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Wallasey History Tour
by Ian Collard
Part of the History Tour series
Wallasey History Tour offers a fascinating glimpse into the past of this town on the Wirral Peninsula. Local author Ian Collard guides readers around its streets and buildings, showing how its famous landmarks used to look and how they have changed across the centuries, as well as exploring some of its lesser-known sights and hidden corners. This pocket-sized guide reveals how the town has altered and highlights the way of life for past generations. With the help of a handy location map, readers are invited to discover for themselves the changing face of Wallasey.
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Buxton History Tour
by Alan Roberts
Part of the History Tour series
Buxton History Tour offers an insight into the fascinating history of this Derbyshire spa town. Author Alan Roberts guides us around its well-known streets and buildings, showing how its famous landmarks used to look and how they have changed over the years as well as exploring its lesser-known sights and hidden corners. With the help of a handy location map, readers are invited to follow a timeline of events and discover for themselves the changing face of Buxton.
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Huddersfield History Tour
by Paul Chrystal
Part of the History Tour series
Huddersfield History Tour offers an insight into the fascinating history of this town in West Yorkshire. Author Paul Chrystal guides us around its well-known streets and buildings, showing how its famous landmarks used to look and how they have changed over the years, as well as exploring its lesser-known sights and hidden corners. With the help of a handy location map, readers are invited to follow a timeline of events and discover for themselves the changing face of Huddersfield.
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Stockport History Tour
by Coral Dranfield
Part of the History Tour series
This pocket-sized guide provides a fascinating glimpse into the past of the town of Stockport in Greater Manchester. Some of its medieval past has been hidden by rapid expansion during the early part of the Industrial Revolution, but much still remains if you know where to look. Author Coral Dranfield takes readers on a tour around Stockport's streets and buildings, showing how its famous landmarks used to look and how they have changed over the years, as well as exploring some of its lesser-known sights and hidden corners. With the help of a handy location map, readers are invited to discover for themselves the history and the changing face of Stockport.
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Dundee History Tour
by Brian King
Part of the History Tour series
Dundee History Tour is a unique insight into the illustrious history of Scotland's fourth largest city and shows just how much it has changed during the course of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Readers are invited to follow author Brian King as he guides them through its streets and alleyways, pointing out the well-known and lesser-known landmarks along the way.
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Hereford History Tour
by Derek Foxton
Part of the History Tour series
Hereford History Tour takes the reader on an exciting journey through the city's long history, which began with the establishment of the Saxon St Guthlac's monastery on the site of what is now Castle Green. Slightly later came the building of the cathedral, around AD 680. The city, destroyed by the Welsh and repaired by the Normans after 1066, was visited by Charles I. Today, Hereford extends far beyond the medieval walls. The curious and nostalgic alike will delight in uncovering or rediscovering the roots of this ever-changing city with the help of this brilliantly illustrated guide.
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Barking & Dagenham History Tour
by Michael Foley
Part of the History Tour series
Barking & Dagenham History Tour is a unique insight into the illustrious history of this famous old port. This new book guides us through the streets and alleyways, showing how its famous landmarks used to look and how they've changed over the years, as well as exploring its lesser-known sights and hidden corners. With the help of a handy location map, readers are invited to follow a timeline of events and discover for themselves the changing face of Barking and Dagenham.
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Abergavenny History Tour
by Irena Morgan
Part of the History Tour series
Abergavenny grew up around the Norman castle, on the site of a Roman fort. The town also has an ancient market that prospered, and it was known for its Welsh flannel. The town continued to expand in the nineteenth century with the coming of the railway and the iron and coal industries of Gwent. Today this historic town is the 'Gate to Wales', known for its proximity to the rural beauty of the Black Mountains and the Brecon Beacons National Park. Abergavenny History Touris a unique insight into the illustrious history of this Monmouthshire market town. Join local author Irena Morgan as she guides us around the streets, alleyways, parks and buildings, showing its famous landmarks and exploring its lesser-known sights and hidden corners. With the help of a handy location map, readers are invited to follow a timeline of events and discover for themselves the attractions of Abergavenny.
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Rye History Tour
by Alan Dickinson
Part of the History Tour series
Rye History Touris a unique insight into the illustrious history of this old Sussex port and shows how it has and has not changed during the course of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Readers are invited to follow local author and historian Alan Dickinson as he guides them through its streets and alleyways, pointing out the well-known and lesser-known landmarks along the way.
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Whitby History Tour
by Robin Cook
Part of the History Tour series
Whitby History Tour offers a fascinating insight into the intriguing history of this coastal town in Yorkshire. Author Robin Cook guides us around its well-known streets and buildings, showing how its famous landmarks used to look and how they have changed over the years, as well as exploring its lesser-known sights and hidden corners. With the help of a handy location map, readers are invited to follow a timeline of events and discover for themselves the changing face of Whitby.
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Central Birmingham History Tour
by Eric Armstrong
Part of the History Tour series
Central Birmingham History Tour provides unique insight into the illustrious history of the heart of England's second city. Local author Eric Armstrong guides us through the streets of this West Midlands powerhouse, showing how its famous landmarks used to look and how they've changed over the years, as well as exploring its lesser-known sights and hidden corners. With the help of a handy location map, readers are invited to follow a timeline of events and discover for themselves the changing face of central Birmingham.
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Witney History Tour
by Stanley C. Jenkins
Part of the History Tour series
Witney History Tour is a unique insight into the illustrious history of this Oxfordshire town, its well-known streets and famous places, and explains what they meant to local people throughout the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Readers are invited to follow a timeline of events and watch the changing face of Witney as author Stanley C. Jenkins guides us through the local streets.
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Padstow History Tour
by Malcolm Mccarthy
Part of the History Tour series
Malcolm McCarthy takes us on a tour of Padstow through the ages, explaining the history behind the well-known landmarks of this ancient town. Beloved old views of Duke Street, North and South Quays and the Market show the Padstow of old, printed so the reader can trace the town's rich history in an engaging new way. With a map of interesting local landmarks, you can trace the footsteps of those who once walked Padstow's streets. The hope is that this book will help visitors to the town find their way around, illustrated with nostalgic photos of bygone days.
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Trentham History Tour
by Alan Myatt
Part of the History Tour series
Trentham History Tour offers an insight into the fascinating history of this town in the Potteries in Staffordshire. Author Alan Myatt guides us around its well-known streets and buildings, showing how its famous landmarks used to look and how they have changed over the years as well as exploring its lesser-known sights and hidden corners. With the help of a handy location map, readers are invited to follow a timeline of events and discover for themselves the changing face of Trentham.
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Tadcaster History Tour
by Paul Chrystal
Part of the History Tour series
Tadcaster History Tour is a unique insight into the illustrious history of this north Yorkshire market town, its well-known streets and famous places, and explains what they meant to local people throughout the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Readers are invited to follow a timeline of events and watch the changing face of Tadcaster as author Paul Chrystal guides us through the local area.
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Greenwich History Tour
by David C. Ramzan
Part of the History Tour series
Greenwich History Tour offers a fascinating insight into the history of this town on the River Thames in south-east London. Author David C. Ramzan guides us around its well-known streets and buildings, showing how its famous landmarks used to look and how they have changed over the years as well as exploring its lesser-known sights and hidden corners. With the help of a handy location map, readers are invited to follow a timeline of events and discover for themselves the changing face of Greenwich.
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Central Manchester History Tour
by Jean Bradburn
Part of the History Tour series
Central Manchester History Touris a unique insight into the fascinating history of the former 'Second City of the British Empire', showing just how much it has changed during the course of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Readers are invited to follow local authors and historians Jean and John Bradburn as they guide them through the streets and alleyways of the city centre, pointing out the well-known and lesser-known landmarks along the way.
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Shrewsbury History Tour
by Dorothy Nicolle
Part of the History Tour series
Shrewsbury, Shropshire's county town, has been an important trading and administrative centre since medieval times because of its position on the River Severn close to the Welsh border. Much of the town's wealth derives from the wool trade, and this is reflected in the timber-framed buildings from the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries, many of which remain today and are listed. The naturalist Charles Darwin was born in the town and spent his early life there. In Shrewsbury History Tour author Dorothy Nicolle takes readers on a fascinating journey to see how the town has altered during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. With the help of a handy location map, this pocket-sized guide explores the streets, buildings and landmarks, and discovers the well-known and hidden aspects of Shrewsbury's heritage together with its architectural gems.
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Harrogate History Tour
by Paul Chrystal
Part of the History Tour series
Harrogate History Tour is a unique insight into the illustrious history of this famous Yorkshire spa town. This new book guides us through the streets and alleyways, showing how its famous landmarks used to look and how they've changed over the years, as well as exploring its lesser-known sights and hidden corners. With the help of a handy location map, readers are invited to follow a timeline of events and discover for themselves the changing face of Harrogate.
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Cheltenham History Tour
by Roger Beacham
Part of the History Tour series
Cheltenham History Tour is a unique insight into the illustrious history of this Regency spa town. Local authors Roger Beacham and Lynne Cleaver guide us through the streets and alleyways, showing how its famous landmarks used to look and how they've changed over the years, as well as exploring its lesser-known sights and hidden corners. With the help of a handy location map, readers are invited to follow a timeline of events and discover for themselves the changing face of Cheltenham.
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Leek History Tour
by Neil Collingwood
Part of the History Tour series
Leek is the main town of the Staffordshire Moorlands and the most important centre on the south-western edge of the Peak District. It stands on a hill in a large bend in the River Churnet and is locally known as 'the Queen of the Moorlands'. In the late eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, the town expanded as it became a centre of silk weaving, with several large mills being built, but the industry no longer survives. In Leek History Tour, local author Neil Collingwood guides readers through the streets of the town and shows how it has changed across the decades. This pocket-sized illustrated guide offers fascinating glimpses of the changing face of the town and the way of life for past generations. With the help of a handy location map, readers can explore the streets, buildings and landmarks for themselves, as well as discovering hidden aspects of Leek's heritage.
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Preston History Tour
by Keith Johnson
Part of the History Tour series
On the north bank of the River Ribble lies the city of Preston, the administrative centre of Lancashire. Despite being granted city status relatively recently in 2002, it has had a long and interesting past as a historic market town. Local author, Keith Johnson, guides the reader through its streets and shows how Preston's famous landmarks and hidden gems have transformed over time. With the help of a handy location map, readers are invited on this tour to discover for themselves the changing face of Preston.
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Stroud History Tour
by Howard Beard
Part of the History Tour series
Stroud History Tour offers a unique insight into the history and buildings of a fascinating Cotswold market town. An itinerary has been created which will lead the reader to view the many places of interest lying along Stroud's streets, public areas and byways. Although intended to begin at the town's surviving railway station, the route can be joined at any point and, similarly, abandoned where desired – perhaps at one of Stroud's many street cafés. By following the proposed tour it will become apparent which parts of the town date from the earliest times and also how its religious buildings have altered, or been put to new uses. In addition, interspersed among the captions, are anecdotes taken from the author's personal and family history. A numbered map is included to assist the reader in exploring the fascinating changes that have taken place over the last century or so in Stroud.
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Ely History Tour
by Pamela Blakeman
Part of the History Tour series
Nestled in the English countryside lies Ely, a small city within eastern Cambridgeshire. Its top tourist attraction is a stunning medieval cathedral that looms atop a low hill, visible for miles across the Fens. Local author Pamela Blakeman guides the reader through the streets of this beautiful city, showing how its famous landmarks and hidden-away gems have transformed over time. With the help of a handy location map, readers are invited on this history tour to discover for themselves the present face of Ely.
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Aldershot History Tour
by Paul H. Vickers
Part of the History Tour series
Aldershot History Tour is a unique insight into the illustrious history of this famous old Hampshire garrison town. Local author Paul H. Vickers guides us around the streets, parks and buildings, showing how its famous landmarks used to look and how they've changed over the years, as well as exploring its lesser-known sights and hidden corners. With the help of a handy location map, readers are invited to follow a timeline of events and discover for themselves the changing face of Aldershot.
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Aberystwyth History Tour
by William Troughton
Part of the History Tour series
Aberystwyth History Tour is a unique guide to the illustrious history of this picturesque market town on the West coast of Wales. With roots traceable back to the Normans, for centuries fishing, sea faring, lead mining and agriculture were the mainstays of the local economy; with the arrival of the railways during the Victorian period, tourism also began to boom. The town is one of great character and charm, it boasts a mile of promenade, beaches, a harbour, ruined castle, university, medieval street plans, the National Library of Wales, a narrow gauge and funicular railways. Local author Will Troughton guides the reader through its charismatic streets, showing how its famous landmarks and hidden-away gems have transformed over time. With the help of a handy location map, readers are invited on this tour to discover for themselves the changing face of Aberystwyth.
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Romford History Tour
by Michael Foley
Part of the History Tour series
Romford History Tour is a unique insight into the illustrious history of this east London town, its well-known streets and famous places, and explains what they meant to local people throughout the nineteenth and into the twentieth century. Readers are invited to follow a timeline of events and watch the changing face of Romford as author Michael Foley guides us through the local streets.
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Harpenden History Tour
by John Cooper
Part of the History Tour series
In this comprehensively illustrated guide, Harpenden History Tour takes the reader on a nostalgic journey around this quintessential country village in days gone by, coupled with a useful location map showing the various places of historical interest, highlighting the many changes that have taken place over the last 100 years. In accompaniment with a fascinating selection of old photographs and picture postcards, we are able to admire the lovely parish church of St Nicholas with its tower dating back to 1470, the site of the village pond that, when filled in, housed a large wartime air-raid shelter, and Rothamsted Manor, which was used as a top-secret army intelligence centre intercepting Morse code messages between German Luftwaffe ground stations and airfields. With so much to see and discover, this guide provides a memorable glimpse into the Harpenden of yesteryear to those who know and love this area.
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King's Lynn History Tour
by Paul Richards
Part of the History Tour series
King's Lynn History Tour is a unique guide to the captivating past of this market and port town, located in the ceremonial county of Norfolk within the east of England. Local author Paul Richards guides the reader through its historical streets and shows how Lynn's famous landmarks and hidden-away gems have transformed over time. With the help of a handy location map, readers are invited on this tour to discover for themselves the changing face of King's Lynn.
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Colchester History Tour
by Patrick Denney
Part of the History Tour series
Patrick Denney takes us on a tour of Colchester through the ages, explaining the history behind the well-known landmarks of this fine town. We will pass by Colchester Castle, the largest Norman keep in Europe, and step back in time to the 1900s to witness a troop of circus elephants make their way along Crouch Street. There is a glimpse into the Colchester of the First World War, as we see troops arriving in Head Street around this time. We then make our way to the 1940s with a touching scene from the annual remembrance service at the war memorial, which is not to be missed. From museums to the town hall and St John's Abbey gatehouse, this charming collection of new and old photographs document the transformation of the town centre perfectly – horses and traps being replaced by cars.
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Saltaire History Tour
by Gary Firth
Part of the History Tour series
Saltaire History Touris a unique insight into the illustrious history of Titus Salt's model industrial village and how it has changed since acquiring the status of a World Heritage Site. Readers are invited to follow a timeline of events and take a tour around the historical hub of the village, in order to understand the changing face of Saltaire. Local historian Gary Firth guides us through its streets, comparing and contrasting changing modes of transport, employment, fashion, retailing and leisure, as well as showing change from Victorian times to the new millennium in the housing and public buildings of Saltaire's historic core. Saltaire History Tourwill bring back fond memories of yesteryear for residents new and old, and for all those who love to visit this fascinating Yorkshire time capsule.
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Liverpool City Centre History Tour
by Ian Collard
Part of the History Tour series
Liverpool City Centre History Tour is a unique insight into the illustrious history of this famous old port city. Local author Ian Collard guides us through the streets and alleyways, showing how its famous landmarks used to look and how they've changed over the years, as well as exploring its lesser-known sights and hidden corners. With the help of a handy location map, readers are invited to follow a timeline of events and discover for themselves the changing face of Liverpool City Centre.
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Bideford History Tour
by Peter Christie
Part of the History Tour series
Bideford History Tour is a unique guide to the fascinating past of an historic English port town. Sited astride the River Torridge, its two halves are linked by the thirteenth-century bridge with its twenty-four arches all of different sizes. Founded by the Saxons, it has a long and fascinating history as a port and market town. Peter Christie and Graham Hobbs guide the reader through its charming streets, showing how its famous landmarks and hidden-away gems have transformed over time. With the help of a handy location map, readers are invited on this tour to discover for themselves the changing face of Bideford.
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Runcorn History Tour
by Jean Bradburn
Part of the History Tour series
Runcorn History Tour is a unique insight into the fascinating history of this industrial Cheshire town and shows just how much it has changed during the course of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Readers are invited to follow local authors and historians Jean and John Bradburn as they guide them through its streets and alleyways, pointing out the well-known and lesser-known landmarks along the way.
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Leicester History Tour
by Stephen Butt
Part of the History Tour series
Leicester History Tour is a unique insight into the illustrious history of this East Midlands city. Local author Stephen Butt guides us through the streets and alleyways, showing how its famous landmarks used to look and how they've changed over the years, as well as exploring its lesser-known places and hidden corners. With the help of a handy location map, readers are invited to follow a timeline of events and discover for themselves the changing face of Leicester.
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York History Tour
by Paul Chrystal
Part of the History Tour series
York History Tour is a fascinating insight into the history of this ancient city and shows just how much it has changed during the course of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Readers are invited to follow local author and historian Paul Chrystal as he guides them through its streets and alleyways (known locally as snickelways), pointing out the well-known and lesser-known landmarks along the way. It is practical, fitting as it does into your bag or pocket, and has a map to guide you effortlessly around the city's many treasures. It also contains pictures from three unique sources: the Yorkshire Architectural and York Archaeological Society, York Press, and the author's own collection.
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Hull History Tour
by Paul Chrystal
Part of the History Tour series
Hull History Tour is a unique insight into the fascinating history of this famous old fishing port and shows just how much it has changed during the course of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Readers are invited to follow author and historian Paul Chrystal as he guides them through its streets and alleyways, pointing out the well-known and lesser-known landmarks along the way.
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Wallsend History Tour
by Ken Hutchinson
Part of the History Tour series
Wallsend History Tour is a unique insight into the illustrious history of this part of the country. Complete with a map of the town's most notable places, readers are invited to follow a timeline of events and watch the changing face of the town as Ken Hutchinson guides us through the local streets.There is something for everyone here, whether they have lived in the area for all of their lives, or whether they are just visiting this fabulous town. The book shows how photography has evolved to document an ever-changing society.
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Widnes History Tour
by Jean Bradburn
Part of the History Tour series
Widnes History Tour is a unique insight into the fascinating history of this industrial town and shows just how much it has changed during the course of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Readers are invited to follow local authors and historians Jean and John Bradburn as they guide them through its streets and alleyways, pointing out the well-known and lesser-known landmarks along the way.
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Bath History Tour
by Jenny Knight
Part of the History Tour series
Bath History Tour offers a fascinating insight into the illustrious history of this beautiful city in Somerset. Author Jenny Knight guides us around its well-known streets and buildings, showing how its famous landmarks used to look and how they have changed over the years, as well as exploring its lesser-known sights and hidden corners. With the help of a handy location map, readers are invited to follow a timeline of events and discover for themselves the changing face of Bath.
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Gloucester History Tour
by Rebecca Sillence
Part of the History Tour series
As an important crossing point of the River Severn, Gloucester has played an important role in history from Roman times to the present day. It was founded in AD 97 under Emperor Nerva and has a rich and varied history, reflected in its architecture and the stories told by its people. Gloucester is a cathedral city and capital of its county – a richly historic place worthy of a visit. Gloucester History Tour takes the reader on a journey of significant places of interest within the city, including the beautiful cathedral, celebrated docks (newly renovated) and its noteworthy streets.
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Cromer & Sheringham History Tour
by Michael Rouse
Part of the History Tour series
Cromer & Sheringham History Tour is a unique insight into the illustrious history of the North Norfolk coast. The two towns were once small fishing villages and were reinvented in the nineteenth century as seaside resorts. Michael Rouse guides the reader through the historical streets, showing how the beautiful area has transformed over time. With the help of a handy location map, readers are invited on this tour to discover for themselves the changing face of Cromer and Sheringham.
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Galashiels History Tour
by Sheila Scott
Part of the History Tour series
Galashiels History Tour is a unique insight into the illustrious history of this famous Borders textile town. This new book guides us through the streets and alleyways, showing how its famous landmarks used to look and how they've changed over the years as well as exploring its lesser-known sights and hidden corners. With the help of a handy location map, readers are invited to follow a timeline of events and discover for themselves the changing face of 'Gala'.
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Hornchurch History Tour
by Michael Foley
Part of the History Tour series
Hornchurch History Tour is a unique insight into the illustrious history of this suburban town in the London Borough of Havering. This new book guides us through its streets and alleyways, showing how its famous landmarks used to look and how they've changed over the years, as well as exploring its lesser-known sights and hidden corners. With the help of a handy location map, readers are invited to follow a timeline of events and discover for themselves the changing face of Hornchurch.
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Scarborough History Tour
by Mike Hitches
Part of the History Tour series
Scarborough History Tour offers a fascinating glimpse into the past of this famous Yorkshire seaside resort. Over the centuries, the original fishing town evolved to become a popular holiday destination. Author Mike Hitches guides readers around its streets and buildings, showing how its famous landmarks used to look and how they have changed over the years, as well as exploring some of its lesser-known sights and hidden corners.This pocket-sized guide reveals how the town has altered and highlights the way of life for past generations. With the help of a handy location map, readers are invited to discover for themselves the history and the changing face of Scarborough.
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Blurton History Tour
by Alan Myatt
Part of the History Tour series
Blurton History Tour offers a fascinating insight into the history of this area in Stoke-on-Trent. Author Alan Myatt guides us around its well-known streets and buildings, showing how its famous landmarks used to look and how they have changed over the years as well as exploring its lesser-known sights and hidden corners. With the help of a handy location map, readers are invited to follow a timeline of events and discover for themselves the changing face of Blurton.
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Ilfracombe History Tour
by Peter Christie
Part of the History Tour series
Ilfracombe History Tour offers a fascinating glimpse into the past of this north Devon harbour town and holiday resort. Authors Peter Christie and Graham Hobbs guide readers around its streets and buildings, showing how its famous landmarks used to look and how they have changed across the centuries, as well as exploring some of its lesser-known sights and hidden corners. This pocket-sized guide reveals how the town has altered and highlights the way of life for past generations. With the help of a handy location map, readers are invited to discover for themselves the history and the changing face of Ilfracombe.
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Knaresborough History Tour
by Paul Chrystal
Part of the History Tour series
Knaresborough History Tour is a unique insight into the illustrious history of this north Yorkshire market town. Local author and historian Paul Chrystal guides us around Knaresborough's streets and alleyways, parks and buildings, showing how its famous landmarks used to look and how they've changed over the years, as well as exploring its lesser-known sights and hidden corners. With the help of a handy location map, readers are invited to follow a timeline of events and discover for themselves the changing face of Knaresborough.