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73891 LONDON UNDER: The Secret History Beneath the Streets
by Peter Ackroyd With the immense
Crossrail project taking shape below the streets of London as we speak, Peter Ackroyd’s wonderful short study of the history of what goes on under the capital is timely indeed. From
original springs and streams and Roman amphitheatres to Victorian sewers, gang hideouts and modern tube tunnels, gas, water and electricity pipes and cables, Ackroyd tunnels into the warm (yes, it is much warmer below than on top) murky depths, meeting the creatures, real and imagined, that dwell in the darkness - the rats, eels, ghosts and monsters. Here are the “toshers”, outcast subterranean scavengers of Victorian London who scoured the sewers by lantern- light for items of value, a Bronze Age trackway under the Isle of Dogs, the remains of Whitefriars Monastery under Fleet Street, the River Fleet itself, the capital’s underground river that flows from Hampstead to the Thames at the Temple, the immense tunnel containing pipes and cables for gas, water, electricity and telecoms that is accessed by a door beneath the statue of Boudicca by Westminster Bridge and much, much more. When the Metropolitan Underground line opened in 1864, guards grew beards to protect themselves from the fumes and named their infernal engines after tyrants, even dubbing one of them Pluto, after the god of the Underworld. Enter the hidden world of London’s history with the ever- entertaining Ackroyd. Photos and woodcuts, 230 roughcut pages. US first edition of 2011.
$25 NOW £8.50
72775 THE MANOR REBORN: The Transformation of Avebury Manor by Sian Evans
Avebury Manor has been owned by 13 different families in its 450-year history, and in 2009 the National Trust decided to embark on a full restoration in collaboration with the BBC. In a high-profile series co-fronted by Penelope Keith, the Trust lovingly brought the house back to life. Designs for the restoration were taken from other period properties, for instance tapestries from Speke Hall and Cotehele inspired hand-painted hangings in the Tudor manner, while Stourhead, Kedleston, Stowe and Wimpole Hall provided elegant models for formal rooms in Enlightenment style. The artist and restorer Corin Sands was commissioned to paint pictures. The kitchen and kitchen garden are central to the restoration. 260pp, colour photos. £20 NOW £6.50
74032 AROUND RUGELEY FROM OLD PHOTOGRAPHS
by Thea Randall and Joan Anslow Fascinating old photographs in mono of swimming in the river, pubs, cottages, churches, family groups, farms, Wigham’s grocers shop, the Hayes Colliery, Arbour Tree cottages and the Blithfield Hall servants pictured on their annual picnic under the Beggars Oak in Bagots Park circa 1910. It is a lovely collection of old photographs around the Midlands town of Rugeley and its surrounding villages of Longdon, Armitage, Handsacre, Mavesyn Ridware, Hamstall Ridware, Colton, Blithfield, Colwich, Brindley Heath. 128pp, paperback. £12.99 NOW £4
73905 ROYAL HOSPITAL CHELSEA: A Year in Pictures by Patricia Rodwell
London’s Royal Hospital Chelsea, founded in 1692 ‘for the succour and relief of veterans broken by age and war’ and designed by Sir Christopher Wren, still serves its
original purpose as lodgings for old soldiers. Since the first group of 99 ‘Chelsea Pensioners’ were installed, some 25,000 old soldiers have lived there. This nostalgic record celebrates the historic site and its residents. It is shot by a London-based photographer who usually specialises in portraiture, as some of her splendidly detailed pictures here testify. The photographer was granted rare, behind the scenes access to the Hospital and all its activities, over the course of a year, and her evocative images reveal for the first time the daily lives of both the IPs and the staff, such as the Captain of Invalids and the Matron. From the moving Founder’s Day ceremony to scenes of light-hearted recreation, and from intimate moments in the IPs’ accommodation to fittings for their famous scarlet uniforms, here is an absorbing insight into the vibrant community for whom the Hospital is home. There are interviews with Kate Adie, Martin Bell and Mark Austin. Altogether a memorable viewing and reading experience. 223 pages 29.5cm x 25.5cm with photos. Colour.
£40 NOW £15
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73272 AN ALPHABET OF LONDON by Christopher Brown
Brown is particularly renowned for his linocuts, and what he has done here is take over 200 of them and arrange them in an A-Z of London. For T we have barristers wandering the Temple, Tipu’s Tiger (the pride of the V&A) and also a skull with three drilled holes. Hours of enjoyment working out the riddles, or just enjoy Brown’s bold, bright linocuts of people, events, buildings, monuments and other icons, all with a London theme. A sturdily linen-bound 96pp. £12.95 NOW £4
72980 ENGLAND by Gerald and Marc
Hoberman and John Andrew Subtitled ‘Photographs in Celebration of the Quintessential Uniqueness of the Realm’. Chronicled here are the ravishing beauty of the Lake District, set against the bleakness of the Northern Pennines and the vast skyscapes of the Fenlands, the castles, cathedrals and great houses contrasted with the Lowry Centre in Salford Quays and Mathew Street in Liverpool. Fishermen and shopkeepers, shepherds and beefeaters, royalty and commoners, here are the idiosyncratic local festivals and practices which have come down to us in the form of Morris dances, well dressing, corn dollies and Punch and Judy shows. Here is the splendid patchwork- quilted landscape, divided by hedgerows and dry stone walls, and there the wild, misty, uninhabited reaches of Dartmoor. Stupendous photos, 176 pages 31cm x 25cm with silk bookmark and map. £40 NOW £10
72936 MOST AMAZING PLACES ON
BRITAIN’S COAST by Reader’s Digest Severn Beach is our unexpected starting point for this sprint round Britain’s coastline, taking in over 1000 beautiful, historic or just plain quirky landmarks. We visit elegant Clevedon with its Georgian terraces, then head south-west to Cornwall via dizzying Porlock Hill and the wilderness of Braunton Burrows. We forge ahead along the south coast with detours to the Isle of Wight and Channel Islands. The Humber Bridge and Spurn Head signal the north, with Dracula’s Whitby and John of Gaunt’s Dunstanburgh Castle looming ahead and Cuthbert’s Holy Island as the gateway into Scotland. 100 gorgeous colour photos, 40 maps. 320 pages. £19.99 NOW £5.50
72992 A HISTORY OF ENGLAND IN 100
PLACES: From Stonehenge to the Gherkin by John Julius Norwich
Ranging from battlefields to sacred buildings, castles to cottages, and Eton College Chapel to the Liverpool terraced house of Paul McCartney’s childhood. Here are Blackpool Pier, Wool Hall, and the Captain Hook Memorial Museum. Here too are the hundreds of people involved - from Ambrosius Aurelianus to Wallace Simpson - and, in passing, the political, cultural, social, religious and economic story of England. 492 paperback pages illus in colour and b/w with maps. £14.99 NOW £3.50
74197 OXFORD AND CAMBRIDGE: An Uncommon
History by Peter Sager In a unique combination of travel guide, history, biography and psychoanalysis, roaming through the idyllic gardens and courtyards, we uncover facts, figures and anecdotes to provide a witty and detailed map of ‘Oxbridge’. This book is an endearing pen portrait of non- identical-twin cities. For almost 800
years, the two capitals of the intellectual life of England have radiated their influence across the globe through political leaders and Communist spies, church dignitaries and great heretics, and a host of literary figures from Lord Byron to Salman Rushdie. Oxford has spawned more Prime Ministers but Cambridge has produced more Nobel laureates. 438 pages with 63 illustrations, 46 in colour a short Oxbridge glossary, a College Who’s Who, lists of colleges, museums. £19.95 NOW £7.50
74036 BRIGHTON THROUGH TIME: A Second Selection by Judy Middleton
It is a marvel that the Lanes in Brighton have survived. Marine Parade, Queen’s Square, Preston Drove, Victoria Gardens, carnivals, the beaches, boats, paddling pools, ponds and the villages of Preston, Patcham, Stanmer, Falmer, Hove and Portslade are all now part of Greater Brighton. Combining nostalgic old postcards in both colour and sepia together with a variety of recent photos. 96 page softback. £14.99 NOW £5
74039 CLACTON-ON-SEA: Through Time by Michael Rouse
The Victorian entrepreneur, Peter Bruff, had a vision of a new cliff-top seaside resort on the Essex coast, but his dream got off to a slow start. Then Clacton began to prosper during the early years of the 20th century and, by the 1920s and 30s, had become one of the country’s leading holiday destinations. This set of old photos captures its heyday, while the modern snaps record inevitable changes, but show that there are many reasons to be optimistic for the future of the seaside holiday. 96 paperback pages. Sepia/white and colour photos.
£14.99 NOW £4 74045 SOUTH STAFFORDSHIRE: Street
Names by Anthony Poulton-Smith Within this book, every street from the ancient trunk road of Watling Street to the most recent cul-de-sac is examined. National figures, local personalities, trades, landowners, pastimes, the landscape, public houses, religion and folklore have all contributed to the names of the routes we travel every day. Readers will be intrigued by the origin of Quonian’s Lane, the trainer of a Grand National winner, and the holiday home of pit ponies. 126 paperback pages, illus. £12.99 NOW £3
74051 YORK INDUSTRIES: Through Time by Paul Chrystal and Simon Crossley Unlike other Yorkshire towns, York, a major ecclesiastical centre and a fashionable tourist city, was largely untouched by the Industrial Revolution. The foundations of its commercial identity lie in the powerful medieval guilds. Later, it owed its further growth to its emergence not only as a railway hub but as a key force in the British confectionary industry. Here are the confectionary giants Rowntree’s, Terry’s and Craven’s, as well as less well known firms such as Cooke, Troughton and Simms. 96 paperback pages, colour. £14.99 NOW £5.50
HANDICRAFTS
What a lovely hat! But if I may make one teensy suggestion? If it blows off, don’t chase it.
- Miss Piggy 74883 ANGELS IN
WATERCOLOUR by Elaine Hamer
Angels are ethereal and spiritual beings who watch over us in times of need, guardian spirits often depicted in human form. They emanate love, goodness and strength of character. If you would like to create watercolour pictures of angels and do not know where to
start, within this book you will follow a simple format and enjoy creating your own individual angels. Soft flesh tones have been used for the angels’ hands, faces and feet, their gowns given a light colour wash and a line of stronger colour providing detail with mixing indigo and white gouache to outline the wings. Follow the information on how to paint figures, features, skin tones, wings, robes and backgrounds through the step-by-step demonstrations as you build up confidence. Easy-to- follow colour photos. 48 page large softback. £7.99 NOW £3
75050 BOOKCASES, SHELVES AND CABINETS:
Custom Woodworking by Glen Ruh
A quality, spiral bound Time Life Books publication with conversion chart and over 500 step-by-step drawings. A house simply can’t have too many shelves, especially when you are a bibliophile! There is the dove-tailed shelf with a clean
contemporary look. While you can cut the pins and tails with hand tools or a router, here are included plans for a set of unique band saw dovetailing jigs. Next you will find a traditional country-style wall cupboard with a choice of designs for the back panel. You can make stacking storage racks into sizes that can be mixed and matched for use in the study and a sturdy top for a work station and finally a knock-down shelf system which can literally go anywhere by itself or in multiples. With designer’s notebook tips, an exploded view, full dimensions, material lists, hardware supplies, cutting diagram and finished colour photographs, the shelf assembly, brackets and ‘shop tips’ are unique to this publication. The oak bookcase on page 54 is really quite beautiful. With advice on solid tops, plywood panels or plastic laminate panels, the choice seems to be endless. 128pp.
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74424 WOODCARVING: Book I Basic Techniques by Ian Norbury
Each of the 17 easy-to-carve projects has been carefully chosen to introduce new techniques, and build up experience and confidence. You can use ‘found’ wood such as off-cuts, or seasoned fruit wood from the garden. When you get a look at the fun Fish Platter, the Forest Trees Mirror, the Dragon Clothes Hanger and the Dolphin Shelf Bracket you will want to start in on this new skill straight away! 86 softback pages 28cm x 21.5cm with more than 250 photographs and detailed drawings, coloured photos. £12 NOW £6.50
72067 SOAPBOX BIBLE: How to Build Your Own Soapbox Buggy or Go-Cart
by Julian Bridgewater and Glyn Bridgewater Remember soapbox carts or go-carts? The thrill of going way too fast down a hill on a wood and pramwheeled contrivance with no brakes? Reclaiming materials and simple woodworking and metalworking techniques, detailed diagrams and step-by-step instructions for ten dream-machine projects including an Off-Roader, Three- Wheeler, Dragster, Streamlined Racer, Pedal-Powered Cart, Wind-Powered Cart, Petrol-Engined Cart and even an Electric-Powered Cart. Plus trick steering and brakes. Colour photos, 160pp. $16.95 NOW £3
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72437 CHAMELEON QUILTS: Versatile Looks Using Traditional Patterns by Margrit Hall
The easy instructions are aimed at beginners and experts alike, and there are 19 unique projects, from quilts and tablecloths to place mats and pillows, with 33 reusable templates. See the lovely Wine in the Pines multi- coloured tablecloth, tasteful shopping tote bags and more. From block construction to borders and from tools and patterns to quilt assembly, here is all the advice you need to transform your home into a bright and comfortable sanctuary. 126 paperback pages, 21cm x 27.5cm, 200 step-by-step attractive photos in colour, diagrams, reusable templates. £15.99 NOW £4
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CELTIC ORNAMENT by David Balade
More than 200 of the designs can be reproduced for use. Individual chapters examine the major patterns of their ornamentation: spirals, interlace, labyrinths, beasts and the many modifications they
underwent throughout the ages. There are also step-by- step instructions on how to create 20 of the most iconic motifs. 241 pages 22cm by 22cm, 400 colour illus. £9.95 NOW £3
72458 KNIT SOCKS! by Betsy Lee McCarthy A big sturdy hardback in the shape of a sock. Here are 15 cool patterns for toasty feet in a special import. Rock ‘n’ ribbed, fireside stripes, lace socks, low-roll sporty, a soft luxurious Shadow Box sock, a sock with words knitted in, chequered textures and classic, cuffed anklets with contrasting trim and toes. 144pp. £10.99 NOW £2.25
72476 SILK FLOWERS FOR EVERY SEASON
by Diane D. Flowers 34 creative projects and designs. Diane shows you how to turn foam and paper into unique containers using floral adhesive and hot glue, and how to use flea-market finds like tea cups, wicker baskets, troughs and jugs to create small arrangements you can group or scatter throughout a room. We love the beautiful wreath and garland of autumn leaves, summertime bright colours mixing tulips with azaleas and roses. Colour photos. Softback, 128pp. $19.99 NOW £2.50
72484 TWINKLE’S TOWN AND COUNTRY KNITS by Wenlan Chia
Knitters are whisked to picturesque locations such as the California Coast and the farms of New England to enjoy 30 chic, classic designs from Wenlan Chia, as featured in Vogue. There is a sky blue sweater with feather edging openwork, a long coral and pink skirt with wavy stripes, a Copenhagen hooded dress, a Monterey jazz sweater with v-neckline and broad ribs, a printmaker’s pullover with simultaneously worked raglan shaping and key Twinkle tailoring tricks and a beautiful delicate vintage feel to the spiralling Middlebury scarf among them. Full instructions, templates, shaping and neck tables, stitch patterns, sizing. Colour. 160 pages. £22.99 NOW £3.50
72620 MADE AT HOME: A Guide to Simple Sewing by Lisa Stickley
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With thorough instruction, templates and fabulous designs, the 30 original projects designed by Lisa Stickley include aprons, a shoe bag, laundry bag, bed spread, suit carrier, appliqué pillow, hot water bottle cover, indoor and outdoor cushions, winter curtains, ottoman cover, Roman shade, seat cushion, shopping bag, egg cozy, table runner, napkins and more. Button holes, applying a zip, seams and much more. 144pp in huge softback. $22.99 NOW £3
72757 READER’S DIGEST COMPLETE GUIDE
TO SEWING published by Reader’s Digest Subtitled ‘Step-By-Step Techniques for Making Clothes and Home Accessories’. First published in 1978, Reader’s Digest Complete Guide to Sewing has become the standard stitch-and-seam reference book for both beginners and seasoned sewers. This updated edition is packed with time-saving hints and tips. With it, you will learn how to select the right equipment, choose the perfect fabric and use the correct technique for every project. You will soon find out how to finish every garment or home accessory with elegant touches and be inspired by 20 Simplicity patterns. 384 pages 26cm x 23.5cm, colour photos and diagrams. £19.99 NOW £5
73252 ANATOMY AND FIGURE DRAWING
ARTIST’S HANDBOOK edited by Viv Foster This comprehensive guide instructs would-be artists in a very wide range of techniques and materials. There is an extensive section on drawing materials and equipment, including charcoal, pastels and chalk, and hand- or machine-made and speciality papers. In the chapter on anatomy, readers will find detailed diagrams of skeletons, the muscular system and male and female figures in different poses. Students are guided into working with a combination of finely focused observation and a logical and technical approach, including the method of ‘gridding’. 224 tough, ring-bound pages in colour and b/w with glossary, 20 x 16cm. $18.99 NOW £5
73254 CLASSIC QUILTS: Contemporary Style by Reiko Washizawa
Learn how to piece 14 traditional star patterns and how to create more than 45 different quilt projects. Whether you hand-piece and hand-quilt, like the author, or use your machine, the projects are broken down into detailed visual instructions. Would you like to create a larger quilt? Or maybe share the piecing experience with fellow quilters in a round robin? Maybe you would prefer to create a mini-quilt, or even a tote bag. 191 pages 25cm x 21cm, colour photos. $27.99 NOW £5
73772 CONSERVATORIES: A Complete Guide by Julian Owen
A conservatory need not be at ground level, and some of the most attractive examples are built on the roof of a ground-floor extension. Detailed planning is essential and this book has advice on choosing an affordable architect, contracting with builders, applying for permissions and negotiating with your neighbours. Plumbing and electricals are covered in detail, and diagrams in cross- section demonstrate the difference between pile and beam or concrete raft foundations, and the choice between different materials for the floor. There are checklists, tips, sample forms, colour photos and diagrams. 175pp. £16.99 NOW £4.50
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