Annewiggy
Tamworth
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Sat 6th Sep 2014 7:25pm
There are several copies on www.abebooks.co.uk Mike. Non in Canada but a couple in the US, a lot cheaper than the Amazon one. |
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Roger T
Torksey
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Sat 6th Sep 2014 10:53pm
On 30th Jun 2013 12:04pm, Rob Orland said:
A quick view of my ex-library copy I got cheap from eBay....
I think you'll enjoy it, it's a smashing little history book with a sprinkling of lovely old photos and images.
Now there`s a coincidence,
This is a book I have been mentioning on other threads
The co-incidence? -Red Lane School, is yours girls dept?
It`s been in the family for years, my father was a school teacher and you may notice on the outer cover it is embossed
"Issued under the authority of the Coventry Education Committee"
It is my "bible" on Coventry History |
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Mike H
London Ontario, Canada
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Sun 7th Sep 2014 9:38am
On 6th Sep 2014 7:25pm, Annewiggy said:
There are several copies on www.abebooks.co.uk Mike. Non in Canada but a couple in the US, a lot cheaper than the Amazon one.
Amazon prices are ridiculous re lots of things and I would never buy anything from them. |
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Annewiggy
Tamworth
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Mon 15th Sep 2014 8:18pm
Just finished reading the gem of a book "Master & Artisan in Victorian England" which has been mentioned several times on the forum.A fascinating look into the lives of 2 men in Victorian England, told by themselves. They tell of their work lives indispersed with their travels round the country. (I am sure our Philip would have enjoyed the company of either of them, taking little trips at a moments notice). Gutteridge does go deeply into a chapter on Spiritualism but I was very excited when I came to a passage describing his friend John Yardley a watch case maker who he describes as one of the most remarkable mechanics he has ever met. He mentions he died in 1863 aged 52 and when I checked my tree it turns out he is talking about my G G Grandfather. A good read
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PhiliPamInCoventry
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morgana
the secret garden
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Mon 15th Sep 2014 9:22pm
Great find Anne bet your proud. |
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Rob Orland
Historic Coventry
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Fri 17th Oct 2014 6:07pm
Just a quick reminder to anyone who might be able to make it tomorrow....
The History Centre at The Herbert -- 11am to 1pm, Sat. 18th Oct.
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Annewiggy
Tamworth
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Mon 20th Oct 2014 3:12pm
I have come across another interesting book "The Mystery of The Coventry Cappers " by Peter King. Very readable.
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Annewiggy
Tamworth
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Mon 29th Dec 2014 10:57am
Spoilt for choice as to where to put this. Had this lovely book for Christmas, Roy actually bought it at the Classic Car Show at the NEC. For anyone interested in the life of George Singer and his family, Coundon Court House and school, Singer Cycling, Cricket and Football clubs (Singer Football Club became Coventry City) and even ghosts, it is a fascinating book.
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Norman Conquest
Allesley
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Wed 31st Dec 2014 2:12pm
Did you know that a baker in Smthford St got himself baked in his own oven?
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Dreamtime
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pixrobin
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Kaga simpson
Peacehaven, East Sussex
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Wed 31st Dec 2014 4:34pm
Or he was a well bred boy. or maybe he had a lot of dough. |
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Norman Conquest
Allesley
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Thu 1st Jan 2015 12:54pm
That scorched baker..The incident occurred at a bakers yard between 54 and 55 Smithford St December 29th 1899.
The bakery was locked so the bakers boy was employed to break in. He found his employer 27 year old Frank Morris mostly in the oven, only his boots sticking out of the oven..Police called and no one could understand how he could have got in the oven. Entrance to the oven was about four feet from the ground.....Norman
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francesb
tile hill south
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Sat 14th Feb 2015 11:03am
I was given a copy for my birthday last December. Subscription copy 255. Compiled by A.E. Feltham & produced by Calcott & Feltham, The City Press, Ironmonger Row, in 1927.
It was priced at £90 ref 60880 from The Used Bookstore, Nuneaton.
The last owner was Evan O.C. Howells, Haynestone, Kenilworth.
I wondered if this was the only Coventry book C & F put together?
I love all books on Coventry & do have quite an extensive collection, which I am just in the process of cataloguing & always on the lookout for more.
Simone
Post copied from topic A E Feltham - City Press, Cox Street on 8th Apr 2018 5:15 pm
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