Local History

What can you write about Abergavenny that hasnt already been written? Quite a lot, as local author Tim Butters poignantly proves in AZ of Abergaven...

The Cornwall Village Book is a celebration of the unique communities at the heart of a diverse and fascinating county. Compiled by the Cornwall ...

Well known for its lace industry and connections to notable figures such as John Bunyan and John Howard, the county town of Bedford has a long and ...

This illustrated history provides a nostalgic look at the Lake Districts past and highlights the special character of some of its most important hi...

Both the town of Newcastle-under-Lyme and its name almost certainly owe their existence to the building of a new castle there in the mid-twelfth ce...

Carlisle History Tour is a unique insight into the fascinating history of this ancient city, now the county town of Cumbria, and shows just how muc...

Dundee History Tour is a unique insight into the illustrious history of Scotlands fourth largest city and shows just how much it has changed during...

The county of Shropshire holds many delights, from the beauty of Ellesmere, at the heart of Shropshires Lake District, to the glories of Wenlock Ed...

The royal parks of London are lands originally owned by the monarchy of the United Kingdom for the recreation (mostly hunting) of the royal family....

Dublin was established as a Viking settlement in the early Middle Ages and, following the Norman Invasion of Ireland, rapidly grew in size and impo...

Faversham has always been a hard-working town. Its very name, which was derived from Latin and Old English, means the metal workers village, and in...

Located in the heart of Ayrshire, Kilmarnock was once considered its industrial powerhouse. It was little more than a large village until the start...

Barrow-in-Furness has many secrets hidden in plain sight, from its earliest history to the present day. The land where the lakes meet the sea provi...

The centre of Manchester is an area rich in social and cultural history. Its buildings, streets, churches and alleyways chart the journey from the ...

While many of Halifaxs historic buildings are still present today, this Minster town has developed significantly over the last 150 years. Since the...