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The history of FOCUS (formerly COPEC) housing group 1925-2000 which is responsible for 15000 homes in the Midlands as a Housing Association.

This title describes the crusade for safe food between 1830 and 1880 and John Postgate's part in improving food safety, together with biographical information on his life.

The author has previously written on the Black Country families of Thorneycroft and Fowler in his book "The Fowler Legacy", which was followed by his book on Victorian author Ellen Thorneycroft Fowler "Ellen's Forgotten Mercia". This third book traces Ellen's Bournemouth literary connections.

Midland memories of World War II illustrated with previously unpublished photographs.

A popular writer of the 19th century, Catherine was the daughter of William Hutton, Birmingham's first historian, Audrey Duggan considers Catherine as a person and as a writer of significance.

A collection of supernatural tales based on local sightings including the Roman Centurion in Sutton Park and ghostly visitors to local hotels and hostelries including the ancient "New hall" and "The Three Tuns".

Mary Baker's father was a customs officer whose work brought him over the Tamar Bridge to the midlands. The author describes how she came to terms with school life in Birmingham in the 1920s.

Born in Warwick in 1775 Landor had an exceptionally long and interesting life, his prose and poetry bringing international fame. Friend to other writers including Dickens, Browning and Sovthey. He was often misunderstood and maligned. Jean Field's biography aims to set the record straight.

Dick Atkinson's text deals with the regeneration of the troubled inner city areas. His work in the Midland's inner city districts such as Birmingham's Balsall Heath has received wide critical acclaim.

A collection of correspondence from a private soldier at the Front during World War I with the East Yorkshire regiment. The correspondence concludes with letters from his friends in the army, and official notification of his death and the whereabouts of his grave.

This work is written entirely by village people and reveals how they see themselves. They have supported their descripition and explanations of how the community functions with numerous photographs of residents in action within the many social units operating in this geographic location.

Olton Mere, Solihull, was constructed in 1799 and has been managed by Olton Mere Club since 1899. This volume considers its history from 1899 to 1999 and includes descriptions of fishing, sailing, skating and bathing during this time.

Successor to "Mona - A life" - this is a biography of Baroness Mona de Piro's life in a remote Warwickshire canalside cottage with her barrister husband (the author), life in London society, world travels, but always returning to her peaceful Warwickshire retreat.

A history of Worcester's Guidhall. There is an introduction provided by Henry Sandon, and the book is illustrated with plans, drawings and photographs.

A collection of memories of World War II. It commences with pre-War Territorial Army camps, and moves on to B.E.F. and Dunkirk, eventually returning to the Home Front anti-aircraft duties.

This title shows the town of Alcester throughout the 20th century illustrated with a collection of previously unpublished photographs.

This work by over 25 authors, gives an insight into the successes and failures of town and country planning over the last 50 years. Written largely by professional planners, this illustrated book should be of interest to everyone with an interest in planning and development.

The autobiography of an aviation pioneer from his early service and training alongside Sir Frank Whittle (of jet engine fame), through biplane experiences as an engineer and pilot, to World War II service as an RAF Engineer Officer, and after the war a senior engineer with De Havilland.

A history of the Birmingham Settlement from Victorian roots to 20th century social work as a registered charity.

Memoirs of a sergeant in the infantry who was wounded twice and gassed on the western front, and subsequently in Egypt, but survived the war. Illustrated with Sgt. Arnold's own photographs.

The author looks back over 90 years describing her life and the people who have influenced it.

A childhood spent in occupied France. Life, school life trying to be as normal as possible. Having to adapt. Hearing a different language being spoken. Becoming part of a new regime. A new French capital: Vichy. This book looks at what it was all about.

This title looks at the history of Hollymoor Hospital from its construction in 1897 to demolition in 1998.

This text looks at the history of a hospital specializing in learning disabilities.

A combination of autobiography and biography, this book tells the story of Baroness Mona de Piro, wife of His Honour Alan de Piro, QC. Mona was a foundling born in a London workhouse who, through her own efforts, became first a wartime nurse, then a film extra and finally the wife of a judge.

Members of the University of the Third Age describe their own school experiences in the years between 1920-1960. With a foreword by Professor Tim Brighouse.