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Discover the fascinating story of the many ships wrecked in the waters of the Solent between Southampton, Portsmouth and the Isle of Wight.

The execution of Charles I in 1649 began a decade of constitutional experiment. In 1660, Charles I's son was restored as king. This book shows who gained power, why they failed, how the constitution was revised and why the monarchy was reinstated.

A new and revealing portrait of the king behind the legend during the turmoil of the First Scottish Wars of Independence, based on primary sources.

An accessible history of Preston from prehistory to the present day highlighting the city's significant events and people.

Utilising previously unpublished photographs, Howard Berry tells the story of Plaxton-bodied buses and coaches.

Stunning previously unpublished photographs documenting the end of steam railways in the West Coast and Midlands area.

Fully illustrated description of Wolverhampton's well known, and lesser known, places that have been lost over the years.

Explore rare and previously unpublished images of fire engines in and around Liverpool and Merseyside.

A wonderful collection of 180 photographs, some previously unpublished, celebrating the London's Gemini Buses.

Fully illustrated description of South Shields' well known, and lesser known, places that have been lost over the years.

A fascinating, highly illustrated description of the lost country houses of the North East of England.

A stunning collection of photographs along the banks of the River Thames through London from Hampton Court to the Thames Barrier.

Discover the history and character of the Somerset town of Frome in this enriching tour of fifty of its buildings and landmarks.

This analysis of the evidence shows that the end of the Roman era and birth of Anglo-Saxon rule was a drawn out process - much of the nuances has been lost over time. This insight into a neglected time in Britain's history offers an important re-evaluation of the period.

A lavishly illustrated celebration of 150 years of one of Britain's favourite independent breweries.

The controversial MG saloon cars of the 1960s which form an important part of the history of MG cars.

Explore a fascinating portrait of Exeter presented through a remarkable collection of historical postcards.

The conflict that effectively laid the bloody foundations for the Hundred Years War and taught military and logistical lessons to both sides that would not be forgotten.

A celebration of the humble cricket pavilion, an architectural icon of British life. In this lavishly illustrated book, Lynn Pearson explores the history of these often overlooked gems of architectural and social history.

A fascinating exploration of Buckinghamshire's historic churches. This fascinating picture of an important part of the history of Buckinghamshire over the centuries will be of interest to all those who live in or are visiting this attractive county in England.

A fascinating exploration of Gloucestershire's historic churches. This fascinating picture of an important part of the history of Gloucestershire over the centuries will be of interest to all those who live in or are visiting this attractive county in England.

A lavishly illustrated overview of London's buses from the 1990s straight through to the present day.

A fascinating illustrated overview of the evolution of the bus scene within the areas of Wiltshire and Dorset.

George Woods celebrates the second generation of DMUs on the British rail network.

Despite occupying a prominent role in a key family during the War of the Roses, Anthony Woodville's life has been woefully ignored. This new biography changes that. Skewering misconceptions and bringing Woodville's story to the fore, this is an important reassessment of an important player in one of the most fascinating periods of our history.

A photographic survey of the railway scene in and around Birmingham in the last decade. Will appeal to all those with an interest in the history of the railways in this region.

A key element of the American dream is an unwavering belief in its uniqueness. Somehow, it has become an article of faith that the United States emerged from the political mists of 1776 as a fully formed and unparalleled political entity without a past and with a special destiny. America: Made in Britain provides an important corrective to this received wisdom about the US and an original insight into its 'Special Relationship' with the UK. Author Tom Arms explains how the United States was the result of political, social, economic, philosophical and religious developments that preceded the arrival of the Pilgrim Fathers by centuries and which continued to be the overwhelming influence on the political development of America during the colonial period and beyond. The colonists were almost entirely from the British Isles. They were governed by British laws. British philosophers guided their thinking. British economic needs determined their trade and future commercial developments. British religion, wars, suppression and political debates spurred immigration. The fight to restore cherished British rights and liberties drove colonists to the brink of rebellion and beyond. The Declaration of Independence and the US constitution are marked by British philosophical, legal and political fingerprints. The Magna Carta and English common law are regularly cited in US Supreme Court judgements. Because of this, what happened in Britain centuries ago has an impact on American life today. And what was done by the British in America also influences contemporary Britain. The Special Relationship that exists between the United Kingdom and the United States did not start with the Atlantic Charter. Its roots were laid before the arrival of the first Jamestown settlers in 1607 and have spread to link the two countries at every conceivable level.

A fascinating exploration of the history of Worthing highlighting its people, places and events across the centuries.

Explore the Yorkshire town of Bridlington in this fully illustrated A-Z guide to its history, people and places.

It was madness: Grand Prix drivers racing flat out from opposite ends of two long runways, only to turn away from each other at the last moment at corners improvised with hay bales. But such was the major part of the first Grand Prix course ever to be devised at Silverstone. Fortunately there were no head-on collisions, and the next year the organisers hit on a more sensible arrangement. But none of the many subsequent Grand Prix at Silverstone, for all the ever-increasing glamour and hype, has quite engendered the same excitement as that very first one in 1948, even though it was held on a long-disused airfield bereft of modern amenities. Silverstone's Grand Prix of 1948 is a vivid recreation of that important day for British motor sport. But it is more than just the description of one historic race. We follow the various leading participants, both drivers and organisers, as fate draws them inexorably to Silverstone from different parts of the world and from very varied experiences, not least in the recent war. And after that one glorious day in early October is over and the RAC's International Grand Prix of 1948 has become part of motor racing history, we learn what fate had further in store for them. The Race on the Runways captures a moment in time when a few brave souls, enthused with a spirit of adventure, were boldly fighting, like knights of old, against the dragon of post-war depression.