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This little known queen is overshadowed by her contemporary Boudicea, yet her story is far more interesting.
The stories of the most remarkable women from European history in the time of the Tudor dynasty, 1485-1603.
The Peak District of Derbyshire is said to experience more bizarre happenings and unexplainable encounters than any other part of England. This chilling collection of true-life tales details many terrifying accounts of spectres and apparitions which have been documented over the years. Ranging from private residences and graveyards to public houses, tourist attractions, theatres and museums, this book includes many pulse-raising narratives that are guaranteed to make your blood run cold. Containing over sixty illustrations, Haunted Peak District will appeal to everyone with an interest in the supernatural history of this part of Derbyshire.
This fascinating selection of photographs traces some of the many ways in which Armitage has changed and developed over the last century.
This chilling collection of true-life tales will delight anyone with an interest in the paranormal in Derbyshire. From private residences and shaded churchyards to the area's public houses, tourist attractions, theaters, and museums, this book explores a diverse range of locations. Every kind of supernatural activity is included. Containing more than 60 illustrations, this book takes the reader on a tour through the darker side of the Derbyshire's history.
With the terrifying and seemingly inevitable war between Britain, France and Germany looming like storm clouds on the horizon, Scottish architect Lawrence McKellan uproots his Edinburgh household and moves his wife, two children, and brother to the safety of Ireland’s controversial neutrality. He purchases properties in the rural setting of County Mayo, and sets his wife, Helen, up as a hotelier and his brother, Harry, as a gentleman farmer. While somewhat jarred by Lawrence’s compulsory resettlement, the family adjust quickly to the beauty of their surroundings and the charm and culture of the Irish people. Unfortunately, even Ireland’s verdant countryside is marred by shades of grey....
Relates the misadventures of Miss Armitage as she makes increasingly complicated modifications of her bicycle.
The woman expected to succeed the Virgin Queen
Over the last half century, the science and practice of forensic science has undergone dramatic changes. Since the early 1960s the technological developments and their application to forensic science have been immense. Not only that, the application of science within a legal context and framework has developed enormously, as has the evaluation of the analytical results obtained. This unique text looks at the changes and challenges within forensic science over the last fifty years through a continuous diary of development witnessed by the editorials and relevant correspondence delivered through the UK Forensic Science Societies’ journal Science and Justice (formally the Journal of the Foren...
Explore a unique and charming look at the history of Nottingham and its inhabitants, through a fascinating collection of beautiful photographs.