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"This Cotswolds, Stratford-upon-Avon & Oxford guidebook is perfect for independent travellers planning a longer trip. It features all of the must-see sights and a wide range of off-the-beaten-track places. It also provides detailed practical information on preparing for a trip and what to do on the ground. And this Cotswolds, Stratford-upon-Avon & Oxford travel guidebook is printed on paper from responsible sources, and verified to meet the FSC's strict environmental and social standards. This Cotswolds, Stratford-upon-Avon & Oxford guidebook covers: Cheltenham, South Cotswolds, Central Cotswolds, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Oxfordshire Cotswolds, Banbury, North Oxfordshire, Oxford."--Amazon.com.

A thirteen-year-old girl with a dark obsession is on the hunt for a serial killer in this mesmerising British crime debut.

Fully illustrated description of Wolverhampton's well known, and lesser known, places that have been lost over the years.

A photographic survey of the railway scene in and around Birmingham in the last decade. Will appeal to all those with an interest in the history of the railways in this region.

The history of the Black Country has a dark side, episodes of violent death and villainy run through it. This work contains a selection of 20 of the shocking and disturbing cases. The cases take the reader on a sinister journey from medieval to modern times, following a trail left by traitors, rapists, thieves, murderous husbands, and others.

When the Sky Was Blue celebrates Coventry City¿s nine-season adventure in the Premier League, from founder members to relegation, through a compelling array of brand-new interviews with managers, players and other key figures from the time.While not the most glamorous club to have played in the division, few can match the Sky Blues for madcap tales. This book tells those stories through the memories of those who were there.Hear how Bobby Gould¿s decision to hold pre-season in an army barracks led to near-death experiences and career-ending injury. Savour the glitz and glamour of Ron Atkinson¿s whirlwind spell at Highfield Road. Relive Gordon Strachan making Robbie Keane Britain¿s most expensive teenager. Oh, and there¿s also those heart-stopping relegation battles, FA Cup heartbreak and the time Coventry City became `The Entertainers¿.

Growing up in Birmingham, Sylvia and Audrey Whitehouse have always been like chalk and cheese. When the Second World War breaks out, Sylvia is still dreaming of her forthcoming marriage to fiance Ian while Audrey jumps at the career opportunities the WAAF throws her way.Audrey joins the ranks at RAF Cardington but soon finds that her new freedom also brings temptation. When she goes too far, the consequences ripple through the Whitehouse family. Meanwhile, Sylvia is doing her bit as a railway porter, much to Ian's dismay. Ian thinks the job is unfeminine - unlike Sylvia's new friend Kitty, who is as sweet and pretty as can be. But Kitty's innocent nature hides a dark secret . . .As the pressures of rationing, bombing raids and sleepless nights grow, the two sisters must decide what they really want from life and if they're brave enough to fight for it.A heartbreaking yet inspiring novel, Annie Murray's Meet Me Under the Clock is perfect for fans of Margaret Dickinson and Katie Flynn.

This beautifully photographed selection of fifty of Warwickshire's most precious assets shows what makes it such a popular destination.

HORRIBLE HISTORIES GRUESOME GUIDES: STRATFORD-UPON-AVON takes readerson a gore-tastic tour of the streets of Stratford-upon-Avonexposing all its scurrilous secrets. With a frightful map touristscan plot their path to the past. Fatal fleabites, bloody battlesand brutal beheadings, it's a trip no Horrible history fan willwant to miss

A gripping wartime account from a little girl who lived in Coventry, one of the Britain's most bombed cities

Explore the county town of Warwick in this fully illustrated A-Z guide to its history, people and places.

The Albion Miscellany collects together all the vital information you never knew you needed to know about West Brom, from irresistible anecdotes to the most mindblowing stats and facts. A brilliantly researched collection of trivia, essential for any Baggies fan who holds the riches of Hawthorns history close to their heart.