NEW FOR 2012 THE TOWN CENTRE AS A LEISURE SPACE
As many town centres struggle for survival
a look at the leisure aspect of town centres
THE AMERICAN CIVIL WAR
- A BRITISH PERSPECTIVE
To mark 150th anniversary of the outbreak of the American Civil War
How life in the UK was influenced by events across the Atlantic
THE HISTORY OF THE PACKAGE HOLIDAY
Looks at holiday habits from 19th century to present time
Can be adapted to focus on years before WWII or after
FROM THE WRIGHT BROTHERS TO THE LOW COST AIRLINE
A history of civil air transport development including flying boats & airships
THE LURE OF THE SEA
How the sea became a focus for leisure and the changing fortunes of the seaside resort
GUIDEBOOKS THROUGH THE AGES
A review of literature aimed at helping the traveller over the centuries
1960-2010 - A GOLDEN AGE OF TRAVEL - IS IT OVER?
Questions if the growth of travel in recent decades can continue
THOMAS COOK'S 19TH CENTURY COMPETITORS
A look at some forgotten travel pioneers including the Henry Gaze business
WHAT IS HERITAGE?
An overused term - what does it really include?
THE FUTURE OF THE TOWN CENTRE - IS THERE ONE?
How towns evolve, change and even die
TAKING THE WATERS - A LOOK AT SPA RESORTS
Social history of the health tourist from the Romans to the modern health farm
AMERICA IN BRITAIN
Topographical look at links between UK & USA
JAMES SMITHSON & THE SMITHSONIAN
The story of the man whose legacy founded one of the World's premier museums
THE BURTON BROTHERS OF LINDLEY
17th century brothers from Leicestershire; one an antiquary, the other famous for his Anatomy of Melancholy
FLORIDA BEFORE DISNEY
History of the popular tourist destination from 16th century to arrival of the theme park
THE LONDON VIRGINIA COMPANY 1606-24
The story behind the foundation of Jamestown (first permanent British settlement in North America) - can be adapted to focus on investors in the colony from specific UK regions
THE STORY OF MARYLAND
Relates the early history of the only US state with coats of arms
of two English families on its flag