Think that dukes are all stuffy and boring? Think again! From suicides to run away lovers, and more - the Dukes of Bolton has had an interesting and colorful history. Through this book, you are going to watch as the family expands their holdings, survives the English Civil War, and navigates the murky waters that inevitably surrounds the monarchy - you can watch the family evolve and conform to the rules of society at the time. They were unafraid to push their agenda's, and even lie about being ill in order to hedge their bets against the ruling monarch at the time. Intrigue runs deep with this family! It was highly informative with lots of great facts thrown in! I highly recommend this!
NetGalley, Rebecca Hill

Those with an interest in industrial steam locos, or even steam locos in general, will enjoy browsing the pictures, and perhaps learning about loco types and builders that are less well known. Modellers will find it a useful resource for details, liveries, and weathering, and perhaps some unusual loco inspiration. I can see it being a good book to while away some lockdown hours, or as a Christmas present, and why not? Read the full review [link=https://michaelsrailways.blogspot.com/2020/11/british-steam-locomotives-pictorial.html]here[/link]
Michael's Model Railways

Lavishly illustrated, with around 200 colour photographs, it's the sort of book you would be happy to leave on a coffee table for guests to glance through – and if you have any interest at all in history, you'll enjoy dipping into it yourself. Read the full review [link=https://www.lostcousins.com/newsletters2/midnov20news.htm#HenryVIII]here[/link]
Lost Cousins

A book that allows us to travel back in time and get to know these small railway lines in their best times. From the way it is written it is noticeable that the author has a great affection for the area. Read the full Spanish review [link=https://unoscuantostrenes.blogspot.com/2020/11/rincon-literario-minor-railways-of-east.html]here[/link]
Unos Cuantos Trenes

I thoroughly enjoyed the book as each photo gave you a snapshot of time to enjoy some fascinating vehicles, and images of people, fashion, shop fronts, buildings and advertisements. An excellent thumbs up to social history and a look at the particular time in history. Some of the shops now long gone and old advertisements on the side of buses that I hadn’t seen for years, it really did show how much we relied on public transport back then by the amount of people using them in the pictures. Now this isn’t my usual book to read but what thoroughly good book to read, I really enjoyed this and maybe I enjoyed also because my grandad used to be a coach driver too. A highly recommended read for all. 5 stars Read the full review [link=http://ukhistorianbendavidson.co.uk/a-transport-journey-in-colour/]here[/link]
UK Historian