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A fully revised and updated guide to London's statues and monuments, appealing to anyone interested in the British capital's history.

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A fully illustrated and nostalgic history of Matchbox Toys and the company that made them, which will appeal to the generations of people who have played with them over the decades--and also collectors.

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A fully illustrated guide to and history of the castles of England and Wales in the late medieval period focusing on their roles in military and social history.

The walls of medieval churches were brightly painted with religious imagery and colourful patterns, and although often shadows of their former selves, these paintings are among the most enigmatic art to survive the Middle Ages. This book presents an introduction to this fascinating subject.

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The Mini, now an emblem of the Swinging Sixties, was in fact the product of an age of austerity and shortage, a simple design intended to make motoring more accessible and affordable for the average family. This title tells the Mini's story.

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A history and guide to the miniature railways of Britain, from 5-inch to 15-inch gauges.

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With invasion a very real threat, in 1940 Great Britain began a huge military construction programme designed to stop an invading army in its tracks. This book guides the inquiring reader in identifying these remaining defensive structures and explains their seemingly 'random' placement across the British landscape.

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A brief history of the design and use of railway carriages in the UK, ideal for those interested in railway and social history.

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A fascinating guide to the screens that separate church naves from their chancels, and their religious roles and symbolism.

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An authoritative, illustrated account of saints, shrines, and pilgrimage in Britain that will appeal to all those interested in the history of the Church and medieval history in general.

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A concise illustrated biography of architect and polymath Sir Christopher Wren, describing his fascinating life and his most famous commissions.

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The SOE (Special Operations Executive) was one of the most innovative British creations of the Second World War. This book looks at the men and women who made up the SOE, the rigorous training to which they were subjected, and their lives during and after the war.

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An introduction to the beautiful history of tapestries and how they were made, from medieval times to the modern day.

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How archaeologists and mudlarks have uncovered the history of London through objects dug up from the mud of the River Thames.

Introduces the homes that people fell in love with in the 1930s, and the fixtures and fittings that went in them. With nearly hundred illustrations and informative chapters on architectural styles, gardens, furnishings and technology in the home, this book seeks to serve as an introductory guide to the houses of the period.

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A fascinating primer on how censuses have been taken in Britain over the last two centuries, and what they can tell us about the ways in which society has evolved.

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An introduction to the raucous yet educational 'gap year' tours of Europe taken by wealthy British graduates in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries.

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Looks at the role of the midwife in Britain from ancient times up to the present, paying particular attention to the incredible medical and social advances over the years.

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The Reformation transformed England forever. From peasants in the lanes and fields to the court of Henry VIII, no life was left untouched as the Roman Catholic Church was replaced as the centre of the nation's religious life. Illustrates emergence of European ecclesiastical and political controversy and Tudor dynastic ambition.

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Using beautiful illustrations, this new book explores the life and work of Thomas Chippendale, the most famous furniture designer and manufacturer of the eighteenth century.

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A beautifully illustrated guide to timber-framed buildings and how they have been constructed from medieval times to the nineteenth century.

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An illustrated introduction to rites and traditions relating to death, funerary rites and commemoration, from Medieval times to the present day.

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A beautifully illustrated history of the car manufacturer Vauxhall from its first model in 1903 through some of the most successful car models of the late twentieth century and up to the modern day.