Local History

Donnybrook is one of the most iconic areas of South Dublin, a prosperous and peaceful suburb that is well-known as the being the heartland of Leins...

Discover the darker side of Cork with this collection of spine-chilling tales from the archives of the Paranormal Database. Featuring stories of un...

This fascinating follow-up to Around Countesthorpe brings together over 220 archive images, many previously unpublished, capturing local scenes, va...

The Cumbrian Mountains, with their sixteen lakes radiating from a central point like the spokes of a wheel and their numerous smaller tarns have be...

The historic county town of Ipswich is home to ghosts, witches, orbs and poltergeists. In this new book, veteran local guide and researcher Pete Je...

This is NOT a guide book. This little book brings together past and present to offer a taste of Manchester. Learn more about the movers and shakers...

Tracing Gloucesters history from its Roman and monastic remains to the battle scars from the English Civil War and the changes wrought by the Indus...

In the past, the east shore of Lincolnshires long coastline was well adapted for smuggling and the rural quality of the county aided the transport ...

This book comprises the memories of more than fifty people who lived and worked in Leigh between 1914 and 1960. They have personally witnessed its ...

Blackpool has long been a favourite for holidaymakers and conjures up cosy images of theme-parks, donkey rides and ice-cream. However, this popular...

Most people remember the flooding of Cork in 2009 and the tremendous damage that was caused. Less well-known is that this was not the first time th...

Taking you through the year day by day, The Bath Book of Days contains quirky and important episodes from the citys rich and colourful history. Ide...

Why did the young girls of Longton rush to touch lamp posts, iron pillars or railings whenever they saw the local rector? Who were the Potteries re...

This new collection of images traces some of the changes that have taken place in and around this vibrant community over the centuries. It is a tow...