The Little Book Of Liverpool

Author : Alexander Tulloch
Publisher : The History Press
Page : 225 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2011-10-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9780750953993

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The Little Book of Liverpool by Alexander Tulloch Pdf

The Little Book of Liverpool is a funny, fast-paced, fact-packed compendium of the sort of frivolous, fantastic or simply strange information which no-one will want to be without. Here we find out about the most unusual crimes and punishments, eccentric inhabitants, famous sons and daughters and literally hundreds of wacky facts. Alex Tulloch's new book gathers together a myriad of data on this historic city. There are lots of factual chapters but also plenty of frivolous details which will amuse and surprise. A reference book and a quirky guide, this can be dipped in to time and time again to reveal something you never knew. For instance, did you know that the clock on the Liver Buildings was started at the precise moment that King George V was crowned on 22 June 1911? Thought not. A remarkably engaging little book, this is essential reading for visitors and locals alike.

Author : Stuart Hylton
Publisher : The History Press
Page : 202 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2013-04-15
Category : History
ISBN : 9780752494012

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The Little Book of Manchester by Stuart Hylton Pdf

Did You Know? In 1824 a Pendleton tollkeeper set up Britain’s first true public bus service, thought to be one of the first in the world. Communism can claim to have been conceived, if not born, in Manchester as Friedrich Engels and Karl Marx used to meet in the city. Manchester has the grim distinction of being the place where the first death of the English Civil War occurred. The Little Book of Manchester is an intriguing, fast-paced, fact-packed compendium of places, people and events in the city, from its Roman origins to the present day. Here you can read about the important contributions the city made to the history of the nation, learn about the individual communities and how they came together to form the modern city and meet some of the great men and women, the eccentrics and the scoundrels with which its history is littered. A reliable reference book and quirky guide, its bite-sized chunks of history can be dipped into time and again to reveal some new facts about the story of this amazing city. This is a remarkably engaging little book.

Author : Alexander Tulloch
Publisher : The History Press
Page : 220 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2013-10-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9780752497464

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The Little Book of Lancashire by Alexander Tulloch Pdf

Did You Know? In Stacksteads, a village near Bacup, there is an annual event which has to rank among the wackiest in the country's sporting calendar: the Gravy Wrestling competition. According to legend King Arthur's mighty sword Excalibur is lying at the bottom of Lancashire's deepest lake, Martin Mere. In Wigan, Eccles cakes used to be called 'slow walking cakes' because they were offered to mourners at funerals. St Walburge's Church in Preston was named after the patron saint of people suffering from rabies. The Little Book of Lancashire is fun and informative guide to the things you did not know about this amazing part of England. Whether you want to sit down and read it cover to cover or dip into it for hilarious facts and anecdotes, this book will delight both visitors to this beautiful county and the residents who call it home.

Author : Mark Rees
Publisher : The History Press
Page : 193 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2018-11-26
Category : History
ISBN : 9780750990240

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The Little Book of Welsh Landmarks by Mark Rees Pdf

From the snowy peaks of Snowdonia to the glorious Wales Coastal Path, this compelling compendium is a fact-filled journey through Wales' most iconic landmarks and popular tourist attractions. Experience the country's immense history, from the breathtaking World Heritage Sites to the UK's first Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and the countless castles, secluded beaches, mystical rivers and hidden gems which can be found across the land. This handy book can be dipped into time and time again to reveal something new about the people, the heritage and the secrets of Cymru.

Author : Geoff Tibballs
Publisher : Carlton Publishing Group
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2013-04-01
Category : Reference
ISBN : 1780973195

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The Little Book of Liverpool FC by Geoff Tibballs Pdf

An official product of the Club, and the perfect gift for the Kopite in your life This collection contains more than 185 quotes on Liverpool Football Club from legendary players, great managers, famous fans, and envious opponents. Liverpool's place in English soccer's hierarchy is recognized around the world and almost every high-profile star on the move gets linked with the Anfield club. Under manager Brendan Rodgers, Liverpool remain the benchmark for success. Title No. 19 remains the Holy Grail, but cup success is a common theme, including the record-setting eighth League Cup success in 2012. No British club is close to matching Liverpool's eight cup victories in Europe, and they came within inches of achieving another eight-timer, this time in the FA Cup two months later. From Alan Hansen and Graeme Souness through Michael Owen, Robbie Fowler, and Jamie Redknapp to Jamie Carragher and Steven Gerrard, few clubs can boast as many people with so much to say for themselves, especially in the case of ex-manager Bill Shankly, English soccer's most quoted man. Liverpool have a proud tradition and a very loyal support, and this book captures the flavor of both.

Author : Ken Lytle,Katie Corcoran Lytle,Bob Carney
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2011-05-18
Category : History
ISBN : 9781440512520

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The Little Book of Big F*#k Ups by Ken Lytle,Katie Corcoran Lytle,Bob Carney Pdf

From the Donner party to the sinking of the RMS "Titanic," this little book shows that some people's faux pas are worse--way, way worse--than others.

Author : Lynne Williams
Publisher : The History Press
Page : 180 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2015-07-06
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9780750965446

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The Little Book of Warwickshire by Lynne Williams Pdf

Warwickshire, home to William Shakespeare, Rupert Brooke and the legendary Lady Godiva, boasts a rich and engaging history. Revealed within is a plethora of entertaining facts about Warwickshire’s famous and occasionally infamous men and women, its towns and countryside, battles and sieges, literary, artistic and sporting achievements, and its customs ancient and modern, including the 800-year-old Atherstone Ball Game, akin in nature to running with the bulls in Pamplona, which is still played every Shrove Tuesday. This reliable reference book and quirky guide can be dipped into time and time again to reveal something new about the people, the heritage, the secrets and the enduring attraction of the county. A remarkably enlightening little book, this is essential reading for visitors and locals alike.

Author : Kieran McCarthy
Publisher : The History Press
Page : 184 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2019-03-18
Category : History
ISBN : 9780750989602

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The Little Book of Cork Harbour by Kieran McCarthy Pdf

Cork Harbour is the second largest natural harbour in the world. It is a historical wonder, surrounded by villages, forts, towers and churches, all of which combine to tell the colourful story of Ireland's largest county. A reliable reference book and a quirky guide, this book by author and historian Kieran McCarthy can be dipped into time and again to uncover new landmarks, people and stories from this stunning part of the world.

Author : Mike Royden
Publisher : Casemate Publishers
Page : 293 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2010-03-10
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9781844686766

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Tracing Your Liverpool Ancestors by Mike Royden Pdf

Tracing Your Liverpool Ancestors' gives a fascinating insight into everyday life in the Liverpool area over the past four centuries. Aimed primarily at the family and social historian, Mike Royden's highly readable guide introduces readers to the wealth of material available on the citys history and its people. In a series of short, information-packed chapters he describes, in vivid detail, the rise of Liverpool through shipping, manufacturing and trade from the original fishing village to the cosmopolitan metropolis of the present day. Throughout he concentrates on the lives of the local people on their experience as Liverpool developed around them. He looks at their living conditions, at poverty and the laboring poor, at health and the ravages of disease, at the influence of religion and migration, at education and the traumatic experience of war. He shows how the lives of Liverpudlians changed over the centuries and how this is reflected in the records that have survived. His useful book is a valuable tool for anyone researching the history of the city or the life of an individual ancestor.

Author : David Long
Publisher : The History Press
Page : 164 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2010-12-26
Category : History
ISBN : 9780752462363

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The Little Book of the London Underground by David Long Pdf

Did You Know? In 1884 the Circle Line opened and was described in The Times as ‘a form of mild torture which no person would undergo if he could conveniently help it.’ According to one psychologist, Tube commuters can experience greater levels of stress than a police officer facing a rioting mob or even a fighter pilot going into a dogfight. Underground trains have only twice been used to transport deceased people in coffins: William Gladstone and Dr Barnardo. Some of the most bizarre items handed in to lost property include 250lb of sultanas, a 14ft canoe, a child’s garden slide, a harpoon gun, a pith helmet, an artificial leg, someone’s brother’s ashes and a sealed box containing three dead bats. WITH well over a billion passengers a year, more than 250 miles of track, literally hundreds of different stations and a history stretching back at least 160 years, the world’s oldest underground railway might seem familiar, but how well do you actually know it? This book offers a feast of Tube-based trivia for travellers and lovers of London alike.

Author : Richard Pettigrew Leitch
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 65 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2023-12-19
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9783385105058

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A Course of Sepia Painting by Richard Pettigrew Leitch Pdf

Reprint of the original, first published in 1883.

Author : Alfred Thomas Elwes
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 106 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 1882
Category : Drawing
ISBN : OXFORD:590335184

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How to draw animals, birds and dogs by Alfred Thomas Elwes Pdf

Author : Charles Ryan (art teacher.)
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 82 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 1882
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OXFORD:590865166

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How to draw floral and ornamental forms, 100 studies in freehand by Charles Ryan (art teacher.) Pdf

Author : Richard Pettigrew Leitch
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 100 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 1882
Category : Drawing
ISBN : OXFORD:590594392

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How to draw landscapes, trees, ships, etc by Richard Pettigrew Leitch Pdf

Author : Ellis A. Davidson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 124 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 1882
Category : Geometrical drawing
ISBN : OXFORD:590286678

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How to draw machinery by Ellis A. Davidson Pdf