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Local history
This collection includes books on the history of localities in England, Wales, and Ireland.
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That favourite resort: the story of Bray, Co. Wicklow
Wordwell
2007
A history of the popular Irish holiday resort.
The Anglo: the history of the Anglo Bavarian Brewery, Shepton Mallet 1864-1994
J.H. Haskins & Son Ltd.
1990s
A history of the Anglo-Bavarian Brewery Company and its brewery
Justly celebrated ales: a directory of Norfolk brewers. 1850-1990
Brewery History Society
1991
A directory of brewers in the county of Norfolk.
Shaw Savill and Albion: the post-war fortunes of a shipping empire
Conway Maritime Press
1986
An account of the post Second World War development and ultimate demise of a London shipping firm best known for its trade with New Zealand.
Dorothy L. Sayers in Galloway
Dumfries and Galloway Museums Service
2005
Explores the background to Sayers' visits to Galloway and her own family connection to the area.
The river bridges of Northumberland. Volume 1: the River Till and its tributaries
Tony Dickens
1975
A study of 34 heritage bridges in Northumberland. Loosely inserted letter from the author.
Brewing ale honestly: Thomas Greenall and his sons, the entrepreneurial brewers 1762-1807
Greenall Whitley P.L.C.
1986
A history of the early years of the Warrington brewer and the Wilderspool Brewery.
Five Sherlockian walks in London
Battered Silicon Dispatch Box
1996
Five guided tours around Holmes' London.
Trams of bygone London
Dryhurst Publications
1957
An account of the former trams of London with an emphasis on the electrified period of operation.
Highways and byways in East Anglia
Macmillan and Co., Limited
1923
A guide to landmarks and attractions in East Anglia.
A country brewery: Hook Norton 1849-1999: the story of a family brewing tradition, published to mark its 150th anniversary
Hook Norton Brewery Company Limited
1999
A history of Hook Norton and its brewery.
Tiverton's industrial archaeology: a guide
Exeter Industrial Archaeology Group
1976
An introduction to the industrial archaeology of the Devon town.
Haslemere: greensand and woodland
Saint Catherine Press Ltd.
1947
A guide to footpaths and walking routes around Haslemere in surrey.
The story of Cornwall's railways
Tor Mark Press
1970
A history of the local and national railways that served Cornwall.
The Welsh three thousands
Saint Catherine Press Ltd.
1947
A guide to the footpaths and walking routes in the Welsh Three Thousands.
Tamar estuaries historic environment: a review of marine and coastal archaeology
Published for Tamar Estuaries Historic Environment Advisory Forum
1997
A survey of archaeology in the Tamar Estuaries, and an assessment of future research needs.
Cambridge breweries: an account of the brewing industry in Cambridge from 1800 to the present day
Cambridge Society for Industrial Archaeology and CAMRA Cambridge
1987
A history of brewers and breweries in the university town of Cambridge.
Rye, with notes on the district
Adams of Rye Limited
1966
A guide to Rye with a loosely inserted register of accommodation for 1968.
Two centuries in the London coal trade: the story of Charringtons
Charrington, Gardner, Locket and Co. Ltd.
1952
A history of the London coal company.
Manchester breweries of times gone by. 1
Neil Richardson
1980
A history of the rise and fall of ten of Manchester's heritage brewing companies.
Manchester breweries of times gone by. 2
Neil Richardson
1982
A history of ten of Manchester's heritage breweries.
Historic pubs in and around York
York Pub Conservation Group
2004
A guide to selected heritage pubs in North Yorkshire.
Loyalty pays: a history of the United Clubs Brewery
Alan Sutton Publishing Limited
1995
An account of the establishment of the Crown Brewery by the Club and Institute Union of Wales.
Brains 125 years
Breedon Books Publishing
2007
A history of the famous Welsh brewing company.
