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Alan Phillips

    Circle of Ambition
    Defending Wales: The Coast and Sea Lanes in Wartime
    The Living Legend The Story Of The Royal Canadian Mounted Police
    The Best in Industrial Architecture
    Compact Wales: North Wales Cinemas - Past and Present
    Leeds - Bradford Airport Through Time
    • 2018

      A short history of the various cinemas in north Wales with details of their seating capacity, the projectors, size of screen, the proprietors and owners. Also included are old photographs of the cinemas in their heyday, and present photos of the buildings as they are today or in some cases the site they occupied.

      Compact Wales: North Wales Cinemas - Past and Present
    • 2017

      Cinemas of West Wales, The

      • 128 stránek
      • 5 hodin čtení

      A volume which recalls the details of the cinema and picture houses of the west coast of Wales, from Barmouth in Gwynedd to Llanelli in Carmarthenshire. Many have by now, unfortunately, disappeared or been demolished or converted to other use. A nostalgic look back at a popular leisure activity that has languished in recent times. Includes 136 photographs.

      Cinemas of West Wales, The
    • 2015

      Wales and the Air War 1914-1918

      • 96 stránek
      • 4 hodiny čtení

      Alan Phillips tells the story of the Welsh airfields of the First World War.

      Wales and the Air War 1914-1918
    • 2012
    • 2012
    • 2011

      Castles and Fortifications of Wales

      • 128 stránek
      • 5 hodin čtení

      The book explores the rich historical landscape of Wales, showcasing its diverse relics from various eras, including Iron Age forts, Roman ruins, and medieval castles. It also highlights the coastal forts built in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, emphasizing how these structures reflect the country's turbulent past and cultural heritage. Through vivid descriptions, the narrative invites readers to appreciate the significance of these historical sites in understanding Wales' history.

      Castles and Fortifications of Wales
    • 2010

      Focusing on the strategic importance of the Welsh coast during the First and Second World Wars, this book explores the establishment of airfields and squadrons to counter German threats from U-boats and bombers. It highlights the challenges faced by airmen, including unreliable aircraft and harsh weather. The narrative is enriched with 150 photographs showcasing aircraft, airfields, and coastal defenses, along with an introductory chapter detailing the region's history of piracy and maritime conflict prior to the twentieth century.

      Defending Wales: The Coast and Sea Lanes in Wartime
    • 2010

      Circle of Ambition

      Revenge Is Not Always Sweet

      • 312 stránek
      • 11 hodin čtení

      Revenge drives Tommy Belmont as he reintegrates into society after prison, targeting his former boss, Tony Parson, a powerful figure in East London's criminal underworld. By becoming Parson's lover, Tommy gathers crucial intel on his operations, including drug trafficking and prostitution. Alongside his brother Bobby, they establish Belmont Bros Inc. and strategically dismantle Parson's empire, showcasing themes of betrayal, ambition, and the complexities of love and loyalty within a gritty urban landscape.

      Circle of Ambition
    • 2009

      A history of this renowned Pembrokeshire air base and the units which operated from it

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