plantagenet Somerset Fry Grove 1990 Hardback Illustrated
In the long and tangled history of the British Isles, one thread runs continuously for nearly 1,200 years: in almost unbroken descent from Ecgberht, tIn the long and tangled history of the British Isles, one thread runs continuously for nearly 1,200 years: in almost unbroken descent from Ecgberht, the first Saxon king of England in 829, to Charles, Prince of Wales, the monarchy has been present at almost every stage. Plantagenet Somerset Fry presents a colourful guide to the kings and queens of England and Scotland, describing the major events of their reigns and illustrating the cultural and artistic achievements of their times. ...more
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The Upper and Middle Thames: From Source to Reading A Pictorial History Josephine Jeremiah NETT Phillimore 2007 Hardback Illustrated
Josephine Jeremiah's lively, illustrated text describes life and work on the river and the impressive array of ancient bridges, ferries, locks, mills,Josephine Jeremiah's lively, illustrated text describes life and work on the river and the impressive array of ancient bridges, ferries, locks, mills, inns and churches along its banks. ...more
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Brentwood A History Jennifer Ward Phillimore 2004 Hardback Illustrated
In 1381, Brentwood in Essex was where the Peasant's Revolt got under way. The rest of the town's history is less rebellious, but full of interest due In 1381, Brentwood in Essex was where the Peasant's Revolt got under way. The rest of the town's history is less rebellious, but full of interest due to its situation on the London to Colchester road and the establishment Warley Camp - part of England's defences against French invasion - in 1778. ...more
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Barking A History Sue Curtis Phillimore 2006 Hardback Illustrated
With its prime location on the Thames and Roding rivers, Barking was an ideal site for an early Saxon settlement and the chosen location for the abbeyWith its prime location on the Thames and Roding rivers, Barking was an ideal site for an early Saxon settlement and the chosen location for the abbey founded by Erkenwald in 666 CE, which grew into the most significant nunnery in England. After the Dissolution, Barking turned to fishing as its staple industry and evolved into a prosperous modern town. Sue Curtis presents a wealth of old pictures and lively commentary on the surprisingly rich and ancient heritage of this East London borough. ...more
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Banbury A History Brian Little Phillimore 2003 Hardback Illustrated
The north Oxfordshire town of Banbury was a 12th century new town, planned by the Bishop of Lincoln, and soon took shape as an important regional tradThe north Oxfordshire town of Banbury was a 12th century new town, planned by the Bishop of Lincoln, and soon took shape as an important regional trading centre, whose prosperity was further enhanced by its key position in the successive turnpike, canal and railway eras. Based on extensive research in unpublished records, this clear and well-illustrated chronological account is destined to be the standard introductory work on Banbury's history for years to come. ...more
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Boats and Shipwrecks of Ireland
Colin Breen; Wes Forsythe Tempus 2004 Paperback Illustrated
Introducing the archaeology of vessels in the coastal waters of Ireland, which have been host to millennia of seafaring activity, this study examines Introducing the archaeology of vessels in the coastal waters of Ireland, which have been host to millennia of seafaring activity, this study examines evidence chronologically from the dugout canoes of Irish prehistory to foreign wrecks from the 15th century and onwards. ...more
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Ritual Sacrifice Blood and Redemption Brenda Ralph Lewis Sutton 2006 Paperback Illustrated
An illustrated overview of sacrificial practices since prehistoric times, demonstrating that human sacrifice was common to civilizations ranging from An illustrated overview of sacrificial practices since prehistoric times, demonstrating that human sacrifice was common to civilizations ranging from Ancient Greece to pre-Hispanic Mexico, and exploring the mentality of subjects who often willingly went to their death....more
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The Madness of Kings
Vivian Green Sutton 2005 Paperback Illustrated
A study of the recurring phenomenon of the mad king from Caligula to Stalin, illustrating how mental ill health has played a major part in human histoA study of the recurring phenomenon of the mad king from Caligula to Stalin, illustrating how mental ill health has played a major part in human history and examining how private traumas provoke the public policies of deranged statesmen....more
Eating Like a King A History of Royal Recipes Michele Brown Tempus 2006 Hardback Illustrated
In a delectable history of royal diets, from William the Conqueror to Edward VII, Michele Brown describes each monarch's eating habits and presents tyIn a delectable history of royal diets, from William the Conqueror to Edward VII, Michele Brown describes each monarch's eating habits and presents typical recipes from each reign - among them, Chik Farsed and Endored with Sawce Noyre from the medieval kitchen of King John, Charles I's Cherry Pie, and Turbot au Gratin by Victoria's chef, Francatelli. Brown also provides a wealth of culinary anecdote, from Norman castles made of brawn (served with mustard) and blackbirds baked in pies to Edwardian cocktails. ...more
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Harrogate Past
WR Mitchell Phillimore 2001 Hardback Illustrated
Harrogate was originally a tiny hamlet in the Royal Forest of Knaresborough, and owes its subsequent development to its mineral springs, first discoveHarrogate was originally a tiny hamlet in the Royal Forest of Knaresborough, and owes its subsequent development to its mineral springs, first discovered in 1571, which brought successive waves of tourists to the town. The Victorians added many fine buildings, but Harrogate reached its social heyday in Edwardian times, and later cleverly reinvented itself as a floral resort and conference centre. This well-illustrated and highly readable account of Harrogate's history is by the long-time editor of The Dalesman magazine. ...more
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Beyond the Bridges The Suburbs of Shrewsbury, 1760-1960 Barrie Trinder Phillimore 2006 Hardback Illustrated
Barrie Trinder is a widely acknowledged authority on industrial and urban history, and here turns his attention to his home town. This well-illustrateBarrie Trinder is a widely acknowledged authority on industrial and urban history, and here turns his attention to his home town. This well-illustrated study of urban growth breaks new ground in assessing the complex interplay between government policies, local planning authorities, land societies, and speculators, but is not simply an account of the development of Shrewsbury. It is also a classic study of the processes involved in suburbanization and is therefore of particular interest to all urban geographers and historians. ...more
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Aldershot Past
Stephen Phillips; Gillianb Picken Phillimore 2000 Hardback Illustrated
Aldershott (as it was spelt then) was a small, unimportant village until 1853, when a military camp was built on heathland at its northern edge. The aAldershott (as it was spelt then) was a small, unimportant village until 1853, when a military camp was built on heathland at its northern edge. The authors trace Aldershot's fortunes, from the arrival of the army and the dramatic changes it wrought, to the challenges of the present day. ...more
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History at War The Campaigns of an Historian Noble Frankland Giles de la Mare 1998 Paperback Illustrated
The Second World War historian Noble Frankland recounts his struggles for the pursuit and dissemination of historical truth in the face of those who hThe Second World War historian Noble Frankland recounts his struggles for the pursuit and dissemination of historical truth in the face of those who have tried to distort the history of the War. ...more
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York A City Revealed Leonard Markham Sutton 2006 Paperback Illustrated
Leonard Markham explores many different facets of York's long and extraordinary history, from archbishops to football clubs, and considers its claim tLeonard Markham explores many different facets of York's long and extraordinary history, from archbishops to football clubs, and considers its claim to be the most haunted city in the world. ...more
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A New History of Gloucestershire
Samuel Rudder Nonsuch 2006 Hardback Illustrated
Samuel Rudder's New History is one of the most important books ever written about Gloucestershire. Begun in 1767 and completed in 1779, it is a meticuSamuel Rudder's New History is one of the most important books ever written about Gloucestershire. Begun in 1767 and completed in 1779, it is a meticulously detailed, parish-by-parish survey of the county as it was during the second half of the 18th century, with additional sections on the history of the city and see of Gloucester. This facsimile reprint edition (reduced by 35 percent) includes the original 'views of gentlemen's seats &c' and an introduction by Nicholas Herbert, written for the 1979 edition. ...more
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