Books published by The History Press Ltd

Shipwrecks of the P&O Line

This fascinating history covers all varieties of crime on the railways and how it has changed over the years, from assaults and robberies, to theft, murder, vandalism, football and crowd activity, suicide on the line, fraud and white collar crime, and also looks at the use of railway crime in film and literature.

An enchanting collection of Herefordshire folk tales retold by a professional storyteller. In association with the Society for Storytelling

An Artist's War

This revealing new biography opens Anne's most private life to a new audience and shows the true nature of her relationships with her siblings, in particular with her sister Charlotte.

Through their diaries, letters and memoirs, meet the women who defied convention and followed their convictions to defend the less fortunate and fight for their country.

Enfield is a fascinating account of the area using over 220 images ranging from the 1860s through to the 1960s and illustrates, in great detail, the process of Enfield's absorption by London.

Featuring famous London landmarks such as Buckingham Palace and the London Eye as well as beautiful scenes of London life, each stunning scene is full of intriguing detail sure to fire the imagination and make you reach for your colouring pencils.

Liverpool has charmed visitors for centuries, and this collection of intricate illustrations is a celebration of the city's unique appeal.

Featuring a range of picturesque vistas, from beautiful beaches and rugged coastlines to mountainous national parks, vibrant cities and medieval castles, each stunning scene is full of intriguing detail sure to fire the imagination and make you reach for your colouring pencils.

Featuring a range of picturesque vistas, from shingle beaches and rugged coastlines to national parks and coastal ports, each stunning scene is full of intriguing detail sure to fire the imagination and make you reach for your colouring pencils.

Featuring a range of picturesque vistas, from sandy beaches and fossil cliffs to harbour towns and medieval castles, each stunning scene is full of intriguing detail sure to fire the imagination and make you reach for your colouring pencils.

Do ghosts exist, do supernatural beings walk the land and do creatures linger in the shadows. Within these pages Tony Locke will take you on a journey through the magical land of Erin. Based on the myths and legends of Ireland, these tales have been collected and retold by professional storyteller Tony Locke.

A vibrant collection of local tales especially selected by a professional storyteller

A hilarious and nostalgic trip down memory lane for children of the 1990s

A new biography of one of the most influential female scientists looking at the ten 'lost' years of Caroline's life, when virtually no records of her own are still in existence.

Haunting tales that can be enjoyed by readers time and again

A compendium of milestone stories and watershed events in popular culture, politics and news at home and abroad from 1968, including: Assassination of Martin Luther King; Bobby Kennedy shot and killed; The Beatles found Apple Records; Manchester United win the European Cup

In the autumn of 1942, British Special Operations Executive agent Ronald Sydney Seth was parachuted into German occupied Estonia, supposedly to carry out acts of sabotage against the Nazis in a plan code-named Operation Blunderhead.

Being a housewife in the 1950s was quite a different experience to today. A 1950s Housewife collects heart-warming personal anecdotes from women who embarked on married life during this fascinating post-war period, providing a trip down memory lane for any wife or child of the 1950s.

From a spectral horse and carriage heard galloping along Church Street to unexplained sightings of the market town's mysterious Grey Lady, this collection of hauntings from Bishop's Stortford is guaranteed to make your blood run cold.

They love water, will play for hours and never stop getting dirty. Anyone who has known the friendship of a springer, this book is for you.

Have you ever imagined what it would be like to work 11 miles above the Earth and on the edge of space, travelling at twice the speed of sound, serving champagne and caviar to passengers as they enjoyed their supersonic experience?

Storyteller and author Jen Foley brings together stories from the dark forests, ruined castles and magical green pastureland of Bedfordshire.

With origins lost in the mists of time, these lively folk tales reflect the wisdom (and eccentricities) of South Yorkshire's county and people.

Illustrated with selected images from Watford Museum and the author's own collection, it will interest newcomers and local residents alike, celebrating the history of this major Hertfordshire town.

This lively and entertaining collection of folk tales from the Scottish Borders is rich in stories both tall and true, ancient and more recent, dark and funny, fantastical and powerful.

Using previously unpublished letters and personal interviews, The British and Cyprus is told through the words of the people who served the British Crown on Cyprus - civil and military - and includes fascinating accounts of the dramatic fight against EOKA in the 1950s, who pressed for an end to British rule on the island.

It was a war that shaped the modern world, fought on five continents, claiming the lives of ten million people.

Britain's history is rich in mystery and scandal, and our ancient buildings hide the fascinating stories. Hidden Britain takes you backstage at some of our country's most intriguing locations, into secret tunnels, down concealed passageways and behind the scenes at historic houses, castles and churches.