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Batsford's Heritage Guides: Shakespeare's London
This exciting new series of heritage tourist guides from Batsford gives an authentic flavour of the history of London and wiill appeal to all lovers of this wonderful city in both the local and tourist markets. Shakespeare's London recreates the atmosphere of Shakespeare's time and gives fascinating historical information about Elizabethan London and the theatre that grew up there. Discover where Shakespeare lived, how the iconic Globe theatre was built (and rebuilt) and what life was like in the bawdy inns and brothels of Bankside. This absorbing guide to the London of Shakespeare and his time is an essential companion for Londoner and tourist alike.
London's Kings and Queens
London has more than 15 million visitors a year Ideal historic souvenir of London Period maps and illustrations Sights to see with accompanying map Also available in 10-copy counterpacks (ISBN 9781849940184) This exciting new series of heritage tourist guides from Batsford gives an authentic flavour of the history of London and will appeal to all lovers of this wonderful city in both the local and tourist markets. London's Kings and Queens recreates all the pomp and pageantry of royal London and gives fascinating historical information about the great (and not so great) kings and queens who have lived there over the centuries, from Boudicca to the present day. Discover where Henry VIII built his palaces, the fate of the Princes in the Tower and why Windsor Castle became a favourite royal residence. This absorbing guide to the royals in London is an essential companion for Londoner and tourist alike.
Art Deco Britain
The definitive guide to Art Deco buildings in Britain. The perennially popular style of Art Deco influenced architecture and design all over the world in the 1920s and 1930s – from elegant Parisian theatres to glamorous Manhattan skyscrapers. The style was also adopted by British architects, but, until now, there has been little that really explains the what, where and how of Art Deco buildings in Britain. In Art Deco Britain, leading architecture historian and writer Elain Harwood, brings her trademark clarity and enthusiasm to the subject as she explores Britain's Art Deco buildings. Art Deco Britain, published in association with the Twentieth Century Society, is the definitive guide to...
The Cathedrals of England
A new edition of Batsford's classic 1930s guide to England's cathedrals, with foreword by Simon Jenkins. This classic guide from 1934 gives a brief account and pictorial review of every Church of England cathedral in England that existed at the time. Simply and concisely written to be read by anyone with an interest in the subject, the book features cathedrals from the mighty York Minster, Durham and Canterbury through St Albans to Ripon and Southwark. The full list of cathedrals covered are: Bristol, Canterbury, Carlisle, Chester, Chichester, Durham, Ely, Exeter, Gloucester, Hereford, Lichfield, Lincoln, London, Norwich, Oxford, Peterborough, Ripon, Rochester, St Albans, Salisbury, Southwark, Southwell, Wells, Winchester, Worcester, York. Also the Parish church cathedrals of Birmingham, Blackburn, Bradford, Chelmsford, Coventry (pre-war building), Derby, Leicester, Manchester, Newcastle, Portsmouth, St Edmundsbury, Sheffield and Wakefield.
The Spirit of London
A new edition of a classic Batsford title from the 1930s. London is brought to life through its people, buildings and history in this classic book, first published in 1935. The Spirit of London presents a wonderful snapshot of our capital before World War II and a charming insight into urban life in the 1930s. Paul Cohen-Portheim was an Austrian traveller and writer who was interned in the UK during World War I. His enforced stay made him fall in love with England and in particular, London. This is his take on the irrepressible city. Chapters include: Towns Within, Town Streets and their Life, Green London, London Amusements and Night Life, Traditional London, London and the British and London and the Foreigner. The book features Brian Cook's iconic illustration of Ludgate Circus and St Paul's on the cover. Add in the charm of the authentic voice of a 1930s Londoner, this book should be enjoyed by all Londoners and London enthusiasts.
Batsford's Heritage Guides: Jack the Ripper's London
London has more than 15 million visitors a year Ideal historic souvenir of London Period maps and illustrations Sights to see with accompanying map Also available in 10-copy counterpacks (ISBN 9781849940191) This exciting new series of heritage tourist guides from Batsford gives an authentic flavour of the history of London and will appeal to all lovers of this wonderful city in both the local and tourist markets. Jack the Ripper's London recreates the creepy, oppressive atmosphere of London's East End in the brief period in the 1880s when a killer stalked the night. The identity of the murderer known as Jack the Ripper, who killed five (or more) women, has never been discovered, though thousands of theories have been postulated, some more outlandish than others. Discover where the murders took place, how the killer outwitted the police, and the many legends and conspiracy theories that have built up around the subject. This absorbing guide to one of the city's more infamous periods is an essential companion for Londoner and tourist alike.
London Street Signs
A showcase of London’s street nameplates – from the curious to the ornate. All around London, you can find a remarkable public archive of lettering in the city’s street nameplates. A unique collection of styles and forms that stretches back to the 17th century, these little labels hide in plain sight – we use their information daily, but too often fail to really notice them. And they aren’t just visual anchors, telling us where we are; but temporal anchors too, telling us where we’ve come from. This expertly curated collection documents the most significant, beautiful and curious street signs, from enamel plates to incised lettering, the simplest cast iron signs to gloriously orn...
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Batsford's Heritage Guides: Westminster
This exciting new series of heritage tourist guides from Batsford gives an authentic flavour of the history of London and will appeal to all lovers of this wonderful city in both the local and tourist markets. Westminster recreates all the ceremony and grandeur of this celebrated area, the seat of Britain's government, and gives fascinating historical information about its buildings, people and rituals throughout the centuries. Discover its earliest beginnings as a sacred site founded by St Dunstan, which literary greats are buried in Westminster Abbey's world-famous Poet's Corner, and the sometimes arcane procedures of the House of Commons. This absorbing guide to a must-see part of London is an essential companion for Londoner and tourist alike.
A Tree a Day
Immerse yourself in the beauty and power of nature with a different tree for every day of the year. Spend every day of the year with one of the world's most fascinating trees. In A Tree a Day seasoned nature writer and journalist Amy-Jane Beer shares 365 majestic and memorable trees from around the world. From the strength of Alder trees to the biology behind the autumn colors of New England; from folkloric medicines in tree sap to Shakespeare's Birnam Wood; from the giant sequoias of California to Klimt's Birch trees—A Tree a Day explores the botany, poetry, folklore, rich history, and natural beauty of trees. Dip in and out or spend each day exploring a new natural wonder. With award-win...
