Books published by The History Press Ltd

A stunning photography, lifestyle and travel guide for the Netherland's capital by acclaimed Instagrammer Siobhan Ferguson

An illustrated history of the SAS

A guide to London's distinctive Blue Plaques which commemorate remarkable men and women who have lived in the capital. Its biographical portraits, listed in alphabetical order, provide imformative and sometimes irreverent anecdotes about many of the famous and some not-so-famous lives.

A comprehensive and concise history from the earliest times to the present day

Legendary British comic actor John Inman broke down many boundaries by playing the camp Mr Humphries in BBC's long-running sitcom Are You Being Served? The show ran for 13 years, had a spin-off movie and regularly attracted 22 million viewers in the UK. Inman's character, whose innuendos were adored by viewers, invariably got the biggest laughs - and this at a time when being homosexual was largely frowned upon. At one point, there was a protest from the Campaign for Homosexual Equality that Inman's effeminate portrayal of the character was not helping their cause - but Inman disagreed, feeling it was more beneficial to make the nation laugh and break down barriers his way. In 1976, he was voted the BBC Personality of the Year and TV Times' Funniest Man on TV. Away from television, he soon became one of the most in-demand pantomime actors, making a small fortune over several decades. Though he yearned for a career in the theatre, he initially took jobs at a gentleman's outfitters and specialised in window dressing for a London department store. He eventually joined an acting group in Crewe to earn his Equity Card, and soon began working in theatre as he followed his true vocation. After a few television roles, he was offered the part of Mr Humphries in the 1972 pilot of Are You Being Served? It was inspired casting, and Inman's impeccable comic timing and delivery would make him a household name. He was the only cast member to retain his part in the Australian version of the series and he became a cult gay icon in the USA, where he was considered the biggest UK export since Benny Hill. He returned to the role in the spin-off Grace & Favour, which ran for two series in 1992 and 1993. Though he would regularly appear on television and the stage after the series ended, it was as Mr Humphries that he was best loved and why he was regarded as a national treasure. Inman was secretive about his sexuality until he married his long-term partner Ron Lynch in a civil ceremony in London in 2005. He died two years later following a long battle with hepatitis. Are You Being Served? is regularly repeated, and Inman's catchphrase 'I'm free!' is perhaps one of the most famous on British television. Author David Clayton reveals the full story of a man who was adored by millions and who broke down barriers by just being himself.

This culinary romp through 50 dishes that shaped human history will tickle the tastebuds of every food lover

The vivid and candid autobiography of Louis Hagen, alongside his bestselling Arnhem Lift

This biography describes Captain Scott's short life and the explorations which he and his team made.

Filled with all the usual joys and anxieties of childhood, and a self-possessed determination to behave in a practical and helpful way, it is a world in which the people and events figuring in what we call "history" are fairly mysterious to her.

The history of Bracknell from the first inhabitants until 1949, when it was designated a New Town

Welsh-language edition of the beautifully illustrated collection of folk tales from Wales

An investigation and explanation into commonly repeated stories about historic architecture

Welsh history and achievements to glory in rather than grizzle about

The story of the destruction of the Scharnhorst and the clandestine activities around the German naval base in northern Norway are interwoven with the author's personal account of how he finally succeeded in locating and filming the wreck of the battle cruiser.

Folk tales from Midlothian selected and written for 7-11 year olds

Michael Calvey is a pioneering US-born financier, who made his fortune in post-Communist Russia. This is the story of how his life was turned upside down in 2019, when he was unjustly incarcerated in the country's most notorious prison, awaiting trial for fraud.

An explosive tale of courage, survival and the incredible 500 Indian prisoners of war who escaped the clutches of the Nazis and crossed the border to freedom.

This is the first in-depth look at agent-handling and agent-handling operations in Northern Ireland targeting the IRA's deadliest and most professional unit, South Armagh PIRA