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Commercial aviation author Charles Woodley explores an illustrated history of this popular, now defunct, airline.

With over 140 images, this book charts the rise and fall of British Midland Airways.

A look back on the popular and much-loved operator, with an array of rare and previously unpublished photographs.

Chronicling a glamorous era in air travel, when journeys took days and were things to be savoured

Includes many early post-war colour photos and gives full details of aircraft and routes.

The end of the Second World War not only brought peace to a war-weary population but also delivered a plethora of surplus transport aircraft, crew and engineers, which could be easily and cheaply repurposed to `lift' the mood of the British population.

Charles Wood is fervent about Staffordshire. With gentle humour, he celebrates the odd, the unusual, the historic, and the peculiarities of modern life ¿ from dialect to deer-horn dancing ¿ that make this county such a deeply satisfying place to live in and to visit. Full of fascinating people ¿ like the Wedgwoods and the Peels ¿ the book is rich in folk-tale and fantasy, football and food (including the many different local and national staples that hail from the county, including Staffordshire oatcakes, Staffordshire cheese, Burton beer, Marmite and Branston pickle). Funny and poignant, this is a book of snippets and pointers for the long-suffering local, the goggle-eyed visitor, the furrow-browed historian, or merely the inquisitive, intrigued at How to Survive in Staffordshire.

Drawn from interviews and conversations with a wide range of former players, officials, broadcast commentators and fans, this book celebrates the illustrious history of Gloucestershire County Cricket Club.

The book explores the fascinating evolution of Heathrow Airport, detailing its transformation from a modest airfield into one of the world's busiest international airports. It delves into the architectural developments, significant events, and the impact of global aviation trends on its growth. The narrative highlights key figures and milestones that shaped Heathrow's identity, alongside the challenges it faced over the decades, providing readers with a comprehensive understanding of its role in connecting cultures and economies.

This fascinating selection of photographs traces some of the many ways in which Stansted Airport has changed and developed over the last 70 years.