The Little History Of Bristol

Author : Maurice Fells
Publisher : The History Press
Page : 161 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2021-03-19
Category : History
ISBN : 9780750995870

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The Little History of Bristol by Maurice Fells Pdf

No one knows for certain when Bristol was founded. What we do know is that for more than 1,000 years it has been at the centre of national and international history. From its earliest days Bristol's prosperity was linked to its port, with the importation of wine and tobacco and its involvement with the slave trade. In those days, explorers sailed from Bristol on epic voyages and discovered new lands. In more recent times its economy has been built on creative media and the aerospace industry, including the construction of Concorde, the world's first supersonic aircraft. From the Avon Gorge's formation, Iron Age settlers and Norman castle construction, to civil war, riots and bus boycotts, The Little History of Bristol is guaranteed to enthral both residents and visitors alike.

Author : Maurice Fells
Publisher : The History Press
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2015-07-06
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9780750965439

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The Little Book of Bristol by Maurice Fells Pdf

The Little Book of Bristol is an intriguing, fast-paced, fact-packed compendium of places, people and trivia. A rich, and indeed sometimes bizarre, thread of history weaves its way through the ‘Bristol story’. Find out all manner of things from why local women were allowed to hang out their washing at a local beauty spot to why local bye-laws restrict carpet beating to certain hours. Along with a fresh look at city life past and present, these and many more anecdotes will surprise even those Bristolians who thought they really knew their city.

Author : Bristol,Francis Bridges Bickley
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 318 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2017-08-19
Category : History
ISBN : 1375466003

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The Little Red Book of Bristol; by Bristol,Francis Bridges Bickley Pdf

Author : W. L. Dowding
Publisher : Forgotten Books
Page : 190 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2018-02-25
Category : History
ISBN : 0666370281

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The Story of Bristol by W. L. Dowding Pdf

Excerpt from The Story of Bristol: A Brief History for Young Citizens There are, Of course, many young readers who have little Opportunity Of doing this, for it is not given to everyone to live in a place with a history worth the name. Bristolians, however, have no such ground of complaint. Theirs is one of the most historic of cities, and the story of Bristol is linked at nearly every point with the Chain of our country's history. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Author : Maurice Fells
Publisher : The History Press
Page : 191 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2018-11-09
Category : History
ISBN : 9780750990257

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The Little Book of Somerset by Maurice Fells Pdf

Did you know? The town of Wincanton is twinned with a place that does not exist. William Gibbs of Tyntesfield House made his fortune by importing bird droppings from Peru. A song by 'Scrumpy and Western' singer Adge Cutler was banned by the BBC for being too raunchy. Nine villages in Somerset are known as the 'Thankful Villages'. From seaside to countryside and villages to towns, Somerset is a county where it's difficult to separate history and mystery. This fast-paced, fact-packed compendium of places, people and trivia reveals all sorts of answers to questions you might have wondered about – and some you didn't. The facts, stats and anecdotes will surprise even those familiar with this beautiful and historic county.

Author : Mike Dean
Publisher : The History Press
Page : 170 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2020-03-02
Category : History
ISBN : 9780750994538

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The Little History of Somerset by Mike Dean Pdf

More than 400 million years ago, the oldest rocks in Somerset were formed. On those rocks, a county was built over thousands of years; from prehistoric man and Roman invasion, through a Pitchfork Rebellion and two world wars to where we are today. Revolution, wassailing, Templars and alchemists – all can be found in this friendly guide to Somerset's colourful history.

Author : David Gwynn
Publisher : The History Press
Page : 173 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2021-01-18
Category : History
ISBN : 9780750995863

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The Little History of Swansea by David Gwynn Pdf

Much has changed in Swansea over the years and this short but comprehensive history chronicles the development of the city from the earliest times to today. The Little History of Swansea traces the growth of the medieval town, the rise of the Port of Swansea, the industrial heritage of the area and the fate that befell the town during the Second World War. Here you can read about the odd and unusual happenings, as well as the more traditional history that has made the city what it is today.

Author : Charlie Revelle-Smith
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 270 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2018-11-15
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1730798667

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Weird Bristol by Charlie Revelle-Smith Pdf

Did you know that a hoard of gold is probably buried somewhere under Bristol? Did you know that a statue in Bristol actually depicts the moment a king is about to die? Based on the popular Twitter feed from acclaimed author Charlie Revelle-Smith, Weird Bristol is an adventure through the dark, mysterious and secret history of an ancient city. From plagues, wars, ghosts and pirates to inventors, fraudsters, suffragettes and radicals. Only one thing is certain, you'll never look at Bristol in quite the same way again...

Author : Maurice Fells
Publisher : The History Press
Page : 153 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2015-07-06
Category : History
ISBN : 9780750965439

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The Little Book of Bristol by Maurice Fells Pdf

A rich, and indeed sometimes bizarre, thread of history weaves its way through the Bristol story. Find out all manner of things, from why a 'Bristol Diamond' would never be found in a jewellery shop to why local by-laws restrict carpet beating to certain hours. Along with a fresh look at city life past and present, these and many more anecdotes will surprise even those Bristolians who thought they really knew their city.

Author : Paul Wreyford
Publisher : The History Press
Page : 198 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2018-07-30
Category : History
ISBN : 9780750989435

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The Little History of Cornwall by Paul Wreyford Pdf

There is nothing 'little' about the history of Cornwall! However, this small volume condenses that fascinating, rich history into a collection of stories and facts that will make you marvel at the events the county has witnessed. Discover Henry VIII's plan to protect the county from invasion from Catholic Europe, the important development of tin mining on the north coast and the rise of seaside resorts all around the county. Take a journey through Cornwall's historic struggles and celebrations or jump in to the era of your choice to discover the who, what and why of Cornish history.

Author : Francis Bridges Bickley
Publisher : Palala Press
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2016-05-21
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1358254095

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The Little Red Book of Bristol, Volume 1 by Francis Bridges Bickley Pdf

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Author : Peter Walters
Publisher : The History Press
Page : 190 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2019-08-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9780750992817

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The Little History of Coventry by Peter Walters Pdf

The Little History Of Coventry packs into its pages the colour and incident of a thousand years, telling the story of a city that has perhaps been overlooked by mainstream historians, but has often been at the heart of this country's great events. From the testing ground of the saintly Godiva to fourteenth-century boom town, from Second World War Blitz victim to the next UK City of Culture, Coventry has always been an inventive place with an unerring ability to bounce back from misfortune and make its mark. This is a truly eye-opening journey through the events and characters that have shaped its story and made the city one of England's hidden jewels.

Author : Duncan Harley
Publisher : The History Press
Page : 191 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2019-03-29
Category : History
ISBN : 9780750991131

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The Little History of Aberdeenshire by Duncan Harley Pdf

Duncan Harley takes the reader on a grand tour through Aberdeenshire's fascinating and rich history, culminating in a collection of stories and facts that will make you marvel at the events this county has witnessed. Read about the Beaker People, blue-painted Picts and the Roman legionnaires who tried, but ultimately failed to subdue the local populace. William Wallace, Robert the Bruce and Donald Trump inhabit these pages alongside tales of Bloody Harlaw, the Herschip of Buchan and the battle of Mons Graupius. Discover the painter priest of Macduff, the English Dillinger, the famous diggers of Inverurie's George Square and the strange tale of how Lawrence of Arabia 'got his scuds' over at Collieston. The Little History of Aberdeenshire is guaranteed to enthral both residents and visitors alike.

Author : John A. Davies
Publisher : The History Press
Page : 206 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2020-02-03
Category : History
ISBN : 9780750994477

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The Little History of Norfolk by John A. Davies Pdf

Embark upon a journey through Norfolk's eventful history, from the earliest times to the present day. From the discovery of fossil footprints dating back nearly one million years, to Boudica's revolt, the Roman occupation, the creation of the Norfolk Broads during the Middles Ages and the growth of the textile industry and agricultural advances, this county has always been at the forefront of innovation and the development of our nation. Mustard manufacturing, Viking farmers, friendly invasions and digging up ancient mammoths – we do things differently here in Norfolk.

Author : Dee Gordon
Publisher : The History Press
Page : 189 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2020-10-21
Category : History
ISBN : 9780750995788

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The Little History of the East End by Dee Gordon Pdf

The modern history of London's East End has been well-documented – but what of its ancient roots? From embryonic beginnings in the Stone Age, through Roman rule and civil wars, all the way to its jam-packed twentieth-century timeline, the East End has always been a place of innovation, diversity and change. Written by an East Ender with a love of her roots, The Little History of the East End is an engaging look at the area's history through the people that made it, one that will enthral and surprise both residents and visitors alike.