History
(48 items)
True life and fictional tales of times gone by
Level 2
1000 Inventions and Discoveries
Available as: Book
by Roger Bridgman
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Publisher: Dorling Kindersley
Pre-Entry
A Funny Old World in pictures
Available as: Book
by Helen J. Bate (Editor)
Fun and Humour, History, Non-Fiction
This book will bring a smile to the face of the reader. Full of lovely photographs, both old and new, with funny quotes. This book shows the...
Publisher: Pictures to Share Community Interest Company
Pre-Entry
A Sporting Life in pictures
Available as: Book
by Helen J. Bate (Editor)
Art, Fun and Humour, History, Non-Fiction, Sport
A Sporting Life in pictures includes images of popular sports from football to pigeon racing and motor sports to ice dancing. Full of energy, action and emotion,...
Publisher: Pictures to Share Community Interest Company
Level 2
After the War Was Over
Available as: Book
by Michael Foreman
An illustrated account of life after the war in Britain, ration books, playing on bomb sites, and visiting London for the first time....
Publisher: Chrysalis
Level 1
Amy's Diary
Available as: Book
by Maureen Lee
On 3rd September 1939, Amy Browning decided to start writing a diary. It was a momentous day for so many reasons: it was Amy's 18th birthday; her...
Publisher: Orion (Quick Reads)
Level 2
Animals in War
Available as: Book
by Jilly Cooper
A great read and interesting account of how animals have played an important part in various wars. Sometimes sad, but often funny with a light-hearted tone....
Publisher: Corgi Books
Level 2
Assassin's Creed II
Available as: Game
by Ubisoft Montreal
Action, History, Science Fiction
A historical science fiction action adventure game. As the main character, Desmond Miles, you have to relive the memories of his ancestors, who were all assassins, in order...
Publisher: Ubisoft
Level 2
Pre-Entry
Beside the Seaside in pictures
Available as: Book
by Helen J. Bate (Editor)
Art, Fun and Humour, History, Non-Fiction, Travel and Holiday
This book celebrates our British coastline in words and pictures. Colourful paintings and lovely archive photographs provide a talking point. They will jog memories of happy holidays...
Publisher: Pictures to Share Community Interest Company
Entry 3
Beyond the Bounty
Available as: Book
by Tony Parsons
The Mutiny on the Bounty is the most famous uprising in naval history. Led by Fletcher Christian, a desperate crew cast sadistic Captain Bligh adrift. They swap...
Publisher: Harper Collins (Quick Reads)
Level 1
Billy the Kid
Available as: Book
by Michael Morpurgo
Billy loved football and played for Chelsea, but then war came and Billy felt he had to join up... \...
Publisher: Omnia
Level 1
Level 1
Level 2
Changing Times: Being Young in Britain in the 1960s
Available as:
by Alison Pressley
If you were a child in the 1960s, this illustrated book will bring back lots of memories. \...
Publisher: Michael O'Mara
Entry 3
Level 1
East End Tales (LP)
Available as: Large Print
by Gilda O'Neill
Gilda O'Neill has gathered together her memories and personal recollections of growing up in the East End of London. It was a time of unbelievable hardship and...
Publisher: BBC Audiobooks
Level 2
Entertaining Eric: A Wartime Love Story
Available as: Book
by Maureen Wells
One woman's letters to her boyfriend during World War 2. She was a billeting officer and then a Wren, so had her own adventures to retell....
Publisher: Ebury Press
Entry 3
Level 2
Essex: Living Memories
Available as: Book
by Frances Clamp
Pictures of life in Essex in the early 20th century. Do you recognise your town? \...
Publisher: Francis Frith
Pre-Entry
Family Life in pictures
Available as: Book
by Helen J. Bate (Editor)
Health, Family and Lifestyle, History, Non-Fiction
This book takes a look at the family. Children, parents, grand parents, 'tipsy' uncles and even the family dog are included. There are weddings, family meals, celebrations,...
Publisher: Pictures to Share Community Interest Company