Bøger udgivet af Brewin Books

This is a collection of essays, some short, some relatively long, dealing with places or personalities connected in some way with the Cotswolds. The extent of the topics covered is wide, ranging from the "Cotswold Olimpicks" to John Wesley, and from the Arts & Crafts movement to Vaughan Williams.

Journalist Zoe Chamberlain here writes an account of the history of the Royal Orthopaedic Hospital's League of Friends. Founded in 1975 by consultant surgeon Max Harrison, the League has grown to support all aspects of hospital life.

For over 20 years, Alton Douglas was a professional comedian. Digging into the comedic side of his nature he has produced this collection of malfunctioning and thoroughly nonsensical characters. The book is illustrated throughout by Clive Hardy.

"Sutton Coldfied in the Forties" is a rich tapestry of many individuals' memories and photographs supported by local newspaper reports of the decade.

The unusually named HMHS Tjitjalengka was a brand new Dutch ship built for the Java-Japan trip but requisitioned by The Royal Navy after conversion in the USA around the time of Pearl Harbour. The author combines anecdotes of naval life with descriptions of the ship's voyages as a hospital.

In 1972 whilst climbing the Matterhorn, Len York fell at 12,000 feet and sustained terrible injuries. This book recounts his amazing recovery which has led him to complete many breathtaking feats, despite the fact he is now paraplegic.

Hackwood's "History of Tipton" was first published in 1891. The extensive text commences with Domesday 1086 entries and moves forward, encompassing the ironworks, canals, the connection with Wesley, the parliamentary history and Tipton's role in the civil war battle at nearby Dudley Castle.

A detailed collection of football related cartoons by Sports Argus cartoonist, Ronnie Cashmore. The book traces the fortunes of the major midland clubs in the last couple of seasons by highlighting the triumphs and disasters at Villa, Blues, WBA, Wolves, Sky Blues and The Saddlers.

"Handsworth: old and new" covers the area's history from Roman times, covering also the Norman era, Medieval history, its connection to many local families, Church history, the Reformation, the Bridge Trust, the foundation of education, transport, village and local government, and more.

Packed with facts and dates, this book covers the entire history of Birmingham from prehistoric times to the dawn of the new Millennium. In 12 bite-sized chapters, Peter Leather tells the tale of Birmingham's rise from insignificant hamlet to international metropolis.

Always headstrong, Winifred Pow leaves her unhappy home life in Devon in autumn 1920 to find a new life in Birmingham. There her rash behaviour brings her into conflict with the social taboos of the time. She meets a shadowy South African who leads her to the "Archway of Tears".

Life in the mid 20th century of a thoughtful vulnerable woman entangled in the problems of others. She is affected by the events of the day, including the war, but the real drama is in the lives of her friends. In a suburban setting the movements of a wide range of people are interwoven.

First published in 1896 in a limited edition of 80 copies only, Hackwood's "Smethwick" is much sought after by book collectors and historians. Alan Vernon of A&B Books, Smethwick has added an introduction to explain the background of the book. This edition is limited to 750 numbered copies.

Aston and Erdington Photographic society celebrates its centenary with a portfolio of members' work. All the photographs were taken in the year 2000 and they depict Aston and Erdington at the start of a new millennium.

Gary Smith's book on Winson Green brings back memories of trams, shops, pubs, workplaces and dancehalls and captures the vitality of a Birmingham working-class district during the 1950s and 1960s.