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From Gas Street to the Ganges

Exploring Birmingham's Historical Links with the Commonwealth

by Simon Wilcox ...

If ever there was a regional UK city with the credentials to host the 2022 Commonwealth Games, Birmingham was always it. One in ten people in the city were born in an overseas Commonwealth country, and even more have family in member nations such as India, Jamaica and Pakistan. Many of these are descendants of the generation who arrived after the Second World War to find work during the city's ... Read more

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If ever there was a regional UK city with the credentials to host the 2022 Commonwealth Games, Birmingham was always it. One in ten people in the city were born in an overseas Commonwealth country, and even more have family in member nations such as India, Jamaica and Pakistan. Many of these are descendants of the generation who arrived after the Second World War to find work during the city's
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Mudlark River

Down the Thames with a Victorian Map

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The discovery of a Victorian map in a London antiques shop takes Simon Wilcox on a journey down the Thames: his mission a bit like that of those Victorian river scavengers, the mudlarks, to forage about on the shoreline for something of value.The mudlarks found old coins, and objects washed up from ships anchored in the London docks. Tramping down the Thames Path, catching the occasional boat, ... Read more

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The discovery of a Victorian map in a London antiques shop takes Simon Wilcox on a journey down the Thames: his mission a bit like that of those Victorian river scavengers, the mudlarks, to forage about on the shoreline for something of value.The mudlarks found old coins, and objects washed up from ships anchored in the London docks. Tramping down the Thames Path, catching the occasional boat,
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Semi Circles: The Complete Series 1 and 2

A BBC Radio 4 full-cast comedy drama

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Narrated by David Wood, Paula Wilcox, Full Cast ...

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5 hours 25 min

Paula Wilcox and David Wood star in this BBC Radio sitcom about an upwardly mobile husband and wife climbing the social ladder in suburbiaHelen and Ben have recently moved into a lovely semi-detached house in an up-and-coming area, and are eager to restore their home to its original character (complete with open fireplace in the living room and milkmaid's yoke on the wall). They're also keen to ... Read more

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Paula Wilcox and David Wood star in this BBC Radio sitcom about an upwardly mobile husband and wife climbing the social ladder in suburbiaHelen and Ben have recently moved into a lovely semi-detached house in an up-and-coming area, and are eager to restore their home to its original character (complete with open fireplace in the living room and milkmaid's yoke on the wall). They're also keen to
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Prince Philip: I Know I Am Rude

Prince Philip on Prince Philip

by Nigel Cawthorne ...

'By far the funniest.' Telegraph From Prince Philip's blunt speech making, to his fearless mocking of officials and captains of industry, to his fond teasing of Her Majesty herself, here is a truly regal celebration of his unusual daily life in royal circles. ... Read more

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'By far the funniest.' Telegraph From Prince Philip's blunt speech making, to his fearless mocking of officials and captains of industry, to his fond teasing of Her Majesty herself, here is a truly regal celebration of his unusual daily life in royal circles.
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Empireland

How Imperialism Has Shaped Modern Britain

by Sathnam Sanghera ...

A best-selling journalist’s illuminating tour through the hidden legacies and modern realities of British empire that exposes how much of the present-day United Kingdom is actually rooted in its colonial past. Empireland boldly and lucidly makes the case that in order to understand America, we must first understand British imperialism."Empireland is brilliantly written, deeply researched and ... Read more

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A best-selling journalist’s illuminating tour through the hidden legacies and modern realities of British empire that exposes how much of the present-day United Kingdom is actually rooted in its colonial past. Empireland boldly and lucidly makes the case that in order to understand America, we must first understand British imperialism."Empireland is brilliantly written, deeply researched and
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Ireland

1001 Things You Need to Know

by Richard Killeen ...

In this enthralling celebration of the places and people that make the country unique, Richard Killeen takes the reader on a tour of Ireland that reveals its rich and surprising history, including its heroes and villains, legends and folklore. As well as exploring the nation's rich literary and sporting heritage, Ireland: 1,001 Things You Need to Know also reveals the best of the country for those ... Read more

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In this enthralling celebration of the places and people that make the country unique, Richard Killeen takes the reader on a tour of Ireland that reveals its rich and surprising history, including its heroes and villains, legends and folklore. As well as exploring the nation's rich literary and sporting heritage, Ireland: 1,001 Things You Need to Know also reveals the best of the country for those
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Life in the UK 2013 3-in-1 Study Guide

by Sandra Royle ...

This book contains everything you need to pass the Life in the UK test - FIRST TIME!1: All the official study material2: Test questions and glossary at the end of each topic3: Study techniques to help you learn quicker and easier ... Read more

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This book contains everything you need to pass the Life in the UK test - FIRST TIME!1: All the official study material2: Test questions and glossary at the end of each topic3: Study techniques to help you learn quicker and easier
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Lovers and Strangers

An Immigrant History of Post-War Britain

by Clair Wills ...

SHORTLISTED FOR THE ORWELL PRIZE 2018**TLS BOOKS OF THE YEAR 2017'Generous and empathetic ... opens up postwar migration in all its richness' Sukhdev Sandhu, Guardian'Groundbreaking, sophisticated, original, open-minded ... essential reading for anyone who wants to understand not only the transformation of British society after the war but also its character today' Piers Brendon, Literary Review ... Read more

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SHORTLISTED FOR THE ORWELL PRIZE 2018**TLS BOOKS OF THE YEAR 2017'Generous and empathetic ... opens up postwar migration in all its richness' Sukhdev Sandhu, Guardian'Groundbreaking, sophisticated, original, open-minded ... essential reading for anyone who wants to understand not only the transformation of British society after the war but also its character today' Piers Brendon, Literary Review
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Queen Elizabeth II, A Very Peculiar History

Diamond Jubilee: 60 Years A Queen

by David Arscott ...

Series Book 10 - A Very Peculiar History
EIIR Queen Elizabeth II, 60 Years a Queen, A Very Peculiar History' uniquely explores the life and times of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II as we approach her 2012 Diamond Jubilee. The story that unfolds is one of doughty determination - the story of a young monarch who finds herself thrust into a new world of relentless public exposure, whose own family turns out to be as frail as everyone else's, ... Read more

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EIIR Queen Elizabeth II, 60 Years a Queen, A Very Peculiar History' uniquely explores the life and times of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II as we approach her 2012 Diamond Jubilee. The story that unfolds is one of doughty determination - the story of a young monarch who finds herself thrust into a new world of relentless public exposure, whose own family turns out to be as frail as everyone else's,
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Backstop Land

by Glenn Patterson ...

'Funny, wise, entertaining and illuminating, this book is one of the best things to come out of the Brexit saga' FINTAN O'TOOLE.'Read this absorbing book to understand why, since 2016, we have been playing with fire. There is no longer any excuse for ignorance' MISHA GLENNY.Northern Ireland's frontier with the South has been an invisible line since the peace agreement of 1998. Now the battle over ... Read more

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'Funny, wise, entertaining and illuminating, this book is one of the best things to come out of the Brexit saga' FINTAN O'TOOLE.'Read this absorbing book to understand why, since 2016, we have been playing with fire. There is no longer any excuse for ignorance' MISHA GLENNY.Northern Ireland's frontier with the South has been an invisible line since the peace agreement of 1998. Now the battle over
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Life in the UK Test 2017: Official Study Material & Practice Questions & Answers

by Hugh Lewis ...

ATTENTION: An updated version of this book is out in May 2019! Check that you have the latest edition.Quite simply the ONLY book you need to pass the Life in the UK Test.It includes everything you need in just the one eBook. You do not need to buy anything else.Key features:The complete Official Material, to cover everything you need to knowLists to help you with these sneaky last minute revi... ... Read more

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ATTENTION: An updated version of this book is out in May 2019! Check that you have the latest edition.Quite simply the ONLY book you need to pass the Life in the UK Test.It includes everything you need in just the one eBook. You do not need to buy anything else.Key features:The complete Official Material, to cover everything you need to knowLists to help you with these sneaky last minute revi...
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Tracing Your Liverpool Ancestors

A Guide for Family Historians

by Mike Royden ...

Series series Tracing Your Ancestors
Tracing Your Liverpool Ancestors' gives a fascinating insight into everyday life in the Liverpool area over the past four centuries. Aimed primarily at the family and social historian, Mike Royden's highly readable guide introduces readers to the wealth of material available on the citys history and its people. In a series of short, information-packed chapters he describes, in vivid detail, the ... Read more

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Tracing Your Liverpool Ancestors' gives a fascinating insight into everyday life in the Liverpool area over the past four centuries. Aimed primarily at the family and social historian, Mike Royden's highly readable guide introduces readers to the wealth of material available on the citys history and its people. In a series of short, information-packed chapters he describes, in vivid detail, the
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