Books published by The History Press Ltd

A history of Ledbury

Perfect for fans of the Brontë sisters to curl up with in the lead up to Christmas.

The first biography of the enigmatic Robert Barton, a central figure in the Irish Revolution.

During Jack the Ripper's reign of terror, there was an arguably more sadistic and mercurial serial killer operating on the other side of London. This book makes the case for a new suspect.

Reliving the joys of old-time motorsport race and rally cars

The first 'objects' book to explore the history of polar exploration

For over seventy years a woman steadfastly helmed the ship of modern Britain. As we move on from the second Elizabethan age, let's stop to consider the queens throughout history who never were

St Petersburg

A solid history looking at a popular era and uncovering the cut-throat side of living in Georgian England

The Little Book of Ballsbridge is a compendium of fascinating, obscure, strange and entertaining facts about this leafy suburb of Dublin. Here you will find out about Ballsbridge's famous (and occasionally infamous) residents, its proud sporting heritage, its churches and great houses and its natural history. Down wide streets and past elegant houses, this book takes the reader on a journey through Ballsbridge and its vibrant past. A reliable reference book and a quirky guide, this can be dipped into time and time again to reveal something new about the people, the heritage and the secrets of Dublin's 'embassy belt'.

Rats alley

A History of the World in 100 Stories journeys through world cultures, travelling through time whilst crossing continents.

A stunning full-colour collection of Scottish fishing boats photographs

Traditional folk tales from Sweden retold by a professional storyteller

The secret Middle Ages

The year 2025 marks the 75th anniversary of final demobilisation of the Women's Land Army in 1950. The employment of over 200,000 land girls on British farms, replacing male farm labourers who joined the armed forces, contributed to the nation's ultimate successes in both the world wars. WLA was, though, regarded as the 'Cinderella' service, receiving far less appreciation than other wartime organisations. Land girls received lower pay, were billeted away from home, had hard physical work to perform, suffered harsh winter weather, and often had inadequate clothing. Hampshire's contributions were substantial; it might have been the first county to embrace the need for women farm workers, to have more members per head of population, Sparsholt College devoted almost its entire curriculum to training women and girls for employment on British farms, and both First World War ministers of Agriculture came from the county.

The inspiring, on-the-ground story of the rising grassroots leaders in the abortion rights movement in the pivotal first year after Dobbs.

A collection of fascinating, surprising and intriguing facts and stories about Hertfordshire

The Story of Bradford traces the city's history from earliest times to the present, concluding with comments on the issues, challenges and opportunities that the 21st century will present.

A curated collection of Halloween folk tales and scary stories, and also an accessible, engaging and accurate collection of chapters about the folklore and history of Halloween and its traditions.

A collection of traditional folk tales, including history, folklore and nature observations about the coasts and seas of Ireland

CWA-shortlisted author Simon Farquhar reveals the stories behind some of Britain's most extraordinary (yet somehow forgotten) murders