Books published by Amberley Publishing

A fascinating exploration of the abandoned places and buildings within Derbyshire which have been left behind by history

From the family shrine, the Lararium, to huge public festivals, which embodied the sanctity and viability of the state itself, religion permeated every aspect of Roman life.

The inside story of one of the great British racing teams. Including unique contributions from Jacke Stewart and Bob Tyrell and illustrated with 180 official photographs.

The ground-breaking cars built by the Bristol aircraft company

This fascinating set of photographs shows how Wimborne Minster has changed and developed over the last century.

Explores one of the most dramatic episodes in British military history - and 24 VCs won in a single day.

The story of the Anarchy from the unique perspective of the two women at the centre of the struggle for the crown.

A fascinating portrait of Wigan and the surrounding area presented through a remarkable collection of historical postcards.

Delivered in bite-sized diary chunks, Jan-Marie Knights takes the reader on a journey into the world of Tudor high society. This is a world of love affairs, tragedy, marriage and death; the realm of flamboyant dress, opulent jewellery and burning passions. The Tudor period continues to enchant and mesmerise the world, and here the reader can delve into the social calendar of the era. Running the gamut of society occasions - from solemn marriages to sombre funerals, and decadent feasts to lavish large-scale gatherings - The Tudor Socialite is an essential book for any Tudor fan who wants to experience life as a wallflower in the Tudor court.

A revealing guide to the early Roman fortifications in Scotland. From an acknowledged expert on the Roman military in Scotland.

A guided tour through the four towns of Heaton Moor, Heaton Mersey, Heaton Chapel and Heaton Norris, showing how the areas you know and love have changed over the centuries.

A lavishly illustrated celebration of traction engines. Featuring showman's engines, heavy haulage engines, steam lorries, tractors and road rollers.

This is an important book on one of the most controversial campaigns of the Second World War. 'When we came out above ground there was rubble everywhere, asphalt on the roads had melted in the heat. My only thought was to get out of this hellhole.' Ivar Corneliussen, Waffen-SS trooper

A survey in superb photographs of the branch lines and by-ways across the Southern Region in the 1960s.

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.

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

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.

The history of the railways in Lancashire from 1978 to the present, from the end of the BR regional era, through sectorisation to privatisation.

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.

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 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.