Paul Chrystal Libri

A guided tour of Knaresborough, showing how the town has changed over the past century and more.

An authoritative guide to the Romans in Northern England. We hear a lot about the Romans in Lincoln, York, Chester and along Hadrian's Wall and for good reason; these were all strategically vital places in the Roman occupation of the north of England. But there were many other places in the north settled and occupied by the Romans, where they built towns and developed trade, constructed bridges and roads, villas and forts. This important book covers all the places where the Roman occupation of the north of England has left its from Buxton and Lincoln in the south of the region to Carlisle, Hadrian's Wall and beyond in the north; from Brough in the east to Chester in the west. Along the way it takes in the exciting new discoveries made at Catterick (Cataractonium) and Scotch Corner; it describes Aldborough and Ambleside; Malton and Doncaster; Ribchester and the magnificent mosaics from Horkstow and Rudston Villa. This is an indispensable, detailed and accessible survey of the Roman footprint in the north of England; it is up to date, taking in recent excavations, fully illustrated with maps showing roads, forts, walls, signal stations, villas and towns.

War is a very common theme in Greek myth and central to the Greeks' understanding of their mythic past. Paul Chrystal describes the wars between Olympians, Titans, giants, centaurs, lapiths and explains their significance and symbolism.

Uniquely places the history of Roman York firmly in the context of Roman Britain and of the Roman Empire at large - other books treat Roman Britain as if it existed in isolation.

This fascinating selection of more than 180 photographs traces some of the many ways in which Knaresborough has changed and developed over the last century.

Explores the rich and fascinating history of the city through an examination of some of its greatest architectural treasures.

The book presents a captivating collection of photographs that explore the transformation of York's educational institutions over the past century. It highlights the evolution of these Places of Learning, showcasing their historical significance and the changes they have undergone in architectural style and function. Through visual storytelling, it captures the essence of York's educational landscape and its impact on the community.

A guided tour of the historic city of Hull, showing how it has changed over the past century and more.

A guided tour of the historic town of Huddersfield, showing how the areas you know and love have changed over the centuries.