Books published by The History Press Ltd

History of gardening

The intriguing questions of cleanliness and health in seventeenth-century England.

The Second World War is famed for being the conflict that changed the face of warfare, and it is the last that changed the face of the world. In addition to remembering those that passed away in those dark days of war, a sincere debt of gratitude is owed to all those now in their twilight years who gave all that they had for King and Country.

Revised and expanded new edition of classic illustrated history

Truly Criminal showcases a group of highly regarded writers who all share a special passion for crime, reflected in this superb collection of essays re-examining some of the most notorious cases from British criminal history.

Radio Caroline was the world's most famous pirate radio station during its heyday in the 1960s and '70s, but did the thousands of people tuning in realise just what battles went on behind the scenes?

The first book to tell the history of the Edware Road.

A rare and detailed insight behind the curtains of a Major Crime Department, which includes the hunt for notorious criminal Kenneth Noye

The astonishing women who broke boundaries and set records by becoming the first to travel right around the world

The entire history of Derbyshire in one concise book!

The dramatic story of one of the earliest successes of the British Civil Rights Movement, Black Yanks re-examines the UK and USA's 'special relationship' in the build up to D-Day. This is the story of how an African American soldier from Missouri ended up on death row in D-Day Britain - and the extraordinary campaign that set him free. The drama played out over a tumultuous six weeks, set against a backdrop of the most audacious sea-borne invasion ever attempted. As the build-up to D-Day escalates, Leroy Henry's story unfolds, allowing us to view a pivotal point in history with an entirely new perspective, making race, the 'special relationship' and the British peoples' collective power key considerations. The fascinating, alternative timeline reveals an edgier wartime society, hidden tensions in Anglo-American relations and the moment the British tabloid press learned to roar. Ultimately this court martial - and everything it stood for - provoked mind-blowing decision-making at the highest military level. Kate Werran unearths archival material to reveal the story behind the first significant - if uncelebrated - win in the civil rights movement, a story that has been overlooked for nearly eight decades. Until now.

A ranger's seasonal account of managing wild animals to revive a lost landscape at the National Trust's oldest nature reserve

A unique collection of contemporary short stories exploring our deep attachment to flowers and plants and the meanings they hold From tokens of love to neolithic burial gifts, bridal bouquets to seasonal wreaths, healing potions to artistic masterpieces, flowers and plants have a multitude of meanings and a long and complex relationship with all our lives. They are the stuff of myth, of gods' metamorphoses and the emblems of kings and saints. They brighten our homes and bring joy to our senses, delight us in gardens and countryside, convey our emotions, symbolize new birth and human mortality, and yet are often overlooked as an inspiration for writers of fiction. This collection of contemporary fiction by new, emerging and experienced writers celebrates the world of flowers and plants and the meanings they hold, in twelve intriguing and surprising new short stories.

Lost, misremembered and lesser-known stories about the sporting history of Waterford city and county

A collection of Scottish coastal folk tales. 'The sea is in our blood and our stories.' Sea monsters, mermaids, shipwrecks and old wives' tales abound in this collection of traditional folk tales retold by master storyteller Tom Muir. Gathered from the towns, villages and wild places that lie on the edge of the land, these tales reflect the ancient wisdom of living by the sea. All sorts of stories have grown from our fascination with the unknown depths of the sea and the mysteries it can bring. Developed over time and passed down through telling, these old stories are very much still alive to enjoy today.

The most detailed and accurate book to cover UK bird tracks

The gruesome history of the Congo‿Océan Railway, a forgotten chapter in the story of colonial Africa

A guide to identifying the flint tools you find in the field, and a window into prehistoric archaeology

A social history of the world's busiest seaway

This fully illustrated guide has information on the flora and fauna en route, places to stay, eat and drink, the local history of towns along the way and a number of maps.

The true story of an outlandish murder that shocked the British Raj in 1930s Calcutta

One of the world's most loved cruise lines, P&O Cruises can trace its history back over 175 years. Through an impressive and unique collection of imagery, this book details the history of P&O Cruises and explores the impact P&O had in shaping the British Empire.