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Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Zustand: new. Paperback. Mysterious Milton Keynes delves into the urban legends, supernatural tales and strange phenomena associated with the modern city of Milton Keynes. The book explores the hidden symbolism behind the layout, buildings and street installations: it explores local conspiracy theories and shows how they are subtly revealed in road names, incidents and stories throughout the city's contemporary history. From the Devil's Olney residence, to the fairies of Bow Brickhill, the lid is lifted upon the city's witchcraft, relics, miracles and extensive supernatural lore. Take a walk on the wild side with the unnatural creatures of the alien zoo which prowl the parks, suburbs and waterways. There are strange deaths, mysteries, curses and unsettling folklore which cannot easily be ignored. The dark side of Milton Keynes is revealed; supernatural lore, urban legends, symbolism and conspiracy. Cryptids, Satan, fairies, witchcraft, relics and miracles. Strange deaths, mysteries, curses, and unsettling folklore. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Zustand: new. Paperback. What was it that made Steve Bloomer, the 'Destroying Angel' so special? A remarkable goalscoring record and a supreme ability count for much, but so do an enigmatic personality and incident-packed life that has never been fully explored - until now. In this marvellously entertaining story of his life, we accompany Bloomer on his dramatic rise from tough Black Country beginnings in 1874 to goalscoring feats straight out of Boy's Own Paper. His famous playing career shares the stage with remarkable episodes in Bloomer's life never before fully researched, including his sorrow and bravery through four years in a German prison camp, and his first tentative steps into the pioneering world of coaching in Germany. Holland and Spain, where his triumphant managerial spell brought glory to 'the Accrington Stanley of Spanish football', not to mention a novel use for olive oil. Then there are the twilight days as a scout, respected pundit and honorary old un at the Baseball Ground. Steve Bloomer died in 1938 but 60 years later, at their new Pride Park Stadium, Derby County ran out to the unique anthem Steve Bloomer's Watching.Over a century since he made his debut, his name is still the most famous in the club's history. What was it that made Steve Bloomer, the 'Destroying Angel' so special? A remarkable goalscoring record and a supreme ability count for much, but so do an enigmatic personality and incident-packed life. This title details his dramatic rise from tough Black Country beginnings in 1874 to goalscoring feats straight out of Boy's Own Paper. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Zustand: new. Paperback. This is the third "Ghost Walks" title from author Barbara Wadd. It includes 30 spooky walks for ramblers and ghost hunters around the county of Leicestershire, each trail having at least one ghostly tale to chill your bones. It also includes visits to stately homes and churches all with a history of unexplained phenomena and strange events. In this book you may encounter headless ghosts or phantom cyclists, a profusion of nuns and a skeletal monk, and one you won't want to meet, Black Shug, a fearsome beast the size of a wolf. This is a collection of 30 circular walks set in the delightful county of Leicestershire. The walks range from 1-10 miles in length. Each walk has at least one ghost story attached to a part of it; some walks having several chilling tales, which, hopefully, will bring a shiver to even the warmest clad rambler. You should be warned that some of the ghosts are 'hands on', so you may be pushed or shoved in the back. One ghost has a predilection for women so you may have your face stroked or your bottom patted; however, if you are a man, he may try to suffocate you.You will visit some of the less frequented parts of Leicestershire, experiencing the superb variety of the scenery from the delights of river valleys to panoramic viewpoints. On quiet paths, kestrels hover over pastures while the mewing cries of buzzards draw your eyes to their soaring flight. Jays and woodpeckers may be glimpsed in woodland, stately herons stand motionless in reed beds and, if you are lucky, an elusive kingfisher may imprint its brilliant hue on your day. The walks include visits to famous halls and houses and some fascinating churches, including one of Leicestershire's hidden gems, the tiny, exquisite Withcote Chapel. Intended for ramblers and ghost hunters, this title includes 30 spooky walks around the county of Leicestershire. It also features visits to stately homes and churches, all with a history of unexplained phenomena and strange events. It helps you encounter headless ghosts or phantom cyclists, a profusion of nuns, and a skeletal monk. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Zustand: new. Paperback. Through extensive interviews with the players themselves, their teammates, managers and the fans who watched them play, this book gives a real insight into these Orient favourites, on and off the pitch. The players featured are: Peter Allen, Sid Bishop, Steve Castle, Stan Charlton, Alan Comfort, Laurie Cunningham, Tony Grealish, Tommy Johnston, Peter Kitchen, Matt Lockwood, Dennis Rofe and Tommy Taylor. There are many stories inside this book, which span over 50 years of football and paint a picture of one of the country's most colourful clubs." This book pays tribute to 12 Orient greats, players who gave their all for the club and who made afternoons in east London a genuine pleasure. On the occasions that a player in the home strip captures the imagination of the Brisbane Road crowd - be it through their skill, passion, commitment or loyalty - he is cherished forever. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Zustand: new. Paperback. The young men who played in West Ham's FA Cup Final victory over Preston North End in 1964 were all born and raised in England. In each tie from the third round, only English players had had worn the Hammers over their hearts. This feat has not been repeated since and is unlikely to be replicated in the future. A year later West Ham fielded another all-English team to win the European Cup-Winners' Cup, something no other English club has ever done. Thus, the West Ham players of 1964 and 1965 were The First And Last Englishmen, and this is their story. It is a tale told partly from the point of view of Irons striker Alan Sealey, who was right in the middle of the action, and his team-mates. But the voice of the supporters is just as important in this epic. West Ham's rise to European glory is portrayed through the memories of those who played and of those who watched. It is a compelling book about a unique time in English football. The tale of West Ham United's two 1960's cup winning teams made up entirely of English players. The last time this feat was achieved. It is a compelling book about a unique time in English football. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Zustand: new. Paperback. Colin Shields was a close friend of the charismatic football manager Brian Clough for more than twenty years, becoming one of the few people - besides the players - who Brian would allow to travel on the team bus. From behind the scenes at TV appearances to carrying bags of laundry together on holiday in Majorca, even the mundane became memorable in the company of Brian Clough. Looking back, from the moment they met to Colin's last conversation with his famous friend, 'Champagne Memories' adds more stories to the Clough legend including his unbounded generosity and his intriguing unpredictability. In this fascinating account of life with the Master Manager, Colin describes many poignant memories of their friendship. "Getting to know Brian Clough made me feel like a football millionaire - he gave me opportunities and experiences I could only have dreamt about." Colin Shields was an ordinary fan - this is his extraordinary story. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Zustand: new. Paperback. There is no more faithful recorder of events which, year in year out, make up the daily life of a great city, than is the local daily newspaper. There was no better place to begin the stroll down this Memory Lane of Leeds than in the Yorkshire Post Newspapers Library and the Photographic Department, from where most of the pictures were obtained. They will jog older minds, intrigue those not so old, astonish and educate the younger end. Perhaps what has most surprised visitors to the city over the years is that Leeds is not packed, boundary to boundary, with dark, satanic mills and spoil heaps. Indeed, it has some fine buildings, a wealth of public parks and open spaces, is ahead of many provincial cities in the provision of outstanding centres of learning and finance and is exceptionally well-served by public transport. The past three decades have seen Leeds grow in stature and importance as well as become a pleasant place to live, work and play. This book features nostalgic photos and memories from the archives of the "Yorkshire Evening Post". Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Zustand: new. Paperback. This title gives an intriguing insight into a Sheffield which has long since disappeared. Author and successful writer/journalist Keith Farnsworth tells his own story of a life in Sheffield after the Second World War, from the heart with humour and honesty. An absorbing essay in autobiography from the pen of one of South Yorkshire's leading historians and football writers, "A Sheffield Boy" is representative of an entire generation, an intriguing insight into a Sheffield which has long since disappeared. Essentially, though, it captures one man's memories of growing up in the East End/Pitsmoor and Woodside districts in the 1940s and 1950s, as he recalls the trials and triumphs of an eventful and often traumatic journey through boyhood and adolescence. Keith Farnsworth writes from the heart with the humour and honesty of an inverterate romantic who, despite a background and circumstances which were often far from ideal, finally achieved success and fulfilment as a writer and journalist after spells as a trainee scale mechanic, junior clerk, boy soldier, hotel porter, salesman and a succession of other jobs.Whether recalling his grandfather's mysterious disapperance at sea, the injustice of being expelled from school, life in a lodging house, or the many Sheffield characters he met along the way, "A Sheffield Boy" tells a colourful and entertaining tale of life in this great city after the Second World War. Tells the author's story of a life in Sheffield after the Second World War. This title captures one man's memories of growing up in the East End/Pitsmoor and Woodside districts in the 1940s and 1950s, as he recalls the trials and triumphs of an eventful and often traumatic journey through boyhood and adolescence. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Zustand: new. Paperback. Here, for the first time, the Oval Test match of 1882 - every bit as dramatic as anything in the 2005 season - is recreated ball by ball all the way to the agonising climax when Australia won by 7 runs. Here, too, is the social context of that match, from the founding of Australia, spiced with a host of insights into how cricket was born and how it grew in a vast, rugged land. The story of The Ashes is more, much more. When the Hon. Ivo Bligh took an England team to Australia in 1882 - 83 he said he was going to reclaim the Ashes of English cricket, lost at the Oval. That led to a meeting with a property baron near Melbourne, an invitation for the team to stay at his mansion for Christmas - a knock-about match against the staff - and the baron's wife, who had a little urn on her mantelpiece. We know what went in it! What is the reality behind the mythology of The Ashes? The amazing and unexpected answers are revealed in this deeply researched book which will fascinate every cricket lover round the world. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Zustand: new. Paperback. The book is written as a celebratory publication in the 50th year of Jamaican Independence; the manuscript contains fifty, 400 word biographies on the greatest sporting icons Jamaica has to offer. World Cups, the Olympic Games, cricket, the Commonwealth Games, athletics, boxing, and Paralympics, wherever you look Jamaicans have left an indelible mark on the sporting landscape. Competing with - and eclipsing the feats of nations with considerable more resources - Jamaica and Jamaicans are omnipresent where elite level sport is concerned. This book encapsulates the essence of feel-good and pride that underpins the performances of some of Jamaica's, and importantly sports', biggest ever athletes. Traversing the multitude of achievements by Jamaica's finest sports men and women, 50 Great Jamaican Sports Stars takes the reader on an inadvertent journey of Jamaica's history Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Zustand: new. Paperback. Taking grandson Charlie to his first football game made me really think - what was football like for me at his age in the 1960s ? The clubs, the grounds, the crowds, the players, the managers, the wider football experience. This is the authors view. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Zustand: new. Paperback. It is a collection of some of the county's most spooky and supernatural stories, however it is not 'just' tales of ghosts that fill the pages, but also tales of fairies, myths, legends and other strange, unexplainable phenomena. "Haunted Derbyshire: Myths, Magic and Folklore" takes you on a tour of the county and allows you to uncover the mysteries of some of the county's most spookiest corners for yourself. Running alongside each tale are atmospheric photographs that show the Derbyshire we know and love in another, more creepy light. Derbyshire has a reputation for being a county full of tales of ghosts, ghouls and goblins, and this new book from renowned ghost expert, Wayne Anthony provides additional support to this spooky theory. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Zustand: new. Paperback. His fascinating book will appeal to anyone with an interest in the story of Liverpool. The narrative is illustrated with more than 200 photographs, drawings and maps from Liverpool Record Office - most of which have never been published before. David Lewis shows how the countryside, farms and villages developed into the urban streets, residential areas, shopping districts and industrial estates that are so familiar today. In the course of the last 150 years, the outskirts of the city have been transformed, and they have expanded in a way that would astonish Liverpool residents of just a few generations ago. David Lewis's fascinating survey will be essential reading and reference for Liverpool residents, past and present, who take an interest in their neighbourhood and in the complex, surprising history of the city itself. The Illustrated History of Liverpool's Suburbs is the first single-volume history of the development of the residential areas of the city. The author chronicles the growth of the suburbs and illuminates the lives of people who lived in them. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Zustand: new. Paperback. Nearly eight centuries of history have left their mark on Liverpool in street names and stories, from the breezy hill at Everton and the salty industry of the docks, to the grandeur of the city centre and the wide green spaces of Sefton Park. Exploring the city on foot shows us things invisible to the bus passenger hurrying to work; cast-iron street lamps on cobbled back streets, ornate fountains, quiet pubs, crumbling Gothic churches and mediaeval stonework. In this book, there are walks finding the hidden history and architecture of the city centre, family walks through Liverpool's wealth of parks and gardens, and journeys through the older industrial city for the serious urban explorer. Detailed directions are given, along with bus and train routes to and from the walks, convenient stopping or resting places, and suggested diversions or alternatives. The book is sure to appeal to locals and tourist alike. "Walks Through History: Liverpool" is a celebration of the beauty and poetry of the city, the unexpected streets and places encountered and the restless urban landscape. It is a guidebook to the city's odd corners and a handbook of urban exploration. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Zustand: new. Paperback. Since 1908 the names of Derby and Rolls-Royce have been synonymous. For a century, Rolls-Royce has played a vital role in the working life of this Midlands city. This is the story of the factory and the people who worked in it Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Zustand: new. Paperback. Old photographic postcards are a little piece of life from the past. This small but eloquent collection takes us into the Oxfordshire Cotswolds and tells the story of lives very different from the ones we live today. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Zustand: new. Paperback. "Trautmann: The Biography" is the complete story, from his early life in Bremen where he was born and raised in the seething political climate of the 1920s, to his often hilarious internment as prisoner of war Camp 50, until his signing by Manchester City in 1949. This study of Trautmann's life is a story of controversy, prejudice and passion that will fascinate readers. This is an extremely compelling read that reveals the interesting life of one of the greatest goalkeepers ever seen. In April 1945 a group of bedraggled, weary German prisoners of war landed at Tilbury after being captured during the last days of the war. They were dispersed to prison camps throughout England, and one of their number, a confused 22-year-old veteran of some of the harshest conditions and hardest battles experienced by the German forces, found himself in south-east Lancashire. His name was Bernhard Carl Trautmann, later to become famous as Bert.This book is the complete story, from his early life in Bremen where he was born and raised in the seething political climate of the 1920s, his involvement with the Hitler Youth movement and extraordinary war experiences, to his often hilarious internment as prisoner of war Camp 50, until his signing by Manchester City in 1949 amid a barrage of controversy and prejudice. Trautmann ran the gauntlet of racial hatred to become, without doubt, one of the greatest goalkeepers ever seen. He played in two successive FA Cup Finals, 1955 and 1956, the latter year bringing him into world focus when he sustained a broken neck. Yet he continued in the game. Within weeks of that Cup Final he suffered further appalling personal tragedy, amid turmoil in his home life, as he fought to regain his fitness. The book has been updated to include details of the Trautmann Foundation and Trautmann's OBE. Presents the story of Trautmann from his early life in Bremen where he was born and raised in the seething political climate of the 1920s, to his often hilarious internment as prisoner of war Camp 50, until his signing by Manchester City in 1949. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Zustand: new. Paperback. Peter Chapman's account of Grimsby's remarkable recent history looks at the rise and demise of this Lincolnshire town and the people who made it great and who have now departed the scene. This is a fascinating read that will interest any local residents and tourists alike. GRIMSBY was a Victorian phenomenon. In the space of 100 years, from 1800 to 1900, its population soared from 1,000 to 63,000 and went on rising. The town was created by the Manchester, Sheffield and Lincolnshire Railway Company from nothing and it rose to become the premier fishing port in the world. But, for reasons beyond its control, its importance has dramatically diminished over the last 50 years. During its heyday, Grimsby was a prosperous and thriving community. Its population was composed of fortune-seekers from all over Britain and the world. The town was self-made in the great tradition of Victorian England and it was proud of itself and quite unashamed of its origins. The fish that landed here fed the nation, and ancillary industries that sprang up in the town resulted in "Made in Grimsby" being a byword for quality.But times have changed, and the townspeople have had to make difficult adjustments as the local economy has declined. Grimsby was a Victorian phenomenon. In the space of 100 years, from 1800 to 1900, its population soared from 1,000 to 63,000 and went on rising. This book offers an account of Grimsby's remarkable history that looks at the rise and demise of this Lincolnshire town and the people who made it great and who have now departed the scene. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Zustand: new. Paperback. "The Legends of Aston Villa" will delight all true supporters of the club and many followers of the game in general. Stories of many Villa players are covered in detail in this book, which is illustrated with some high-quality photographs. Aston Villa, founded in 1874 and one of the great clubs in world football, were giants in the game long before the introduction of League football in 1888. Throughout their history, the name of Aston Villa has never been far away from the honours, and over the years some brilliant players have worn the famous claret-and-blue strip, many helping them win the Football League title, the FA Cup, the League Cup, the coveted European Cup and the European Super Cup as well as a handful of other competitions. Now the team is playing with the elite in the Premiership, where they have been since its introduction in 1992, and one feels there could be a few more prizes to be won in the very near future. Around 1,000 players have represented the club at various levels since 1874, but only 100 have been chosen after great deliberation, and their Villa stories are covered in detail in this book, which is illustrated with some high-quality photographs."The Legends of Aston Villa" is an important addition to the bookshelves of anyone with an interest in this proud club and is sure to appeal to Villa supporters of all ages. Aston Villa, founded in 1874 and one of the great clubs in world football, were giants in the game long before the introduction of League football in 1888. This title presents stories of many Villa players and is illustrated with some photographs. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Zustand: new. Paperback. As a BLUENOSE, Keith Dixon has spent his supporting life living in the shadows of Birmingham City's arch enemy - Aston Villa. More titles, cups, seasons in the Premier league, bigger stadium, larger transfer deals, more books. BAD BLOOD is intended to redress the balance - a totally biased record of every aspect of football in which THE BLUES "beat "THE VILE" - all the victories, all the statistics, all the players, all the ways the Blues are better than the claret and blue! So what's in the book for the BLUENOSE? - a report on every win over the Villa - every goal scored against the Villa - there are comments from Paul Tait and Robert Hopkins - with no punches pulled - and details of all players to have played for both clubs Blues fans will buy the book as a record of our limited supremacy over the Villa, whilst Villa fans will buy it - to burn it! This is a history which denies fairness, extols bias and praises only the team that carries the city's name! Bad Blood is a completely biased look at the second city football rivalry through the eyes of a Bluenose. It shows up all of the areas where Birmingham City outperform Aston Villa - the wins, the goals, the players. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Zustand: new. Paperback. As the narratives in this book show, although the aircrew faced opposition each time they flew, it was far from common for supporting personnel too to find themselves enduring direct enemy fire. The narratives also reflect the diversity of roles undertaken by ground personnel, not only in the beleaguered United Kingdom and later in wartorn Europe, but also in the desert and jungle campaigns of the Middle- and Far-Eastern theatres. There are glimpses too of the world outside the Service, with a schoolgirl recalling the warmth between her family and the exiled foreign flier billeted upon them; and another woman visiting operational stations as a civilian aircraft-repair worker. What all the narratives show is that it is the ground personnel who underpin RAF formations. This book then, is a tribute to the supporting and non-operational personnel of the World War Two RAF. It is a fact of life that in Aviation fliers receive the plaudits while those who enable them to fly remain unsung, even though no flier has ever been in any doubt as to the debt owed to the supporting, non-flying personnel. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Zustand: new. Paperback. "Leeds in the Fifties, Sixties and Seventies" is a fascinating collection of photographs of the city, from the archives of the "Yorkshire Evening Post". All aspects of daily life in the city are documented in these images including buildings, transport and the people of Leeds: tradesmen, office workers, postmen, millworkers, shoppers. Although the book covers a comparatively recent chapter in Leeds' history, the changes in the city have been dramatic. In the 1950s the buildings of Leeds were black with soot, and mill chimneys still dotted the landscape. Steam trains and trams transported people around the city, while those with motor cars could drive up and park outside the city's department stores without charge. By the end of the 1970s the city was already a very different place, and the pace of change has continued unabated. Buildings have been demolished or remodelled, traffic has been redirected along the inner relief road, reducing congestion in the city centre, and the blackened buildings and mill chimneys have almost disappeared.The people of Leeds also appear in these pages: tradesmen, office workers, postmen, millworkers, shoppers - all aspects of daily life in the city are documented. The images in "Leeds in the Fifties, Sixties and Seventies" are sure to bring back memories for many Leeds residents and will provide the younger generation with an insight into how the modern city has developed from its industrial past. In the 1950s the buildings of Leeds were black with soot, and mill chimneys still dotted the landscape. By the end of the 1970s the city was already a very different place, and the pace of change has continued unabated. This book presents a collection of photographs of Leeds, from the archives of the "Yorkshire Evening Post". Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.