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 16th March 2011
“….Many thanks for yet another very interesting book”
Added 16th March 2011
“Came across your book quite by accident. What a wonderful trip down memory lane and also the added bonus of a free print which means my father's Xmas present is sorted! As he is Repton born and bred so a BIG Thank You”
Added 16th March 2011
“I am really thrilled with your website. I am visiting it after having bought your Around Manchester book. My family come from Salford and Manchester and I am ordering some photos from the book”
Added 13th December 2012
“I am just writing to say how very please I was to receive my order this morning. 'Glorious Britian' (hardback) and Lincolnshire Living Memories (paperback) are to be given as a Christmas present to my stepfather and I'm sure he will be absolutely delighted. In particular the Glorious Britian book is superb - I just hope it won't look 'dog eared' by the time he receives it as it is very tempting to sit and read it myself before I hand it over! Excellent value for money, I will certainly recommend your website to friends and famil”
Added 6th October 2021
“My two books arrived this morning. Fantastic service, delighted with the books. 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
“Thanks for a real grand book”
Added 16th March 2011
“Really have enjoyed my book. Wonderful collection”
Added 16th March 2011
“….the print will become part of family history and a treasured possession. Many thanks”
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 14th February 2018
“The book has arrived- hurrah! It looks absolutely fabulous. I can’t thank you enough for both the speediness and quality. A huge thank you.”
Added 22nd December 2017
“Can I just say, WOW, I am lost for words. I received the book I got for my Mum's Christmas today and was so impressed with it. Brilliant. Thank you, I'm so glad I found you on line after hours of searching what to get her. So, so happy with it. Thanks a million”
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 16th March 2011
“Thank you so much for a wonderful book which brings back so many memories for my husband”
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