Stourbridge came into existence in the early Middle Ages. It has seen much development from Roman and Saxon times and during the reigns of Elizabeth and Victoria. More changes followed in the 20th century; though an agricultural market town it is also renown for its glass-making.

This book "A Fleeting Visitor" is a collection of short poems from poets and writers around the globe. A sit back and relax book for poem lovers, book readers, and quality time spenders. A mandatory book to add to your collection and in your libraries. Especially the poems like "Bumpy Road", "Homeless Gifts", "Worry", "The City Roar", and "No Brexit" are some masterpieces that will win your heart for sure.So go ahead, get one today for yourself, or gift your friends, relatives, and...

Strange laws, heroic deeds, surprising revelations, and quirky stories that have shaped the unique history of Britain’s capital.London’s long history is extraordinarily rich—and whether your interest is political, social, architectural, or historical, you’ll find a variety of topics in this alternative guide to London.Learn about:· Roman ruins· Notorious crimes· Hidden tube stations· The famous London smog· Cockney rhyming...

Criminal incidents, accidents, whippings, beatings, jail escapes and hangings were all part of Dublin's 'brilliant parade' in the eighteenth and nineteenth century, including actors, clergymen, scientists, politicians and rogues and rascals of every hue. Hopkins describes the poverty, soup kitchens, food riots, street beggars and workhouses that were all a feature of Dublin life. He also introduces us to the weird, wonderful, and often downright strange customs and pastimes of Dubliners st...

The Little Book of Dorset is a funny, fast-paced, fact-packed compendium of the places, people, legends and true stories about the county's past and present.

London's suburbs may stretch for well over 600 square miles, but in historical accounts of the capital they tend to take something of a back seat. In Greater London, historian Nick Barratt places them firmly centre stage, tracing their journey from hamlets and villages far out in the open countryside to fully fledged urban enclaves, simultaneously demonstrating the crucial role they have played in the creation of today's metropolis.Starting in the first century AD, he show...

Suffolk Strange But True describes many unusual, odd and extraordinary people, places and events from this fascinating county. Featured within these pages are tales of 'the fasting woman of Shottisham', who was alleged not to have eaten for five months; the Suffolk man who invented the word 'communism'; local heroines; pioneering entrepreneurs; spectacular ruins and castles; lost towns and villages; extraordinary pets and animals; and unusual art treasures found i...

Ever wondered if Cheapside really is cheap, what you do in Threadneedle Street, or who the knights of Knightsbridge were?Did you know that Piccadilly is actually an insult? And that Euston Road was built because there were too many cows on Oxford Street? Or that the River Fleet was covered over partly because of a drunken butcher?Take a trip down narrow lanes, through cobbled streets and crowded markets to discover the meanings behind the city's place names...

A look at how our ancestors shaped the South Yorkshire human landscape over the centuries from the author of The Grass Roots of English History.South Yorkshire has some of the most varied countryside in England, ranging from the Pennine moors and the wooded hills and valleys in the west to the estate villages on the magnesian limestone escarpment and the lowlands in the east. Each of these different landscapes has been shaped by human activities over the ce...

This book aims to bring alive the happiness and hardship of an English village where people have lived for over 7,000 years.Why did early man choose Downton? Celts,Romans,Saxons and Normans chose Downton too. What did St Birinus bring to Downton? Why did Bishops fight over it? Why did Downton have two MPs for over 500 years? How did Winchester College come to own much of Downton? What did Queen Elizabeth grab in Downton? What part did the Raleighs play? Which 95 family names in the...

One of three smaller, more specific e-books, abridged from Philip Nixon's Exploring Durham History.The colourful threads that run through County Durham history have produced a rich tapestry of history, and this edition's focus on eastern, northern and southern County Durham is sure to appeal to all local history enthusiasts.

NOW AVAILABLE IN PAPERBACK.In this collection, Michael Lenihan delves into the rich tapestry of Cork's history to reveal some of its most bizarre events and strangest characters. From quack doctor Baron Spolasco, to the outlaw Airt Ó Laoghaire, Cork has seen some eccentric, wonderful and even some downright nasty people.With revelations of mass graves in Bishop Lucey Park,how Jonathan Swift was awarded the freedom of the city, stories of the Gas Works' strike and the trams of the city, Hid...