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Granddaughter of Jeoffrey and grandmother to three Yorkist claimants to the throne, Alice Chaucer is one of the most important female figures of the 15th century. It is remarkable that there has not been a biography of her to-date.
In this highly readable and illuminating book, Anne Louise Booth looks at the status of society women during the Victorian period, the expectations and limitations they faced, and the ways in which these norms were challenged and boundaries were pushed.
Explore the rich culinary heritage of Scotland, through the fascinating history of its food and drink.
With a wealth of photographs, take a colourful look at the use of vinyl branding on buses and coaches.
The author of Amstrads and Ataris now tells the tale of the pocket-sized revolution of the innovative pocket calculator.
The second volume of a series that looks back at 50 years of the famous London to Brighton Historic Commercial Vehicle Run.
Written by Pultizer Prize-winning Californian Michael Hiltzik, this is the definitive, essential work on the Golden State's history and legacy.
A terrific selection of photographs in celebration of steam on the railways around Carlisle in the 1960s.
With a wealth of fascinating photographs, take a colourful look back at bus and coach demonstrators.
Fully illustrated description of London's well known, and lesser known, places that have been lost over recent decades.
A stunning collection of images showcasing the different areas of Ireland in all their glory, which capture the essence of the landscape.
With an array of superb photographs, John Glover presents a fascinating survey of London Underground operations from 1967 to 1999.
A stunning collection of photographs celebrating Gloucestershire, which capture the life of the county.
A fascinating exploration of Bedfordshire's historic churches will be of interest to all those who live in or are visiting this attractive county in England.
2024 marks the 250th anniversary of John Wilkes becoming Lord Mayor of London. A man simultaneously full of contradiction and principles, Wilkes was a giant of eighteenth-century England and helped shape modern Britain.
Highly illustrated look at the military heritage of the Channel Islands from Viking invaders to the present day.
The story of the county's brewing history, supported by a fascinating selection of rare and previously unpublished images.
The gold standard in mid-size sports saloons. For both classic and contemporary BMW M3 owners and all those interested in these superlative cars.
A fascinating collection of merged historic and modern images that reflect the changes in Blackpool through the decades.
Explore the Cheshire town of Macclesfield in this fully illustrated A-Z guide to its history, people and places.
This beautifully photographed selection of fifty of Jersey's most precious assets shows what makes it such a popular destination.
Explore a fascinating set of photographs documenting the changing profile of buses of Arriva Merseyside.
A fascinating collection of merged historic and modern images that reflect the changes in Edinburgh through the decades.
Rare and previously unpublished images celebrating preserved steam rollers from different makers that can be seen in Britain.
New paperback edition - Starting with Anne Boleyn, wife of Henry VIII, Amanda Harvey Purse looks at significant Boleyns through history, shining a spotlight on how their story has been entwined with that of the British monarchy for almost 500 years.
An illustrated, readable companion and indispensable guide to Roman London, both visible and beneath your feet.
Profusely illustrated throughout, this is a fascinating insight into rail enthusiasm in modern Britain.
Explore the remarkable military heritage of Carmarthenshire from the Iron Age through to the present day.
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