Nostalgia: general Books
Mortons Media Group Railway Magazine - Archive Series 1
Book SynopsisThe last great age of steam in Britain is revisited in this new collection of superb photographs from the extensive archive of the Railway Magazine. Author Pete Kelly, editor of The Railway Magazine Guide to Modelling, looks back to a time when streamlined steam express trains charged headlong through the English countryside every day of the week. The 1930s would see a host of iconic engines constructed - such as the legendary LNER A4s, the beautiful LMS Coronation Class locos, the rare LMS Princess Royal Class and the workhorse LNER Class V2 engines built in large numbers for mixed traffic. This new volume collects rare images offering a glimpse of the days when these incredible engines could be found hard at work all over Britain.
£7.59
Graffeg Limited Lost Lines of Wales: Rhyl to Corwen
Book SynopsisAuthors Paul Lawton and David Southern continue this series of pocket books exploring Wales'' railway heritage, each revealing a ''lost line'' of Wales. In this addition, take a nostalgic, fully illustrated, steam-powered journey back in time on the long-closed service between Corwen and Rhyl. A historic line dating back to 1856, passenger services were depleted and finally withdrawn.
£8.99
Graffeg Limited Lost Lines of Wales: Bangor to Afon Wen
Book SynopsisAuthors Paul Lawton and David Southern continue this series of pocket books exploring Wales'' railway heritage, each revealing a ''lost line'' of Wales. In this edition, take a nostalgic steam-powered journey back in time on the long-closed service between Bangor and Afon Wen, cut as part of the Beeching Axe in 1964. Fully illustrated with black and white photographs.
£8.99
Graffeg Limited Lost Lines of Wales: The Heads of the Valleys
Book SynopsisAuthor Geoffrey Lloyd continues this series of pocket books exploring Wales''s railway heritage, each revealing one of the nation''s ''lost lines''. The closure of many of these lines has had significant and lasting impact, and the recovery of some routes is of public relevance and a source of debate today.
£8.99
Graffeg Limited Lost Tramways of England: Coventry
Book SynopsisThe city of Coventry suffered devastating damage during World War II. Amongst the casualties was the city''s small tramway network, and the disastrous raid by the Luftwaffe of 14 November 1940 saw the final trams operate. Little remains now to remind people of this once important form of transport other than historic photographs.
£8.99
Graffeg Limited Lost Lines of England: The Cheddar Valley Line
Book SynopsisThe Yatton to Witham line was one of the prettiest and best-loved railways in Somerset and is remembered with great affection by locals and railway enthusiasts alike. It ran along the edge of the Mendip Hills through Cheddar, Wells and Shepton Mallet. Today, walkers and cyclists enjoy stretches of it as the Cheddar Valley path.
£8.99
Michael O'Mara Books Ltd The Men Who Created WinniethePooh
Book SynopsisWhen A.A. Milne and E.H Shepard first came together in 1923 to create the world of Winnie-the-Pooh and his companions in the Hundred Acre Wood, no one could have foreseen the impact this unique collaboration was going to have on children’s literature and, indeed, children, all over the world. Now, one hundred years on, the characters they created are still as cherished as they ever were. Millions of books in fifty different languages have been sold around the world; films have been huge global box-office successes; merchandise from pyjamas to placemats - all have contributed to keep Winnie-the-Pooh and his friends in our hearts and minds.But what of the two men who created these iconic characters? How did they come to collaborate and what were the secrets of their successful partnership?In this beautiful full-colour volume, author James Campbell brings to life these two remarkable men, their professional and personal relationships, complex families, strengths and weaknesses. From working together at Punch magazine in the early 1920s and co-creating the four iconic Winnie-the-Pooh titles - When We Were Very Young (1924), Winnie-the-Pooh (1926), Now We Are Six (1927) and The House at Pooh Corner (1928) - through the success of the books and their reception both at home and abroad, their wartime experiences, other collaborations (most notably on Shepard’s renowned illustrations for and Milne’s dramatization of Kenneth Graham’s The Wind in the Willows into Toad of Toad Hall) and their legacies which continue to this day.Illustrated with excerpts from original manuscripts and drawings, previously unseen draft illustrations, photographs, documents, ephemera and more, this timely book looks back on their lives and work, from the first sketches to the illustrations we know and love and on to the characters’ later incarnations at Disney for new generations.
£21.25
Cognitive Books looking back at... Classic Coronation Street
Book SynopsisRelive the best of Classic Coronation Street in this dementia-friendly 'Cognitive Book'. In collaboration with Alzheimer's Society and ITV Studios, there's a contribution to the charity. Activities to encourage social interaction. Includes free audio download. Supporters' guide helps carers / loved ones enjoy it too.
£18.22
Orion Publishing Co Animal Family Match: A Matching Game
Book SynopsisMATCHING GAME FOR NATURE LOVERS - A more challenging take on the traditional pair-based matching gameSUITABLE FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS - Gameplay options designed to suit children, families and adultsTEXT BY A ZOOLOGIST - Learn about the 15 animal families with text explaining why the animals in each family don't all look alikeSTUNNING ILLUSTRATIONS - 45 incredibly detailed watercolour illustrations by internationally acclaimed artist Ryuto MiyakeTHE PERFECT GIFT - Design-led, high-spec illustrated game for hours of fun and maximum gifting potentialBEAUTIFULLY DESIGNED - Reunite all 15 animal families held within the attractively designed and finished box. measuring 235 x 125 x 34mm - perfect for taking anywhere on the go!Can you bring the families together? Match both parents with their offspring to make the animal families. The accompanying booklet explains why one member of the family (or sometimes all three!) looks so different from the others. Take your memory skills to the next level with this three of a kind matching game!
£15.29
Rydon Publishing Country House Secrets: Behind Closed Doors
Book SynopsisWith a foreword by Julian Fellowes, creator of Downton Abbey who concludes that: `This is the world that Ruth Binney has brought so wonderfully to life in her book'. Inside the country house, what exactly were the duties of the master's valet and the lady's maid? How did these fit into the daily routine? And what were the protocols for visitors? The answers to these, and many more questions, are revealed in this entertaining and intimate guide to the self-contained world of the country house. Here you'll learn the rules of etiquette essential both upstairs and down -for both residents and visitors -marvel at the intricacies of housekeeping, and enter a bygone age of hunts, house parties and grand balls. All these aspects of country house life, and many more, are introduced here through the contemporary maxims used to instruct the members of the household and their guests, from running a large kitchen to entertaining royalty. Each is brought to life with both practical detail and direct, compelling quotes and illustrations from period manuals and advice books, giving every entry a totally authentic feel and `voice'. Rounding off the book is an informative list of houses to visit, stressing the features that relate directly to the descriptions included in the book.Table of Contents1 Foreword by Julian Fellowes 4 2 Introduction 6 3 Keeping House 8 4 The Daily Routine 44 5 The Country House Kitchen 78 6 A Matter of Manners 112 7 Entertainment, Leisure and Sport 150 8 Gardens and Grounds 176 9 Houses to Visit 216 10 Book Reference List 221
£12.74
HarperCollins Publishers Britains Heritage Railways
Book SynopsisExplore Britain's remaining historic lines with railway expert Julian Holland. The essential guide to exploring Britain’s last remaining historic lines, Britain’s Heritage Railways is ideal for anyone planning or looking for a nostalgic railway trip. From bestselling railway author Julian Holland.Trade Review“If the author is Julian Holland, and the subject is railways, you know you’re going to be in for a treat” Cotswold Life
£13.49
HarperCollins Publishers Sixty Years a Nurse
Book SynopsisWhen 18-year-old Mary Hazard touched down in post-war Putney to begin her nurse's training, she could never have known that it was the beginning of a colourful career that would still be going 60 years later one of the longest ever serving NHS nurses.For Mary, raised in a strict convent in rural south Ireland, working in her first London hospital was a shocking and life-changing experience. Against a backdrop of ongoing rationing and poverty, she saw for the first time the horrors of disease, the heart-breaking outcomes of failed abortions and faced the genuine shock of seeing a man naked for the first time!60 Years a Nurse follows the dramas and emotions as Mary found her feet during those early years. From the firm friends she made under the ever-watchful gaze of Matron and the sisters, to the eclectic mix of Londoners she strove to care for; the Teddy Boys she danced with and the freedom of living away from home; and her own burgeoning love story, as extraordinary as it was romant
£9.49
The History Press Ltd Motorcycles We Loved in the 1970s
Book SynopsisEveryone’s favourite motorcycles of the 1970s in this lavishly illustrated little book
£13.49
Orion Publishing Co Thrush Green The classic nostalgic novel set in
Book SynopsisThe first novel in the bestselling Thrush Green series.It''s the May Day holiday, and a fair has come to the village of Thrush Green.The residents of Thrush Green all have their own views about the fair. For young Paul, just recovered from an illness, it is a joy to be allowed out to play at the fair; for Ruth, who returned to the soothing tranquillity of Thrush Green nursing a broken heart, the fair is a welcome distraction from her own problems. And for Dr Lovell, the fair brings an unexpected new patient. Then there is Mrs Curdle, the long-standing matriarch of the fair. For her, this year''s visit to Thrush Green awakens mixed feelings, and a difficulty she doesn''t want to face...Full of Miss Read''s inimitable charm and humour, THRUSH GREEN is a wonderful introduction to this bestselling series.
£9.49
Halsgrove Images of Lancashire and Cheshire Railways
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£14.99
Hachette Books Ireland When I Was Your Age
Book SynopsisINCLUDES INTERVIEWS WITH BERTIE AHERN, MARY KENNEDY, SEAN O''ROUKE, MARY COUGHLAN AND MANY OTHERS. What was life like for Ireland''s grandparents when they were young?What has changed for the better? What values do they wish to hand down?In these pages, grandmother and chronicler of times past Valerie Cox talks to fellow grandparents, creating an unforgettable trip down memory lane. Through schooldays, dating, jiving, child-rearing, working life, holidays, fashion and more, memories are shared of a pre-digital age when the world seemed smaller and community life was central. They also describe the magic of the grandparent-grandchild relationship, and their hopes for the upcoming generation.Full of tender or surprising reminiscences from across Ireland, along with revelations on what truly matters in life, When I Was Your Age includes contributions from some of Ireland''s best known grandparents - a beautiful gift and a time capsTrade ReviewIn her new book When I Was Your Age, Valerie Cox explores the role of grandparents, and talks to some well-known faces and others with less public lives about the special bond they can bring to modern family * Irish Mail On Sunday *The book is full of tender reminiscences from across the country, along with revelations on what truly matters in life. You could call it a collective heirloom, maybe a time capsule for the future * Ireland's Own *
£13.49
Amberley Publishing Bell Rock Lighthouse
Book SynopsisA lavishly illustrated history of the iconic Bell Rock lighthouse which has stood as an industrial âwonder of the worldâ since its completion in 1811.
£14.39
Potter Street Books H is for Home
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£15.00
DB Publishing Don't be Late on Monday: Life in a Nottingham Lace Factory
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£11.69
The Crowood Press Ltd Great Western Railway Stars, Castles and Kings
Book SynopsisGreat Western Railway Stars, Castles and Kings examines the history and workings of these legendary classes of passenger steam locomotives, the first of which, the North Star, was built in 1906. Richly illustrated with over 200 photographs, the book includes illustrated explanations of how Great Western Railway steam engines work; details of the engines' work on named expresses and in ordinary service; overview of the survivors, heritage organizations and their futures; technical specifications and timelines of each class and finally, GWR and British Rail Motive Power Depot codes and train head codes.
£22.50
Flipfrog Books B is for Bacon
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£11.24
Mortons Media Group BY RAIL TO THE MUSIC HALLS: Recollections of the
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£21.25
Nine Elms Books Military Misreadings of Shakspere
Book SynopsisFrom the deliberate, but delightful, misspelling of Shakespeare in the title to the carefully portrayed perils of being a Victorian soldier and the appropriately selected Shakespearian quotes to go alongside each cartoon, Thomas Seccombe’s book will resonate with all who have an interest in observing life – military and otherwise. Seccombe was a true son of the Victorian Empire and served in The Royal Artillery until retiring as a Lieutenant-Colonel in 1881. This book was first published in 1880 and was so popular that it went on to six reprints in the following two years. Seccombe subsequently had a flourishing civilian career as an illustrator. Some 140 years later, even today’s readers will see why Military Misreadings of Shakspere [sic] was such a success. Seccombe’s subtle, but perceptive, observations of human character are as true today as they ever were. He had a wonderful eye for detail as well as the ridiculous – but never with malice even when pairing his cartoons with quotes from the Bard of Avon. This re-issued edition has the added benefit of former Grenadier Paul Cordle’s highly informative commentary which puts Seccombe’s army into perspective and relates regiments to their modern successors-in-arms. With a similar eye for detail as the original illustrator, military historian Paul brings the illustrations to life with fascinating military observations.Trade Review“This book is fun; it throws an amusing light on the British Army as the British Empire approached the apogee of its power... This short book should make a colourful addition to the home of anyone remotely interested in military history and Shakespeare; and I wish it success” General Sir Jack Deverell KCB OBE DLTable of ContentsForeword. Introduction and Acknowledgements. Original title page & Major T.S. Seccombe's Disclaimer. Illustrations and Quotations. Author's Note. Appendix 1 - Note on British Army Reforms. Appendix 2 - The British Army, 2020. Appendix 3 - Succession of Cavalry and Armoured Regiments.
£14.39
Rydon Publishing Ireland
Book SynopsisAmazing and Extraordinary Facts: Ireland takes you on an absorbing journey around Ireland to unearth the adventures, inventions, legends, firsts and birthplaces that have shaped the unique history of Ireland. From Baltimore to Barbary, Titanic to Shergar, and even the myth of the Aran jumper, this intriguing compendium of facts and stories will give you a captivating insight into The Emerald Isle, and the ideas and events that have shaped the individual identity of this remarkable country. Brief, accessible and entertaining pieces on a wide variety of subjects makes it the perfect book to dip in to. The amazing and extraordinary facts series presents interesting, surprising and little-known facts and stories about a wide range of topics which are guaranteed to inform, absorb and entertain in equal measure.Table of Contents1 The Emerald Isle 12 2 Giant steps and baby steps 13 3 Older than the Pyramids! 15 4 Veni, vidi, vici! Or maybe not... 17 5 Natural preservatives 19 6 Land of the little people 20 7 Here, boy! 21 8 May the blessings of Saint Patrick behold you 24 9 A medieval treasure 26 10 A long time ago, on an island far, far away... 28 11 Battle of the boozers 29 12 Urbs Intacta: the Untaken City 31 13 From Castle to Kingdom 33 14 The gift of the gab 36 15 Who run the world? Girls! 38 16 Ireland's most famous head-case 39 17 Soldiers in petticoats 41 18 From Baltimore to Barbary 44 19 Parklife 46 20 A pint of the black stuff 48 21 Bliain ai air: the year of the slaughter 50 22 To the White House 53 23 Probably the most famous glass in the world 56 24 Stand up and be counted 58 25 Monster meetings! 58 26 Ireland's national necropolis 61 27 The Unsung Hero 64 28 Keogh's Last Stand 67 29 Green, white and orange 68 30 'Til death do us part... 70 31 'We are Alcock and Brown. Yesterday we were in America.' 72 32 Watch the tram car please 74 33 Boycott! 77 34 Stranger than fiction 80 35 Death of a language 82 36 There's no such thing as fairies 84 37 Knit one, purl one 86 38 Leave your jewels and gold wands in the bank and buy a revolver 89 39 But one man loved the pilgrim soul in you... 91 40 SOS Titanic calling Harland & Wolff and The RMS Titanic 93 41 We declare the right of the people of Ireland to the ownership of Ireland... 97 42 Down with this sort of thing! 100 43 The men of Ireland were hurling when the Gods of Greece were young 102 44 If you built it, they will come 104 45 The Field 106 46 Those magnificent men in their flying machines 108 47 She was lovely and fair like the rose of the summer 110 48 The case for humanity 111 49 The Taking of Christ 113 50 'Ladies and Gentlemen, to whom it concerns, it's The Late Late Show...' 115 51 Who stole the horse? 117 52 I did it the Wild Atlantic Way 119 53 Yes Equality! 122 54 Like a bridge over Liffey waters 125 55 From feen to Ford 129 56 We all stand together! 130 57 Between the jigs and the reels 131
£8.99
Graffeg Limited Lost Tramways of Ireland: Dublin
Book SynopsisIn the second volume in the Lost Tramways series to feature Ireland, the history of the trams that served Dublin and its environs are recalled.
£7.64
Balmansa Books Get on the Rollercoaster: Oasis in New Zealand, March 1998
£15.29
Mortons Media Group The North Yorkshire Moors Railway and the Esk
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£33.25
HarperCollins Publishers Granny's Kitchen Cupboard: A lifetime in over 100
Book SynopsisAccumulated over many years, 'Granny', the enigmatic collector behind this book, presents a selection of quirky post-war goods, advertising and kitchen items. In Granny’s Kitchen Cupboard you’ll find a remarkable array of British twentieth-century ephemera. From children's toys, boil dressings and chocolate wrappers to butane fuel and TCP, this selection is an incredible collection of innovative advertising designs, odd curios that have long since been replaced by modern technologies, and recognisable old brands. After the end of austerity in Britain in the early 1950s, consumerism boomed and these objects portray the societal change that followed. Beautifully arranged throughout, the contents of this book reflect aspects of a long life, most of it lived in a single house in the Home Counties. Nothing was thrown away – everything was recycled and reused in a way that says something about their time, in particular the thrifty mindset instilled by rationing in World War Two. The collection features old household brands that have evolved into various iterations into the present day, such as Harrods, Johnson’s, Vaseline, Vicks, Elastoplast, the AA, Strepsils, W H Smith, Boots, Hoover, Happy Shopper and Lego. But this collection also features some odd items that may evoke nostalgia or even amusement, including fascinating catalogues, vintage pastille tins, an apothecary of unusual medicines, odd household cleaners not to mention rifle cartridges. The book also includes text that divulges the history and use of each object.
£11.24
Mortons Media Group Buses, Coaches Trolleybuses, Trains &
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£10.18
Mortons Media Group Talyllyn Railway Recollections
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£8.57
The History Press Ltd Infantry Training: The National Serviceman's
Book SynopsisConscription, a feature of the British Army in wartime, did not cease with the end of the Second World War. For almost another two decades, men were conscripted for National Service and two years in the armed forces.For many it brought some discipline to their lives, for others, they got to see the world. Some fought in action in Cyprus, Malaya, Kenya, Korea and in many other far-flung parts of the dwindling empire. During the Cold War, it also ensured Britain could call on a professionally trained group of men in times of war.It was all to end by the early 1960s, but hundreds of thousands of men were trained using the information enclosed within the pages of The National Serviceman’s Handbook, a compilation of the various army training manuals issued throughout National Service.
£12.34
Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc The Backroads of Route 66
Book SynopsisThe Backroads of Route 66 explores the landmarks, natural wonders, and historical gems left to be explored off the beaten path of America’s most famous byway.Table of ContentsAcknowledgments Introduction PART ONE ILLINOIS Drive One: Route 66 in “The Land of Lincoln” Drive Two: The Chicago Coast Drive Three: The Time Capsule 24 PART TWO MISSOURI Drive One: Route 66 in “The Show-Me State” Drive Two: Discover St. Louis Drive Three: An Ozark Adventure Drive Four: The Heart of the Ozarks Drive Five: Miners and Desperados PART THREE KANSAS Drive One: Route 66 in “The Sunflower State” Drive Two: Ghost Towns and Outlaws Drive Three: The Pioneer Trail PART FOUR OKLAHOMA Drive One: Route 66 in “The Sooner State” Drive Two: The Western Frontier Drive Three: Discover Tulsa Drive Four: Discover Sooner State Capital Drive Five: The Wilderness PART FIVE TEXAS Drive One: Route 66 in the Texas Panhandle Drive Two: Canyonlands Drive Three: Trails West PART SIX NEW MEXICO Drive One: Route 66 in “The Land of Enchantment” Drive Two: The Original Las Vegas Drive Three: Discover Albuquerque Drive Four: Timeless Wonders Drive Five: Fire and Ice PART SEVEN ARIZONA Drive One: Route 66 in “The Grand Canyon State” Drive Two: Red Rock Wonderland Drive Three: The Grand Loop Drive Four: The Western Frontier PART EIGHT CALIFORNIA Drive One: Route 66 in “The Golden State” Drive Two: The Caldron Drive Three: The High Road Drive Four: The Megalopolis Image Credits Index About the Author
£24.69
Emersive 1954 What A Year To Be Born
£14.40
Umbria Press An Elford Childhood: Growing Up in a
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£12.39
HarperCollins Publishers The Midwifes Here
Book SynopsisThe Sunday Times bestseller ‘Delivering my first baby is a memory that will stay with me forever. Just feeling the warmth of a newborn head in your hands, that new life, there’s honestly nothing like it… I’ve since brought more than 2,200 babies into the world, and I still tingle with excitement every time.’
£10.44
HarperCollins Publishers Bundles of Joy Two Thousand Miracles One Unstoppable Manchester Midwife
Book SynopsisThe second book from Sunday Times bestselling author Linda Fairley. ‘No matter how many babies I deliver, each and every one is a miracle, connecting me to the world like nothing else, reminding me that we are all equal in the beginning, and in the end. It’s a great leveller, childbirth.’
£10.44
Penguin Random House LLC Social Mobility and Modernization A Journal of Interdisciplinary History Reader
£31.17
Michael O'Mara Books Ltd Old Wives' Lore for Gardeners
Book SynopsisPacked full of the age-old wisdom and expertise of generations of gardeners, who used their down-to-earth and practical experience to create beautiful, productive and useful gardens without spending a fortune.Behind every beautiful garden is the skill and experience of the gardener who tends it. How do you know which plants will thrive in your patch, given the bewildering array on offer? How do you know what soil and location they will like? And what do you do about all those pests just waiting to tuck in, not to mention the fungal diseases that suddenly turn your rose leaves from glossy green to blotchy yellow and coat other leaves with a powdery white dust? Just how do you tackle these gardening challenges, while being eco friendly at the same time? This is where Old Wives’ Lore for Gardeners comes in. Packed within its pages is all the age-old wisdom of generations of gardeners, people who knew a thing or two about plants. They lived before the days of chemical pesticides and concocted kitchen-cupboard remedies to treat pests and diseases. They gardened organically – although they wouldn’t have called it that – because there was no other choice on offer. With a wealth of savvy and cost-effective tips and advice, intriguing facts, snippets of history and quotes, Old Wives’ Lore for Gardeners is not only a fascinating read but also an invaluable guide to the gardening practices of old, which are as relevant today as they have ever been.
£9.49
HarperCollins Publishers The Times The Joy of Railways Remembering the
Book SynopsisA beautiful treasury of railway memorabilia Journey back to the 1950s and ’60s with this nostalgic look at Britain’s railways in their glory days. Beautifully illustrated throughout with a unique collection of photographs, train spotting notebooks and railway ephemera.
£22.50
The History Press Ltd GoCarts Catapults and Midnight Feasts
Book SynopsisDivided into four fun-filled chapters, ‘Outdoor and Adventurous’, ‘Science and Nature’, ‘Arts and Crafts’ and ‘Rainy Day’, this interactive book contains 101 exciting activities and traditional pastimes for young, intelligent boys and girls keen to explore the world and learn new skills.
£12.34
The History Press Ltd Suburbia
Book SynopsisA witty, eagle-eyed look at the ups and downs of growing up in the suburbia of the 1950s to 1970s
£12.34
The History Press Ltd The Touring Caravan Story
Book SynopsisOver a century of the modern touring caravan
£12.34
The History Press Ltd A Cheshire Christmas
Book SynopsisThis colourful evocation of Christmas in Cheshire will enliven many an evening around a blazing fire. Wonder at the Mayor of Chester''s sumptuous banquet where the tables groan under the sheer weight of food; experience the joy of the newly-wed Reverend and Mrs Brandt as they arrive on a frosty Christmas Eve at Gawsworth Rectory, their new home; feel your flesh creep at the tales of the ghosts of Christmas past which haunt the eerie country house at Poulton Lancelyn in the Wirral; spare a thought for the poor farmer to whom Christmas is just a week with three Sundays in it; ride with the whipper-in of the Cheshire Forest Hunt on a Boxing Day meet that went perilously wrong; and follow the Duke of Westminster''s gamekeeper in a taxi cab full of cards and gifts, as he struggles across Cheshire to deliver them all in time for Christmas. So, shut out the cold night, draw the curtains and put another log on the fire. Then settle down in the warmth to enjoy this enthralling anthology of A Ch
£9.49
The History Press Ltd The LMS Story
Book SynopsisThe London, Midland & Scottish Railway (LMS) claimed to be the largest private enterprise concern in the British Empire. It was Britain's largest steam railway and the only one to operate in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, as well as having two short stretches of line in the Irish Republic. It was the world's largest owner of railway hotels and the world's largest railway shipping operator. Mainly a steam railway, it had a significant electric service out of Euston in London, and on Merseyside and Manchester. One of the leaders in diesel shunting locomotives, the company was a pioneer of using mechanical handling equipment, including large coaling towers. The LMS was mainly a freight railway, but it was still able to boast the best railway carriages, even on suburban services, where there was more legroom than was offered by other companies. Full of little-known facts, illustrated throughout and including a useful timeline, The LMS Story is the latest ad
£9.49
Hodder & Stoughton The Sailor from Casablanca: A summer read full of
Book SynopsisA spellbinding story of love and betrayal for fans of Santa Montefiore, Fiona Valpy's The Beekeeper's Promise and Dinah Jefferies. Perfect for book clubs! ***Shortlisted for the Filigranes Prize******RATED 5 STARS BY REAL READERS***"I couldn't turn the pages fast enough!" -5* Amazon review"A story full of mysteries and romance, set against the sumptuous backdrop of Casablanca." -5* Amazon review"An exceptional debut" -Les Livres d'Eve blog "A novel full of warmth, emotions and exoticism." -Le PopulaireTall, brilliant and ambitious, eighteen-year-old sailor Guillaume has the world at his feet when he steps onto the shores of Casablanca in April 1940. But his dreams of travelling the world are cut short when he dies in a warship explosion in the harbour of Casablanca.Sixty-five years later in 2005, as Loubna fights to open a cinema in the bustling harbourside city, the young woman discovers the mystery of the sailor from Casablanca . . . and a suitcase full of her grandfather Guillaume's love letters. But could it be that the boy everyone has supposed dead for over half a century is still alive?And if so - did he run away with one of his countless girlfriends all these years ago?As Loubna searches for answers, she finds herself swept up in an epic story of love, passion, intrigue and betrayal, set in the enchantingly glamorous heart of Golden Age Casablanca.
£9.99
Carlton Books Ltd Poster Pack British Holidays A Stunning
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£9.49
Pitch Publishing Ltd Standing in Line: A Memoir: 30 Years of Obsessive
Book SynopsisStanding in Line is a humorous memoir, based on a variety of experiences in The Queue, one of sport's most fascinating traditions. Told through the eyes of a ten-year-old boy becoming a 39-year-old man, it is a love letter both to Wimbledon and to the wonder of British summertime. Watching the Championships is a national pastime, and this book is full of the ups and downs out on court, as well as the memorable pop-cultural moments off it. It is set against the desperate wait for a British Gentlemen's champion, viewed against the global reality show Wimbledon has become - transcending sport and class, yet still embracing tradition. Illustrated with drawings from renowned artist and author Zebedee Helm, the book observes both the changing world around us and the behaviour of the half-million fans who cram themselves into this leafy corner of London for two weeks every year. Standing in Line is a joyful, gently nostalgic read for anyone who has found themselves gazing for hours on end at coverage of Wimbledon.
£13.49
John Blake Publishing Ltd Cracked Eggs and Chicken Soup - A Memoir of
Book SynopsisIn this revealing memoir of childhood, the author shows not only what affected his family, but also reveals a large slice of social history concerning the lives of all ordinary working-class people struggling to live in the slums of the East End of London in those pre-Welfare State days. He writes with sympathy, and sometimes anger, of the overcrowded houses with families of anything up to eight children, as his own had, living in just two or three rooms with outside W.C. and water tap; of the reliance on charity and the soup kitchen for food; of trying to eke out what little income they had by buying stale bread and cracked eggs or other cheap food from the many itinerant street sellers.Yet this is also a chronicle of what was a turbulent time in British history, and especially in the East End, with its then still large Jewish and Irish populations. So here too is an eyewitness account of the Depression, and of the provocative marches by Sir Oswald Mosley's British Union of Fascists through the area, culminating in the Battle of Cable Street that saw the marchers turned back by the efforts of Jewish, Irish, communist and socialist protestors. Above all, however, Norman Jacobs writes with affection of the area and its extraordinary mix of peoples, as well as the now-vanished aspects of everyday life, such as the music hall, the two-valve radio, and the first Cup Final to be played at Wembley.
£7.59
