Batsford

A beautifully illustrated collection of famous poems written about birds to read and cherish as a source of comfort and joy. Poets have long looked...

From her first public broadcast in 1940 as a 14-year-old princess, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II has given loyal service throughout her long and g...

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II has reigned over the United Kingdom and Commonwealth for over 60 years and her longevity means she is now our longes...

In a ceremony of great solemnity in July 1220, almost fifty years after his murder in December 1170, the relics of Saint Thomas Becket, Canterburys...

1st July 1916 saw a campaign that devastated the lives of thousands of young men serving under the British Empire. It was a day chosen to begin wha...

A reissue of a truly classic title on the Batsford backlist. First published in 1935, it is a wonderful snapshot of our capital before the Second W...

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,...

An evocative exploration of the iconic Saab brand, with beautiful photography and lively text that shows beyond all doubt why you should want to ow...

The steam engine provided power for almost every aspect of life in the West for over 200 years: for industry, transport, agriculture, and generatin...

Drawing on the resources of English Heritages unrivalled photographic archives, The Thames Through Times is a photographic journey along the length...

Create perfect, historically accurate Victorian menswear, from morning coats to shirts and trousers Contains detailed patterns and practical instr...

The Wars of the Roses which took place in England during the 15th century have passed into folk-memory as bloody, vicious struggles for power, with...

Although writing predominantly in the English language, Dylan Thomas is regarded as many as Wales finest poet. He became popular in his lifetime an...

Through the novels of Englands foremost woman writer, we explore the Regency world at the time of the Napoleonic wars, its manners, fashion and sty...

From their origins of Roman knights through to the battlefield heros of the Tudor age, here is an exciting and vibrant history of this fascinating ...

The World of the Brontes

'He thought his happiness was complete when, as he meandered aimlessly along, suddenly he stood by the edge of a full-fed river.' One of the most p...

Tolkien's works have become literary canon and famous worldwide. But how did these worlds come to be? J.R.R. TOLKIEN was one of the most imaginativ...

An adorable collection of the sweetest baby animals youve ever seen, brought to exquisitely detailed life by well-loved animal artist Hannah Dale, ...

Practical advice and invaluable lessons for everyday life from a former Royal Marines Commando. Mark Hardie MBE has trained Royal Marine Commandos ...

Innovative techniques with coils, plaits, loops, knots and nets for textile artists Create two-and three-dimensional structures with embellishment...

This is the story of RMS Titanic. In this authoritative and highly illustrated guide we explore what was the largest passenger steamship in the wor...

This Pitkin Guide explores the reality, and unpacks the myths, of Tommy, the British soldier on the Western Front in the First World War. It looks ...

The classic text on coppicing and woodland crafts, redesigned for a new generation of woodspeople. If youre lucky enough to have access to a patch ...

An entertaining and enthralling collection of myths, tales and traditions surrounding our trees, woodlands and forests from around the world. From ...

What constituted a secret or a scandal in times gone by? This entertaining title in this new series gives an overview of the times and attitudes to...

Unbuilt tells the stories of the plans, drawings and proposals that emerged during the 20th century in an unparalleled era of optimism in architect...