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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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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 161.00
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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 209.00
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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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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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Hadrian's Wall: Archaeological Walking Guides - Clifford Jones - Bog - The History Press Ltd - Plusbog.dk

Hadrian's Wall: Archaeological Walking Guides - Clifford Jones - Bog - The History Press Ltd - Plusbog.dk

The frontier of Hadrian’s Wall, once the most heavily fortified border of the Roman Empire, is an ever-popular destination for both walkers and those fascinated by the remarkable remnants of Rome’s occupation. In this guide, the reader is invited on an archaeological adventure, not just to the Wall’s well-known sites, but to its many forgotten places along the way – sites every bit as important as the iconic forts and milecastles. The author presents a landscape which is not simply a piece of dramatic rural scenery, but a living and vibrant entity, and explores some of the many theories surrounding the Wall and its origins. Clifford Jones is an archaeologist, lecturer and author. He began digging at the age of nine under the mentorship of Sir Mortimer Wheeler. An expert on Roman frontier infrastructure, he has conducted extensive research of Hadrian’s Wall , and is the author of Hadrian''s Coastal Route: Ravenglass to Bowness-on-Solway (also published by The History Press).

DKK 192.00
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In Search of the Battlefields of Britain - Marc Alexander - Bog - The History Press Ltd - Plusbog.dk

In Search of the Battlefields of Britain - Marc Alexander - Bog - The History Press Ltd - Plusbog.dk

Unlike castles and cathedrals, the battlefields situated around the UK are not easily found and require some background knowledge of the contender''s tactics, the cause of the battle and its effect on history to be fully appreciated. At first sight, Bosworth is a piece of rural landscape, yet here a royal house was brought to an end and the Tudor age began. The object of this guidebook is to locate and describe the battlefields and to vividly depict the events of the day and the reasoning behind the fighting. Unlike the rest of Europe, Britain''s battles were mainly inspired by internal conflict and here the authors demystify the politics behind the encounters and quarrels to reveal what happened at Britain''s battle sites from the Saxons to the Jacobite Rebellions. An ideal handbook for the enthusiast or tourist alike, this illustrated guide offers a passport to history.

DKK 147.00
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A Beginners' Guide to Living on the Waterways - Allan Ford - Bog - The History Press Ltd - Plusbog.dk

A Beginners' Guide to Living on the Waterways - Allan Ford - Bog - The History Press Ltd - Plusbog.dk

An estimated 15,000 people live on board boats in the UK and at any one time thousands more are interested in doing so. The aim of this beautifully illustrated guide is to help people live the dream and not the nightmare, providing a useful step by step introduction to the basics of making a life afloat. Fully updated this new edition of A Beginners'' Guide to Living on the Waterways covers different types of liveaboard craft suitable for canals, rivers and estuaries, and the good and bad points of the different options. It goes on to discuss practicalities such as moorings, engines (including basic maintenance and fault finding), heating and cooking, sanitation, furnishing a boat, survival tips and finances. This is a must-have guide for all those considering the alternative way of living that a boat offers, as well as those who are already there!

DKK 166.00
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A History of Airships - John Richards - Bog - The History Press Ltd - Plusbog.dk

A History of Airships - John Richards - Bog - The History Press Ltd - Plusbog.dk

This detailed history examines the development of the airship, from the pre-First World War dirigibles up to date. Covering the airship in the UK, France, Germany, Italy and the US, author John Richards has delved into every aspect of the airship. The book ranges from the first fully controlled powered flight and the flight around the Eiffel Tower, the failed attempts to cross the Atlantic and the first London-Paris flight, to the many uses of the airship in times of war, including anti-submarine campaigns, convoy escorts and patrols. Between the wars Arctic expeditions were undertaken and events included a successful Atlantic crossing, Graf Zeppelin''s 21-day round-the-world flight, a service to South America and the launch of the Hindenburg. The Second World War and a discussion of the airship''s functions in the more modern world round off a fascinating and definitive guide to the airship.

DKK 176.00
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Swansea City 2010/11: Walking on Sunshine - Keith Haynes - Bog - The History Press Ltd - Plusbog.dk

Swansea City 2010/11: Walking on Sunshine - Keith Haynes - Bog - The History Press Ltd - Plusbog.dk

A sensational account of Swansea City’s 2010/11 season covering 12 months in the life of a Welsh football club that in 2002 was just 40 minutes away from extinction and expulsion from the football league. In June 2010, under new management, the club pushed its way kicking and screaming in to the psyche of the Welsh football public challenging at every level the presumed domination of Cardiff City. In November they put out the Cardiff fire with a resounding victory in the capital city followed by performance after performance on the pitch in front of thousands of adoring fans. This is the story of that season told by the very people who saw all those dramatic events unfold. It is an account of a club which refused to die, which would never give in, and which went in eight years from the very depths of despair to the edge of a brave new world, the greatest league in the world – the Premier League.

DKK 125.00
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The South Downs National Park: Archaeological Walking Guides - John Manley - Bog - The History Press Ltd - Plusbog.dk

The South Downs National Park: Archaeological Walking Guides - John Manley - Bog - The History Press Ltd - Plusbog.dk

The South Downs National Park extends from the outskirts of Eastbourne in East Sussex, to the edge of Winchester in Hampshire. It consists of a considerable chunk of southern England and it contains an extraordinary variety of archaeological and historic monuments. You can explore the camps, flint mines and tombs of the earliest farmers, walk around great earthen banks bounding Iron Age hillforts, stroll along Roman roads, visit Saxon churches and medieval castles and houses and examine the remains of industry and more recent military conflicts. Take a walk anywhere in the Park and you find yourself taking a walk into the past. With easy-to-follow maps, evocative photographs and details of sites to visit, the reader can quickly gain both an overview of the Park’s rich history and appreciate the specifics of individual monuments.

DKK 190.00
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Queen Victoria: A Photographic Journey - Chris Frame - Bog - The History Press Ltd - Plusbog.dk

Queen Victoria: A Photographic Journey - Chris Frame - Bog - The History Press Ltd - Plusbog.dk

A fully remastered photographic journey around a perennially popular cruise ship. Queen Victoria was the first in a new breed of Cunard Ships: her unique design is enhanced to give her the ability to cross the North Atlantic. An enhanced cruise ship, she represented a new era for the Cunard Line. Introduced to service in 2007, Queen Victoria has had a notable career with royal engagements, tandem Atlantic crossings and Gala-World Cruises where she has been welcomed with open arms. Illustrated with stunning colour photographs taken by the authors from every area of the ship, and fully updated after the extensive 2017 refit, this book provides a lasting memento of a voyage aboard Cunard''s stately monarch.

DKK 190.00
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Hadrian's Coastal Route - Clifford Jones - Bog - The History Press Ltd - Plusbog.dk

Hadrian's Coastal Route - Clifford Jones - Bog - The History Press Ltd - Plusbog.dk

‘Be part of history, walk a frontier lost for over fifteen hundred years.’ The Western Hadrianic Frontier of the Roman Empire is little known by the general public. Until recently the frontier was viewed as merely a series of forts with a fluid means of defence and administration between them, and the public was understandably drawn to the physical remains of Hadrian’s Wall crossing from Bowness-on-Solway to Wallsend. Archaeologists have always known different, and it is only now that they are beginning to shout from the rooftops that the Western Frontier is as important as the stones that cross the Pennines. Fortunately, through the efforts of a small band of archaeologists and Historic England, the public perception is changing. There is a wealth of magnificent and diverse scenery and amazing archaeology which rivals the better-known sites along the Hadrian’s Wall. Walking the frontier offers opportunities for personal adventure and discovery. There is plenty of variety in the west; catch a train or bus, buy local produce, enjoy a beer and a good bed, but most of all enjoy the quest. This fully updated and illustrated guide offers the walker an insight into this relatively unknown world – one that still has much to reveal.

DKK 141.00
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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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