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A History of Britain in 100 Objects
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£12.99by Paul Chrystal
One hundred historically significant objects speak out as emblems of a particular event in Britain’s history – from the earliest fossils and stone tools of our ancient ancestors, to the development of a vaccine for coronavirus; from the Magna Carta which defines our justice system to the iconic red telephone box and BBC microphone.
Fully illustrated with colour images and fascinating insights into each object, this book will show you the history of this ancient country and the objects that made it.
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Scottish Whisky Distilleries
£12.99A full colour guide to Scotland’s whisky distilleries across all regions, aimed at whisky fans and the many tourists visiting the country each year.
This book celebrates Scotland’s whisky producing heritage and looks at the current distilleries operating across the country, in the Campbeltown, Highland, Islay, Lowland and Speyside regions.
Each distillery covered in the book features information about its history and important milestones. Each is also illustrated with professional photographs of their buildings, location and bottles.
The distilleries that have visitor centres are covered in detail, with information for visitors on what you can experience.
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Historic Walking Guides Whitby, Robin Hood's Bay, Runswick Bay & Staithes
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£9.99by Paul Chrystal
Discover the history of Whitby, Robin Hood’s Bay and Staithes on the North Yorkshire Coast through interesting and themed walks, illustrated with maps, pictures and colourful stories.
From the legend of Dracula and the ruinous abbey in Whitby, to the tales of Captain Cook in Staithes and smuggling in Robin Hood’s Bay, this book is the perfect guide to your stay on the North Yorkshire Coast.
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Women of York
£12.99by Claire Shaw
Claire Shaw been seeking out the women of York. The odd plaque on the wall of a significant building gives a tantalising clue from time to time, but now through variety of research to uncover more about the life of the aristocrat Anne Fairfax and the letters of Elizabeth Montagu, Claire has pieced together an overview of the lives of many more women.
Some of these women were extremely talented and deserve to be more well-known than they actually are. The book looks at Cartimandua, queen of Brigantia, which encompasses modern-day York, the lives of Roman women through investigation of their burials, Queen Ethelburga and Elizabeth of York, the Naughty Nuns of the Priory of St Clements, Catholic martyr Margaret Clitherow, persecuted witch Jennet Preston, rebel entrepreneurs Mary Tuke and Mary Ann Craven, secret lovers Anne Lister, Marianna Belcombe and Ann Walker, plus York’s female artists, benefactors, and the last woman to be hanged in York.
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Lost Airline Colours of Asia
£14.99by Martyn Cartledge
A comprehensive look at the airlines and colour schemes worn by airlines across Asia which no longer grace our skies, sure to delight aviation enthusiasts.
From the vast photographic archive of aviation journalist Martyn Cartledge, as well as contributions from other accomplished aviation photographers, this book traces these airlines from decades ago right up to recent days and their liveries in full colour photographs, with descriptive histories of each carrier.
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County Durham – A Rare Insight
£14.99by Araf Chohan
The rich history of County Durham and Durham City through the rare images and postcards of this North East author.
Discover the towns and villages made famous by the mining industry, the seaside towns, and the agricultural landscapes of the Durham Dales.
See long-lost streets, businesses and the people who inhabited this region a century ago.
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Historic Walking Guides York
£9.99by Claire Shaw
York is a living museum of history. Built on the foundations of its Roman, Viking and Medieval past, today the city’s famous landmarks and historic structures rise all around, but inside and out of the walls.
With clear maps and interesting descriptions, the walks in this guide take the reader through the history of York with as much detail as you would expect from a professional guide.
There are 10 themed walks to guide you through York.
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A History of Britain in 100 Objects
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£12.99by Paul Chrystal
One hundred historically significant objects speak out as emblems of a particular event in Britain’s history – from the earliest fossils and stone tools of our ancient ancestors, to the development of a vaccine for coronavirus; from the Magna Carta which defines our justice system to the iconic red telephone box and BBC microphone.
Fully illustrated with colour images and fascinating insights into each object, this book will show you the history of this ancient country and the objects that made it.
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Scottish Whisky Distilleries
£12.99A full colour guide to Scotland’s whisky distilleries across all regions, aimed at whisky fans and the many tourists visiting the country each year.
This book celebrates Scotland’s whisky producing heritage and looks at the current distilleries operating across the country, in the Campbeltown, Highland, Islay, Lowland and Speyside regions.
Each distillery covered in the book features information about its history and important milestones. Each is also illustrated with professional photographs of their buildings, location and bottles.
The distilleries that have visitor centres are covered in detail, with information for visitors on what you can experience.
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Historic Walking Guides Whitby, Robin Hood's Bay, Runswick Bay & Staithes
HotAdd to cartQuick ViewHistoric Walking Guides Whitby, Robin Hood’s Bay, Runswick Bay & Staithes
£9.99by Paul Chrystal
Discover the history of Whitby, Robin Hood’s Bay and Staithes on the North Yorkshire Coast through interesting and themed walks, illustrated with maps, pictures and colourful stories.
From the legend of Dracula and the ruinous abbey in Whitby, to the tales of Captain Cook in Staithes and smuggling in Robin Hood’s Bay, this book is the perfect guide to your stay on the North Yorkshire Coast.
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Women of York
£12.99by Claire Shaw
Claire Shaw been seeking out the women of York. The odd plaque on the wall of a significant building gives a tantalising clue from time to time, but now through variety of research to uncover more about the life of the aristocrat Anne Fairfax and the letters of Elizabeth Montagu, Claire has pieced together an overview of the lives of many more women.
Some of these women were extremely talented and deserve to be more well-known than they actually are. The book looks at Cartimandua, queen of Brigantia, which encompasses modern-day York, the lives of Roman women through investigation of their burials, Queen Ethelburga and Elizabeth of York, the Naughty Nuns of the Priory of St Clements, Catholic martyr Margaret Clitherow, persecuted witch Jennet Preston, rebel entrepreneurs Mary Tuke and Mary Ann Craven, secret lovers Anne Lister, Marianna Belcombe and Ann Walker, plus York’s female artists, benefactors, and the last woman to be hanged in York.
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Lost Airline Colours of Asia
£14.99by Martyn Cartledge
A comprehensive look at the airlines and colour schemes worn by airlines across Asia which no longer grace our skies, sure to delight aviation enthusiasts.
From the vast photographic archive of aviation journalist Martyn Cartledge, as well as contributions from other accomplished aviation photographers, this book traces these airlines from decades ago right up to recent days and their liveries in full colour photographs, with descriptive histories of each carrier.
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County Durham – A Rare Insight
£14.99by Araf Chohan
The rich history of County Durham and Durham City through the rare images and postcards of this North East author.
Discover the towns and villages made famous by the mining industry, the seaside towns, and the agricultural landscapes of the Durham Dales.
See long-lost streets, businesses and the people who inhabited this region a century ago.
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