The Manchester Book of Days

The Manchester Book of Days
Author: Ben McGarr
Publisher: The History Press
Total Pages: 389
Release: 2013-07-01
Genre: Reference
ISBN: 0752498657

Taking you through the year day by day, The Manchester Book of Days contains quirky, eccentric, shocking, amusing and important events and facts from different periods in the history of the city. Ideal for dipping into, this addictive little book will keep you entertained and informed. Featuring hundreds of snippets of information gleaned from the vaults of Manchester's archives and covering the social, criminal, political, religious, agricultural, industrial and military history of the city, it will delight residents and visitors alike.

The Bury Book of Days

The Bury Book of Days
Author: Sean Frain
Publisher: The History Press
Total Pages: 390
Release: 2013-04-01
Genre: Reference
ISBN: 0752489623

Taking you through the year day by day, The Bury Book of Days contains quirky, eccentric, shocking, amusing and important events and facts from different periods in the history of the town. Ideal for dipping into, this addictive little book will keep you entertained and informed. Featuring hundreds of snippets of information gleaned from the vaults of Bury's archives and covering the social, criminal, political, religious, agricultural, industrial and military history of the region, it will delight residents and visitors alike.

The Book of Days

The Book of Days
Author: Robert Chambers
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
Total Pages: 842
Release: 2022-04-29
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 3375005385

Reprint of the original, first published in 1863. A Miscellany of Popular Antiquities in connection with the calendar. Including anecdote, biography, and history. Curiosities of literature and oddities of human life and character.

Liverpool Book of Days

Liverpool Book of Days
Author: Steven Horton
Publisher: The History Press
Total Pages: 383
Release: 2012-02-29
Genre: History
ISBN: 0752486098

Discover the colourful history of Liverpool with this collection of tales from across the city.Featuring a story for every day of the year, it includes famous historical events, such as the opening of the city’s first dock, the abolition of the slave trade, the opening of the Liverpool & Manchester Railway and the Hillsborough Disaster, alongside less well known and often humorous events from the city’s colourful past.Featuring events from as early as 1207 right up to the present day, this fascinating selection is sure to appeal to everyone interested in one of Britain’s most historically rich cities.

Cheltenham Book of Days

Cheltenham Book of Days
Author: Michael Hasted
Publisher: The History Press
Total Pages: 379
Release: 2012-02-29
Genre: History
ISBN: 0752486039

Taking you through the year day by day, The Cheltenham Book of Days contains quirky, eccentric, amusing and important events and facts from different periods of history, many of which had a major impact on the religious and political history of Britain as a whole.Ideal for dipping into, this addictive little book will keep you entertained and informed. Featuring hundreds of snippets of information gleaned from the vaults of Cheltenham’s archives, it will delight residents and visitors alike.

The Southampton Book of Days

The Southampton Book of Days
Author: Mary South
Publisher: The History Press
Total Pages: 409
Release: 2012-02-29
Genre: Reference
ISBN: 0752486012

Taking you through the year day by day, The Southampton Book of Days contains quirky, eccentric, shocking, amusing and important events and facts from different periods in the history of the city. Ideal for dipping into, this addictive little book will keep you entertained and informed. Featuring hundreds of snippets of information gleaned from the vaults of Southampton's archives and covering the social, criminal, political, religious, agricultural, industrial and military history of the region, it will delight residents and visitors alike.