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Bridges, Law and Power in Medieval England, 700-1400
Author:
Alan Cooper
Published:
2006
Medium: Book Publisher: Boydell & Brewer Ltd
From the time of Alfred the Great until beyond the end of the Middle Ages, bridges were vital to the rulers and people of England, but they were expensive and difficult to maintain. Who then was responsible for their upkeep? The answer to this question changes over the centuries, and the way in which it changes reveals much about law and power in medieval England. hardback
ISBN 978-1-843-83275-1
Price:
£45.00
Letters and Papers Concerning the Establishment of the Trent, Ancholme and Grimsby Railway, 1860-1862
Author:
Frank Henthorn
Published:
2005
Medium: Book Publisher: Boydell & Brewer Ltd
paperback
ISBN 978-0-901-50373-2
Price:
£25.00
The Autocar. March 16 1923
Published:
1923
Medium: CD Publisher: Archive CD Books
An absolute gem for those interested in the early period of motor cars. Crammed with fascinating articles, innovations in new car design, and lots of new bolt on goodies and accessories, at a time when touring and performance was in its infancy. Lots of photographs and advertisements.
Price:
£9.79
The Medieval Horse and its Equipment, c.1150-1450
Author:
John Clark
Published:
2004
Medium: Book Publisher: Boydell & Brewer Ltd
Whether knight's charger or beast of burden, horses played a vital role in medieval life. The wealth of medieval finds excavated in London in recent years has, not surprisingly, included many objects associated with horses. This catalogue illustrates and discusses over four hundred such objects, among them harness, horseshoes, spurs and curry combs, from the utilitarian to highly decorative pieces. London served by horse traffic comes vividly in view. hardback
ISBN 978-1-843-83097-9
Price:
£25.00
The Post-Chaise Companion, 1786
Author:
W Wilson
Published:
1786
Medium: CD Publisher: Eneclann Ltd
The Post-Chaise Companion of Ireland was first published by W. Wilson in 1786. Containing more than five hundred pages, it describes the country in enormous detail. Prior to mechanisation, the post-chaise was the most familiar and widely used means of road transport. This commonly took the form of a closed-body travelling carriage, which together with a pair or four horses and postilion driver was hired from stage to stage.
ISBN 1-84630-073-8
Price:
£16.90
The Railway and Commercial Gazetteer
Published:
1907
Medium: CD Publisher: Archive CD Books
A complete list (in alphabetical order) of every railway station, town, village, hamlet, parish and place in England, Scotland and Wales. Gives population from the 1901 census, locality, post offices, money order and telegraphy offices and more. For those interested with ancestors employed in railways, this book could help you discover for whom they worked. Also ideal for railway enthusiasts.
Price:
£12.13
The Triumphs of Steam
Medium: CD Publisher: Archive CD Books
A fascinating history of steam engines containing information about the use of steam powered engines in everything from the cotton mills to locomotives. The harnessing of steam power completely revoutionised the whole world of industry and transport and would have affected virtually all of our ancestors in some way. This type of book helps you to understand the world our forebears lived in and how events impacted upon their lives.
Price:
£12.13
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