Local history books

This fascinating set of photographs shows how North Staffordshire has changed and developed over the last century....  Read More >>

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A fascinating exploration of the abandoned places and buildings within Derbyshire which have been left behind by...  Read More >>

Secret Newham explores the lesser-known history the London borough of Newham through a fascinating selection of...  Read More >>

All those interested in the history of Liverpool will find this a fascinating exploration of the Victorian heritage...  Read More >>

An accessible history of Cork from its beginnings to the present day, following a walking trail highlighting the...  Read More >>

A fabulous collection of ghostly hauntings in Burton-upon-Trent. It takes the reader into the world of ghosts and...  Read More >>

Explores places of interest associated with Suffolk historical characters, events, and film and television locations....  Read More >>

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Summer at the Cottage/ By the 1890s, a newly rising middle class found itself having time, money, and access to...  Read More >>

A tiny hamlet on the Hudson River, Garrison has deep roots in our nation's history. Author George Carroll Whipple...  Read More >>

Forgotten Gems of Gatlinburg When the Great Smoky Mountains was dedicated a national park in 1934, tourists flocked...  Read More >>

In the history of Cleveland television, there is no more formidable pioneer than Betty Cope . From her entry-level...  Read More >>

The Tombstone of Early Ohio Southeast Ohio's Little Cities of Black Diamonds was a rugged region in the 1800s....  Read More >>

Long Beach, California, founded in the 1880s by conservative, pro-temperance settlers, has been known as ""American...  Read More >>

Discover the Beautiful Valley's Harrowing Past/ Genesee County has seen trials, tribulations and triumphs throughout...  Read More >>

Authors Rory O'Neill Schmitt and Rosary O'Neill share the NOLA life of Kate Chopin, the first great American woman...  Read More >>

Author Keri Watson guides readers on a tour through New Deal era Sunshine State parks and post office murals. Even...  Read More >>

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Escape from Alcatraz: Farewell to the Rock, was published in 1963 just weeks before the last prisoner was escorted...  Read More >>

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Noted for its stunning plumage and haunting cries, the common loon is an iconic symbol of nature in the Granite...  Read More >>

This revised edition of Newport: A Concise History tells a more inclusive story of Newport's past with the aid of...  Read More >>

The islands of southern Lake Winnipesaukee have a rich and diverse history. The first summer home on Sleepers...  Read More >>

Step into the historic grandeur of a Texas icon - The Tremont House. The storied history of the Tremont House began...  Read More >>