Books published by Amberley Publishing

Photographs documenting the Irish railway scene in the late twentieth and early twenty-first centuries.

David Christie delves into his archives to present a wonderful, evocative unpublished photographs of a golden age of Calmac ships.

A fascinating tour across the largest of the Channel Islands, highlighting its heritage, people and places through the centuries.

Explore the Potteries township of Trentham in this fully illustrated A-Z guide to its history, people and places.

Explore the interesting local history of the Yorkshire town of Harrogate in this handy illustrated A-Z guide.

When did the term 'Princes in the Tower' come into usage, who invented it, and to whom did it refer? To the general public the term is synonymous with the supposedly murdered boy King Edward V and his younger brother Richard, Duke of York, sons of Edward IV. But were those boys genuinely held against their will in the Tower? Would their mother, Elizabeth Widville, have released her son Richard from sanctuary with her if she believed she would be putting his life in danger? The children of Edward IV were declared bastards in 1483 and Richard, Duke of Gloucester, was offered the throne. But after Bosworth, in order to marry their sister Elizabeth of York, Henry VII needed to make her legitimate again. If the boys were alive at that time then Edward V would once again have become the rightful king. Following the discovery of some bones in the Tower in 1674 they were interred in a marble urn in Westminster Abbey as the remains of the two sons of Edward IV. What evidence exists, or existed at the time, to prove these indeed were the remains of two 15th-century male children? What did the 1933 urn opening reveal?John Ashdown-Hill is uniquely placed to answer these questions. By working with geneticists and scientists, and exploring the mtDNA haplogroup of the living all-female-line collateral descendant of the brothers, he questions the orthodoxy and strips away the myths.

Classic trucks are an important part of our heritage and are supported by many enthusiasts in the preservation world and the general public. Events nationwide throughout the year command lots of vehicle entries from the many clubs and preservation groups, and large numbers of the general public. It could be well known liveries from the past, the sound of a particular engine or the smell of diesel that stirs the interest of those who see them. This book has a wide selection of trucks from the early 1900s to late 1970s, some on the rally field, some at work or abandoned - each one has a story to tell. With a wealth of previously unpublished images, Roy Dodsworth offers a nostalgic and charming look at a range of classic trucks.

With previously unpublished, First Generation DMUs in Scotland covers virtually the whole of Scotland and encompasses locations from Arbroath in the north to just south of the border to Carlisle.

The owner of the biggest Pokemon collection in the world (Guinness World Record) casts an eye over some of the most interesting items relating to a bona fide pop culture phenomena.

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

With a hundred haikus, each accompanied by a wonderful full-page illustration and enlightening commentary, this book is perfect for those looking for a more poetic exploration of the Roman Empire.

What it was like to grow up in 1980s Britain, from the Cold War to Duran Duran. This book combines memories, original documents and photos from that time.

With previously unpublished photographs documenting this famous and much-loved Crosville bus company.

An interesting collection of previously unpublished photographs showing a variety of buses in all-over adverts.

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

A fascinating exploration of the history of the town of St Helens and the secrets which lie within its remarkable heritage.

A fascinating insight into some of the most collectible diecast buses. Today, many magazines, clubs and events exist as the hobby thrives.

The Apollo 11 mission and lunar-landing is one of the most iconic moments in history, and a landmark of technological and social achievement throughout the world. Bestselling author James Donovan brings to life the epic story and the astronauts, flight controllers, and engineers who made it happen.

Previously unpublished images of British buses in Canada, Macau, India South Africa, Portugal and Hong Kong.

A pictorial celebration of Britain's road recovery vehicles. A recovery vehicle, or breakdown wagon, is the type of truck you hope you will never have the need for.

A lavishly illustrated look at this much-missed company. Ian Collard tells the fascinating story of this unique shipping company.

An illustrated history of one of Britain's finest counties - Somerset. Using photographs taken from the unique Historic England Archive.

Explore the rich history of Brentwood in this guided tour through its most fascinating historic and modern buildings.

With a wealth of fascinating illustrations take a fascinating look at the sadly defunct Welsh car manufacturer.

A fascinating and evocative look back in time at this Cumbrian town, its people and their way of life.

With previously unpublished photographs, this book documents the variety offered by the local railway scene.

A selection of previously unpublished images from the area. Peter Tucker provides a valuable record of the era's bus scene.

A fascinating look at the history and legacy of Roman gardens, focusing on Great Britain. The author is a board member of the Association for Roman Archaeology and a prolific writer of papers on Roman art and architecture and has lectured on the subject of Roman gardens.

Rare and previously unpublished photographs of children in Nazi Germany. Paul Garson offers a fascinating glimpse into the lives of children of the Third Reich.

Patrick Bennett documents the fascinating rail scene around Selby in North Yorkshire, with previously unpublished images.