Art & Photography Books
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Medieval Wall Paintings
Book SynopsisWhat medieval wall paintings remain in English churches tend to be shadows of their former selves rare fragments of art that have survived not only the Reformation, but successive waves of iconoclastic zeal and unsympathetic restoration. The whitewashed walls of most parish churches belie the riot of color and decoration that once adorned them, but the remnants of paintings tucked into corners or rescued from later layers of paint help us to understand the role of art in medieval religion. Roger Rosewell here offers a guide to the role played by medieval wall paintings, as religious, didactic and commemorative works of art, telling the stories of those who created them and those who used them on a daily basis. He also compares and contrasts religious and domestic wall paintings and uses beautiful color photography throughout to illustrate the story.Table of ContentsIntroduction / The Painted Church / The Purpose of Wall Paintings / The Subjects: The Bible and Saints / The Subjects: Death and Judgement / The Subjects: Pieties and Transgressions / Text and Other Subjects / Making Wall Paintings / Reformation and Afterwards / Domestic Wall Paintings / Survival and Conservation / Further Reading / Gazeteer / Index
£9.49
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Fashion in the Time of the Great Gatsby 773 Shire
Book SynopsisThe Great Gatsby is that rare classic that inescapably defines the age from which it sprang: the Roaring ''20s, an era of economic boom, stylish excess and above all an explosion of new and exciting fashions. This book chronicles the sparkling spectacle of Jazz Age fashion as it moves from the corseted world of the 1910s to flapper dresses, fedoras and bejeweled headbands.Illustrated with period photographs, designer sketches and key excerpts from The Great Gatsby novel, the book fully captures the style and glamour of the age of Jay Gatsby and Daisy Miller. It spans the entire wardrobe of both men and women, including day and evening wear, accessories, casual attire and fads like smoking jackets, tiaras and cigarette holders.Table of ContentsCapturing the 1920s / The Good Times / Women's Fashions / Men's Fashions / Accessories for Women and Men / Places to Visit / Further Reading / Index
£8.99
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Garden Cities 782 Shire Library
Book SynopsisGarden Cities: the phrase is redolent of Arts and Crafts values and nineteenth-century utopianism. But despite being the culmination of a range of influential movements, and their own influence, in fact there were only ever two true garden cities in England far more numerous were garden suburbs and villages. Crystallised in England by social visionary Ebenezer Howard and designed in many cases by Barry Parker and Raymond Unwin, the concept arose from industrial settlements like Port Sunlight, and also from the American City Beautiful movement. Designed to promote healthy and comfortable individual and community life, as well as commerce and industry, they remain instantly recognisable. This book is a beautifully illustrated guide to the movement and to the communities which are its legacy. Sarah Rutherford has an MA in the conservation of historic parks and gardens and a PhD. She was Head of the English Heritage Historic Parks and Gardens Register and is now a freelance consultant, crTable of ContentsIntroduction / The Development of Planned Settlements / Influential Ideas and Examples / Howard, Parker and Unwin: Garden City Theory and Planning / Garden Cities in Practice / Garden Suburbs and Villages / Living in Utopia / Further Reading / Places to Visit / Index
£8.99
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Fashion in the 1940s
Book SynopsisThis book reveals the impact of wartime on British fashion, how a spirit of utility, make-do and mend unleashed a whole new creativity among Britain''s women starved of high fashion by rationing. Many of these home dressmakers copied the high-end looks. Women doing war work created new street fashion looks. It also shows how world war shifted the centre of the international fashion from Paris to New York and established a casual American style for British women and men. Finally, we see the re-birth of Paris fashion in Dior''s New Look and a new glamour.Table of ContentsIntroduction / Dressed for War / Restricted Fashion / Keeping Up Appearances / Bridal Wear / Post-war Style / Further Reading / Places to Visit / Index
£999.99
Edinburgh University Press Islamic Architecture
Book SynopsisA comprehensive and authoritative survey of Islamic Architecture from the world's leading expert.Trade ReviewThis book is a treasure trove ! a refreshing contribution to the field of Islamic architecture. The publication in paperback of Robert Hillenbrand's Islamic Architecture will be a boon to those who want to study the subject in depth ... Since this book first appeared in 1994 it has provided readers with an opportunity to grasp the vast scope of architectural history in the Islamic world and to understand how its traditions developed. The author discusses the evolution of Islamic architecture from its origins in Medina to its flowering in diverse and far-flung territories from Spain to Afghanistan. His task was daunting, but in an impressive lifetime of study he has personally experienced the architecture in all but one of the countries he covers...with his scholarly guidance and broad perspective, countless readers will gain a broader perspective and a deeper understand of Islamic architecture. Islamic Architecture is an awesome achievement ... Hillenbrand's arguments are incisively presented in a prose [which] occasionally develops an eloquence that mesmerises. Islamic Architecture is a work on a grand scale ... admirable for its intellectual rigour. Marvellous ... no other work comes close remotely close to this wealth of illustrations and informed discussion This book is a treasure trove ! a refreshing contribution to the field of Islamic architecture. The publication in paperback of Robert Hillenbrand's Islamic Architecture will be a boon to those who want to study the subject in depth ... Since this book first appeared in 1994 it has provided readers with an opportunity to grasp the vast scope of architectural history in the Islamic world and to understand how its traditions developed. The author discusses the evolution of Islamic architecture from its origins in Medina to its flowering in diverse and far-flung territories from Spain to Afghanistan. His task was daunting, but in an impressive lifetime of study he has personally experienced the architecture in all but one of the countries he covers...with his scholarly guidance and broad perspective, countless readers will gain a broader perspective and a deeper understand of Islamic architecture. Islamic Architecture is an awesome achievement ... Hillenbrand's arguments are incisively presented in a prose [which] occasionally develops an eloquence that mesmerises. Islamic Architecture is a work on a grand scale ... admirable for its intellectual rigour. Marvellous ... no other work comes close remotely close to this wealth of illustrations and informed discussionTable of ContentsScope of the enquiry; religious architecture 1 - the mosque; religious architecture 2 - the minaret; religious architecture 3 - the madrasa; the mausoleum; secular architecture 1 - the caravanserai; secular architecture 2 - the palace.
£56.70
Edinburgh University Press Scotlands Best Churches
Book SynopsisIn this book a hundred and eighty-four churches still used for worship are illustrated with line drawings and photographs, with pithy texts drawing out where they fit into the fabric of Scotland, and into nearly a thousand years of church construction.Trade ReviewA panoramic view of 1,000 years of Christianity in Scotland ! Hume has approached a huge task with not inconsiderable relish and skill. A panoramic view of 1,000 years of Christianity in Scotland ! Hume has approached a huge task with not inconsiderable relish and skill.
£999.99
AA Publishing landscapephotographeroftheyear
Book SynopsisShowcases the best pictures from amateur and professional photographers alike, from the fifth annual Landscape Photographer of the Year competition.
£21.25
AA Publishing Landscape Photographer of the Year Collection 8
Book SynopsisNow in its eighth year, the Landscape Photographer of the Year Award was devised by Charlie Waite, one of Britain's foremost landscape photographers and created in association with AA Publishing. Landscape Photographer of the Year: Collection 8 features all of the winning and commended images from each of the competition categories.
£21.25
AA Publishing Landscape Photographer of the Year Collection 10
Book SynopsisShowcases all the winning and commended entries from the 10th Landscape Photographer of the Year competition, the largest of its kind in the UK.
£21.25
Taylor & Francis Landscape Detailing Volume 4 Water
Book SynopsisServes as a reference for landscape architects, professionals and students designing external works. This volume covers landscape ponds, streams and waterfalls, fountains, edges, bank protection, revetments, dams, weirs and sluices, island rafts and jetties and drainage. It also provides technical guidance notes and drawn to scale detail sheets.Table of ContentsForeword. Acknowledgements. Introduction. Informal Landscape Ponds. Streams and Waterfalls. Fountains. Edges. Bank Protection. Revetments. Dams, Weirs and Sluices. Islands, Rafts and Jetties. Drainage Appendices: A. Bibliography and References B. Institutions and Associations C. Manufacturers and Suppliers D. Glossary E. Conversion Table F. Standard Graphic Symbols
£61.74
Taylor & Francis Ltd Design and Construction Building in Value
Book SynopsisThe design and construction of buildings is a lengthy and expensive process, and those who commission buildings are continually looking for ways to improve the efficiency of the process. In this book, the second in the Building in Value series, a broad range of topics related to the processes of design and construction are explored by an international group of experts. The overall aim of the book is to look at ways that clients can improve the value for money outcomes of their decisions to construct buildings. The book is aimed at students studying in many areas related to the construction industry including architecture, construction management, civil engineering and quantity surveying, and should also be of interest to many in the industry including project managers, property developers, building contractors and cost engineers.Table of ContentsIntroduction : Innovation in Design and Construction; Industry Performance and Innovation; Design and Construction; Project Procurement and Management; Innovation; Conclusion; Future Directions and Developments in Global Construction
£68.39
Taylor & Francis Ltd Structural Aspects of Building Conservation
Book SynopsisThis practical guide to the assessment and repair of historic buildings is invaluable for structural engineers, architects, surveyors and builders working in all aspects of building conservation. Taking a practical step-by-step approach, the authors discuss the appraisal of buildings and the differences in structural behaviour between new and existing structures. Each stage in the appraisal is explained, using examples from the authors'' own work. Each major construction material is assessed in detail, with separate sections on masonry, concrete, timber and the particularly complex issues of iron and steel framed buildings. Techniques for testing the ability of a building to continue its existing use or to be converted to a new use are explained.Trade ReviewThis book is essentially practical, giving valuable advice on procedures and inspections and reporting in subsequent chapters..it takes a great deal of thought to find simple and eleegant solutions to complex problems but Beckmann has shown it can be done.Sir Bernard FeildenStrongly recommended for practicing engineers, architects, contractors, historical preservation societies; and university library collections supporting architecture and engineering curricula. - E-STREAMS Vol. 8, No. 8 - August 2005Table of Contents· Foreword - Bernard Feilden· Structural Behaviour - Basic Principles· Aims, Process And Philosophy Of Structural Appraisal· Procedures Of Structural Appraisal· Masonry· Timber· Iron And Steel· Concrete And Reinforced Concrete· Foundations· Temporary Works And Sequencing The Operations· Epilogue: Maintenance· Suggested Further Reading· Appendix: Weights And Measures: Approximate Conversions
£56.04
Taylor & Francis How Designers Think
Book SynopsisHow Designers Think is based on Bryan Lawson's many observations of designers at work, interviews with designers and their clients and collaborators. This extended work is the culmination of forty years' research and shows the belief that we all can, and do, design, and that we can learn to design better. The creative mind continues to have the power to surprise and this book aims to nurture and extend this creativity. Neither the earlier editions, nor this book, are intended as authoritative prescriptions of how designers should think but provide helpful advice on how to develop an understanding of design.In this fourth edition, Bryan Lawson continues to try and understand how designers think, to explore how they might be better educated and to develop techniques to assist them in their task. Some chapters have been revised and three completely new chapters added. The book is now intended to be read in conjunction with What Designers Know which is a companion volume. Some oTrade Review'An extremely readable book, due in part to the soundbite-sized chapters'Architects Journal, 19.01.06"There is no set path to beautiful design, and as designers we are always moving forward, looking for the next problem to solve. Lawson reminds us, however, that taking the time to engage the issues comprehensively leads to more well-rounded, and ultimately better finished products. As such, developing a solid set of foundation skills and methods are of the utmost importance, permeating into other work and yielding stronger results." — Jeremy Senko, Spacing MagazineReviews of previous editions:'It has a great virtue of being thorough and readable... excellent bibliography.'Built Environment'This book makes a valuable, if individualistic contribution to the literature of design theory.'Science and Technology Press'The author succeeds in demystifying his subject for the lay reader.'New Scientist'The chapters are well written in a readable form and packed full of data undeniably valuable to students.'ASI Journal'Its success is well deserved, because it is clearly written, the arguments are logically presented, and the design process is indeed demystified.'Architectural Science ReviewTable of ContentsPart 1 What Is Design?; Chapter 1 Introduction; Chapter 2 The Changing Role of the Designer; Chapter 3 Route Maps of the Design Process; Part 2 Problems and Solutions; Chapter 4 The Components of Design Problems; Chapter 5 Measurement, Criteria and Judgement in Design; Chapter 6 A Model of Design Problems; Chapter 7 Problems, Solutions and the Design Process; Part 3 Design Thinking; Chapter 8 Types and Styles of Thinking; Chapter 9 Creative Thinking; Chapter 10 Guiding Principles; Chapter 11 Design Strategies; Chapter 12 Design Tactics; Chapter 13 Design Traps; Chapter 14 Designing with Others; Chapter 15 Design as Conversation and Perception; Chapter 16 Towards a Model of Designing;
£45.59
Taylor & Francis Light for Arts Sake
Book SynopsisConservation scientists in museums and galleries have a clear understanding of the damage that light can inflict on an object, but what of the designers that create exhibitions to display these precious items? Light for Arts Sake provides a basis for a level of professional expertise for lighting practice in museums. Rather than portraying conservation and display as having diametrically opposed objectives, the central concept is that the interaction of light and art media is the source for both the visual experience and the degradation of the artwork. Optimal solutions derive from understanding and controlling the interaction process, and the need is for the level of understanding among lighting professionals to be brought closer to that found among conservation scientists.Trade Review"Light for Art's Sake is a well thought, through publication and it will form a valuable element for museum and art gallery designers. But it will also be a valuable text for all students of lighting - young and old."David Loe, Lighting Research & TechnologyTable of ContentsPrefaceAcknowledgmentsIntroductionChapter One: PhilosophyChapter Two: Visual attributes Chapter Three: DamageChapter Four: Daylighting typologiesChapter Five: Daylighting controlsChapter Six: Electric lighting typologiesChapter Seven: Electric lighting controlsChapter Eight: Lighting strategiesChapter Nine: Procedures for practiceReferencesBibliographyIndex
£128.25
Taylor & Francis Ltd Materials for Conservation
Materials in Conservation is the definitive introduction to the properties of materials used in conservation. The continual struggle of conservators to ameliorate the deterioration of objects has led to increasing use of synthetic polymers. These materials are part of the sophisticated technology that has been developed to augment and often replace traditional materials and methods. Conservators therefore have a wider range of techniques available. However, they must be able to appreciate the potentials and pitfalls of any proposed technique. The first section explains physical and chemical properties which are important in the conservation process, i.e. application, ageing, reversal. The topics covered include molecular weight, glass transition temperature, solubility and solvents, polymerisation and degradation reactions. The second section provides a detailed consideration of the individual materials, current and obsolete, used in conservation, drawing out the fac
£92.14
Taylor & Francis The Crit An Architecture Students Handbook
Book SynopsisThe architectural crit, review or jury is a cornerstone of architectural education around the world. The defence of ideas, drawings, and models in an open format before staff and peers is intended to be a foreground for healthy creative debate, but many students view it as hostile confrontation â an ego trip for staff and humiliation for them. This accessible and immensely enjoyable book guides students through this academic minefield.This fully updated edition includes advice and suggestions for tutors on how to model a crit around a broad range of learning styles, as well as a new section aimed at students with learning disabilities, to ensure that the process is constructive and beneficial for all architecture and design scholars. Packed with practical tips from tutors, students and professionals, this reassuringly honest book will prepare students to build more creative relationships with clients and users across the industry. Also in the Seriously Useful Guides Table of ContentsForeword; Acknowledgements; Introduction; What is a review?; Before a review; During a review; Learning from a review; Theories of Learning and the Review; Alternative reviews; Reviews and the future; Bibliography; Index
£29.99
The History Press Ltd The Royal Hospital Haslar
Book SynopsisThe photographs in this fascinating illustrated history will stir the memory of all those who have entered The Royal Hospital Haslar, as either staff or patients, and provide a unique record of a singular and celebrated institution.
£16.14
The History Press Ltd Bignor Roman Villa
Book SynopsisDiscovered in 1811, Bignor is one of the richest and most impressive villas in Britain, its mosaics ranking among the finest in north-western Europe. Now, after 200 years, the remarkable story of Bignor Roman Villa is told in full in this beautifully illustrated book.
£17.00
The History Press Ltd A Beginners Guide to Living on the Waterways
Book SynopsisLiving Aboard is a must-have guide for anyone wishing to get onto the water including canals, as well as those already living there!
£15.29
The History Press Ltd QE2 A 50th Anniversary Celebration
Book SynopsisWith stories from captains, crew and passengers, and an unparalleled collection of photographs, Chris Frame and Rachelle Cross bring the majestic QE2 to life in this commemorative tribute.
£21.25
The History Press Ltd Dunkirk
Book SynopsisOperation Dynamo, and its rescues from beaches and harbour, has gone down in history as a victory from certain defeat. Here Tim Lynch presents the true story of this miraculous event using stunning, rare images from the Mirrorpix archive.
£14.25
The History Press Ltd Victory 1918
Book SynopsisA pictorial celebration of one of the most important years of world history: 1918
£11.69
The History Press Ltd Lighthouses of England and Wales
Book SynopsisVisually stunning and complete guide to all the lighthouses of England, Wales and the Channel Islands
£32.00
The History Press Ltd Digbeth
Book SynopsisCandid street photography that catches the essence of life and culture in Digbeth
£14.40
The History Press Ltd Unfamiliar Underground
Book SynopsisA personal photography journey capturing the beauty and eerie tranquillity of an empty London Underground
£17.00
The History Press Ltd Protest
Book SynopsisA vivid pictorial history of protest in the UK
£11.69
The History Press Ltd Kitted Out
Book SynopsisThe first book to fully explore the uniform and style of young people in the Second World War
£17.09
The History Press Ltd The Great Bristol High Street
Book SynopsisThe Great Bristol High Street. A unique shop-by-shop portrait photo book of Europe's longest independent high street.
£11.40
The History Press Ltd Cotswold Arts and Crafts Architecture
Book SynopsisA history of Cotswold art & architecture
£17.00
The History Press Ltd Who Am I
Book SynopsisA poignant look at the lives, experiences and identity of the asylum seekers and refugees that have come to Britain's shoresTrade ReviewThere should be more books like this out there as Tania has really unearthed something unique and amazing and vitally important – to remind us how precarious life can be ... We need stories like this in these days of greed and fear, as we have to dive into the lives of others to be able to understand who, what, when, where, why -- King Adz, author of THE STUFF YOU CAN'T BOTTLE
£17.00
The History Press Ltd A History of Norfolk in 100 Places
Book SynopsisNorfolk’s first purpose-written guidebook to the county’s key archaeological sites and historic buildingsTrade Review"Stories of 100 Norfolk sites revealed in new book.""From traces of Palaeolithic life along the coast to deserted medieval villages and a Cold War airfield, A History of Norfolk in 100 Places is a whistle-stop tour of the county’s most intriguing buildings, archaeological sites, and historic landscapes.""The many archaeological sites, historic buildings and landscapes across Norfolk are revealed in a history of the county focusing on 100 fascinating places."
£16.19
The History Press Ltd The Tube Mapper Project
Book SynopsisA visual exploration of the London Tube network, focusing on our shared and overlooked moments of recognitionTrade Review'Luke had certainly added to the canon of books of underground photography with this fine volume.' - Subterranea Britannica
£21.25
The History Press Ltd The RAF at 100
Book SynopsisCelebrating a century of the world’s oldest independent air force, The RAF at 100 showcases vivid and evocative images from the Mirrorpix archive that trace the story of the RAF from its earliest days through wartime and peacetime and into the modern age.
£10.80
The History Press Ltd The Unseen Mauretania 1907
Book SynopsisThe story of the breathtaking Mauretania of 1907, the ‘greyhound of the Atlantic’
£17.00
The History Press Ltd Remembering Steam
Book SynopsisCommemorating the anniversary of the end of steam railway traction in Britain 50 years ago
£19.80
The History Press Ltd The Local
Book SynopsisThe pub has been the heart and soul of British life for centuries. But how has this unique institution developed over the years?
£13.49
The History Press Ltd Scottish Steam 19481966
Book SynopsisShowcasing this stunning collection of photographs taken on visits to Scotland nearly every year between 1948 and 1966
£16.19
The History Press Ltd East London A 1960s Album
Book SynopsisNew expanded edition of popular photographic bookTrade Review"His extraordinary pictures show the reality of post-war Britain, with some featuring in drama series Call the Midwife."Author interviewed on Robert Elms show
£14.24
The History Press Ltd Gloriana
Book SynopsisThe story of England's first great queen – and how she wielded power with a meticulously crafted imageTrade Review“An introduction to the wonderful art of the Elizabethan age.” -- Tudor Times“Utterly fascinating and so well researched.” -- Tudor Blogger“If you’re interested in Elizabeth I & her image & portraiture you won’t want to miss Gloriana.” -- Dr Nicola Tallis“Fascinating insights into what portraiture can reveal about Elizabeth I.” -- Sarah Gristwood“Beautifully illustrated and highly recommended!” -- Alison Weir"GLORIANA does an incredible job of covering each aspect of Elizabeth's life and the Cult of Gloriana..." * All About History *
£17.09
The History Press Ltd Great War Fashion
Book SynopsisThe journey through Great War Fashion is not just about the changing clothes and fashions of the war years, but much more than that – it is a journey into the lives of the women who lived under the shadow of war and were irrevocably changed by it.
£21.25
The History Press Ltd Fishbourne Roman Palace
Book SynopsisThe discovery, during the early 1960s, of the site of a Roman Palace and its garden at Fishbourne, near Chichester, remains the most important and exciting event in Romano-British archaeology over the last half-century. Since his original excavation, Barry Cunliffe has kept in close contact with work on the site and more is now known about the building itself and about its place in the development of Roman Britain. It is still believed that this huge building - covering 10 acres and furnished with many mosaic floors and other luxurious appointments - was indeed a palace, probably belonging to Tiberius Claudius Togidubnus, who has been granted Roman citizenship under Claudius and who as a client king was responsible for governing the area in which the palace was situated. As remarkable as the palace itself is the large formal garden, laid out with paths, hedges, fountains and basins. No comparable Roman garden has been discovered west of Italy. Professor Cunliffe describes the whole story of the historic excavation, unfolding the history of the site from the early military beginnings down to the final destruction of the palace by fire.
£23.38
The History Press Ltd The Green Man in Britain
Book SynopsisThe Green Man has many facets, many dimensions. He peers through his leaf mask in hundreds of church misericords and stone carvings. His innate link with the changing seasons and fertility is revealed in the medieval poem Sir Gawain and the Green Knight and in summer folk customs such as Jack in the Green, the Castleton Garland and the Burry Man. Perhaps he even lurks in the legendary hero of the Greenwood, Robin Hood. The Authors have been running summer schools and courses on the Green Man for many years, and in this fascinating study they discuss his significance in medival times and explore the modern development of the concept of the Green Man. The book also contains a detailed gazetteer of over 200 sites, featuring almost 1000 carvings (many photographed by Felicity Howlett).
£14.39
The History Press Ltd Prehistoric Pottery in Britain and Ireland
Book SynopsisIt can be precisely dated, can tell us about the diet, economy, and even ritual acts of prehistoric people, and it is often richly decorated. As this new study convincingly shows, pottery can tell us more about prehistoric society than any other artifact.
£999.99
The History Press Ltd Towers in the North
Book SynopsisThe brochs are among the best-known ancient monuments in Scotland. However, despite a long and colourful history of research, it is only in the last 20 years that the results of field survey, excavation and radiocarbon dating have begun to flesh out a picture of their evolution and development from around 600 BC to AD 100. This well-illustrated book describes the current state of our knowledge, probes the long-running controversies over their origins and function, and provides an annotated list of the most accessible and best-preserved broch sites. Individual chapters cover: Beginnings; Anatomy of a broch tower; Broch landscapes, broch people; Lords of the north; Lords of the south; Beyond the brochs.
£20.00
The History Press Ltd The Roman Shore Forts
Book SynopsisThe eleven forts constructed by the Romans along the British coast between Branchester in Norfolk and Portchester in Hampshire have traditionally been referred to as the ''Forts of the Saxon Shore''. However, recent research suggests that these sites may have served as military ports rather then as a coherent defensive system to deter barbarian invaders. In this rounded study of the subject, Andrew Pearson draws on all the latest evidence available. After looking at the surviving monuments themselves, he describes how, in the third century AD, they came to be built and how they fitted into the overall Roman coastal system. He then goes on to examine the construction process itself, calculating the demand for raw materials, transport and manpower, and demonstrates how these requirements could have been met. Key to Dr. Pearson''s interpretation of the primary purpose of the forts is an assessment of the third-century coastline. The physical setting of each monument in relation to the sea
£21.25
The History Press Ltd Avebury
Book SynopsisDesignated a World Heritage Site, the landscape around Avebury in north Wiltshire contains a remarkable wealth of archaeological remains, including some of the most spectacular prehistoric monuments in Europe. Incorporating extensive research and fieldwork from the last ten years, this is the only book to explore the landscape context of Avebury over six millennia. There is of course a full description and interpretation of the impressive Neolithic monuments within the immediate area (including the Avebury henge itself), but the authors range far wider in both space and time. Extending from early prehistory, through the Roman occupation, to the Anglo-Saxon and later medieval periods, their comprehensive study works through a series of interrelated themes such as histories of occupation, the modification of the landscape and the changing perceptions of past populations. Both authors have worked for ten years on large-scale field projects in the Avebury region.
£24.00
The History Press Ltd The Buildings of Huddersfield An Illustrated
Book SynopsisHuddersfield has a surprisingly rich architectural heritage. Developed mainly in a period of explosive growth during Georgian and Victorian times, it has many buildings of very high quality. This book describes and illustrates around 200 of the best and most attractive structures to be seen in the town. It looks at the magnificent buildings of Victorian Huddersfield, at the much older manor and gentry houses, at churches, chapels and public buildings, at houses and at twentieth-century additions to the town, together with the buildings of the wool textile industry that provided the backbone of the town's Victorian expansion. It will be a useful guide for those wishing to explore and learn more about Huddersfield's history through its buildings.Table of ContentsChapter 1 - Early Days Chapter 2 - Georgian Huddersfield Chapter 3 - The Mills Chapter 4 - Victorian Huddersfield Chapter 5 - The Twentieth Century
£13.49
The History Press Ltd Earthen Long Barrows The Earliest Monuments in
Book SynopsisDescribes the origin of the monuments and their construction, including the pits, standing stones and posts found beneath the later mounds, their location within the country side and what this might mean for contemporary society. This work also discusses the nature of platforms, pavements, internal cairns and earthen round mounds.
£21.25
