Local History

BIC code: HBXG
See also: History & Archaeology

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  £9.99
  The Truth About St Kilda - Donald Gillies - Paperback
  This title records the isolated way of life on St Kilda in the early part of the 20th century. It is based on notebooks written by Donald Gillies, containing reminiscences of his childhood on the island of Hirta. It provides an account of the living conditions, social structure and economy of the community in the early 1900s.
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  £50.00
  The Making Of The Modern Scottish Highlands, 1939-65 - John A. Burnett - Hardback
  The period between 1939 and 1965 was a critical juncture in the history of the Scottish Highlands and Islands - a phase when war, welfarism and the planned integration and reconstruction of the British economy dramatically impacted upon the Highland 'way of life'. This book discusses this topic.
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  £8.99
  Edinburgh: A History Of The City - Michael Fry - Paperback
  Michael Fry, who has lived & work in Edinburgh for nearly 40 years, provides a compellingly readable account of this great city, from the earliest times to the present, balancing Edinburgh's cultural, political & social history, & shows how they have borne on one another.
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  £45.00
  The Sutherland Estate, 1850-1920: Aristocratic Decline, Estate Management And Land Reform - Annie Tindley - Hardback
  The Sutherland estate was the largest and most infamous clearance estate in Britain and this book examines a crucial period of Highland history from the neglected perspective of an estate, using estate papers, newspapers, crofter sources, and government records.
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  £14.99
  Bygone Glasgow - Ian G. McM Stewart - Hardback
  This colour album features all aspects of the beautiful city of Glasgow, looking back at days gone by and capturing many long lost scenes.
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  £7.99
  Cattle On A Thousand Hills - Katharine Stewart - Paperback
  An insightful, affectionate look at the often neglected role of cattle in shaping Highland life, from religious practices to cattle-raiding to cowboys.
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  £16.99
  The Grey Wolves Of Eriboll - David M. Hird - Paperback
  David M. Hird's detailed investigation reveals Loch Eriboll's pivotal role in the surrender of German U-boats to northern Scotland in May, 1945.
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  £12.99
  Airdrie & Coatbridge: Past & Present - Douglas G. MacDonald - Paperback
  A fascinating glimpse of life in the Monklands in bygone days. With sections on work, streets, buildings, recreation and people, all aspects of life in the area are covered, revealing the changes that this part of North Lanarkshire has witnessed.
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  £18.99
  Orkney's Italian Chapel: The True Story Of An Icon - Philip Paris - Hardback
  The author traces the history of an Italianate chapel built on the island of Orkney by Italian prisoners of war.
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  £19.99
  Destination St. Kilda: From Oban To Skye And The Outer Hebrides - Mark Butterworth - Hardback
  67 rarely seen Magic Lantern hand coloured glass slides from the 1880s depicting scenes from Oban to St. Kilda. The book includes the original lecture notes and additional material by Mark Butterworth.