REFUSING TO FIGHT THE "GOOD WAR" - Conscientious objectors in the North East of England (Anderson Stuart)(Paperback / softback)

REFUSING TO FIGHT THE "GOOD WAR" - Conscientious objectors in the North East of England (Anderson Stuart)(Paperback / softback)

Princetown and the Conscientious Objectors of WW1 (Barker Pip)(Paperback)

Over 16,000 men refused to fight in WW1 and became known as Conscientious Objectors.Their initial incarceration in prison was deemed unsuitable for many and they were then sent to work centres to be engaged on work of national importance.One such work centre was in the village of Princetown, Devon,

The Last Days of Steam in North East England (Woods George)(Paperback)

An evocative collection of photographs documenting the final days of steam on the railways of North East

Half-Past Tomorrow (McGeorge Chris)(Paperback / softback)

Shirley Steadman, a 70 year old living in a small town in the North East of England, loves her volunteer work at the local hospital radio. She likes giving back to the community, and even more so, she likes getting out of the house. Haunted by the presence of her son, a reluctant Royal Navy officer

Tanks of the Second World War (Anderson Thomas)(Paperback)

This book lists all the important tanks used in the Second World War, both by the Allied (England, France, Russia and the USA) and Axis Powers (Germany, Italy and Japan).This book lists all the important tanks used in the Second World War, both by the Allied (England, France, Russia and the USA)

Canoe & Kayak Guide to North West England (Miller Stuart)(Paperback / softback)

A guide to paddling in North West England. It covers some 110 rivers with 700km of river descriptions from the Scottish Border to Greater Manchester. It also covers just about every river or stream that can be paddled - from gentle family trips on scenic friendly rivers to extreme white water

Middlesbrough in 50 Buildings (Brown Tina)(Paperback)

Middlesbrough is the largest town in north-east England, growing rapidly in the nineteenth century from a small village to a large industrial settlement on the River Tees built to ship coal from the newly arrived railways. New industries such as iron and steel production and shipbuilding followed

Afghanistan - Britain's War in Helmand - A Historical Account of the UK's Fight Against the Taliban (Reynolds David)(Paperback / softback)

Sailing Directions for the East & North Coasts of Ireland(Paperback / softback)

In A Land Of Plenty (Pears Tim)(Paperback / softback)

In a small town in the middle of England, the aftermath of the Second World War brings change. As the children grow and struggle with the hazards of adulthood, Charles' business expands in direct proportion to his girth and becomes a symbol of the town's fortunes as Britain claws its way back from

Good Fight (Steel Danielle)(Paperback / softback)

The Good Fight is a thought-provoking and compelling story of a world on the brink, and a woman determined to fight for

Adventures on the High Teas - In Search of Middle England (Maconie Stuart)(Paperback / softback)

From Shakespeare to JK Rowling, Vaughan Williams to Craig David, William Morris to B&Q, Stuart Maconie leads the expedition, with plenty of stop-offs for tea and scones, to discover the

Purgatory's Shore (Anderson Taylor)(Pevná vazba)

On their way to fight in the Mexican-American War, a group of American soldiers are swept away to a strange and deadly alternate Earth in this thrilling new adventure set in the world of the New York Times bestselling Destroyermen series. The United States, 1847. A disparate group of young American

Horror In The East (Rees Laurence)(Paperback / softback)

The brutal Japanese treatment of allied prisoners of war, as well as countless thousands of Chinese civilians, during World War 2 has been well

Pies and Prejudice - In search of the North (Maconie Stuart)(Paperback / softback)

A northerner in exile, stateless and confused, hearing rumors of Harvey Nichols in Leeds and Maseratis in Wilmslow, the authorgoes in search of The North. Delving into his own past, it is a riotously funny journey in search of where the cliches end and the truth begins. He travels from Wigan Pier

A Woman's Courage (Block S.)(Paperback)

In the depths of war, the members of one village's WI fight harder than ever to help the war effort. But behind closed doors each is fighting a more personal battle. Pat is still reeling from her own role in her abusive husband's death, and the new freedom before her is daunting. Sarah is

To Kokoda (Anderson Nicholas)(Paperback)

When the Japanese war machine swept through South-East Asia in early 1942, it was inevitable that conflict would reach Australian territory on the island of New Guinea. The ultimate Japanese target was Port Moresby. Conquering the capital would sever communication between Australia and her American

USAFE in the 1980s (Symonds Adrian)(Paperback / softback)

On the frontline of the Cold War, during a decade that saw East-West tensions--and budgets--rise considerably, the United States Air Forces in Europe reached the peak of their power during the 1980s. Not only did USAFE expand, but it introduced a generation of advanced new types, developed to

A Short History of the American Civil War (Anderson Paul Christopher)(Paperback)

The American Civil War (1861-65) remains a searing event in the collective consciousness of the United States. It was one of the bloodiest conflicts in modern history, claiming the lives of at least 600,000 soldiers and an unknown number of civilians. The Civil War was also one of the world's first

Buchan Claik - A Compendium of Words and Phrases from the North-east of Scotland (Buchan Peter)(Paperback / softback)

Lost Tramways of England: London North East (Waller Peter)(Pevná vazba)

This is one of four volumes to cover the history of electric tramcar operation in London; concentrating on the routes to the northeast, the system in this area was largely the result of development by a number of local authorities and was converted largely to trolleybus operation in the years

Lost Lanes Southern England: 36 Glorious Bike Rides in Southern England (Thurston Jack)(Paperback)

Discover the hidden corners of southern England, London and the south-east, travelling by bicycle along its ancient network of quiet lanes. From gentle spins to weekend camping adventures, wild seashores to enchanted woodlands and midnight escapades, LOST LANES will enthrall armchair explorers and

Fortress of Spears: Empire III (Riches Anthony)(Paperback / softback)

The Romans take the fight north from Hadrian's Wall - to the enemy's greatest

Moment of War (Lee Laurie)(Paperback / softback)

The author was still a young man when he decided to fight for the Republican cause in Spain's civil war. But though he braved icy, storm-swept mountains alone to contact Republican sympathisers, he was immediately suspected of being a Nationalist spy. This title tells the story of his experiences