Royal Leamington Spa Through Time is a unique insight into the illustrious history of this part of Warwickshire. Reproduced in full colour, this is an exciting examination of Leamington Spa, the famous streets and the famous faces, and what they meant to the people of this town throughout the 19th and into the 20th Century. Looking beyond the exquisite exterior of these well-kept photos, readers can see the historical context in which they are set, and through the author's factual captions for every picture, and carefully-selected choice of images, the reader can achieve a reliable view of...

Coventry remembers the night of the Blitz, when many people lost their lives, lovely old buildings were destroyed, and the magnificent St Michael's, Coventry's cathedral, was burnt to the ground. Jacqueline Cameron shows, through old and new photographs, just how this iconic city has risen from these ashes. This full colour book is a fascinating journey around the area, illustrating the changes that have taken place. Consider the beautiful new cathedral, and the revitalised city and you will realize that Coventry might have suffered badly in the Second World War but its spirit had not been...