Over the centuries South London has witnessed literally thousands of murders: those included within the pages of this book have shocked fascinated & enthralled the public & commentators for generations. Some were milestones in the annals of crime detection: these cases include those in which fingerprinting & DNA testing were used for the first time. Well-remembered crimes are featured alongside those that have been forgotten for centuries
- from St Alfeges murder in the eleventh century in Greenwich to the seedy murder of Christopher Marlowe playwright & secret agent in Deptford in the late sixteenth century & from the murders of Lambeth prostitutes by a crazed hospital doctor at around the same time as Jack the Ripper to Croydons notorious Craig & Bentley case in 1952. Based on original documents trial & inquest transcripts personal stories & contemporary newspaper reports as well as visits to the crime scenes today South London Murders" is a study of cases that have shocked both capital & country."
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South Manchester Remembered" is a fascinating compilation of articles written by author & South Manchester Reporter columnist Graham Phythian. Take a nostalgic journey into South Manchesters colourful past with this rich collection of tales from bygone days in Didsbury Chorlton Levenshulme Rusholme Northenden & surrounding districts. Among the topics featured here are sporting events (such as catching a greased pig) marathons the two world wars ghosts murders & even buried treasure! Local people are also recalled including a Channel swimmer & an Oscar winner. Readable informative & entertaining this richly illustrated volume will intrigue & delight everyone who knows & loves the city of Manchester." ...

The Canal Companions" have been chugging along the cut for thirty years; conveying facts & figures insight & entertainment wit & wisdom: from Brentford to Burscough from Shardow to Shapness from Tipton to Todmorden. All manner of folk have been encouraged to explore the inland waterways using these guides which have become as much part of tradition as their subject matter. This " Canal Companion" is the 9th edition of the immensely popular Warwickshire Ring cruising circuit but in addition features the charming (and lockless) Ashby Canal together with connecting routes from Fazeley to Sawley & Branston to Stoke Bruene. Over 200 hundred miles of canal expertly interpreted to inspire you on foot on bicycle or afloat." ...

OS Explorer Map is the Ordnance Survey's most detailed map & is recommended for anyone enjoying outdoor activities like walking horse riding & off-road cycling. Providing complete GB coverage the series details essential information such as youth hostels pubs & visitor information as well as rights of way permissive paths & bridleways. ...

Growing up in the suburbs in post-war Japan it seemed to Hajime that everyone but him had brothers & sisters. His sole companion was Shimamoto also an only child. Together they spent long afternoons listening to her father's record collection. But when his family moved away the two lost touch. Now Hajime is in his thirties. After a decade of drifting he has found happiness with his loving wife & two daughters & success running a jazz bar. Then Shimamoto reappears. She is beautiful intense enveloped in mystery. Hajime is catapulted into the past putting at risk all he has in the present. ...

This great pencil case is a must for all South Park Fans with it’s all over design of your favourite show characters like Kenny & Chef on a wipe clean surface. There’s a single zip allowing you easy access to all your essentials inside. This pencil case from Comedy Central measures Approx. 21cm & is 8.5cm in diameter. ...

OS Explorer Map is the Ordnance Surveys most detailed map & is recommended for anyone enjoying outdoor activities such as walking horse riding & off-road cycling. The series provides complete GB coverage & can now be used in all weathers thanks to OS Explorer Map
- Active a tough versatile version of the OS Explorer Map.
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A detailed map that is recommended for anyone enjoying outdoor activities like walking horse riding & off-road cycling. Providing complete GB coverage it details essential information such as youth hostels pubs & visitor information as well as rights of way permissive paths & bridleways. ...

The 30 circular walks in this guidebook cover the South Pennines the expanse of hill country that straddles the Lancashire / Yorkshire border between the Yorkshire Dales & Peak National Parks. These routes range from four to eight & a half miles & explore an area of remarkably varied & contrasting landscapes. They have been selected to delight both experienced & novice walkers & vary from simple valley strolls (ideal as family half-day rambles) to more challenging moorland expeditions. H&-written & profusely illustrated in Jack Keighleyis highly distinctive style each walk description

Includes:: parking information; a meticulously detailed map & concise route directions all together on the same page; a general description of the terrain & notes on features of interest.

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OS Explorer Map is the Ordnance Survey's most detailed map & is recommended for anyone enjoying outdoor activities like walking horse riding & off-road cycling. Providing complete GB coverage the series details essential information such as youth hostels pubs & visitor information as well as rights of way permissive paths & bridleways. ...