Books published by The History Press Ltd

The story of England's first great queen - and how she wielded power with a meticulously crafted image

Winner of the Cricket Society Literary Award, this vivid biography charts the life of one of the all-time cricketing greats.

The first book to explore the true fate of the Princes in the Tower following John Ashdown Hill's revelatory research

The essential guide to bird behaviour, perfect for garden birdwatchers and intrepid nature lovers alike

Presents a 4-volume set that contains biographies of 3,175 individuals who sat in the House of Commons in the 14th and 15th centuries. This book presents the contrast between the code of chivalrous conduct and the reality of military service; the competitive pursuit of wealthy heiresses; the relations between the laity and the Church; and more.

A history of Southend

Hull City Miscellany

The story of the world's most famous liner, told through a fascinating selection of important objects

In 1942 a Catalina crew of 210 Squadron, based at Sullom Voe in the Shetlands, was selected to carry out a series of highly secret operations, including a flight to the North Pole.

Queen Victoria's children

The secrets of Scotland Yard's famous Crime Museum revealed

The Rise and Fall of the LSD Network That Turned On the World. A jazz critic, an anarchist, a chemist, a cad... and the biggest drug bust in UK history

Capturing the stories of ordinary women doing extraordinary things through the turbulent years of the Second World War

The first history of a well-known and prolific Scottish boatbuilder

A fact-filled journey through the cultural heritage of Wales.

Long-awaited, the Normandy landings were the largest amphibious operation in history. Success was achieved by the advent of specialised landing craft - first seen in the landings in North Africa - heavy naval firepower and the creation of two artificial harbours, each the size of the port of Dover, and an underwater pipeline.

This is the story of one young Jewish family as told through the 700 letters they exchanged - between Dave at war and Sylvia in England. The letters, always vivid, sometimes funny, often passionate and moving, begin in 1942, when Dave first goes abroad on active service, and continue until he is discharged home in 1945.

Hitler's Spy Princess

Turing's involvement in the world's first computer and his life in Manchester

The incredible true story of a boy trying to lead a normal life in London amidst the terrors and horrors of the Blitz and V bombs raining down in the Second World War

Fascinating, frivolous and bizarre facts about Somerset life past and present

The Little Book of Mayo is a compendium of fascinating, obscure, strange and entertaining facts about County Mayo. Through quaint villages and bustling towns, this book takes the reader on a journey through County Mayo and its vibrant past.

The Little Book of Wicklow is a compendium of fascinating, obscure, strange and entertaining facts about County Wicklow, the last Irish county to be created and one of the most beautiful, the 'Garden of Ireland'.

THE LITTLE BOOK OF YOUGHAL is a compendium of fascinating, obscure, strange and entertaining facts about the historic seaside resort of Youghal. Through main thoroughfares and twisting back streets, this book takes the reader on a journey through Youghal and its vibrant past.

Britain's Final Defence is the first book to explore the efforts made to arm the home defence force between 1940 and 1944 and describe the full range of weaponry available for Britain's last stand against invading Axis forces.

Using known and new evidence, John Fox provides the first biography of this extraordinary woman, a forgotten key player in the English Civil War.

A comprehensive look at the letters, documents and contemporary accounts of the Mary Rose - both in her prime and after she was lost

The first edition of British Canals was published in 1950 and was much admired as a pioneering work in transport history. Joseph Boughey, with the advice of Charles Hadfield, has previously revised and updated the perennially popular material to reflect more recent changes. For this ninth edition, Joseph Boughey discusses the many new discoveries and advances in the world of canals around Britain, inevitably focussing on the twentieth century to a far greater extent than in any previous edition of this book, while still within the context of Hadfield's original work.

First-hand accounts from the last days of the Third Reich: these are honest and striking accounts from the front line.