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Dog Boats at War - Leonard C Reynolds - Bog - The History Press Ltd - Plusbog.dk

Dog Boats at War - Leonard C Reynolds - Bog - The History Press Ltd - Plusbog.dk

Built of plywood and measuring 115 feet long, powered by four supercharged petrol engines and armed to the teeth with heavy weapons, the ''D'' Class Motor Gun Boats (MGBs) and Motor Torpedo Boats (MTBs) were better known as Dog Boats and played havoc with enemy shipping in home and foreign waters. During three years of war they engaged the enemy on more than 350 occasions, sinking and damaging many ships. Dog Boats at War is the authoritative account of operations by the Royal Navy''s ''D'' Class MGBs and MTBs in the Second World War in Home, Mediterranean and Norwegian waters. As well as drawing on official records - both British and German - the author has contacted several hundred Dog Boat veterans whose eye witness accounts add drama to the unfolding story.

DKK 211.00
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Untold London - Dan Carrier - Bog - The History Press Ltd - Plusbog.dk

Untold London - Dan Carrier - Bog - The History Press Ltd - Plusbog.dk

“Just pick up a copy and set off. You’ll be amazed at what you’ve missed.” - Sir Michael Palin MARCH, 2020: A columnist watches as London locks down, facing a conundrum as his weekly deadline for his newspaper diary approaches. With the city shutting up shop and column inches to fill, journalist Dan Carrier takes to the deserted streets of Central London to uncover the forgotten stories the heart of the UK capital holds. Untold London is a consideration and celebration of a city whose famous landmarks and thoroughfares are often taken for granted. Setting out to find lingering evidence of days gone by, Dan reveals unexpected delights, triumphs and tragedies alongside plenty of skulduggery and scandal in the greatest city in the world.

DKK 192.00
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Walking London Wall - Ed Harris - Bog - The History Press Ltd - Plusbog.dk

Walking London Wall - Ed Harris - Bog - The History Press Ltd - Plusbog.dk

London''s City Wall was the second biggest building project undertaken by the Romans in Britain after Hadrian''s Wall. Originally built using 90,000 tons of quarried Kentish stones, its many layers enshrine the victories and catastrophes of the eventful story of the City of London, spanning two thousand years up to the present day. Yet incredibly, the monument languishes as a footnote in the capital''s history - until now. Walking London Wall aims to fill this gap, providing an up-to-date history and guide to one of London''s oldest and least known monuments. Walking London Wall can be read from the comfort of an armchair or as an on-site guide. Also included for the first time is a complete exploration of the Roman Riverside Wall, long a matter of debate and conjecture. Part travel, part archaeology, part national, local and social history, Walking London Wall is the first ever complete account of this monument, as well as practical guide to what survives of it above and below ground. Anyone interested in the history of London will find this an informative and enjoyable read.

DKK 166.00
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A Ramble Through the History of Walking - Bill Laws - Bog - The History Press Ltd - Plusbog.dk

A Ramble Through the History of Walking - Bill Laws - Bog - The History Press Ltd - Plusbog.dk

''The great affair is to move: to come down off this feather-bed of civilisation, and find the globe granite underfoot,'' wrote Robert Louis Stevenson. This book celebrates the history of walking for leisure and pleasure. There''s no shortage of the famous, and the not so famous, exponents of a good, long walk: Dr Johnson and his faithful Boswell on their Hebridean jaunt; John Taylor, whose Penniless Pilgrimage, a record of his 1618 journey from London to Edinburgh, provided the first account of a walking tour; and Samuel Coleridge who conceived his epic tale of the Ancient Mariner on a ramble through Devon. The author also includes the stories of key inventions: the cagoule, the Thermos flask, the rucksack, Gore-Tex and the walking pole. Fully illustrated throughout, Byways, Boots and Blisters tells the engaging history of one of man''s favourite pastimes.

DKK 141.00
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The Anatomy of Canals Volume 2 - Anthony Burton - Bog - The History Press Ltd - Plusbog.dk

The Anatomy of Canals Volume 2 - Anthony Burton - Bog - The History Press Ltd - Plusbog.dk

The story of Britain''s canals reads like a history of the Industrial Revolution. It was the growth of canals in the late eighteenth century that made possible and, in fact, created the need for many of the technological advances of the time. The legacy they have left is used my millions every day for leisure pursuits, for fishing, for walking the dog and for the obvious use of boating. This book helps to describe what can be seen today and to relate this to the history and technology of the period. Covering the canals of England and Wales this is the best companion to our waterways heritage.

DKK 289.00
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Animals in Newcastle - Wendy Prahms - Bog - The History Press Ltd - Plusbog.dk

Animals in Newcastle - Wendy Prahms - Bog - The History Press Ltd - Plusbog.dk

With chapters on domestic animals such as cats and dogs, through to working animals such as cart horses and pit ponies, this volume is a comprehensive guide to the creatures of Newcastle. Discover the story of the ''learned dog'' who could ''read, write and cast accounts'', find out about long-forgotten institutions such as the Pig Club and the Dickie Bird Club (as seen in the Newcastle Chronicle of the 1870s), and read about the first ever dog show in the world, which was held in Newcastle in 1859. This fascinating work is a must have for all animal lovers; no bookshelf would be complete without it.

DKK 125.00
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Not While I Have Ammo - Jim Corbett - Bog - The History Press Ltd - Plusbog.dk

Not While I Have Ammo - Jim Corbett - Bog - The History Press Ltd - Plusbog.dk

During the Irish Civil War, between the 15 and 20 July 1922, the Republican-held Strand Barracks in Limerick, on what is now Clancy’s Strand, came under constant ferocious attacks from Free State troops. They attacked the barracks repeatedly with armoured cars, and a non-stop bombardment of sniper, machine gun and mortar fire. All attempts to capture the barracks were resisted fiercely by the brave men inside. Finally, when everything else failed to dislodge these gallant men, the Free State turned an 18-pounder Artillery Gun on the barracks. This was the only time a siege gun was used in Limerick since the siege of 1691. The officer in charge was told to surrender the barracks or be held responsible for the loss of life. His response was “he would not surrender while he still had ammunition”. This man was Captain Cornelius McNamara of ‘A’ Company, 2nd Battalion, Mid-Limerick Brigade, but was known to his men as Connie Mackey. An intimate friend of the former Irish president Sean T. O’Kelly, Connie was part of a golden generation of unselfish Irishmen with high ideals who were prepared to risk and endure everything for the sake of their country and countrymen. This is his story.

DKK 139.00
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Manx Folk Tales - Fiona Angwin - Bog - The History Press Ltd - Plusbog.dk

Manx Folk Tales - Fiona Angwin - Bog - The History Press Ltd - Plusbog.dk

Their origins lost to time and preserved through the oral tradition, these Manx folk tales reflect the wisdom (and eccentricities) of the Isle of Man and its inhabitants. Discover why the Manx cat has no tail, what makes Loghton sheep so unusual, and how the Buggane of St Trinian’s terrorized the local villagers. Also meet Jack the Giant Killer, the Black Dog of Peel, Fairy Folk, the Phynodderee and more. Brought to life by storyteller Fiona Angwin, these enchanting tales can be enjoyed again and again.

DKK 139.00
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A Grim Almanac of Dorset - Nicola Sly - Bog - The History Press Ltd - Plusbog.dk

A Grim Almanac of Dorset - Nicola Sly - Bog - The History Press Ltd - Plusbog.dk

A Grim Almanac of Dorset is a day-by-day catalogue of 365 ghastly tales from around the county. Full of dreadful deeds, strange disappearances and a multitude of mysteries, this almanac explores the darker side of the Dorset''s past. The wicked, the mad, the violent and the bad are all found in this volume. Here are stories of tragedy, torment and the truly unfortunate with diverse tales of highwaymen, murderers, bodysnatchers, duellists, poachers, rioters and rebels. Joining them are accounts of tragic suicides, accidents and bizarre deaths, including the woman who tripped over a dog in Weymouth in 1878 and a soldier who dozed off while smoking on top of the Nothe Fort in 1877 and fell off the parapet. All these, plus tales of fires, shipwrecks, explosions, and accidents by land, sea and air, are here. Generously illustrated, this chronicle is an entertaining and readable record of Dorset’s grim past. Read on ... if you dare!

DKK 161.00
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It Runs in the Family - Ruth A Symes - Bog - The History Press Ltd - Plusbog.dk

It Runs in the Family - Ruth A Symes - Bog - The History Press Ltd - Plusbog.dk

In the quest to uncover our family history, we turn to written records, the family album and even heirlooms. However, they can often be difficult to interpret and sometimes pose more questions than they answer: Why didn’t my ancestors smile for the camera? Why did great-grandfather wear a beard while his sons were clean-shaven? Why is my great-grandmother holding flowers in this photograph? Drawing on evidence from social history, women’s history, and the histories of photography, art and fashion, and using examples from the lowly as well as the famous, Ruth Symes explores many aspects of ordinary life in the past – from the state of the nation’s teeth, to the legal and economic connotations of wearing a wedding ring and even the business of keeping a dog. This fascinating volume aims to help family historians get to know their elusive ancestors by deciphering the wealth of personal and historical clues contained in photographs, documents and artefacts.

DKK 152.00
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Bloody Belfast - Ken Wharton - Bog - The History Press Ltd - Plusbog.dk

Bloody Belfast - Ken Wharton - Bog - The History Press Ltd - Plusbog.dk

Former soldier Ken Wharton witnessed the troubles in Northern Ireland first hand. Bloody Belfast is a fascinating oral history given a chilling insight into the killing grounds of Belfast’s streets. Wharton’s work is based on first hand accounts from the soldiers. The reader can walk the darkened, dangerous streets of the Lower Falls, the Divis Flats and New Lodge alongside the soldiers who braved the hate-filled mobs on the newer, but no less violent streets of the ‘Murph, Turf Lodge and Andersonstown. The author has interviewed UDR soldier Glen Espie who survived being ambushed and shot by the IRA not once, but twice, and Army Dog Handler Dougie Durrant, who, through the incredible ability of his dog, tracked an IRA gunman fresh from the murder of a soldier to where he was sitting in a hot bath in the Turf Lodge, desperately trying to wash away the forensic evidence. Wharton’s reputation for honesty established from previous works has encouraged more former soldiers of Britain’s forgotten army to come forward to tell their stories of Bloody Belfast . The book continues the story of his previous work, presenting the truth about a conflict which has sometimes been deliberately underplayed by the Establishment.

DKK 198.00
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The Three Ravens Folk Tales - Martin Vaux - Bog - The History Press Ltd - Plusbog.dk

The Three Ravens Folk Tales - Martin Vaux - Bog - The History Press Ltd - Plusbog.dk

England’s historic counties are overflowing with folklore, and this collection of 39 stories from the hit podcast Three Ravens reimagines dozens of classic tales in surprising, spooky, and often hilarious ways. Including tales of ghosts, mermaids, crafty witches, mythical monsters, half-forgotten heroes, bloody legends and more, the stories span centuries and styles. Do you know the legends of the giants who ruled England before the first human kings? What about the demon dog Black Shuck who terrorised sixteenthth-century Norfolk? Or the many times the Devil has tried to get his way before being outwitted by everyday people?

DKK 186.00
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Injured Parties - Monica Weller - Bog - The History Press Ltd - Plusbog.dk

Injured Parties - Monica Weller - Bog - The History Press Ltd - Plusbog.dk

On 9 November 1966, popular GP Dr Helen Davidson was battered to death in dense woodland while birdwatching and exercising her dog a few miles from her Buckinghamshire home. Her body was found the next day, her eyes having been pushed into her skull. ‘She had binoculars round her neck, spied illicit lovers, was spotted, and one or both of them killed her,’ surmised Detective Chief Superintendent Jack ‘Razor’ Williams of New Scotland Yard. He had received fifty police commendations in his career, yet not one for a murder enquiry. Unsurprisingly, within weeks the police operation was wound down, Williams retired, and another cold case hit the statistics. Fifty years later, amateur sleuth and author Monica Weller set about solving the murder – without the help of the prohibited files. As she sifted the evidence, a number of suspects and sinister motives began to emerge; it was clear it was not a random killing after all. Weller uncovered secret passions, deep jealousies, unusual relationships and a victim with a dark past. Her persistence and dedication were dramatically rewarded when she uncovered the identity of the murderer – revealed here for the first time.

DKK 119.00
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Harold's Cross - Joe Curtis - Bog - The History Press Ltd - Plusbog.dk

Harold's Cross - Joe Curtis - Bog - The History Press Ltd - Plusbog.dk

Harold’s Cross got its name from a cross which marked the boundary of the lands owned by the Archbishop of Dublin, and the lands of the Harold clan in the 1500s. Today Harold’s Cross is a bustling thoroughfare, and although it is now a suburb on the south side of Dublin, it was once akin to the best little town in Ireland, being completely self-sufficient, with schools, churches, shops, pubs, hospital, orphanage, convents, monastery, cinema, a major cemetery, mills and factories, park, canal, large and small houses, dog track, barracks, and many farms and orchards. For its residents, it has a rich and varied history, which is beautifully captured in this book of archive photographs.

DKK 176.00
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Yorkshire Folk Tales for Children - Carmel Page - Bog - The History Press Ltd - Plusbog.dk

Yorkshire Folk Tales for Children - Carmel Page - Bog - The History Press Ltd - Plusbog.dk

Where in Yorkshire can you walk on a dragon’s backbone? Who goes dancing at the Spot Bottom Hops? Which very old story gives advice about loading a dishwasher? Which mischievous child invented Yorkshire pudding? And is it safe to offer a gift to a small-toothed dog? Yorkshire has a rich heritage of fantastical folk stories, traditional tales and words of wisdom handed down through generations. These tales are beautifully retold here for 7- to 11-year-old readers, written and illustrated by storyteller and artist Carmel Page –a southerner by birth but who has lived in Sheffield for so long that she now uses her backdoor as her frontdoor and has started to eat her dinner at lunchtime.

DKK 139.00
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Lincolnshire Murders - Stephen Wade - Bog - The History Press Ltd - Plusbog.dk

Lincolnshire Murders - Stephen Wade - Bog - The History Press Ltd - Plusbog.dk

The murder cases in this book are a mixture of classic narratives of jealousy, elimination and passion, now retold from new perspectives and with more research. The author also includes some little-known mysteries: three unsolved homicides from across the county, including the killing of the ''Barton recluse'' and the enigmatic death of a young farmer in Gedney in which the dead man''s dog appeared in court. In this chronicle of violent deaths and courtroom struggles the reader will find a new slant on some of the principal cases, with plenty of social and legal history added to enrich the stories. Lincolnshire Murders is a powerful and fascinating reappraisal of some of the most brutal and gruesome killings in the county''s history.

DKK 155.00
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First World War in the Air: 5 Minute History - Norman Ferguson - Bog - The History Press Ltd - Plusbog.dk

First World War in the Air: 5 Minute History - Norman Ferguson - Bog - The History Press Ltd - Plusbog.dk

How much can you really find out about the War in the Air during the First World War in five minutes? This handy little history book will surpass all your expectations and leave you well versed on all you wish to know, and maybe even a little bit more… Who was the highest-scoring ace? Which plane looked like a dog begging? What was the Black Flight? How many died in the first Blitz? What was the Fokker Scourge? Jam-packed with facts, stats and first-hand accounts of the action, all woven together in an accessible way by an expert in the field, this 5 Minute History is a valuable addition to anyone’s bookshelf, ready to be delved into at a moment’s notice.

DKK 139.00
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A 1980s Childhood - Michael A Johnson - Bog - The History Press Ltd - Plusbog.dk

A 1980s Childhood - Michael A Johnson - Bog - The History Press Ltd - Plusbog.dk

Do you remember trying to solve the Rubik’s cube whilst dressed in your He-Man picture pyjamas? Did you try to make ‘cool’ sound effects with your mouth like Jones from Police Academy? Or maybe you swooned over Scott and Charlene’s (aka Jason and Kylie’s) wedding of the year? If that sounds like you, there’s no mistaking you were a child of the eighties. Rev up your DeLorean, switch on the Flux Capacitor and take a cruise back through the decade that made you the person you are today. This amusing and entertaining collection of reminiscences will jog the memories of all who grew up in the same decade where greed was good, mullets were cool and white dog poo littered the streets.

DKK 119.00
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Black Country Ghosts - Anthony Poulton Smith - Bog - The History Press Ltd - Plusbog.dk

Black Country Ghosts - Anthony Poulton Smith - Bog - The History Press Ltd - Plusbog.dk

Local author Anthony Poulton-Smith takes the reader on a fascinating A—Z tour of the haunted places of the Black Country. Contained within the pages of this book are strange tales of spectral sightings, active poltergeists and restless spirits appearing in streets, inns, churches, estates, public buildings and private homes across the area. They include the ghost of a murdered woman in Dudley''s Station Hotel cellar, the tragic lovers of Cradley Heath''s Haden Estate, Walsall''s notorious Hand of Glory and Coseley''s enormous black dog forecasting death. This new collection of stories, a product of both historical accounts and numerous interviews conducted with local witnesses, is sure to appeal to all those intrigued by the Black Country''s haunted heritage.

DKK 155.00
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York: Archaeological Walking Guides - Clifford Jones - Bog - The History Press Ltd - Plusbog.dk

York: Archaeological Walking Guides - Clifford Jones - Bog - The History Press Ltd - Plusbog.dk

York has a rich and significant historical heritage; founded by the Romans, captured by the Vikings, and venerated in the Middle Ages. This book allows the curious walker to delve into the archaeology of the city and learn new things from a new aspect, guided by the authoritative and ever-entertaining Clifford Jones. Further, the reader is encouraged to become part of the story of the city - involvement is the key to this multilayered world. Be part of it – Walk York!

DKK 190.00
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Supertanker - Dr Raymond Solly - Bog - The History Press Ltd - Plusbog.dk

Supertanker - Dr Raymond Solly - Bog - The History Press Ltd - Plusbog.dk

"NAVIGATING AND ENGINEERING OFFICERS REQUIRED IMMEDIATELY FOR VERY LARGE CRUDE OIL CARRIER. TANKER EXPERIENCE PREFERRED." - Lloyd’s List and Shipping Gazette The advertisement captured Ray Solly’s attention whilst he was on leave and demanded direct action! Viewed from the bridge of dry-cargo ships, the sleek lines of VLCCs and their potential navigational challenges always intrigued Ray – so, without hesitation, he grabbed the chance, leaving his current employer, and setting out to fulfil a dream. Supertanker examines life at sea aboard a 1970s monster where reader and author meet on board, encountering and overcoming exciting new challenges in navigation, ship handling, and cargo control. All the while, overshadowing everything else, is the awareness that this loaded ship carries around 80 million gallons of oil every day. But Supertanker is more than just the record of a new adventure. It lifts the lid on the realities of life far out at sea handling such behemoths and reveals why international safety and competency bars had to be raised.

DKK 175.00
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