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"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.

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.

Midland memories of World War II illustrated with previously unpublished photographs.

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.

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.

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.