DEREK TAIT has written over a dozen books, most of them about his early childhood in Singapore or the area of Plymouth in which he lives. He is now a full-time writer, but previous jobs have included a photographer and a cartoonist. He now lives in Saltash Passage, Plymouth.
37 Ebooks by Derek Tait
Derek Tait: A 1970s Childhood
Do you remember glam rock, flares, cheesecloth shirts and chopper bikes? Then it sounds like you were lucky enough to grow up during the 1970s. Who could forget all the glam rock bands of that era, …
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€6.99
Derek Tait: Illustrated History of Butlins
For over seventy-five years, Butlin’s have been entertaining families of all ages. Billy Butlin opened his first holiday camp in Skegness in 1936 and continued to expand with camps at Clacton, Ayr, …
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€14.97
Derek Tait: Plymouth at War From Old Photographs
During the Second World War, Plymouth suffered some of the worst Blitz damage in the country. Bustling streets such as Bedford Street, George Street and Old Town Street were totally destroyed, while …
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€14.97
Derek Tait: Plymouth at War Through Time
The face of Plymouth changed forever during the Second World War. Heavy bombing destroyed most of its buildings and left the city devastated. Many people found themselves homeless with their only …
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€15.02
Derek Tait: Plymouth From Old Photographs
This fascinating collection of over 200 archive photographs and postcards – many not seen before – illustrates the history of Plymouth from the late 1800s to the early 1950s, including the early days …
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€12.78
Derek Tait: Sampans, Banyans and Rambutans
Growing up as a child in Singapore and Malaya in the 1960s was an idyllic experience. Thousands of children of naval personnel will have the same fond memories of the time spent there, as Derek has. …
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€12.66
Derek Tait: River Tamar Through Time
Bordering Devon and Cornwall, the River Tamar stretches through some of the most beautiful and scenic parts of the south west. Over the years, much has changed in the region. Gone are the many barges …
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€14.99
Derek Tait: Dartmoor Through the Year
The beauty of Dartmoor constantly changes throughout the year. Every season brings something new; new growth and colour in the spring, flourishing wildlife, plants and insects in the summer including …
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€14.98
Derek Tait: Devonport Through Time
Devonport was built up around the dockyard in the late 1600s. Much was destroyed in the Second World War but iconic buildings such as the Guildhall and the Oddfellows Hall still survive. Many streets …
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€14.99
Derek Tait: Plymouth Through Time
Very few buildings that stood in the centre of Plymouth before the War still remain. The city was devastated by enemy bombing especially during 1941. Many of the old, narrow, congested streets were …
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€14.98
Derek Tait: Plymouth Transport Through Time
With today’s constant stream of busy traffic, it’s hard to imagine a time when Plymouth had no cars, lorries or buses. With the dawn of photography, the only vehicles in the area would have been …
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€14.98
Derek Tait: River Tamar Through the Year
Flowing between Devon and Cornwall, the beauty of the River Tamar is ever changing. Every turn brings something new; deer, otters, seals, stoats and, in the past, even the occasional dolphin. Rich …
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€15.16
Derek Tait: Saltash Through Time
Saltash has seen many changes over the years. The waterside area beside the River Tamar has been occupied for over a thousand years and was the home to fishermen plying their trade for much of that …
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€15.00
Derek Tait: Rame Peninsula Through Time
The Rame Peninsula is a beautiful part of Cornwall. Known as ‘The Forgotten Corner’ it stretches from Torpoint to Cremyll and includes the villages of Kingsand, Cawsand, Millbrook, St John, Sheviock, …
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€14.94
Derek Tait: 1950s Childhood Spangles, Tiddlywinks and The Clitheroe Kid
With few TVs, children in the 1950s made their own entertainment: they played conkers, built dens and go-karts, climbed trees and re-enacted fights from the latest cinema blockbuster. Food was, for …
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€9.76
Derek Tait: Plymouth History Tour
From the Barbican and the Hoe to the city centre and beyond, Derek Tait takes us on a tour of Plymouth, explaining the history behind the well-known landmarks of this fine city. Devastated by …
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€6.71
Derek Tait: Plymouth in the Great War
The story of Plymouth in the First World War has never been fully covered although the town played a key role in the deployment of troops to Northern Europe as well as supplying ships and vital …
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€6.23
Derek Tait: Plymouth in the Great War
The story of Plymouth in the First World War has never been fully covered although the town played a key role in the deployment of troops to Northern Europe as well as supplying ships and vital …
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€6.25
Derek Tait: Exeter in the Great War
Exeter played a vital role during the First World War supplying men for the Army and raising funds to help troops overseas. The Mayoress and her team played a key part collecting money to aid …
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€5.00
Derek Tait: Devon at War, 1939-45
When war was declared on 1 September 1939, the people of Devon pulled together in a way that they hadn’t done since the Great War of 1914-18. This book covers the people of Devon’s contribution to …
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€5.04
Derek Tait: Devon at War, 1939-45
When war was declared on 1 September 1939, the people of Devon pulled together in a way that they hadn’t done since the Great War of 1914-18. This book covers the people of Devon’s contribution to …
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€5.00
Derek Tait: Bath in the Great War
When news of the war broke out in 1914, nothing could prepare the citizens of Bath for the changes that would envelop their city over the next four years. The story of Bath in the Great War is both …
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€5.00
Derek Tait: Glasgow in the Great War
When news of the war broke out in 1914, nothing could prepare the citizens of Glasgow for the changes that would envelop their city over the next four years. The story of Glasgow in the Great War is …
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€4.95
Derek Tait: Edinburgh in the Great War
When news of the war broke out in 1914, nothing could prepare the citizens of Edinburgh for the changes that would envelop their city over the next four years. The story of Edinburgh in the Great War …
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€4.99
Derek Tait: Cornwall at War, 1939-45
When the Second World War commenced on 1 September 1939, the people of Cornwall rallied together in a way that they hadnt done since the Great War of 191418. Young men in their thousands enlisted in …
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€4.99
Derek Tait: Great Houdini
This fascinating biography ‘;brings to life the excitement and thrills’ of the master escape artist’s legendary turn-of-century tour in Great Britain (Lancashire Post). Between 1900 and 1920, a …
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€6.24
Derek Tait: 1980s Childhood
This book describes just what it was like to be a child during the 1980s. It was a time before people had smartphones, and the last decade before work, society and social life changed forever with …
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€9.76
Derek Tait: A-Z of Plymouth
Plymouth is steeped in history, from the prehistoric remains discovered at Cattedown, the Bronze Age trading settlement at Mount Batten and the Roman burial grounds at Stonehouse to the Pilgrim …
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€14.88
Derek Tait: Great Illusionists
Houdini and beyond: a historic magical mystery tour of the great showmen who inspired the likes of David Blaine, Penn & Teller, and Siegfried & Roy. Today, Harry Houdini stands as the most famous …
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€6.24
Derek Tait: South Devon
South Devon is steeped in history from prehistoric settlements, standing stones and Roman occupation, to the sites of Civil War battles and the various departure points of troops leaving for D-Day …
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€6.20
Derek Tait: Cornwall
Cornwall has a rich and diverse history stretching from prehistoric times to the Norman Conquest and beyond, including the turbulent Tudor period, the English Civil War and the First and Second World …
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€6.24
Derek Tait: Cornwall
Cornwall has a rich and diverse history stretching from prehistoric times to the Norman Conquest and beyond, including the turbulent Tudor period, the English Civil War and the First and Second World …
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€6.23
Derek Tait: Great Houdini
This fascinating biography ‘;brings to life the excitement and thrills’ of the master escape artist’s legendary turn-of-century tour in Great Britain (Lancashire Post). Between 1900 and 1920, a …
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€18.60
Wesley Ashton & Derek Tait: Plymouth Reflections
Plymouth has a long and varied history with strong connections to England’s most famous mariners including Sir Francis Drake, Sir Walter Raleigh and Sir John Hawkins. In 1588 Drake famously continued …
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€16.01
Derek Tait: Exeter in the Great War
Exeter played a vital role during the First World War supplying men for the Army and raising funds to help troops overseas. The Mayoress and her team played a key part collecting money to aid …
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English
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€4.95
Derek Tait: Cornwall at War, 1939-45
When the Second World War commenced on 1 September 1939, the people of Cornwall rallied together in a way that they hadnt done since the Great War of 191418. Young men in their thousands enlisted in …
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English
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€5.00
Derek Tait: Cornwall
Cornwall has a rich and diverse history stretching from prehistoric times to the Norman Conquest and beyond, including the turbulent Tudor period, the English Civil War and the First and Second World …
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€6.25
