Once known as the Chicago of the Midlands in the nineteenth & twentieth centuries West Bromwich was a renowned industrial town of a thousand trades without equal. Its bustling High Street also offered a range of goods & services which were unsurpassed anywhere in the Black Country a reputation which can still evoke a sense of passion & pride among local residents when remembering the good old days. Many townspeople still eagerly recall those long summer days & evening spent attending the many & varied events held in the extremely popular Dartmouth Park as well as a weekly visit to any one of the eleven cinemas which operated within the town centre & outer suburbs. Rekindle those lost memories once again by joining West Bromwich-born author & local historian Terry Price for another nostalgic walk down memory lane in this his third collection of almost 400 old photographs depicting people scenes & events in all parts of the borough over the last 100 years. ...

Discover this gigantic slice of down-under with the 4th edition of Footprints acclaimed guide from the pounding surf of Margaret River to the whale sharks of Ningaloo Reef. Footprints fully updated new edition provides the know-how for navigating your way through this unspoilt wilderness plus the most up-to-date listings for eating sleeping & drinking & great tips on how to get the most from the great outdoors. Whether you want to go swimming with whale sharks or sleep under the stars in the Golden Outback Footprints West Coast Australia Handbook will help ensure your trip is a memorable one. *

Includes:: comprehensive coverage of all the great sights * Features information on how to get there & how to get around plus carefully planned itineraries to help you have the best possible experience whether youre traveling for one two or three weeks * The heart of the guide is broken in to the key regions of Western Australia & gives you comprehensive information on each of these regions * Each regional section has an overview map local information on how to get around with transport & street maps where relevant a short history of the region thorough advice on what to see & do & a directory of key local information on banks embassies internet cafes medical & services * Full-colour mini atlas to help you get your bearings & a distance chart to help you plan your journeys. From the world famous wineries in the south to the remote Karijini National Par in the north Footprints fully updated 4th edition will help you get to the heart of this incredible & varied coast of Australia.

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The two decades following the end of the Second World War was a period of great change in Britain. One of the most noticeable changes apparent throughout the towns & countryside was the switch from steam to diesel traction. It transformed the character of the railways not only in the replacement of locomotives but also in the enormous upheaval of infrastructure. Bill Reed's photographs capture all of this. The sight of grimy steam locomotives on turntables trundling along branch lines pausing in sleepy stations waiting to be watered or coaled & on the scrap lines is now only to be witnessed in photographic archives such as this. Bill took the pictures when it was a privilege not to mention a rarity to have a decent camera. He also took them at time when it was not frowned upon like it is today to be interested in railways & take pictures of locomotives. It was only natural for young lads to have a desire to gaze at the vast almost human engines with awe because maybe their dads granddads or even great granddads had been part of building or working them. Looking back now it is a shame that more locomotives & more pieces of infrastructure were not saved. Yet the 1950s & '60s was not a time for nostalgia & reflection; it was one supposedly for moving forward & embracing the new. But for those of us with an interest in Britain's great industrial & transport heritage we have people like Bill Reed to thank for giving us a glimpse into the last years of this extraordinary era. ...

With so many great figures shaping its history Dorset could have nothing but an impressive story. From eminent leaders like Alfred the Great & Charles II to notable writers such as Wordsworth & Barnes the people as well as the events & landmarks of Dorset are covered in this volume. ...

Perfect for day trips & short breaks the OS Landranger Map series covers Great Britain with 204 detailed maps. Each map provides all the information you need to get to know your local area &

Includes:: places of interest tourist information picnic areas & camp sites plus Rights of Way information for England & Wales.

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This is a fantastic chance to spend a night in the centre of London & see a selected show as well as enjoy a meal & a drink from the ' Pub Passport' Menu in a selection of West End London pubs. You can choose from the following shows: Blood Brothers Chicago Dreamboats & Petticoats Grease The Lion King Stomp The 39 Steps The Woman in Black We Will Rock You Please note that all shows will be subject to availability & change. Seats will be in Grand Circle Upper Circle Dress Circle or Stalls. ...

This is a brilliant way of spending a memorable evening in the capital
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The Mallaig Extension was approved in 1894 to provide a continuation of the West Highland route for the benefit of the fishing industry on Scotland's west coast. It revived more ambitiously the Fort William to Roshven line lost in 1889. With controversial state aid in place construction began in 1897 & the Extension was opened in 1901. Steam was reintroduced on the line in 1984 & the Jacobite service to Mallaig is now a major tourist attraction. Crossing the famous Glenfinnan viaduct the line touches Loch Eilt Loch Ailort Loch-nan-Uamh Arisaig & Morar giving wonderful views of the coastline & the Small Isles. In this book a companion to his volume on the West Highland Line Dr John Mc Gregor uses a wide selection of period & modern photographs to bring the history & dramatic landscape of the Mallaig Extension to life for the reader. ...

Perfect for day trips & short breaks the OS Landranger Map series covers Great Britain with 204 detailed maps. Each map provides all the information you need to get to know your local area &

Includes:: places of interest tourist information picnic areas & camp sites plus Rights of Way information for England & Wales.

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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. ...