The Footpath Way in North Gloucestershire Algernon Gissing History Press 2009 Paperback Illustrated
Originally published in 1924, this is a delightful exploration of north Gloucestershire, focusing on the area around Willersey and Saintbury, by way oOriginally published in 1924, this is a delightful exploration of north Gloucestershire, focusing on the area around Willersey and Saintbury, by way of its many footpaths. As his route takes him through fields, villages and towns, Gissing comments on the history of buildings, the local people and local wildlife; and he notes how much had changed and how much remained of the traditional communities. This reprint includes a foreword by Katie Jarvis and a section of new colour photographs. ...more
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Castles of Britain and Ireland
Lise Hull New Holland 2011 Paperback Illustrated
Britain and Ireland have a long history of castle building, from simple earth and timber structures to complex concentric fortresses. An explanation oBritain and Ireland have a long history of castle building, from simple earth and timber structures to complex concentric fortresses. An explanation of the different castle types, illustrated with floorplans and colour photos, is followed by an exploration of 49 selected castles, from Restormel in Cornwall to Dunvegan on the Isle of Skye and west to Ireland's Bunratty Castle. Each is set within its historical and architectural context and accompanied by details of opening times and transport links. ...more
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Listening to Britain Home Intelligence Reports on Britain's Finest Hour May-September 1940 Paul Addison; Jeremy A Crang (Edited by) Bodley Head 2010 Hardback
Between May and September 1940, a period that saw such historic events as Dunkirk, the Battle of Britain and the start of the Blitz, the Ministry of IBetween May and September 1940, a period that saw such historic events as Dunkirk, the Battle of Britain and the start of the Blitz, the Ministry of Information eavesdropped on the conversations of ordinary people across the UK and compiled secret daily reports on the state of popular morale. Edited and introduced by two leading historians, the unabridged sequence of reports provides a unique insight into the mindset of the British as the fate of the nation hung in the balance....more
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