Chester's vibrant history is uniquely captured in this collection of photographs, postcards and lantern slides from the late Victorian and Edwardian eras, showing how time has brought changes to Chester's streets and recalling memorable events and celebrations. Rare glimpses of everyday life at school, work and play are accompanied by detailed and informative captions explaining the story behind the scenes. This book captures the historical spirit and charm of a city that embraces the past and looks towards the future, and is sure to appeal to residents and visitors alike.

County Wicklow, with its golden beaches, wooded valleys, majestic mountains and stunning lakes, rivers and waterfalls, is an area of great natural beauty and its vibrant history is uniquely captured in this collection of archive images. Derek Stanley explores the development of the towns and villages across the county, showing how they have changed and grown over the years, recalling old shops and streets, schools, industries and a lost way of life.

North Dublin is vibrant, lively and always changing, a place where people live against the backdrop of some of the city's most renowned landmarks and beautiful buildings. In this book, the author captures the history of North Dublin before the development of the recent past through a collection of engaging and unique photographs. From the Liffey to Balbriggan, this book covers some of North Dublin's best-known areas, providing a wealth of information in this visually striking and important history.