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History

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True life and fictional tales of times gone by

1000 Inventions and Discoveries cover

Level 2

1000 Inventions and Discoveries

Available as: Book

by Roger Bridgman

Children's, History

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Publisher: Dorling Kindersley

Average rating: 0

A Funny Old World in pictures cover

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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

Average rating: 2

A Sporting Life in pictures cover

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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

Average rating: 2

After the War Was Over cover

Level 2

After the War Was Over

Available as: Book

by Michael Foreman

Children's, History

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

Average rating: 0

Amy's Diary cover

Level 1

Amy's Diary

Available as: Book

by Maureen Lee

Fiction, History, Romance

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)

Average rating: 2

Animals in War cover

Level 2

Animals in War

Available as: Book

by Jilly Cooper

History, Non-Fiction

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

Average rating: 0

Assassin's Creed II cover

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

Average rating: 0

Avoid Being in a Medieval Dungeon cover

Level 2

Avoid Being in a Medieval Dungeon

Available as: Book

by Fiona MacDonald

Children's, History

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Publisher: Book House

Average rating: 0

Beside the Seaside in pictures cover

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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

Average rating: 3

Beyond the Bounty cover

Entry 3

Beyond the Bounty

Available as: Book

by Tony Parsons

Action, Fiction, History

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)

Average rating: 3

Billy the Kid cover

Level 1

Billy the Kid

Available as: Book

by Michael Morpurgo

Fiction, History

Billy loved football and played for Chelsea, but then war came and Billy felt he had to join up... \...

Publisher: Omnia

Average rating: 0

Blitz cover

Level 1

Blitz

Available as: Book

by David Orme

Fiction, History

Martin is evacuated to the countryside during the Blitz but does not like being there and tries to find his way back home \...

Publisher: Evans Shades

Average rating: 0

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Level 1

Brilliant Brits (series)

Available as: Book

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Children's, History

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Publisher: Orion

Average rating: 0

Changing Times: Being Young in Britain in the 1960s cover

Level 2

Changing Times: Being Young in Britain in the 1960s

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by Alison Pressley

History, Non-Fiction

If you were a child in the 1960s, this illustrated book will bring back lots of memories. \...

Publisher: Michael O'Mara

Average rating: 0

Dick Turpin: Legends and Lies cover

Entry 3

Dick Turpin: Legends and Lies

Available as: Book

by Terry Deary

History, Non-Fiction

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Publisher: Barrington Stoke

Average rating: 3

East End Tales (LP) cover

Level 1

East End Tales (LP)

Available as: Large Print

by Gilda O'Neill

History, Non-Fiction

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

Average rating: 0

Entertaining Eric: A Wartime Love Story cover

Level 2

Entertaining Eric: A Wartime Love Story

Available as: Book

by Maureen Wells

History, Non-Fiction

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

Average rating: 0

Escape From Colditz cover

Entry 3

Escape From Colditz

Available as: Book

by Deborah Chancellor

History, Non-Fiction

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Publisher: Barrington Stoke

Average rating: 0

Essex: Living Memories cover

Level 2

Essex: Living Memories

Available as: Book

by Frances Clamp

History, Non-Fiction

Pictures of life in Essex in the early 20th century. Do you recognise your town? \...

Publisher: Francis Frith

Average rating: 0

Family Life in pictures cover

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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

Average rating: 0