Local History

Fast-paced and fact-packed, this compendium revels in the history, places and people of Wales’ largest county. Carmarthenshire’s rich heritage is e...

In the final instalment of what might be called his Wexford Quartet, Nicky Rossiter sets about Remembering Wexford, and adds to his personal recoll...

In 1550 Rochester was the only Medway town. It dominated the river estuary and an agricultural hinterland in which Strood, Chatham and Gillingham w...

The mountains and spectacular coastline of County Waterford are rich in traditional stories. Even today, in the modern world of internet and superm...

Discover the dark side of Carlow with this collection of spine-chilling tales from across the county. Just what was staying in Brown Street? Who is...

Harold’s Cross got its name from a cross which marked the boundary of the lands owned by the Archbishop of Dublin, and the lands of the Harold clan...

With almost 2,000 years of continuous habitation, it is no surprise that the city of London can boast a fascinating array of strange events and par...

This chilling follow-up to Bristol Murders brings together more true-life historical murders that shocked not only the city but frequently made hea...

Oxfordshire’s best-known employers are the manufacturers of cars, blankets and cakes, as well as those dealing in tourism, education and publishing...

'Carefully compiled' in 1867 'from prison documents, ancient papers, and other authentic sources,' this extremely rare book contains the full detai...

This is a charming compendium of historical oddities, curious customs and strange events from across West Yorkshire. Laid out in an easy to use A-Z...

In June 1940, 17,000 people fled Guernsey to England, including 5,000 school children with their teachers and 500 mothers as 'helpers'. The Channel...

This chilling collection of cases delves into the villainous deeds that have taken place in Gloucester during its long history. Among those feature...

Curiosities of Cheshire is a comprehensive and fascinating guide to over 100 remarkable and curious sites, buildings and structures from around the...

The records of the Sheffield Workhouse were destroyed in the bombing of Sheffield during the Second World War. However, using archive material, new...

With a proud history of industry and creativity, Manchester is one of the world’s greatest cities. In 2015 it was designated ‘The Northern Powerhou...

This fascinating collection of extracts contains diarists famous and ordinary, young and old, serious and cynical, but with Brighton always setting...

This book weaves together many personal accounts to tell the full story of St Neots and the First World War – not just the experience of the trench...

This book is a guide to the remarkable and curious sights to be found in East Yorkshire, spanning centuries of history from Roman times right up to...

Discover the darker side of Devon with this remarkable collection of true-life crimes from across the county. Legendary north Devon highwayman Tom ...

The great, the good, and the very, very bad from Worcestershire’s past live again in this informative, lively and entertaining collection of more t...

From heart-stopping accounts of apparitions, poltergeists and related supernatural phenomena, to first-hand encounters with phantoms and spirits, t...