Books published by Amberley Publishing

The fascinating true story of one of the most recognisable names in British folklore - Richard 'Dick' Whittington.

Secret Clerkenwell and Islington explores the lesser-known history of Clerkenwell and Islington in London through a fascinating selection of stories, unusual facts and attractive photographs.

Explore the rich history of the East London borough of Newham in this guided tour through its most fascinating historic and modern buildings.

Utilising stunning photographs, Alon Siton tells the story of the famous North Western Railway of India.

Lavishly illustrated throughout, this is a fascinating history of military concealment. Explaining the fascinating challenges of the new ways of warfare.

A remarkable new analysis of the shameful Highland clearances through the experience and effective defiance of one man.

With previously unpublished photographs, this book celebrates the diverse bus scene in and around Stoke.

One morning, when she was very young, Sophie Cairns' lungs tried to kill her. Every three months from the age of three to twelve, asthma sent her to hospital, where she slept in an oxygen tent. What makes someone who struggles to breathe seek out the thin air of high-altitude peaks on every continent on earth?

A fascinating exploration of southern Yorkshire's historic churches. Explores a cross-section of historical churches throughout the county.

Explore the Yorkshire Dales in this fully illustrated A-Z guide to the area's history, people and places.

Explore the remarkable military heritage of the Thames Estuary from Roman times through to present day.

A photographic historic record of the modern Great Western Railway mainline, and the variety it offers.

Secret Staines-upon-Thames and Laleham explores the lesser-known history of the town of Staines-upon-Thames and next-door Laleham through a fascinating selection of stories, unusual facts and attractive photographs.

Commercial aviation author Charles Woodley explores an illustrated history of this popular, now defunct, airline.

Exploring terrific, previously unpublished photographs documenting the history of railways in Sussex.

With parallels to today, a significant new account of the Roman empire as a place of migration, diversity and commerce, as well as its traditional image as a military power.

Marking the 100th anniversary of the end of the railway's independence, this new history celebrates one of the most popular pre-Grouping railways.

A fascinating portrait of Newcastle upon Tyne presented through a remarkable collection of historical postcards.

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

This book will interest anyone keen to know more about Dorset's remarkable local military history through time.

A fascinating exploration of Suffolk's historic churches. Will be of interest to all those who live in or are visiting this attractive county in England.

A fascinating exploration of the local history of the castles and fortifications of the West Country.

A fascinating exploration of Oxfordshire's churches that will be of interest to local historians, residents and visitors alike.

The first book to look at the lives of Anna of Cleves' siblings, particularly her powerful brother Wilhelm V and her elder sister Sybylla, and their interactions with the Holy Roman Empire, England, and France, which had a significant impact on the Reformation.

Highly illustrated throughout, this book explores the fascinating history of the first of the V8 Bristol cars.

A terrific selection of previously unpublished photographs documenting the local bus scene in East Yorkshire.

A fascinating portrait of Bath presented through a remarkable collection of lovely historical postcards.