Personalised Nostalgic Local History Books
Hundreds of nostalgic photo books about Britain. Twelve fascinating ranges to enjoy, all printed to order and lavishly illustrated with our high quality photographs. From books depecting life as it was in the first half of the 20th Century to a more recent step back in time to the 1960s, via recipes, trivia and poetry - there's sure to be something which will whet your reading apetite. Many of our books can be personalised for free with your own text on the title page to make a perfect gift for birthday's, Christmas and other celebrations.
The perfect, personalised gift
Add a personal dedication to the title page - free of charge. Most of our books are printed individually to order. You can add a personal message when you buy that will be printed on the title page at no extra cost, making our books a great gift or keepsake. This is a great option for birthdays, weddings, anniversaries and leaving or retirement.
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Over 2 million books sold since 1999
" I ordered a book with a personalised touch (from my youngest kids to their grandma). Having the option to personalise is one of the reasons I bought it. It was promptly delivered, no fuss, no delays. An absolutely beautiful pictorial historical account of my Mum's home town, which I am sure she will be delighted with.
Thank you very much Francis Frith."
What people say:
Added 12th August 2020
“I have just received today my free photo of Lord Street, Southport. Although I no longer live there, Southport will always be home and it is lovely to have some memories of the old place! Thank you for sending it so quickly.”
Added 16th March 2011
“...We spent 12 years at Sandown Caravan Park when they were all small, now they all take their children over for holidays. Wonderful memories. Thank you”
Added 28th September 2012
“I was delighted to receive my parcel on Wednesday of this week, having taken only seven days in transit to Brisbane "down under".
So Thank you very much for your very prompt attention to my order.
The quality of the books is superb and my family and I look forward to many Happy hours reminiscing about the places we know and love so much.
I will definitely be ordering from you again”
Added 16th March 2011
“…the photographs are lovely and you have caught the feeling of the town so well in your captions - it is a joy to read and I look forward to your next edition. Many thanks for such a lovely book”
Added 16th March 2011
“Really have enjoyed my book. Wonderful collection”
Added 3rd December 2012
“Just wanted to say a huge thank you for arranging the prompt postage of the Rochdale Book I had ordered. I am amazed at how quickly it has arrived! My Dad will have a fantastic Christmas this year going over all the old photos and Memories.”
Added 22nd August 2018
“Just a line regarding the book on this order. You may recall I ordered it on behalf of a couple of friends. They were absolutely delighted with the book, the inscription, and the prompt delivery. Thank you very much.”
Added 16th March 2011
“To all at Francis Frith.I have just recieved my copy of 'I Remember When' which includes my entry about the Witch from my family's past (page 197, bottom right hand side).
As a hopeful as yet unpublished writer, it was fantastic to see my name in print! To know that other readers will see my own name has given me an enormous kick.
Also, the book itself is prooving to be a good read that I can pick up and put down at any time and I'll always find facinating stories, some of which have already brought back memories of my own.
My Dad is in hospital at the moment, so I'll be taking the book with me on my next visit to show him. He will be impressed with it too!
Thanks once again, all at Francis Frith for choosing to include my memory. I'll be using your site again to order very soon, and I'll sing your prais es to everyone I work with (whether they are interested or not)!
Best wishes.
Ann Martin (one very satisfied customer”
Added 16th November 2022
Perfect Gift
“The product was exactly what I was looking for. And to be able to have a free inscription printed inside has made it so very special. It is printed in a beautiful script too. One very happy customer, thank you so much”
Added 16th March 2011
“The book was a Christmas present. An excellent choice which gave me a wonderful trip down memory lane on Christmas Day. Thank you”
Added 16th March 2011
“This book is a Christmas present from my grandchildren and has given me so much pleasure to read during my recent illness. Many of my relatives are still scattered around Devon…. Barnstaple is a particular favourite of mine, so again many sincere thanks for the pleasure and memories it has given me”
Added 16th March 2011
“I have finally received my eagerly awaited copy of the book "I Remember When...". I was curious as to which story your company had published in the book. I was overwhelmed and astonished to see that you have published four of my stories, one of which is on Page 69. This entailed the story of the Majestic Cinema in Mitcham and my subsequent dream of going to the South Pacific. The pictures attached are in fact one of the islands I lived on for 14 years with my husband and two daughters - the youngest was born there and the eldest was 16 months when we arrived. We were there when Papua New Guinea became an Independent Nation and I have many experiences and memories of the island of New Britain - of course I have written these down - but are only for private publication. We left when my husband was murdered, but that is another story.
I continue to live in the Pacific and at the moment I am in Far North Queensland, Australia.
I will continue to write on your site on the different places I visited during my young years. I enjoy reading the book, it is very well presented, and learning of more experiences of the other writers in the book.
Thank you again for publishing my stories and I look forward to seeing another book published next year, whether it has any of my stories in it or not.
I would be grateful if you can forward my thanks to John M Buck”
Added 16th March 2011
“….Many thanks for yet another very interesting book”
Added 18th December 2017
“I have today received my book and wanted to let you know that I am delighted. Just what I wanted and thank you for a very efficient service and quick delivery”
Added 16th March 2011
“I felt I had to write to congratulate you on the production of such an excellent book…..I found the book of immense interest”
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