Nostalgia: General

Complete with 18 genuine patterns from 1941, this vintage knitting handbook will allow you to recreate the authentic homemade styles of the 'Golden...

Between 1900 and 1920 Harry Houdini toured Great Britain, extensively visiting many of its major towns and cities. Whilst there, he escaped from ja...

Grimsby Streets is a journey through time, which examines the meaning of many of the towns names and their association with the Danish settlers, th...

This is a portrait of a railway network that became beloved of the last generations lucky enough to experience mainline steam. The 1960s saw great ...

This book, to published in two parts, is dedicated to the memories of all those people who once worked for the Great Western Railway in South Wales...

This book looks at an important turning point in the history of the bus industry in Britain, 1967 marked the end of an era, when private and semi n...

To celebrate its 150th anniversary, this book endeavours to capture in pictures the beguiling character of the Metropolitan Railway, which started ...

Many brands, including Boots, Hoover and Kelloggs, were named after their founders whilst others have less obvious origins; for instance, did you k...

This new book by Ned Williams takes a fresh look at the town of Dudley, often known as the Capital of the Black Country. Dudley occupies a special ...

The British West Indies cover a distinct geographical area. However, the countries within it have their own histories, sometimes overlapping, somet...

Forgotten Landscapes... Despite the proud boast of the Liverpudlians of today that there has always been a Liverpool and always will be a Liverpool...

Today there is a nostalgia in Britain for the golden age of the railways, a period usually defined as the first half of the 20th century. Steam was...

'Victorians and Edwardians abroad: the beginning of the modern holiday' reveals a story never told before: the early years of one of Britain's lead...

The British weather: famously changeable, subject of endless complaint and endless small talk. We all feel we know it well as a largely benign back...

What are the wrong kinds of leaves on the track? At which station could you buy your ticket from a booth in a tree? How do smooth wheels grip smo...

A history of Usk to Uplands

At the turn of the 20th century the rail network extended to over 23,000 miles, very nearly the circumference of the world the greatest length it w...

This captivating book illustrating Lockleaze contains over 200 rare and, in many cases, unpublished images that explore the social history of this ...

This pictorial album, illustrated in colour from the 1960s to the present, is a portrait of the Limerick to Sligo railway line in its Indian Summer...

Woolworths bright red signboard was a beacon on British and Irish high streets for nearly a century. American in origin, Woolworths grew rapidly af...

This is the perfect read for anyone who yearns for times gone by and respects the past enough to see that not all modern things are good for us. Pr...

Christmas seems to have been always with us. It is that time of year when we expect good cheer and goodwill, a moment's respite from the year's vic...

The book documents and illustrates the people of South Yorkshire's relationship with coal which at times has been most tragic - not to mention quit...

You must learn to hold in your feelings, Matron said, firmly but not unkindly. One day it will be your duty to support the family and other staff t...

The photographs in this book capture the gritty reality of life in East London during the Swinging Sixties. As the images graphically illustrate, t...

This book is a complete guide to the art of shadow puppetry, with detailed instructions on how to create 75 unique creatures using just your hands....

**YORKSHIRE PUDDINGS ARE NOT JUST FOR SUNDAYS** The beloved hollowed-out cup shape of the Yorkshire Pud can house...

'a wonderfully atmospheric tale ... offers a brief, magical escape to a kinder, simpler time' Roger Cox, The Scotsman It's 1968, and the fisherme...

With stunning bikes, technical advancements and pivotal milestones, the 1980s was a vibrant period for motorcycling in Britain. Accelerating sales ...

Bourbons. Custard Creams. Rich Tea. Jammie Dodgers. Chocolate Digestives. Shortbread. Ginger snaps. Which is your favourite? British people eat mor...

The award-winning cookbook from Michelin-starred chef, Marcus Wareing. Winner of the Food and Travel Awards Book of the Year...

The perfect gift for every railway enthusiast. The history of Britains railways is a long and fascinating one, filled with stories of gra...

I love Good Housekeepings recipes because they work every time, and this collection will put the joy back into baking!MONICA GALETTI Is t...

A healthy recipe book with food youll really want to eat! Research has shown time and time again that depriving yourself of the things yo...