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London and the Georgian Navy
At a time when the Royal Navy was the biggest and best in the world, Georgian London was the hub of this immense industrial-military complex, underpinning and securing a global trading empire that was entirely dependent on the navy for its existence. Philip MacDougall explores the bureaucratic web that operated within the wider city area before giving attention to London's association with the practical aspects of supplying and manning the operational fleet and shipbuilding, repair and maintenance. His supremely detailed geographical exploration of these areas includes a discussion of captivating key personalities, buildings and work. The book examines significant locations as well as the importance of Londoners in the manning of ships and how the city memorialised the navy and its personnel during times of victory. An in-depth gazetteer and walking guide complete this fascinating study of Britain, her capital and her Royal Navy.
Islamic Seapower During the Age of Fighting Sail
Shows how extensive the naval power of Islamic states was, charts the rise and fall of Islamic navies, and outlines the various wars and campaigns in which Islamic navies were involved.
Chichester Through Time
This fascinating selection of photographs traces some of the many ways in which Chichester has changed and developed over the last century.
Medway Towns at Work
A pictorial history of the working life of the Medway Towns over the last century and more.
Chatham Dockyard
Founded in 1570, Chatham Dockyard quickly became one of the most important naval yards for the repair and building of warships, maintaining a pre-eminent position for the next 400 years. Located on the River Medway, in all, the yard was responsible for the construction of over 500 warships, these ranging from simple naval pinnaces through to first-rates that fought at Trafalgar, and concluding with the hunter-killer submarines of the nuclear age. In this detailed new history of the yard from experienced local and maritime author Philip MacDougall, particular attention is given to the final two hundred years of the yard's history, the artisans and labourers who worked there and the changing methods used in the construction of some of the finest warships to enter naval service. Coinciding with the dockyard's seeking status as a World Heritage site, this fascinating history places Chatham firmly in its overall historical context.
Portsmouth Dockyard Through Time
This fascinating selection of photographs traces some of the many ways in which Portsmouth Dockyard has changed and developed over time.
The Great Anglo-Russian Naval Alliance of the Eighteenth Century and Beyond
Examines Naval co-operation between Britain and Russia and the often underappreciated prowess of the Russian navy.Naval co-operation between Britain and Russia continued throughout the eighteenth century, with Britain providing huge assistance to the growth of Russia's navy, and Russia making an essential but often overlooked contribution to Britain's maritime power in the period. From 1698 when Tsar Peter the Great served briefly as a trainee shipwright at Deptford dockyard Russia recruited British, often Scottish, shipwrights, engineers, naval officers and naval surgeons who both helped build up the Russian navy and who were also key advisers to the Russian navy at sea. At the same time, n...
A-Z of Chichester
Explore the fascinating history of Chichester in this fully illustrated A-Z guide to the city's people and places.
Chichester Then & Now
As one of England’s most ancient settlements, Chichester has seen a lot of change over its lifetime of over two thousand years, developing through Roman, Anglo-Saxon and Norman rule into the cathedral City we all know today. Chichester Then & Now compares historical images of the city with their modern equivalents, unveiling astounding survivals, unfortunate losses, and exciting new developments that are sure to capture the interest of anyone interested in the history of England, and of those who know and love Chichester. Philip MacDougall has lived in the Chichester area since 2000. He is a member of Southbourne Parish Council, and edits West Sussex History, an annual journal published through West Sussex Records Office. His previous publications for The History Press include A Century of Chatham and The Story of Chichester.
Lost Chatham
Fully illustrated description of Chatham’s well known, and lesser known, places that have been lost over the years.
