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Author
Publisher
Amberley
Pub. Date
2012
Description
'Southport Through Time' is a collection of old and new photographs of Southport. The older images are printed alongside a contemporary full colour photograph, illustrating the same scene and showing how the area has changed and developed during the last 100 years.
Author
Publisher
Andersen
Pub. Date
2012
Description
When a famous explorer goes missing in the North Pole, his son, Tom, decides he must find him. And so a daring adventure begins across the treacherous icy terrain of the North Pole. Will Tom be able overcome the many challenges ahead and find his father?
Author
Publisher
Amberley
Pub. Date
2017
Description
The large seaside town of Southport lies on the coast of the Irish Sea in the North West of England. Located just 16 miles north to the City of Liverpool, this wonderful town has a fascinating history of its own. Join Jack Smith as he delves into the town's past, letting readers in on all of the quirky and lesser-known tales from Southport's history.
Author
Publisher
History
Pub. Date
2012
Description
Formby is a compact town. This nostalgic collection of images highlights how fast the area is changing, and reveals the many sites of historical significance that remain. Insightful captions explore the history of the area in a volume that will delight visitors and residents alike.
8) Sefton
Author
Series
Publisher
Amberley Publishing
Pub. Date
2019.
Description
Sefton is one of the most diverse boroughs in England. It encompasses two former boroughs: the industrial seaport Bootle at one end and, at the other, the genteel seaside resort of Southport. In between are stretches of beautiful coastline, home to six Links golf courses including Birkdale, host of the Open Championship. The rural hinterland is the setting for grand country houses and for the tiny village of Sefton, which gives its name to the borough....
Author
Publisher
Batsford
Pub. Date
2012
Description
'Liverpool Then and Now' takes the reader on a journey through a city once considered the 'second city of empire'. Some 70 historic photographs are paired with contemporary views taken from the same vantage point, highlighting the changes of one of the most loved cities in Britain.
Author
Publisher
Halsgrove
Pub. Date
2008
Description
The Norfolk coast is famed for its huge expanses of sand and pebble beaches, salt marshes, intriguing fishing villages and wide, ever changing skies. From the wild and windswept expanse of the Wash, through traditional seaside resorts, industrial ports and everything inbetween, this collection of photographs captures the mood of Norfolk.
13) Running shoes
Author
Publisher
Zero to Ten
Description
Sophy and her mother are poor - they have a small home and a few animals. Sophy's father died because there was no doctor or hospital near the village. But Sophy has a secret wish - a wish for something that will change her life forever, and when the number man visits the village Sophy's wish might just come true.
Author
Publisher
Pixz
Pub. Date
2015
Description
In this book, the author focuses on the golden age of British industry, from the 18th to the 21st centuries. Featuring canals, mining, iron and steel, railways, shipbuilding and shipping, manufacturing and road transport, and with a comprehensive gazetteer of the principal sites open to the public, this handy-sized pocket guide is the ideal companion in exploring the rich heritage of Britain's glorious industrial past.
Author
Publisher
Cassell Illustrated
Pub. Date
2007
Description
Celebrating the diversity of the British landscape, this title showcases a new ITV 1 show coming this summer, where the public will decide Britain's favourite view. This tie-in illustrated book will celebrate the history of each location chosen, giving the reader the necessary historical perspective for the programme.
Author
Publisher
Carnegie
Pub. Date
2007
Description
Beattie's readable history explains how and why Blackburn was so successful, looking not just at the economy, but crime to education and religion to riots, before, during and after the great cotton centuries. Illustrated throughout, this book will interest everyone connected with this quintessentially Lancashire town.
Author
Publisher
Barefoot
Pub. Date
2005
Description
Myron doesn't like being the one who always has to go to the shops for his mother. But one Sunday, an ordinary errand to buy milk turns into a most unusual adventure. Young readers will learn that sometimes the wisest wishes are for the simplest things.
Author
Publisher
Walker
Pub. Date
2011
Description
One hot summer's day, when Mole is out exploring, he discovers a newcomer to the forest called Mouse! The two quickly become friends, but Mole isn't keen to introduce Mouse to the other forest animals. In fact, he doesn't want to share her with anyone.