Books published by Amberley Publishing

From orphaned cabin boy to ship's captain, shipping magnate and MP; the biography of a Victorian titan.

Illustrated with rare and previously unpublished images, Rob Langham tells the story of this railway.

The latest in Adrian Symonds popular series exploring the day-to-day operations of the US military aviation in the 1980s.

Discover the lesser-known heritage of the town of Warrington from across the centuries in this illustrated book.

The military heritage of Portsmouth from Tudor times to the present day. This book will be of interest to all those who would like to know more about Portsmouth's remarkable military history.

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.

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.

With previously unpublished photographs, this book celebrates the diverse bus scene in and around Stoke.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

Buses in Lancashire, Greater Manchester and Merseyside is packed with quality photographs and information about this fascinating part of England.

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.

This fascinating picture of this important legacy from the prehistory of Britain will be of interest to all those who have seen and visited these mysterious structures around England, Scotland and Wales.

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.

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.

Exploring terrific, previously unpublished photographs documenting the history of railways in Sussex.

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