(Paperback)

Until the middle of the last century, London's social calendar was dominated by 'the Season', a round of social events and parties during which the daughters of the upper classes made their 'debuts'. This title offers spotlight at a phenomenon that was central to the lives of generations of privileged young ladies.

(Paperback)

The monarchy has made many concessions to the modern age, but the affirming rituals of the coronation - the pageantry, the theatre and the symbolism - are centuries old. Looking at the British coronation from its beginnings, this title takes the reader on a thematic journey through the history and meaning of these elaborate ceremonies.

(Hardback)

A lavishly illustrated celebration of artist and illustrator John Hassall, known as The Poster King.