Books published by Amberley Publishing

Explore rare and previously unpublished photographs illustrating Leeds City Transport bus and tram scene.

With short biographies of the main protagonists, descriptions of what they had to endure and a concise examination of the 'library' itself, Lucy Alexander has revealed an astonishing exercise in mental survival under the most appalling circumstances. What would your books be?

Rare and previously unpublished images documenting the final decades of this now-closed traction maintenance depot.

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

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

A fascinating exploration of the underground world and its history beneath the surface of the Black Country.

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

Secret Perth explores the lesser-known history of the city of Perth through a fascinating selection of stories, unusual facts and attractive photographs.

A fascinating collection of merged historic and modern images that reflect the changes in Bolton through the decades.

Explore the fascinating story of England's emergence as a major maritime trading power, from 1400 to 1540.

Explore the true story of a real-life Jane Austen heroine in this intimate portrait of a Regency family.

A colourful photographic overview of the independent bus operators found in and around Liverpool on Merseyside.

Former Chief Pilot and Director of British Airways takes the reader on a tour of the airline's history of culinary delights, from lounge treats to sumptuous in-flight meals. Featuring a wealth of recipes and unpublished images, this is a unique history of a truly iconic brand.

A lavishly illustrated celebration of half-cab buses in north-west England. A fascinating period in the region's transport history.

With previously unpublished photographs comes a pictorial celebration of the Wirral's famous electric railways.

Tragic tales of misfortune and disaster in historic Cheshire. This book will fascinate anyone who want to know more about the history of the area.

One of the the leading historians of British history, Jeremy Black, turns his trenchant eye to the development of English culture since the eighteenth century - how does it reflect political and social conditions of the time? Here, Black looks at this question while offering an important and original account of English history.

This book is an engaging and indispensable guide to the remarkable Morgan Three-Wheeler.

A fascinating history of conferring the Freedom of Edinburgh, and the influential individuals and organisations honoured by the civic authorities of the city over more than 500 years.

The author of The Tudor Socialite and Plantagenet Socialite looks at the life and movements of Mary, Queen of Scots, with diary-style entries offering a fascinating insight into the life of history's most tragic queen.

Former Archdeacon of London David Meara celebrates the beautiful churches designed by architect Nicholas Hawksmoor.

A fascinating exploration of international relations at a time when Western powers exploited Eastern resources and sought to dominate the economic and political landscape. This is a powerful insight into the history that helped shaped the current political and economic realities of the region.

Lavishly illustrated throughout, this book tells the story of the North of Britain railways in locations across the north of Britain that were once served by more than one station - and then, eventually, by none.

Discover the lesser-known and secret hidden illustrated heritage of Burnley and Pendle in Lancashire.

A stunning collection of images from photographer Dave Zdanowicz revealing the beauty of Yorkshire's villages in all their many faces.

With a wealth of photographs, take a colourful look at the buses and coaches used on touring holidays.

The fascinating history of Cornwall's remarkable literary heritage as well as being a guide to the locations where that heritage can still be found.

A fascinating exploration of some of the architectural heritage of the Bedfordshire town of Dunstable.

An acclaimed story of empire and resistance. The rebel prince who beat the world's most powerful corporation. 'A wonderful book' Dominic West.