Local & family history, nostalgia

Then and Now – Texas Then and Now (Then and Now)

This revised and updated edition of Texas Then and Now features the most prominent locations from around the state, pairing vintage photographs with modern shots of the same famous locations today.

Then and Now – Ottawa Then and Now (Then and Now)

Ottawa Then and Now invites you to discover the history of Canada’s capital city, showcasing over 70 locations — featuring archival images poignantly paired with photographs of the same sites today.

100 Diaries that Chronicled World Events

Oscar Wilde once wrote “I never travel without my diary. One should always have something sensational to read on the train.” This book is your opportunity to discover a compendium of the most celebrated, revelatory, notorious and heart-wrenching diaries from the great, the good and the truly evil.

The Times British Railways: The illustrated history of a national institution

Written by best-selling author Julian Holland, this is the story of British Railways.

From its birth in 1948 to its demise in 1994, it was both loved and loathed by the country’s hard-pressed travelling public (most of whom didn’t own a car). Take a trip down memory lane and discover the story of the rise and fall of a British institution.

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