Category Archives: Travel Guides
The Lost Works Of Isambard Kingdom Brunel
ISAMBARD KINGDOM BRUNEL is famous for the engineering wonders he left behind – from the SS Great Britain to the delights of Paddington and Temple Meads stations, but much of what he designed has been lost. From the ships Great Western and Great Eastern to the majestic water towers of Crystal Palace, the Hungerford Bridge
Bloomsbury and Fitzrovia Through Time
This compilation of photographs explores two of west central London`s historic areas through rare images, many unseen in over a century, alongside modern photographs for comparison. Bloomsbury is renowned for its fine architecture, rich cultural heritage, universities and specialist hospitals while Bohemian Fitzrovia is a colourful restaurant centre set in busy streets dating from the
Belgravia and Knightsbridge Through Time
Belgravia and Knightsbridge represent the wealthy face of modern London, but it was not always that way. Belgravia did not exist before the 1820s, its site a bleak expanse of open countryside. Knightsbridge was a straggling settlement along the main highway from the west. Proximity to London and the Royal Parks was the key. Grand
Great Plague of London
The bubonic plague epidemic which struck England in 1665-6 was responsible for the deaths of almost a third of London`s population. Its sheer scale was overwhelming and it was well-recorded, featuring in the works of Pepys and Defoe and described in terrible detail in the contemporary Bills of Mortality. Often remembered because of its devastating
The GWR Bristol To Bath Line
It was a railway just waiting to be made. The capital, London, was in the east; Bristol, second city in the land, 110 miles to the west or a sea journey of 672 miles. By the late 1820s, technology had improved to a state where the very latest form of transport, a steam railway, could
Welsh: The Biography
A popular and “unashamedly pro-Welsh” history of Wales, with a strong focus on the pre-modern era. A lively and opinionated narrative is peppered with liberal quotation from primary sources, and the story of warfare, resistance and rebellion alternated with reflections on the development of Welsh culture, language and poetry.
The GWR Bristol To Taunton Line
Sorely neglected by railway authors, the line between Bristol and Taunton was part of the Bristol & Exeter Railway. A fascinating line, it was built to serve a moribund coalfield and a grand harbour scheme which proved a dismal failure. The line had many interesting features: two short dock branches, one of which had a
Central Bristol Through Time
Brycgstowe, `the place at the bridge`, as the Saxon founders of Bristol once called it, is a city of destiny. Once the second port in the country and one of the wealthiest cities in Britain, it has enjoyed centuries of prosperity based on manufacturing, seafaring and trade. Geographically split between the counties of Gloucestershire and
Soho and Theatreland Through Time
With its trendy bars, quirky shops and historic restaurants, Soho is an exciting cosmopolitan slice of London`s entertainments district. It is also Theatreland with more cinemas and historic theatres than anywhere. Featuring rare photographs from the Victorian era to the 1960s with comparison images from the present day, this book takes a journey through teeming
London`s Rubbish: Two Centuries of Dirt, Dust and Disease in the Metropolis
The skyline of Victorian London was dominated by sinister mounds of rubbish, graphically described in Dickens`s novel Our Mutual Friend. Surprisingly these dust mounds were where hundreds of so called running or flying dustmen made a meager living. Working in the open air in all weathers, amid the dust and smell, they separated out the
Victoria Through Time
Victoria Station is the second in the Through Time series on London`s famous railway termini. 115 million people pass through Victoria each year, making the station London`s second busiest after Waterloo. The station is not one, but actually two halves, one built for the London, Brighton & South Coast railway, the other for the London,
Favourite Stories of Courageous Girls: Inspiring Heroines from Classic Children`s Books
This wonderful anthology features the stories of some of the best-loved heroines in children`s books. From Jo March who sells her hair to raise money for her family, to George`s single-minded commitment to protecting her island in `The Famous Five` to Bobbie`s quick-thinking action that prevents a train crash in `The Railway Children`, these girls
Bone Music
This wonderful tale transports the reader from the city to the forests and fells of Northern England. Under a boundless starry sky, the unforgettable Sylvia Carr reconnects with the ancient past and discovers what it really means to be young in the world today.Sylvia, brave hearted and rebellious, moves into wild Northumberland from the city
The Diddle That Dummed
A laugh-out-loud musical story full of hilarious word play and silliness from the author of Oi Frog!, brilliantly illustrated by Fred Blunt.Flinty Bo Diddle is writing a tune for his fiddle. All his diddles have lined up nicely – except for one who keeps going DUM, right in the middle! No matter what he tries
Malory Towers Collection 3: Books 7-9
There`s more to life than lessons at Malory Towers, Enid Blyton`s best-loved boarding school series. This fantastic bumper collection contains Malory Towers books 7-9, with a brand-new cover illustrated by Pippa Curnick. New TermFelicity Rivers is excited to be Head Girl of the third form and there are three new girls to help settle in
Expedition Diaries: Australian Outback
Simon is in Darwin, Australia, preparing to travel through the unique mix of tropical forest, savannah and desert that make up the Australian Outback. But he`s already worrying if his 4×4 is up to the job, and about the dangers posed by crocodiles, spiders and snakes – and road trains!Simon Chapman, winner of the Blue
Eco Stories For Those That Dare to Care
Celebrate the eco-heroes around the world building a better tomorrow.Eco Stories for those that Dare to Care is the perfect introduction to environmentalism and the world-changing lives that have fought for our planet`s future. From Greta Thunberg to David Attenborough, Rachel Carson to Wangari Maathai, activists of all ages, from all corners of the planet,
The Night Before the Night Before Christmas
A brilliantly funny Christmas picture book from the bestselling author of Oi Frog!`Twas the night before the night before Christmas (That`s Christmas Eve Eve). And Santa was wiping his brow on his sleeve.Green elves were sewing, Blue elves were counting, Red elves were carving, The pressure was mounting! It`s the day before Christmas Eve and
The Severn – Arley To Avonmouth
At 220 miles in length, the Severn is Britain`s longest river. The author has followed the Severn`s final 100 miles course to the sea, revisiting the locations of the older scenes, and taking an equvivalent photograph today. This is an exciting examination of how the Severn, known to the Welsh as Afon Hafren and to
Toto the Ninja Cat and the Great Snake Escape: Book 1
Meet Toto: she`s no ordinary cat, and she can`t wait to have an adventure with you! From one of the UK`s best-loved broadcasters, purrfect for fans of The Aristocats, The Secret Life of Pets and Atticus Claw Breaks the Law. Toto the cat and her brother Silver live footloose and fancy-free in a townhouse in
