One of our readers from Australia is looking for some assistance with information on thatched fruit houses. He believes that West Dean has a … [Read more...]
History of Men’s Etiquette – A Short Guide to the Sporting Life
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November 29, 2011 By
This is Nicholas Storey’s third book in the series, following History of Men’s Fashion: What The Well Dressed Man Is Wearing (2008), and History … [Read more...]
Foul Deeds and Suspicious Deaths in and around Halifax
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November 28, 2011 By
Calderdale has gone down in the annals of crime in England as the birthplace of Christie of Rillington Place, and as the haunt of the Yorkshire … [Read more...]
Textiles: A History
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November 28, 2011 By
A fascinating and accessible history of textiles, including the key personalities and inventions which revolutionised the industry, together with the … [Read more...]
Wade’s Stone stands proud on the North York Moors
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November 15, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Wade’s Stone once again stands proud on the North York Moors thanks to help from Tees Archaeology. The two metre high stone in the North York … [Read more...]
Collecting Toy Soldiers in The 21st Century
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November 14, 2011 By
James Opie’s highly popular Collecting Toy Soldiers (1987) was an inspirational book for anyone involved in the hobby. Nearly a quarter of a … [Read more...]
Women’s Lives – Researching Women’s Social History 1800 – 1939
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November 13, 2011 By
Women’s lives have traditionally gone unrecorded in history. But housewives, factory girls and servants all had their own distinctive voices, and, … [Read more...]
The Forgotten Canals of Yorkshire – Wakefield to Swinton
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November 11, 2011 By
'The Forgotten Canals of Yorkshire: Wakefield to Swinton via Barnsley' is part of the canal series in 'Transport Through the Ages', brought to you by … [Read more...]
Aspects of Birmingham
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November 11, 2011 By
There are now over 25 books published as part of the Aspects Series, each one taking readers on a voyage of nostalgic discovery through their town, … [Read more...]
Culloden
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November 10, 2011 By
Moor is the last and one of the most famous battles in British history. On 16 April 1746 the Duke of Cumberland's government army defeated the … [Read more...]
