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Crypts, catacombs, tunnels, tombs, cellars, bunkers, vaults and underground chambers... Buried roads and buildings hidden beneath the city conjure ...

He seems perfection and I think that I have the prospect of very great happiness before me Victoria in a letter of 15 October 1839 One of the great...

The Victorians gave us many of the Christmas traditions we enjoy today, from putting up Christmas trees to pulling crackers. This handy, pocket-siz...

The most beautiful Victorian maps  of England's counties and cities in large format by one of Britain's great cartographer's Thomas Moule.  Thoma...

This charming little book provides a feast of original recipes from Victorian times, which are still perfectly reliable today. How about spring so...

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...

A stunning collection of the most iconic garments of the 20th century, these vintage patterns chart the 30 key garments that defined their era. The...

The art form of fashion illustration goes back to the beginning of the 20th century and todays exponents are still benefiting from some of the styl...

From 1920s French knickers to 1950s pin-up brassieres, these fabulous vintage pieces chart the progression of lingerie over the last 120 years. The...

A neat collection of 1950s pattern, this book covers the heyday of postwar design where an analytical approach to design, with a lightness and fres...

Detailed map of Wales and borders for tourists denoting main roads and 'off the beaten track' routes, national parks, beach information, forests an...

Fifteen themed walks highlighting the best that London has to offer, from historic palaces and gardens to the pleasures of the famous River Thames ...

Getting around York on foot is easy and fun. Walking gives you the chance to explore Yorks secret corners, layered history, ancient streets and hid...

This classic work on creating a garden was first published in 1956. We Made a Garden is the story of how Margery Fish, the leading gardener of the ...

WELLS CATHEDRAL - ENGLISH

WELLS CATHEDRAL - GERMAN

Wexford is a town of great character and individuality. It has been in existence for one thousand years, and this new publication, researched and w...

So you're a fairly decent chess player. You compete in tournaments, you play on the Internet. But you would love to make that leap to become a ches...

Becoming a Grandmaster is the ultimate aim for serious chess players, but whatever your chess abilities, this book will take you to the next level....

Explore the mystery of what makes us love gardening, via history, science, art and philosophy. Whether you seek sanctuary in your potting shed, fin...

A guide to harnessing the world of nature to create sustainable textile art. Textile artist Alice Fox shows how to work with found, foraged, gather...

Discover the fascinating life of a master of 19th century art and design William Morris was a man of extraordinary diversity and application, turni...

William, Duke of Cambridge

Winning Chess is a truly classic chess book, beloved of chess-mad teenagers since it was first published in 1970, updated and repackaged in algebra...