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As an important crossing point of the River Severn, Gloucester has played an important role in history from Roman times to the present day. It was founded in AD 97 under Emperor Nerva and has a rich and varied history, reflected in its architecture and the stories told by its people. Gloucester is a cathedral city and capital of its county - a richly historic place worthy of a visit. Gloucester History Tour takes the reader on a journey of significant places of interest within the city, including the beautiful cathedral, celebrated docks (newly renovated) and its noteworthy streets.

Llandudno is famed as being the 'Queen of the Welsh Resorts' and is now the largest seaside resort in Wales, lying on a flat isthmus of sand between the Welsh mainland and the Great Orme. The town, renowned for its beaches and piers, has changed a lot over the years, with a lot of development along the seafront. From its Victorian architecture to its sweeping sand and shingle beaches, Llandudno has long been a favourite destination for holidaymakers. Llandudno History Tour takes us on a tour of this seaside town, explaining the history behind its well-known landmarks and revealing the former uses of some of Llandudno's finest buildings.

Wallsend History Tour is a unique insight into the illustrious history of this part of the country. Complete with a map of the town's most notable places, readers are invited to follow a timeline of events and watch the changing face of the town as Ken Hutchinson guides us through the local streets. There is something for everyone here, whether they have lived in the area for all of their lives, or whether they are just visiting this fabulous town. The book shows how photography has evolved to document an ever-changing society.

Haworth is a picturesque Pennine village that is now famed for the Bronte family and the steam railway. Behind the tourist village of today lies a long history of people making a living from the uncompromising moorland of this area. Haworth History Tour takes the reader on a journey through the many changes the village has undergone in its long history. While some areas will seem relatively unchanged, many are now unrecognisable. The curious and nostalgic alike will delight in uncovering or rediscovering the roots of Haworth with the help of this wonderfully illustrated guide.

While many of Halifax's historic buildings are still present today, this Minster town has developed significantly over the last 150 years. Since the Victorian period, some scenes have altered beyond all recognition, and the changes to transport, from horse and carts to motorisation, have also affected the town's landscape. Halifax History Tour follows a trail through the town, explaining the history behind its well-known landmarks. Along the way, you will discover the impact of the Bull Green development scheme and the former uses of some of Halifax's finest buildings.

In 1539, Henry VIII came to Hemel Hempstead and granted a Charter, putting the town on the map. Its designation as a New Town in 1946 has seen it grow from a market town of 22,000 to one of the largest in the county. Hemel Hempstead History Tour takes the reader on a journey through the many changes the town has undergone in its long history. While some areas will seem relatively unchanged, many have become unrecognisable. The curious and nostalgic alike will delight in uncovering or rediscovering the roots of this ever-changing town with the help of this wonderfully illustrated guide.

From Tombland to Carrow Road, Frank Meeres takes us on a tour of Norwich through the ages, explaining the history behind the well-known landmarks of this fine city. Photographs illustrate shops, schools, garages, churches, houses and street scenes; some that are instantly recognisable, and others that are lost forever. As you follow this trail, you will notice the increase in the number of vehicles on the road; shops that once sold new goods are now estate agents or charity shops; green fields have been transformed into industrial estates, houses or ring roads; however, some beloved features such as the Provisions Market, the Guildhall and St Peter Mancroft have remained unchallenged and unchanged.

From the famous castle to St George's Quay, Jon Sparks takes us on a tour of Lancaster, explaining the history behind the well-known landmarks of this historic town. Lancaster has lost a few treasures over the centuries since its foundations as a Roman settlement, yet it has retained much of its cultural charm, with sympathetic restoration of the quay and new architectural projects. Today, some areas are totally recognisable, but many beloved features have remained unchallenged and unchanged.

Described by the Anglo-Saxons as the 'Farm of Briton', the architecture of the Walworth now ranges from impressive eighteenth-century houses to more recent concrete tower blocks. Today, the area is built-up, urban and dotted with housing estates, markets, shops and pubs; little is left of the green space that used to exist here. From Boundary Lane to Old Kent Road and beyond, Walworth History Tour takes a journey through this district, where you will discover the past of this ever-changing part of the capital.

A revised guided tour of the historic town of colchester, showing how the areas you know and love have changed over the centuries.

Galashiels History Tour is a unique insight into the illustrious history of this famous Borders textile town. This new book guides us through the streets and alleyways, showing how its famous landmarks used to look and how they've changed over the years as well as exploring its lesser-known sights and hidden corners. With the help of a handy location map, readers are invited to follow a timeline of events and discover for themselves the changing face of 'Gala'.

A guided tour of the historic town of Orpington, showing how the areas you know and love have transformed over the centuries.

A guided tour of the historic town of St Andrews, showing how the city has been transformed over the last century.

Bury St Edmunds History Tour is a unique guide to the illustrious past of one of Suffolk's finest historic gems. Originally called Bedricesworth, the name was eventually changed due to the popularity of the pilgrimage site of ninth-century East Anglian king, Edmund the Martyr. Local author Martyn Taylor guides us through the streets of this everpopular tourist destination, showing how its famous landmarks used to look and how they've changed over the years, as well as exploring its lesser-known sights and hidden corners. With the help of a handy location map, readers are invited to follow a timeline of events and discover for themselves the changing face of Bury St Edmunds.

A pocket-sized, illustrated history tour around this East Devon coastal town of Exmouth showing how it has changed across the centuries.

A guided tour of the historic town of Oswestry, showing how the areas you know and love have changed over the centuries.

Central Birmingham History Tour provides unique insight into the illustrious history of the heart of England's second city. Local author Eric Armstrong guides us through the streets of this West Midlands powerhouse, showing how its famous landmarks used to look and how they've changed over the years, as well as exploring its lesser-known sights and hidden corners. With the help of a handy location map, readers are invited to follow a timeline of events and discover for themselves the changing face of central Birmingham.

A guided tour of this historic town of Romford, showing how the areas you know and love have changed over the centuries.

Liverpool City Centre History Tour is a unique insight into the illustrious history of this famous old port city. Local author Ian Collard guides us through the streets and alleyways, showing how its famous landmarks used to look and how they've changed over the years, as well as exploring its lesser-known sights and hidden corners. With the help of a handy location map, readers are invited to follow a timeline of events and discover for themselves the changing face of Liverpool City Centre.

Abingdon History Tour is a unique insight into the illustrious history of this Oxfordshire town. This is an exciting guided walk around Abingdon, its well-known streets and striking buildings, and explains what they meant to the people of this town throughout the nineteenth and into the twentieth century. Readers are invited to follow a timeline of events and watch the changing face of Abingdon as Pamela Horn guides us through the local streets.

A pocket-sized, illustrated history tour around Shropshire's county town of Shrewsbury showing how it has changed across the centuries.

A guided tour of the historic town of Runcorn, showing how it has changed over the past few centuries.

A guided tour of the historic centre of Bristol, showing how it has changed over the past century and more.

A guided tour of the historic city of Dundee, showing how it has changed and developed over the centuries.

Eastbourne History Tour offers an insight into the fascinating history of this town on the coast of East Sussex. Author Kevin Gordon guides us around its well-known streets and buildings, showing how its famous landmarks used to look and how they have changed over the years, as well as exploring its lesser-known sights and hidden corners. With the help of a handy location map, readers are invited to follow a timeline of events and discover for themselves the changing face of Eastbourne.

A guided tour of this historic town of Whitby, showing how the areas you know and love have changed over the centuries.

A pocket-sized, illustrated history tour around Salford highlighting places of interest and showing how the town has changed across the centuries.

As soon as we set foot in Chester we are taken back to the Middle Ages; time seems to have slipped backwards. Is it a dream? Or are these decorated timber-framed houses, like big doll's houses, actually for ordinary habitation. We look around and see a fairytale city with its castle looking down from a high perch, its beautiful cathedral glowing rosily in sandstone, the most complete medieval monastic complex still standing in this fair country. Then in the same ancient stone the Old Dee Bridge, and what of The Rows that convert the pathways into shadowed corridors, once protecting the Doulton-like ladies' voluminous dresses from the dirt below? The quaint inns have a history drifting back through the centuries. Chester is unique, a city of contrasts and antiquity that have been preserved and improved upon by the likes of architects Penson, Douglas, Lockwood, James Harrison and his namesake Thomas Harrison who took the already beautiful city and, unlike more modern developments, improved upon it. So let us take a tour around the walls and the city inside them to get a taste of what Chester has to offer for those who appreciate beauty, antiquity and history.

A guided tour of Barking & Dagenham, showing how this famous port has changed over the past century and more.