Call for submissions
We are currently looking for new and experienced authors to publish on our list. To send your submission, please click here: submissions@amberley-books.com
Working with Amberley
Amberley made its mark in UK publishing with the first full-colour local history series of books in the world, the Through Time series, which is designed to show the changing face of Britain over the last century. From these roots, we have grown into a leading name in non-fiction history, having published over 2,300 local, specialist and general history titles.
We publish a number of different local and specialist history series. If you or anyone you know might be interested in producing these kinds of books with us – or if you have any other projects in mind – please get in touch and we can provide further information. Please note that due to the high volume of submissions received, we are unable to return those sent to us via the post.
What to submit
Local History and Sport
Simply get in touch if you would like to write for one of our series. We appreciate your contact telephone number if possible. If you have sample material, please send an outline of no more than 1,000 words about the book you plan to write, together with 4-6 sample images, in an email or attached as a Word document.
Specialist History (Transport, Industry, Pastimes)
Simply let us know the subject of your book. We appreciate your contact telephone number if possible. If you have sample material, please send an outline of no more than 1,000 words about the book you plan to write, together with 4-6 sample images, in an email or attached as a Word document.
General History (Biographies, Military History, General Interest)
Simply send us an outline of no more than 3,000 words about the book you plan to write. This should include a brief summary of the subject, your approach to it, a contents list if possible, and who the likely readership is. Please send your outline as a Word document attached to your submission email. We appreciate your contact telephone number if possible.
Custom Publishing (for your company or organisation)
Simply send us an outline of the book you would like to have published, either in an email or attached as a Word document. We appreciate your contact telephone number if possible. We will be in touch shortly to discuss your requirements.
Local History Series by Amberley
Our flagship series, which offers a then-and-now-style comparison of views of the area.
An exciting successor to our 'Through Time' series, featuring historical images cleverly merged with matching new images of the same scene.
These books contain unusual, little-known historical facts about a town or city.
A-Z
A collection of interesting facts and stories about the people, places and events in the history of a place based on the alphabet.
A celebration of the positive and special events of your city or town's past, and what makes it stand out today.
A guided historic tour of a town or city, showing how the areas, you know and love have changed over the centuries.
A guided tour of a town or city through historical photographs.
A guided tour of a town or city through historical postcards.
Stunning collections of images showcasing our counties in all their glory, capturing the essence of them within.
50 Gems
A tour of a region's most interesting and attractive points of interest, including man-made and natural features, and even local events.
A range of fascinating archaeological finds from the portable antiquities scheme in a town or city.
An accessible history of your town or city, from its beginnings to the present day.
In 50 Buildings
A guided tour around 50 landmark buildings, historic and modern, in a town or city.
Ten Years that Changed a City or Town
These are short, illustrated histories focusing on an area in a particular decade such as the 1950s, 1960s or 1970s.
A pictorial record of what has been lost in a town or city in the last 100 or so years, form buildings, streets, parks and natural features to people, events, transport, entertainment etc.
A fascinating description of the lost country houses in a city or town.
A fascinating exploration of historic churches in a town or city.
The story of people at work and the industries, past and present, that characterise the area.
A detailed examination of twenty of important archaeological sites in a town or city.
These examine the military history and heritage of an area from the Romans to the present day.
These examine an area during the First and Second World Wars and relate the personal histories of those living in the town or city at the time.
A series that describes the history of pubs in the area, often structured as a guided walk and focusing on anecdotes and interesting characters.
An illustrated history of the brewing industry in a city or town.
An engaging celebration of a town or city’s culinary heritage, its county delicacies, producers and food-themed events.
A nostalgic look at a town or city through photographs from the 1960s, 70s and 80s.
Folklore, strange tales and legends associated with a place. The stories can be mixture of the mythical and true history.
This new series offers a fascinating insight into the oft-forgotten histories of the animals that helped to drive the economy and enrich our culture.
The fascinating history of town or city’s remarkable literary heritage as well as being a guide to the locations where that heritage can still be found.
Paranormal, Supernatural, Ghosts and Haunted
These tales of haunted places, supernatural happenings and weird phenomena will delight the ghost hunters.
True-crime stories from the last two or three centuries up to the mid-twentieth century. Stories of serious crimes in an area as well as changing policing, punishment and imprisonment in the period.
A Dark History (new series coming soon)
A look at the darker aspects of a town's or city's history, including crime and punishment, disease and illness, poverty and deprivation, superstition and slavery.
Quirky (new series coming soon)
An entertaining look at unusual aspects of a town's or city's history, including strange and eccentric characters, odd events and traditions, or curious places associated with the town or city.
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