Blackpool’s golden sands and sea views have attracted throngs of holidaymakers and tourists since the eighteenth century. As Britain’s premier holiday resort, Blackpool today is a vibrant town that knows how to have fun. The views in this History Tour provide a glimpse into Blackpool’s past, views that show that holidaymakers have long enjoyed the amusements that the town has to offer. This book allows you to go back in time and walk down the streets of Blackpool in the past, comparing the...

As residents and regular visitors to Blackpool will know, and as the recent extensive changes to the town centre and promenade show, Blackpool never stands still. The on-going nature of Blackpool's development was all too apparent during the preparation of this book and the town's motto of 'Progress' is particularly apt. This book of historic and up-to-date views of Blackpool looks at some of the remarkable changes that have taken place in the town in both its better-known areas and in som...

113 great things to see and do in London.Albert Bridge, Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, Camden Market, Camden Museums, Chelsea Physic Garden, Cheyne Walk, Chinatown, Clink Prison Museum, Clockmaker's Museum, Covent Garden, Convent Garden Pubs, Docklands Light Railway, Eating Out - Bloomsbury, Eating Out - Brick Lane, Eating Out - Camden, Eating Out - Islington, Eating Out - Knightsbridge and Chelsea, Eating Out - Soho/Chinatown, Eating Out - South Bank, Eating Out – Twickenham, Florenc...

This walk is one of twelve walks in John Wilks' Walks Through History - Birmingham series which contains twelve walks within the city. The whole book is available as an ebook or physical book or you could try this one out first. The book is a celebration of the beauty and poetry of the county. Each walk in this book has been chosen not only because it is a pleasant walk in its own right, but also because it goes past sites which reveal the rich and varied history of the county. Each walk i...

The market town of Stockton-on-Tees, or 'Stockton' as it is known locally, began life as an Anglo-Saxon settlement on the northern bank of the River Tees. Following the granting of its market charter in 1310, the town emerged as a busy port, exporting wool and importing wine to meet the demands of the upper classes. Although bustling, medieval Stockton was still a relatively small, quiet town and would remain so for centuries. This, however, would all change from the end of the eighteenth ...

Welcome to LondonLondon, one of the great cities of the world, combines the best of the old and the best of the new; Castles are still in use, they still change the Guard at Buckingham Palace, and you can still find people feeding pigeons in the afternoons at Trafalgar Square. Yet, you can always find a new, dynamic London just around the corner.Today, London is the center for active, entrepreneurial Europe. The bars are flooded with people, the restaurant culture is growin...

This fascinating compilation of early London photographs takes us on a tour of one of the world's greatest cities, but rather than picturing the historic scenes dating back to the 1850s in the traditional sepia and black and white monochrome, new realism is given here by reproducing the images in full colour. We can therefore explore not only some of London's world renowned landmarks but also less frequently pictured aspects of the capital including its street characters, local markets, sh...

Do you want to maximise your short stay in the beautiful city of Glasgow?If so ... this could be the guide for you!This ebook travel guide:* Gives daily itinerary's which you can follow, or tailor to suit yourself* Has a map, pictures and information on locations and attractions (including address, opening times, web address, how to get there, history &/or other pertinent information)* Is suitable for all age groups and nationalities* Gives tips o...

  Our illustrated travel guide will take you to Liverpool in Merseyside, England, famed for its football teams, The Beatles and buzzing nightlife. It lies within The Historic County Boundaries of Lancashire. Liverpool is a city with great cultural heritage and was awarded the title of European Capital of Culture 2008, with the famous Pier Head Waterfront being a UNESCO World Heritage site [2] since 2004. Liverpool is home to the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestr...

The City of Newcastle is situated on the north bank of the River Tyne. It is thought that the city has had almost 2,000 years of continuous habitation, dating as far back as Roman times. By the eighteenth century, Newcastle was the most important city in the North East, and it continues to be a thriving and populous centre to this day. This is the second collection of images from John Carlson and Joyce Carlson. With an introduction by Howard Goldsbrough, the book draws on numerous pictoria...

An illustrated historical tour of London's 13 great railway termini, on a clockwise circuit from Paddington to Victoria.London's railway termini are among the most recognisable and familiar landmarks in the city. Famed for their bustling platforms and architectural innovation, they comprise a fascinating mixture of Neo-Gothic exuberance and purposeful modernity. Though each owes its existence to a long-extinct Victorian railway company, these stations continue to b...

Sunderland Through Time is a unique insight into the illustrious history of this part of the country. Reproduced in full colour, this is an exciting examination of Sunderland, the famous streets and the famous faces, and what they meant to the people of this area throughout the 19th and into the 20th Century. Looking beyond the exquisite exterior of these well-kept photos, readers can see the historical context in which they are set. Through the author's factual captions for every picture,...