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MG Z Cars - Craig Cheetham - Bog - Amberley Publishing - Plusbog.dk

MG Z Cars - Craig Cheetham - Bog - Amberley Publishing - Plusbog.dk

The MG Z cars were produced at a pivotal time when the MG Rover Group separated from their previous owners BMW and stood alone in the highly competitive mass car market. In this readable book, motoring journalist and Austin Rover expert Craig Cheetham reveals the inside story of the development of the range of MG Z cars that were designed to save the company.The book explores the formation of the Phoenix Corporation, the holding company for the MG Rover Group. It also looks at the design and engineering initiatives that would make the MG Z cars more than just a clever rebranding exercise, producing cars with lasting appeal.The book describes the MG Z versions of the Rover 25, the Rover 45 and the Rover 75, providing insights into how each of the models was re-engineered to meet the demanding standards of MG’s heritage. It also describes the fortunes of the Z cars in motorsport, in particular the British Touring Car Championship.The book reveals how, despite all these efforts, MG Rover eventually ran out of money, bringing an end the British-owned mass car industry.Complete with tips for owners and prospective buyers on what to look out for, this book is an essential guide to the MG Z cars.

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A-Z of Coventry - David Mcgrory - Bog - Amberley Publishing - Plusbog.dk

A-Z of Coventry - David Mcgrory - Bog - Amberley Publishing - Plusbog.dk

Despite the devastation it suffered from German bombs and city planners, Coventry still boasts a fascinating history dating back centuries. The city has played a major part in the economic and cultural life of the country: it was a major centre of bicycle manufacture before becoming the home of many of the country’s main car makers; it is home to one of the world’s best-loved cathedrals and its beautiful Guildhall; it changed the modern world with Europe’s first pedestrian precinct; and has the country’s first post-war theatre.Local author David McGrory takes the reader on a fascinating A–Z tour of the city’s history, exploring its nooks and crannies, and telling stories of the buildings, places and residents along the way. Fully illustrated with photographs from the past and present, A–Z of Coventrywill appeal to residents and visitors alike.

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A-Z of Stamford - Christopher Davies - Bog - Amberley Publishing - Plusbog.dk

A-Z of Stamford - Christopher Davies - Bog - Amberley Publishing - Plusbog.dk

Stamford is one of England’s finest stone towns, a happy mix of medieval and Georgian architecture that was untouched by the Industrial Revolution or later large-scale developments. In 1967, it became the country’s first conservation area and in recent years it has become a popular tourist destination for both home and overseas visitors. It has also attracted the attention of filmmakers who have been quick to see its potential as a backdrop for such TV productions as Middlemarchand Pride and Prejudice.In this new book, local author and historian Christopher Davies takes the reader on a fascinating A–Z tour of the town’s history, through its narrow medieval streets and fascinating jumble of buildings, along the way relating many a tale of the most interesting people and places. Fully illustrated with photographs from the past and present, A–Z of Stamford will appeal to residents and visitors alike.

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A-Z of Trentham - Alan Myatt - Bog - Amberley Publishing - Plusbog.dk

A-Z of Trentham - Alan Myatt - Bog - Amberley Publishing - Plusbog.dk

The Staffordshire township of Trentham in the Potteries has a fascinating history. Trentham was originally a large village on the Duke of Sutherland’s estate at Trentham Hall until the rapid growth of population drawn by the developing industries in the Potteries towns in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries joined it to Stoke-on-Trent. The village was originally managed by the duke, and today Trentham has still retained a distinct identity.A–Z of Trentham reveals the stories behind this township in the Potteries, its streets, buildings and people. All aspects of Trentham’s history through the centuries are included, including times of war as well as peacetimes, and it brings to life the story of how its residents and visitors have shaped the township of today. This fascinating A–Z tour of Trentham’s history is fully illustrated and will appeal to all those with an interest in this distinctive township.

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A-Z of Kendal - Billy F.k. Howorth - Bog - Amberley Publishing - Plusbog.dk

A-Z of Kendal - Billy F.k. Howorth - Bog - Amberley Publishing - Plusbog.dk

The town of Kendal may no longer be a thriving hub of manufacturing, but examine its history little deeper and you will find an exciting history dating back centuries. From its early Roman connections and location on the River Kent, to its expansion as a market town in the Middle Ages and later growth of its wool, tobacco and shoe industries, the town has always played an important role in local area and county. Local author Billy Howorth takes the reader on a fascinating A–Z tour of the town’s history, exploring its streets and yards, and telling stories of the buildings, places and residents along the way. Fully illustrated with photographs from the past and present, A–Z of Kendal will appeal to residents and visitors alike.

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A-Z of Harrogate - Malcolm Neesam - Bog - Amberley Publishing - Plusbog.dk

A-Z of Harrogate - Malcolm Neesam - Bog - Amberley Publishing - Plusbog.dk

Harrogate made its name as a spa town, after its waters were discovered in the sixteenth century. Visitors flocked to the town to try the health-giving properties of its waters over the next three centuries, and inns and hotels were built to accommodate them, a Georgian theatre for entertainment, a hospital and the Royal Pump Room. Although the heyday of the spa passed, Harrogate remains a popular town to visit as a conference centre and has been voted ‘the happiest place to live in Britain’.In this book local author Malcolm Neesam take the reader on a fascinating A–Z tour of the town’s history, exploring its streets and other places, to tell the story of its buildings, places and people along the way. Fully illustrated with photographs from the past and present, A–Z of Harrogate will appeal to all those with an interest in this town in North Yorkshire.

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A-Z of Carlisle - Andrew Graham Stables - Bog - Amberley Publishing - Plusbog.dk

A-Z of Carlisle - Andrew Graham Stables - Bog - Amberley Publishing - Plusbog.dk

The Cumbrian city of Carlisle has a rich and colourful history. Being so close to the Scottish border, Carlisle became a military stronghold and its surviving eleventh-century castle bears testament to this. During the Industrial Revolution it grew into a major centre of textile manufacture and an important railway hub and has long been key to North Cumbria’s industry. The ‘Great Border City’ remains the main cultural and commercial centre for this part of the country and there are clear reminders of its past everywhere.Author and historian Andrew Graham Stables takes the reader on a fascinating A–Z tour of the city’s history, exploring its lesser-known nooks and crannies, and along the way relating many a tale of the most interesting people and places. Fully illustrated with photographs from the past and present, the A–Z of Carlisle will appeal to residents and visitors alike.

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A-Z of Liverpool - Ken Pye - Bog - Amberley Publishing - Plusbog.dk

A-Z of Liverpool - Ken Pye - Bog - Amberley Publishing - Plusbog.dk

The city of Liverpool is famous throughout the world. This once-small fishing village was transformed into a mighty commercial powerhouse, seen by many as the second city of the British Empire. In 1715 Liverpool created the world’s first enclosed, commercial wet dock; eventually there would be docks along 7.5 miles of the River Mersey. It rapidly grew into the greatest port and city in the entire British Empire outside London. Nevertheless, by 1980 Liverpool’s population had reduced by over half; its infrastructure and economy were decaying, and its political leaders were leading the city towards complete collapse. Today, Liverpool has the fastest-growing economy in Britain and has been a European Capital of Culture and is a UNESCO World Heritage City.Well-known local author Ken Pye takes the reader on a fascinating A–Z tour of the city’s history, exploring its lesser-known nooks and crannies, and along the way relating many a tale of the most interesting people and places. Fully illustrated with photographs from the past and present, the A–Z of Liverpool will appeal to residents and visitors alike.

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A-Z of Ealing - Andy Bull - Bog - Amberley Publishing - Plusbog.dk

A-Z of Ealing - Andy Bull - Bog - Amberley Publishing - Plusbog.dk

Ealing is best known as the ‘Queen of the Suburbs’, but there is far more to its rich history than that. In the Middle Ages Ealing’s market gardens supplied much of London’s produce, and in later centuries it has played an often colourful part in history, being home to the royal mistresses of Edward III, George IV and Queen Victoria’s father, the Duke of Kent; and of Spencer Perceval, the only British prime minister to be assassinated.A–Z of Ealing reveals the history behind Ealing, its streets and buildings, industries and the people connected with the borough. Alongside the famous historical connections are unusual characters, tucked-away places and unique events that are less well-known. Readers will discover tales of the notorious highwayman Sixteen String Jack, Ealing’s connection with the British music scene in the 1960s and Acton’s history as a spa resort, among many other fascinating facts in this A–Z tour of Ealing’s history. It is fully illustrated and will appeal to all those with an interest in this historic part of West London.

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A-Z of the Cotswolds - Sue Hazeldine - Bog - Amberley Publishing - Plusbog.dk

A-Z of the Cotswolds - Sue Hazeldine - Bog - Amberley Publishing - Plusbog.dk

The Cotswold Hills run in a large swathe through south central England, chiefly in Gloucestershire and Oxfordshire, but also parts of Somerset, Wiltshire, Warwickshire and Worcestershire. The local limestone characterises the area, providing the main building material for its towns and villages. The rolling hills were ideal for sheep farming in the Middle Ages and the area became a prosperous centre of the wool trade, with many fine buildings, including churches, dating from this period as well as later centuries.A–Z of the Cotswolds delves into the history of this beautiful region. It highlights well-known landmarks, famous residents and digs beneath the surface to uncover some of the lesser-known facts about the Cotswolds and its hidden gems. Significant moments in its history are covered as well as its notable buildings and natural landmarks.This fascinating A–Z tour of Cotswolds history is fully illustrated and will appeal to all those with an interest in this part of England.

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A-Z of Whitechapel - Andy Bull - Bog - Amberley Publishing - Plusbog.dk

A-Z of Whitechapel - Andy Bull - Bog - Amberley Publishing - Plusbog.dk

For centuries, Whitechapel has been at the centre of multicultural Britain. It has offered sanctuary to successive waves of immigrants fleeing religious intolerance, pogroms and poverty: Huguenots from France, Irish, Jews from Eastern Europe and Bangladeshis, each overlaying their own vibrant culture on the area. Whitechapel has been associated with notorious crimes in the past, not least Jack the Ripper, nineteenth-century body snatchers, the Kray twins and other gangsters. Social reformers such as George Peabody and William Booth, who founded the Salvation Army in Whitechapel, have left their legacy on the area.In A–Z of Whitechapel author Andy Bull reveals the history behind the area’s streets, buildings, industries and the people connected with this part of East London. Alongside the famous historical connections, he includes some unusual characters, tucked-away places and unique events that are less well known. Readers will discover tales of Elizabethan theatres and Victorian freak shows, artists and writers, Whitechapel’s connection with Joseph Stalin and the area’s brewing and bell-founding heritage, among many other fascinating facts in this A–Z tour of Whitechapel’s history. Fully illustrated throughout, this book will appeal to all those with an interest in this historic East London district.

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A-Z of Southampton - Martin Brisland - Bog - Amberley Publishing - Plusbog.dk

A-Z of Southampton - Martin Brisland - Bog - Amberley Publishing - Plusbog.dk

The history of a settlement at Southampton and its role as a major port on the south coast goes back to Roman times and beyond. Convenient as a crossing point to Normandy and the rest of France, Southampton grew in importance in the Middle Ages, evidenced today by the remains of the city walls and other surviving medieval buildings. As well as continuing to grow as a port and centre of shipbuilding, Southampton also developed itself as a spa town in the eighteenth century and expanded greatly after the foundation of the docks in the next century. Despite the ravages of the destruction wrought on Southampton through aerial bombardment in the Second World War, the city is a thriving business and commercial centre today where the old sits alongside the new.A–Z of Southampton delves into the history of this Hampshire city. It highlights well-known landmarks and famous residents, and digs beneath the surface to uncover some of the lesser-known facts about Southampton and its hidden gems. This fascinating A–Z tour of Southampton’s history is fully illustrated and will appeal to all those with an interest in this historical city.

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A-Z of Rochester - Yvonne Moxley - Bog - Amberley Publishing - Plusbog.dk

A-Z of Rochester - Yvonne Moxley - Bog - Amberley Publishing - Plusbog.dk

Rochester’s position on the River Medway, near where it joins the Thames, has meant that it has played an important historical role for centuries. Beyond its Norman castle and cathedral and many ancient buildings, the town is surrounded by fortifications as it was a potential target for invaders, although in 1667 the Dutch were able to raid Rochester and set fire to a large number of English naval ships. The historic character of Rochester remains today with its annual Sweeps Festival and two festivals a year celebrating Dickens, who had lived nearby. The town has the only museum in the country celebrating the Huguenots.A–Z of Rochester reveals the history behind the town, its streets and buildings, businesses and the people connected with it. Alongside the famous historical connections are unusual characters, tucked-away places and unique events that are less well known. Readers will discover tales of a Victorian botanical illustrator, a Saxon saint and a celebrated Elizabethan Clerk of the Navy, among many other fascinating facts in this A–Z tour of Rochester’s history. Fully illustrated throughout, this book will appeal to all those with an interest in this historic Kent town.

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A-Z of Bridgwater - Lynne Cleaver - Bog - Amberley Publishing - Plusbog.dk

A-Z of Bridgwater - Lynne Cleaver - Bog - Amberley Publishing - Plusbog.dk

The Somerset town of Bridgwater was an important port on the River Parrett in the Middle Ages, linked inland during the Industrial Revolution with the construction of the Bridgwater and Taunton Canal. Bridgwater became the main manufacturing town in Somerset, including shipbuilding, iron foundries and the manufacture of clay tiles and bricks and cellophane. Although these industries have declined in the later twentieth century, it is still a major industrial centre with a diverse cultural life, including an arts centre, music festivals, its Guy Fawkes Carnival and the second biggest fair in the country.In A–Z of Bridgwater author Lynne Cleaver delves into the history of the town, highlighting well-known landmarks, events and famous residents, such as Admiral Robert Blake’s birthplace, the Somerset Brick and Tile Museum and the historic port and quayside and the Battle of Sedgemoor fought on the Somerset Levels outside the town, as well as digging beneath the surface to uncover some of the lesser-known facts about Bridgwater and its hidden places of interest. This fascinating A–Z tour of Bridgwater’s history is fully illustrated and will appeal to all those with an interest in this Somerset town.

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A-Z of Romsey - Martin Brisland - Bog - Amberley Publishing - Plusbog.dk

A-Z of Romsey - Martin Brisland - Bog - Amberley Publishing - Plusbog.dk

The market town of Romsey lies on the River Test in Hampshire, on the border of the New Forest. The medieval settlement grew around its wealthy abbey, and the abbey church is still one of the glories of the town today. Woollen and tanning industries also brought prosperity to the area, and the town later became a brewing centre. The large country house of Broadlands was built on the abbey’s land after the Dissolution of the Monasteries and became home to Prime Minister Palmerston in the nineteenth century and later Lord Mountbatten. Today IBM is based nearby. In A–Z of Romsey, author Martin Brisland reveals the history behind the town, its streets and buildings, industries and the people connected with the place. Alongside the famous historical connections, he includes some unusual characters, tucked-away places and unique events that are less well-known. Readers will discover tales of science and innovation, lifeboats and brewing, honeymooning royalty, presidents and politicians among many other fascinating facts in this A–Z tour of Romsey’s history. Fully illustrated, this book will appeal to all those with an interest in this historic Hampshire town.

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A-Z of Rotherham - James Barker - Bog - Amberley Publishing - Plusbog.dk

A-Z of Rotherham - James Barker - Bog - Amberley Publishing - Plusbog.dk

Medieval Rotherham was a prosperous market town in the West Riding of Yorkshire with a large minster and a theological college. In later centuries its traditional industries of flour making and glass making were supplemented by coal mining and iron and steel manufacturing, its continuing wealth and importance shown by the construction of Wentworth Woodhouse mansion and Boston Castle. In recent decades the decline of these industries has seen Rotherham attract new industries although the town was badly affected by flooding in 2007.In A-Z of Rotherham local author James Barker reveals the history behind Rotherham, its streets and buildings, industries and the people connected with the town. Alongside the famous historical associations, he includes some unusual characters, tucked away places and unique events that are less well-known. Readers will discover tales of famous residents such as the Chuckle Brothers and Jive Bunny and the Mastermixers, its twinned towns such as Saint-Quentin in France, the Roman Fort at Templeborough, the granting of the freedom of the borough to the Yorkshire Regiment among many other fascinating facts in this A-Z tour of Rotherham’s history. It is fully illustrated with photography and will appeal to all those with an interest in this historic Yorkshire town.

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