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Kategoriename: Local History/Interest:England - Hampshire
Kategoriebeschreibung: PLEASE NOTE: As a small independent book seller I cannot carry more than a couple of copies of most titles. Please check before ordering that the title you require is still in stock. Most out of stock titles can usually be obtained from publishers within a few days at most

Artikelname: Battle over Portsmouth
Artikelbeschreibung:

During the tumultuous months of 1940, Portsmouth was mutilated by some of the fiercest air raids experienced outside London and, at the same time, was subjected to the threat of invasion and uncertainties of the Battle of Britain. The effects of these events on the city made an important chapter in its history. Amongst the many lesser known controversial stories of those perilous times is the scheme to illuminate Hayling Island at night as a decoy for Portsmouth.

Artikelname: Bitterne
Artikelbeschreibung: These collected images bring the past of Bitterne to life. Within these covers are pictures showing the development of the village over the last hundred years, with sections on sport, transport and wartime amongst others. An eclectic selection, it captures something of the essence of this Hampshire village, that will be loved by anyone with any connection to the area.

Artikelname: Fareham: The Second Selection
Artikelbeschreibung: This book is Alice James' second selection of pictures of Fareham. In this volume she extends her attention to the areas around the town, including Wallington, Old Turnpike, Knowle, Wickham and Portchester, as well as Fareham itself.This is an area that is being developed at a very rapid pace. Through the 220 high-quality images in this book, experienced local author Alice James shows some of these changes. Her collection vigorously compares and contrasts those ateas that have succumbed to the dramatic force of progress. Included in the selection are some photographs that demonstrate the extensive changes in recent decades, as well as many pictures showing how Fareham and its environs appeared in the early twentieth century.Through the use of evocative and often poignant pictures, as well as captions which impart a wealth of local knowledge, the author brings the past of this beautiful part of Hampshire to life.

Artikelname: Hampshire's Lost Railways
Artikelbeschreibung: Railways were built in many parts of Britain during the 'Railway Mania' of the 1830s and 1840s and Hampshire was no different, particularly as developers were keen to create links between London and the south coast and the Isle of Wight. The railways in the county ranged from small country branch lines such as the Salisbury & Dorset Junction Railway and the Hayling Island branch line, to main lines such as the London to Southampton railway. There were also two military railways and over 25 miles of lines situated behind the walls of Portsmouth Docks. This book covers them all and includes over fifty period photographs of lost stations such as Whale Island, Lee-on-the-Solent, Southampton Terminus for Docks, Southampton Royal Pier, RAF Calshot, Andover Town, Clatford, Stockbridge, Horsebridge, Cliddesden, Herriard, Bentworth & Lasham, Bordon, Bishops Waltham, Fort Brockhurst, Gosport, Highclere, Burghclere, Whitchurch, Sutton Scotney, Worthy Down, King's Worthy, Winchester Chesil, Langston, Hayling Island, Browndown, Itchen Abbas, Wickham, Droxford, Privett, Longparish, Wherwell, Breamore, Fordingbridge, Fawley, Oakley and Hurstbourne.

Artikelname: Roman Roads of Hampshire
Artikelbeschreibung: There is a wide spread fascination about Roman Roads and their locations. This book reveals their story in Hampshire, with the aid of many photographs and maps from the past. The detailed text is of particular value to ramblers and motorists seeking to broaden their knowledge of the subject.

Artikelname: The New Forest at War
Artikelbeschreibung: The New Forest at War documents in words and pictures the social and military history of the New Forest (Hampshire) during the Second World War. The Forest was on the front line of the massive build-up to and launch of the invasion of Europe in June 1944. Although many parts of the country contributed to the final assault, it was this part of Hampshire that was used as the primary assembly and departure point.There were over 1 million troops under canvas, thousands of vehicles parked in the lanes and on the roads throughout the area. There were many thousands of ships off the Forest coastline in the waters of the Solent. Using photographs, stills from archive films, re-enactments and first-hand accounts, all of which are previously unpublished, The Forest At War gives a fascinating insight into the social and military history of this unique part of England, which today is one of Europe's top visitor destinations.