Category Archives: Non-Fiction & Reference
199 Cemeteries to See Before You Die
A hauntingly beautiful travel guide to the world`s most visited cemeteries, told through spectacular photography and their unique histories and residents.More than 3.5 million tourists flock to Paris`s Pere Lachaise cemetery each year. They are lured there, and to many cemeteries around the world, by a combination of natural beauty, ornate tombstones and crypts, notable
Kensington
This fascinating selection of over 200 old photographs of the Royal Borough of Kensington shows a surprisingly varied range of activities and views from this unique area of London over a period of one hundred years. Included in this volume are photographs of Edwardian scenes in Kensington Gardens, early underground trains, famous department stores in
Chelsea
This book is part of the Images of England series, which uses old photographs and archived images to show the history of various local areas in England, through their streets, shops, pubs, and people.
Kilburn and Cricklewood
In this unique collection of archive images the Kilburn and Cricklewood of the past is evocatively recreated using over 200 postcards, photographs and ephemera. Many of these images have come from private collections and these have not previously been published in a single volume. Covering the development of Kilburn and Cricklewood from the Middle Ages
The Archaeology and Architecture of Afghanistan
The archaeology and architecture of Afghanistan have never been the subject of their own book before; through concise description and discussion Edgar Knobloch here reveals their importance both as works of art, and as symbols of the country`s past, geography and character. Tracing the historical and cultural development of artistic and architectural styles, this book
London`s River: Westminster to Woolwich
The River Thames has been the lifeblood of London since before Roman times. It is the city`s raison d`etre and has been responsible for the growth of the city as a world trading centre.
Wales An Illustrated History
A beautifully illustrated history of Wales from prehistory to the present day. Wales is a small country with a great history. A highly distinguished team of historians tell the story of Wales from the formation of the land to the development of modern Wales as a vibrant, twenty-first-century state.
City of Westminster
This stunning collection of old photographs of one of Britain`s best known areas will fascinate all who embark on this short tour into the Edwardian period of London`s City of Westminster. Using over 200 images City of Westminster leads the reader around Pimlico through Belgravia and Knightsbridge, Mayfair, St James` and on to Soho and
East End Neighbourhoods
The River Thames, with its docks, wharves and associated industries, has been a source of livelihood for generations of East Enders living in the historic riverside neighbourhoods of the former Metropolitan Boroughs of Stepney, Poplar and adjacent areas. From images of the maritime stores of old nautical Limehouse and the silk-weaving houses in Bethnal Green
Waterways of the West Midlands
This enjoyable new book delves into unexplored areas of history surrounding the great network of the West Midland Canals. It provides a new insight into its most fascinating figures and places, including interviews with some of the last true boatmen, whose world disappeared forever during the turbulent 1960s. It reveals fascinating figures like John Corbett,
The South Oxford Canal – Towpath Guide
Wending its way from Banbury to Oxford, the South Oxford Canal passes through some of England`s most picturesque landscapes and picture-postcard villages.The guide is suitable both for those taking a holiday along the stretch of the canal as well as those interested in the area and what it has to offer. Covering an area a
QE2: A 50th Anniversary Celebration
FIFTY years ago the last British-built transatlantic liner was launched. Christened by HM the Queen on 20 September 1967, the 963ft-long vessel was named Queen Elizabeth 2. By the end of that same day, she was already known by her famous nickname: QE2. Fast, smart and sleek, QE2 sailed over 5.6 million miles and carried
Fleet Street and the Strand
From their earliest years, Fleet Street and the Strand have been a market for the exchange of ideas and information, though few visitors realise that they are traversing one of the most historic parts of London. This book shows the visitors where they can still find relics of the days when this highway was the
Pretty City London: Discovering London`s Beautiful Places
This beautiful collection of images will take you past London`s famous landmarks, and into the pretty hidden gems beyond. From secluded mews to undiscovered cafes, flower markets and tree-lined streets, prettycitylondon champions the quiet, gentle moments that allow you to escape in a huge capital city like London.If you know where to look, you will
Shepherds Bush and White City
This superb collection of over 200 archive images, drawn from the Hammersmith & Fulham Archives and Local History Centre, provides a fascinating insight into the development of Shepherds Bush and White City. Among the distinctive views seen here are landmark buildings including Hammersmith Hospital and the White City exhibition site. From stallholders at Shepherds Bush
Black Plaques London: Memorials to Misadventure
`Black Plaques` are not to be found proudly mounted on a wall – and for good reason. What with their commemoration of a brutal execution outside Westminster Abbey, the selling of sex toys in St James`s Park and an intruder at Buckingham Palace with Royal undergarments stuffed down his trousers, this is not sort of
Pretty City New York: Discovering New York`s Beautiful Places
New York City is known for many things: its urban, high -rise landscape; bustling atmosphere; and busy business and tourist spots. Pretty tree-lined avenues, cute shops, and serene getaways do not immediately come to mind for this cosmopolitan city – but they are there if you know where to look. Filled with stunning images, prettycitynewyork
Greenwich
Greenwich and Woolwich have long been associated with the great national monuments. Since the seventeenth century Greenwich has been associated with `time`. The time-ball at the Old Royal Observatory still falls daily at one o`clock, just as it has done since 1833. But `time` also means change. This fascinating collection of over 250 photographs shows
Londonist Drinks: A Spirited Guide to London Libation
The Londonist writers are excited to be sharing their expert knowledge of some of London`s alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinking establishments. Following years of exhaustive research, with the help of some excellent illustrators creating hand-drawn maps illustrating a variety of themed pub and bar crawls, this is their guide, from the legendary Londonist 12 Days of
