Books published by Amberley Publishing

Utilising previously unpublished photographs, Howard Berry tells the story of Plaxton-bodied buses and coaches.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A wonderful collection of 180 photographs, some previously unpublished, celebrating the London's Gemini Buses.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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

30 January 1972, the day that became known as Bloody Sunday, is remembered as one of the darkest and bloodiest events of The Troubles in Northern Ireland. Thirteen people were killed when members of the British Army's Parachute Regiment opened fire on civil rights demonstrators in the Bogside, a predominantly Catholic part of Londonderry. The ongoing fight for justice has driven the long process towards prosecutions culminating in the murder charges brought against the paratrooper known as Soldier F. Author Ian Hernon, who worked as a reporter during The Troubles, draws upon eye-witness accounts and his own recollections from the period to create a compelling account of how the tragedy unfolded. He describes how, in the run-up to the massacre, passions were already boiling over, with the atrocities on both sides, and looks at the activities of 1 Para along with the tactics employed by the IRA. Fifty years after the events of Bloody Sunday, this important book considers the immediate aftermath, including the Widgery 'whitewash', the protests and internments, the bombings and tit-for-tat violence, and the long decades of social unrest before an imperfect reconciliation.

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

Explore the rich history of Shoreditch and Hoxton in East London in this guided tour through their most fascinating historic and modern buildings.

'Major-General Le Marchant was killed at the head of his brigade, and I have to lament the loss of a most able officer.' The Duke of Wellington after the Battle of Salamanca, 1812

The latest volume in Amberley's popular 50 Finds series, published in partnership with the Portable Antiquities Scheme. This time looking at 50 post-Medieval and modern finds.

The stories of the most remarkable women from European history in the time of the Tudor dynasty, 1485-1603.