Presents the story of a small fishing village in the shadow of Portsmouth which developed to become a major naval and military base in its own right. This book shows the ways in which Gosport has sometimes stood still and sometimes altered almost beyond recognition.

Spanning 150 years of South Shields' changing fortunes, A Tyneside Heritage is a pioneering work of interwoven local and family history. After the nineteenth-century boom years of coal exporting and shipbuilding for global markets came the First World War, then the mass unemployment and political turbulence of the 1930s. Luftwaffe bombing in the Second World War was followed by the peacetime challenge of attracting new industrial development. Against this background, four generations of the Chapman family played a leading role in the town and in County Durham as businessmen, soldiers, borough councillors, sportsmen, philanthropists and representatives of royalty.

Although the interiors of aristocratic homes have received much attention, there has been little written about how the interiors of middle-class homes evolved through the ages. In this study, James Ayres traces the development - in words and pictures - of vernacular British interiors from the 16th to the mid-19th century.

This volume presents the rich history of the old amusement parks and beach resorts frequented by Baltimoreans beginning in the 1870s and stretching into the late 20th century. Readers may recognise such popular amusement parks as Gwynn Oak, Carlin's, and Tolchester Beach, and will learn about some of the more obscure places like Frederick Road Park and Hollywood Park. Each of the major parks is documented here, complete with a detailed history of the sites they were built on, the creative owners behind the parks' inceptions, the individuals and companies who provided the rides and attractions, and, the people that happily travelled by boat, streetcar, train and automobile to reach their favourite park or resort. Like many sizable cities across the U.S. in the early 1900s, Baltimore offered numerous amusement parks and beach resorts for city residents to attend. Some sprang up along the trolley lines, others were beachside resorts typically reached by steamers departing from Baltimore harbor. Sadly, Baltimore is no longer home to a major amusement park. Most of the traditional amusement parks built in the early part of 20th century have disappeared, many falling victim to fire, changing social habits and rising land values.

This is the third volume of the authoritative history of the county of Gwent, geared towards an understanding of the county's past for the twenty-first century reader. Volume III is a highly illustrated collection dealing with the early modern period of Welsh history, from the creation of Monmouthshire by the Act of Union in 1536 to the beginnings of industrialization in the later eighteenth century.

George Washington is remembered for leading the Continental Army to victory, presiding over the Constitution, and forging a new nation, but few know the story of his involvement in the establishment of a capital city and how it nearly tore the United States apart. In George Washington's Final Battle, Robert P. Watson brings this tale to life, telling how the country's first president tirelessly advocated for a capital on the shores of the Potomac. Washington envisioned and had a direct role in planning many aspects of the city that would house the young republic. In doing so, he created a landmark that gave the fledgling democracy credibility, united a fractious country, and created a sense of American identity. Although Washington died just months before the federal government's official relocation, his vision and influence live on in the city that bears his name. This little-known story of founding intrigue throws George Washington's political acumen into sharp relief and provides a historical lesson in leadership and consensus-building that remains relevant today. This book will fascinate anyone interested in the founding period, the American presidency, and the history of Washington, DC.

Kent has a long and illustrious military history dating back to the Roman occupation but the first great conflict of the twentieth century brought the horrors of war to a new generation. Thousands of the county's finest young men were sent off to fight in battlefields around the world including Europe's Western Front, which was less than a day's travel from Kent. Because of its proximity to this major war zone, Kent came to play a pivotal role in the conflict. The ports of Dover and Folkestone were the main staging posts for the British Expeditionary Force and the primary points of arrival for the thousands of wounded servicemen being repatriated from the Front. Its hospitals cared for the wounded and its munitions factories produced the armaments needed to fight the war. The county's geographical position also made it a prime target for German air raids and naval bombardments, which brought the terrors of modern war to the civilian population for the first time. Kent at War tells the remarkable story of the First World War as it unfolded and affected the county and its people.

This book is designed to illustrate that the counties of Lincolnshrie, North East Lincolnshire and North Lincolnshire are truly a land of mystery where strange, ancient stories are still told - and where even today in the 21st century the most curious, supernatural and frightening of events are still reported.

"I first saw New Mexico as a kid, in 1950," the author says. "At once I fell under its hypnotic spell, as have so many others. My commitment to become a writer about things New Mexican was born shortly thereafter. From more than a half century of prowlings along the byways of the state, I've managed to glean a fair knowledge of its peoples and culture. "What continues to impress me is that history in New Mexico lies so close to the surface. Here one continually runs into Indians, Hispanos and fourth or fifth generation Anglos whose lives and outlook are firmly rooted in the years before yesterday. Moreover, their personal histories are enriched by the backdrop of an extraordinary landscape. These realities have provided me an abundance of material for carving out the series of short narratives compiled in the book." Marc Simmons is a professional author and historian who has published more than forty books on New Mexico and the American Southwest. His popular "Trail Dust" column is syndicated in several regional newspapers. In 1993, King Juan Carlos of Spain admitted him to the knightly Order of Isabel la Catolica for his contributions to Spanish colonial history.

Often called "The World's Playground," Atlantic City is seen over 100 years. More than 250 color images display its evolution into a popular vacation destination. From the beach, boardwalk, and the Miss America Pagent in Convention Hall, to the Apollo Theatre, the world famous Steel Pier, and Traymore Hotel, the city's first 100 years put it on the map and made it a major destination. Relive the magic as you explore the streets that inspired the classic Monopoly game.

This is a reprinted paperback edition of the 2005 sell-out hit. This is a comprehensive historical survey of Southampton's development, containing over 300 illustrations alongside detailed historical background. "Southampton's Changing Faces" shows how building developments, some dramatic, have transformed areas of the city over the years. Local historian Jim Brown has had access to local collections containing a number of unpublished views and his modern photos, taken from- as nearly as possible-the same position as the older pictures, sometimes revealing startling changes. Southampton suffered widespread damage during World War Two, when Hitler's Blitzkrieg was unleashed on the town's docks and infrastructure, and the subsequent post-war reconstruction altered many areas beyond recognition. Further changes came in the 1950s when a new ring road was constructed around the city centre to cope with ever-increasing traffic demands, with the resultant demolition of many properties. More changes occurred in the 1970s when the massive Itchen Bridge was built to provide an improved connection east of the city, and this involved the sweeping away of a number of buildings to provide the two approaches to the new bridge. The Bitterne area of the town was also transformed in the 1980s when a new bypass tore through the former Bitterne Village. Fortunately some individuals had the foresight to take photos before properties were demolished, and these have provided Jim Brown with invaluable material. The book contains over 300 illustrations and is sure to appeal to all those who remember how Southampton has changed over the years, as well as giving younger readers a fascinating insight into the city's past.

This is a unique and compelling collection of stories charting 18th and 19th century executions that took place in Cheshire. It contains a variety of photographs and illustrations as well as original court documents. By dusty decree, the county judges sent 'em down...and the city sheriffs strung 'em up. From Norman times to the late 19th century, Cheshire had its own unique way of disposing of the criminals condemned at its assizes. For more than 500 years the county's rulers simply handed the miscreants over to the Chester city fathers who, due to an obscure medieval tradition, were duty bound to execute them. Ever since the Emperor Vespasian's Second Legion encamped beside the River Dee, Chester has always been a magnet for visitors. Its once-thriving port and, in more recent years, its importance as a tourist, commercial and administrative centre have maintained its popular attraction. Today, people come from all over the world to discover its Roman origins, to admire its half-timbered buildings and to stroll along the city walls and the famous Rows shopping arcades. Up until 1866, however, there was a less savoury - though, it seems, equally compelling - reason why people in their thousands flocked to Chester. They came to gawp at public hangings. In this new true-crime anthology, former journalist Derek Yarwood tells the story of Cheshire's unique place in the history of capital punishment through a fascinating collection of 18th and 19th century cases. Authenticated by original court documents wherever possible, the crimes, trials and executions detailed here, while all sensational events in their own right, also bear witness to the public's unfading enthusiasm for watching a fellow creature being strangled to death on the gallows.

Albuquerque, New Mexico, a city astride a great river, celebrates its teicentennial with thirty of its most colourful citizens sharing in their own words memories of a place and time after the second world war, when a modern city's character and landscape were being shaped. Stop in for a meal at Duran's Pharmacy, Wander down Central to the corner of First, the city's historic centre. Visit the creaky memories of Old Town and smell the coffee in Las Barelas. Stroll the winding street of Martinez Town or thrill to a rise in a hot-air balloon at the State Fair. Nob Hill in the south-east heights, circa 1940, imagined itself out of the desert scrub. By 1950 housing subdivisions began to crawl toward the Sandias, and downtown saw its heyday along with the inevitability of its decline. Preservation and conservation found their way onto the city stage, and today a revitalisation movement has breathed new life into old town and downtown.

Avebury in Wiltshire is best known as the world's largest stone circle, but surrounding it is a wealth of ancient monuments. Captivated by its unique atmosphere, many visitors form a personal, often spiritual, connection to Avebury and its 'sacred landscape'. What was it that first attracted people to the Avebury area more than 5,000 years ago? Beautifully illustrated with over 400 photographs, maps and diagrams, Exploring Avebury invites us on a journey of discovery. For the first time the importance of water, light and sound is revealed, and we begin to see Avebury through the eyes of those who built it.

New sized reprint of this highly successful sell-out, was originally published in 2009. It features many never-before published photographs of the forgotten parts of Leicester, that is set out district by district. It provides a unique insight into how and where poor people lived in Leicester. Many people will be able to recognize the town in this book as Leicester. However, the buildings, the streets and the way of life may all seem unfamiliar to the majority of us. Between 1932 and 1975, slum clearance changed the face of the city. Vast amounts of housing close to the centre of town were demolished and new estates, factories and roads took their place. Until then, the slums were home to thousands of people who had to live in conditions that were frequently cramped, unhealthy and sometimes dirty. In this book, images, accounts and maps of a long-vanished Leicester provide a glimpse of where and how thousands of poor people lived. It draws on many previously unpublished photographs and descriptions, and would be of interest not just to historians and planners, but to anyone who lives in the inner city or has roots in Leicester. "The Slums of Leicester" provides a unique pictorial account of a Leicester that has long disappeared. It brings together vivid descriptions of life in the slums with contemporary photographs and maps which are set out district by district.