The Home Front as seen by the wartime media, highlighting community and social ties
Stuart Hylton Book order






- 2023
- 2021
Full of information you didn't know about Berkshire
- 2019
An important new study with a vast scope: the people and events that made the achievements of Stephenson and Brunel possible
- 2018
The British Seaside
- 96 pages
- 4 hours of reading
An illuminating, lavishly illustrated introduction to the history of a great British institution - the seaside.
- 2017
A-Z of Reading
- 96 pages
- 4 hours of reading
Explore the fascinating town of Reading in this fully illustrated A-Z guide to its history, people and places.
- 2016
What the Railways Did For Us
- 240 pages
- 9 hours of reading
What the Railways Did For Us will be of interest to rail enthusiasts and to readers with an interest in the social history of Great Britain.
- 2016
Steam Engines and Steam Railways
- 160 pages
- 6 hours of reading
A guide to steam engines and steam railways for young people, aged 8-13.
- 2016
Reading in 50 Buildings
- 96 pages
- 4 hours of reading
Explores the rich and fascinating history of Reading through an examination of some of its greatest architectural treasures.
- 2015
What the Railways Did for Us: The Making of Modern Britain
- 224 pages
- 8 hours of reading
The book explores the transformative impact of the railway age on Britain, highlighting how it has reshaped society, influenced crime patterns, and affected political decisions. It delves into the various ways railways have altered everyday life and the broader implications of these changes on British culture and governance.
- 2015
Reading 1800 to the Present Day
- 176 pages
- 7 hours of reading
A thematic approach discussing why Reading has become the town it is today.