Now in its fifth year, Outdoor Photographer of the Year has established itself as one of the world’s foremost photography competitions in this genre. Last year, it received 10,000 professional and amateur entries from over 30 countries, including the UK, USA, Canada, Australia, China, Japan, South Africa, Germany, The Netherlands and Sweden. Outdoor Photographer of the Year is a stunning collection of the winning, commended and shortlisted photographs from the 2015 competition. Among a sea of excellent images, these are the photographs that exhibit that elusive extra dimension – subtlety of composition, mastery of light, photographer’s vision – which elevates an image to greatness. The book offers a tour of the world’s extreme environments captured by those environments’ greatest photographers. Combining beautiful design with narrative captions and technical details, it will inspire the growing audience of outdoor photographers and adventure enthusiasts alike.Over 100 images from one of the most respected outdoor photography competitionsA photographic tour of extreme environments that will inspire outdoor photographers and adventure enthusiastsPromoted by Fjällräven and the Telegraph Outdoor Adventure & Travel Show

Outdoor Photographer of the Year presents a stunning collection of the winning, commended and shortlisted photographs from the 2016 Outdoor Photographer of the Year competition. Featuring over 150 winning, commended and selected images from entrants based all around the world, it captures the magnificent diversity of our planet. The annual competition, organized by Outdoor Photography magazine and now in its sixth year, last year received over 12,000 entries from more than 35 countries. Judged by some of the most respected names in the outdoor photography community, the contest attracts and curates the most inspiring images in adventure, travel, landscape, wildlife and nature. This year's winner will be given the opportunity to photograph the 2017 Fjallraven Polar Expedition, a 300-kilometre dog-sled adventure across the Arctic, through some of the world's wildest and most beautiful scenery. The book is divided into the eight categories of the competition, including At the Water's Edge, Wildlife Insight, Live the Adventure and Spirit of Travel. A breathtaking variety of images is accompanied by detailed captions and technical information, creating a collection of extreme environments and exceptional photography that will inspire outdoor photographers and adventure enthusiasts alike.

Outdoor Photographer of the Year: Portfolio III presents a stunning collection of the winning, commended and shortlisted photographs from the 2017 Outdoor Photographer of the Year competition. Featuring over 150 images from entrants based all around the world, it captures the magnificent diversity of our planet.The annual competition, organized by Outdoor Photography magazine and now in its seventh year, last year received over 17,000 entries from more than 50 countries. Judged by some of the most respected names in the outdoor photography community, the contest attracts and curates the most inspiring images in adventure, travel, landscape, wildlife and nature. This year’s overall winner will receive a Fjällräven bursary to the value of £3,000, to put together their own dream package of outdoor equipment. The runner-up will receive a £1,000 bursary, and the category winners will all get a superb Fjällräven Kaipak 38 backpack and £200. The book is divided into the nine categories of the competition, including At the Water’s Edge, Wildlife Insight, Live the Adventure and Spirit of Travel. A brand new category for this year is View from Above, which will celebrate aerial landscape photography, whether captured by a drone or from other types of aircraft. A breathtaking variety of images is accompanied by detailed captions and technical information, creating a collection of extreme environments and exceptional photography that will inspire outdoor photographers and adventure enthusiasts alike.

Whether it’s ‘I Can Haz Cheezburger’, ‘Cats That Look Like Hitler’ or ‘Chairman Meow’, when it comes to the Internet, cats rule. ‘Grumpy Cat’, with her permanently disgruntled expression, has become an Internet celebrity, with 2.4 million followers on Instagram. CNN estimated there could be 6.5 billion photos of cats on the Internet in 2015. People love cats. People love taking pictures of cats. And people particularly love taking pictures of cats behaving like humans.Cats in Hats, is a book that does exactly what it says on the cover. We provide the hats, you provide the cats. Featuring a sturdy framework of 16 board-book backgrounds, each with a delightfully illustrated item of headwear and a cut-out shape handily designed to fit a cat’s head, it offers a wealth of feline photo-opportunities. The instructions are simplicity itself. Choose your frame. Position your cat. Take your photograph or video. And then, if you choose, post your images on whichever website takes your fancy: but ideally the Cats in Hats one we have set up for your convenience.

100 Years of London presents a visual record of London at its best and worst, from the armistice at the end of World War I through to the modern day. The story is told through 300 photographs from the Press Association’s vast archives. Hand-picked by their own archivists, many of these pictures remained archived and unseen for years after they were first published in the newspapers and magazines of their day. Collected here in a new edition, they present an evocative and visual journey through the modern history that has made London the city it is today.

Sir Winston Churchill, statesman, orator and former Prime Minister was a man whose words gave hope and inspiration to the British people, and many are as relevant today as they were during the war years. Churchill’s speeches were not always confined to serious political rhetoric and motivation: his off-the-cuff quips and comments displayed a wry wit and humour. This book is a celebration of an outstanding figure in British history, presented in almost 200 photographs, hand-picked from the vast archives of the Press Association, many of which have remained unseen since they were first published in the newspapers and magazines of their day.Covers:Major events in Churchill’s life, from his birth and early days at Blenheim Palace to his marriage and the birth of his childrenHis service in the army, war correspondence and role as First Lord of the Admiralty and appointment as Chancellor the ExchequerFormation of government as wartime Prime Minister and the political and cabinet posts held during almost 50 yearsHis career as a historian and author and his hobby as a sensitive artistThe many honours bestowed upon him, his decline, retirement and death at the age of 90 and the state funeral granted to him by the Queen

The best-selling band in history, with sales of over a billion, The Beatles – John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr – have had more number-one albums and sold more singles in the UK than any other act and they have achieved more sales in the USA than any other artist. Also known as the ‘Fab Four’, The Beatles have become one of the most critically acclaimed acts in popular music.The Beatles: In Pictures explores the band’s remarkable journey, from their formation in Liverpool in 1960 and rise to international fame, to their eventual separation. This book celebrates The Beatles’ legacy and lasting impression on the music industry and the world.

This series of ten books, each devoted to a decade of British life and containing around 300 photographs from PA Photos huge archives, spans the whole of the 20th Century. Hand-picked by PA Photos own archivists, most of these images have lain unseen since they were used as news pictures when they were first taken. Each image has been scanned especially for these books, many from glass plates, ensuring the best possible quality of reproduction. It is easy, looking back, to imagine a past neatly partitioned into clearly defined periods and dominated by landmarks: wars, political upheaval and economic trends. But the archive tells a different story: alongside the major events that constitute formal history are found the smaller things that had equal - if not greater - significance for ordinary people at the time. And while the photographers were working for that moments news rather than posterity, the camera is an undiscriminating eye that records everything in its view: to modern eyes it is often the backgrounds of these pictures, not their intended subjects, which provide the greatest fascination.

Part of a series, this book gives an insight into major historical events in Britain from 2000 to 2009, plus smaller occurrences that had equal, if not greater, significance for the people of Britain: Amid a climate of flooding, heat wave, gales and global warming, cannabis is downgraded, cigarettes are banned from public places, and knife crime escalates; An Internet and telecommunications boom spawns social media microblogging, reality TV gives fifteen minutes of fame to ordinary people, and elected politicians lose the trust of voters during an expenses scandal, which threatens to topple Government; From the onset of foot and mouth in the first year of the new millennium to concerns over swine flu towards the end of the decade; from the anti-capitalist riots of 2000 to the collapse of major banks and the credit crunch in 2008. This book contains around 300 photographs from PA Photos huge archives. Hand-picked by PA Photos own archivists, many of these images have lain unseen since they were used as news pictures when first taken.

As far back as the 1830s a form of rugby was being played at Rugby Public School, after pupil William Webb Ellis first picked up a football and ran with it. In 1863 the Football Association met to standardise a common set of rules between the kicking and running games but failed to meet with the approval of the rugby fraternity. Twenty-one clubs refused to join the FA and in 1871 set up their own code of practice as The Rugby Union. The popularity of the game quickly spread beyond Britains shores becoming an international sensation. 100 Years of Rubgy in Focus is a visual, historical record of the development and growth of the game, with background to more than a century of the most successful teams and the greatest matches, a players hall of fame, and a guide to the hallowed grounds where the game is played. This story is told in almost 300 photographs from the vast archives of the Press Association, whose photographers were on hand to capture the finest moments of the sport over more than a century.

Britain is a nation of great men and women who are admired for their courage in the face of adversity, their outstanding achievements and their unstinting noble qualities. These are the people who put the 'Great' in Great Britain. Such popular heroes come from all walks of life and count among their ranks explorers, inventors, soldiers, sailors, airmen, scientists, musicians, sportsmen and women, actors, artists, politicians - and the ordinary folk and unsung heroes who are revered by others because of a selfless act or personal sacrifice. With a wry nod to British eccentricity, also celebrated here are the larger-than-life characters that have won the hearts of the public, including plucky racehorses, loyal canines and loveable celebrities from the small screen. This book is a visual record of some of the foremost personalities in Britain to be lauded with the title 'Great', told in almost 300 images from the vast archives of the Press Association, whose photographers have been on hand over the last century to capture these personalities for posterity.

With the magnificent River Thames flowing through its heart, London is home to the Royal Family, a hub of finance, a seat of government, a centre for the arts, and a host to international sporting events.This book forms a tour of the city's historic streets, which feature medieval and classical architecture, sumptuous palaces and distinctive bridges, and modern skyscrapers such as The Shard.It captures the rich characters of Soho and Chinatown, London’s quaint squares and verdant parks, the vibrant theatreland, the ubiquitous London pub, the fine museums and art galleries and the stadia that host sporting spectacles from Wimbledon to the World Cup.This comprehensive and fully updated tourist memento presents a visual guide to the city's pomp and pageantry, celebrations, carnivals, and glittering nightlife. It celebrates the rich ethnic mix of diverse cultures that nevertheless exudes the unique character of London.

Queen Elizabeth II is revered both nationally and internationally as a highly esteemed monarch.Throughout the increasing prevalence of photography in modern times, the Queen has consistently remained one of the most frequently photographed women globally since she was a child.This exclusive collection of pictures, captured by Press Association members spanning over eight decades, chronicles the remarkable life of an exceptional woman.

With the magnificent River Thames flowing through its heart, London is home to the Royal Family, a hub of finance, a seat of government, a centre for the arts, and a host to international sporting events.This book forms a tour of the city's historic streets, which feature medieval and classical architecture, sumptuous palaces and distinctive bridges, and modern skyscrapers such as The Shard.It captures the rich characters of Soho and Chinatown, London’s quaint squares and verdant parks, the vibrant theatreland, the ubiquitous London pub, the fine museums and art galleries and the stadia that host sporting spectacles from Wimbledon to the World Cup.This comprehensive and fully updated tourist memento presents a visual guide to the city's pomp and pageantry, celebrations, carnivals, and glittering nightlife. It celebrates the rich ethnic mix of diverse cultures that nevertheless exudes the unique character of London.

This fascinating book traces the development and style of womens and men's clothing from the end of the 19th century to the present day in an intriguing selection of fashion photography from the vast archives of the Mirror Group's Mirrorpix; a collection of images that spans more than a century of British and world history. Catwalk, studio and fashion-shoot photographs reflect the real-life social changes and attitudes that have influenced our fashion, from the bustles and heavy tightly-laced corsets of the Victorian era, through the softer, more fluid lines and brighter colours of the Edwardian period, to the conservative ration-driven outfits of the war years to the broad-shouldered business chic of the 1980s; and the more colourful, softer, more feminine clothes of the present day. Mens clothing, too, has undergone many changes during this period, from the simple, conservative suit for all occasions to a far wider, more casual and more colourful look. Here, too, are the designers, the models and celebrities who influenced what we wore over the course of more than a century.

HRH Queen Elizabeth II was crowned Queen of the United Kingdom and Head of the Commonwealth in Westminster Abbey on 2 June 1953 at 27, the 40th monarch since William the Conqueror and the great-great-granddaughter of Queen Victoria.She celebrated her Silver and Golden Jubilees in 1977 and 2002, respectively, her 80th birthday in 2006, her Diamond Jubilee in 2012 and her Platinum Jubilee in 2022. This special, updated edition of Queen Elizabeth II records the significant events of her reign, during which she carried out her duties with massive tours both domestically across the UK and globally. Her world travel was unprecedented by any previous monarch. In an age when photography has become the ubiquitous medium, the Queen has been one of the most photographed women in the world, with intense media interest ever since the days of her childhood as a young princess.Revealed here in almost 250 unique pictures taken by photographers of the Press Association over more than 80 years, this is a fascinating documentation of the life of an extraordinary woman.

Only 20 years after the First World War, the Second World War broke out in Europe in 1939 and spread rapidly around the globe, involving most of the world's nations and all of the great powers, who formed two opposing military power blocs: the Allies and the Axis. The former were led by the United Kingdom, the United States and the Soviet Union; the primary members of the latter were Germany, Italy and Japan.The war raged until 1945, when the first use of nuclear weapons in warfare (the atomic bomb by the Americans) finally brought an end to the conflict with the last remaining Axis power, the Japanese, in the Far East. The most widespread war in history, the Second World War, involved more than 100 million people who served in military units. Moreover, the major participants adopted a state of 'total war' whereby the nation's economic, industrial and scientific capabilities were dedicated to the war effort, removing the distinction between military and civilian resources. The widespread use of strategic bombing by both sides saw civilians targeted in their homes and at their workplaces, particularly in Britain, Germany and Japan, leading to substantial death tolls. Moreover, mass exterminations of civilian populations by Germany and Japan produced a total number of fatalities that some estimates suggest reached 50 million, while others say that the number could be more than 70 million. It was the deadliest conflict in human history. Legacies of the war include the establishment of the United Nations and the European Union to encourage international cooperation and prevent future conflicts and the rise of the United States and Soviet Union as rival superpowers, leading to the Cold War, which lasted for nearly half a century.This book looks at the Second World War from a predominantly British perspective, based on approximately 350 photographs from the archives of Mirrorpix.

Now in its fifth year, Outdoor Photographer of the Year has established itself as one of the world’s foremost photography competitions in this genre. Last year, it received 10,000 professional and amateur entries from over 30 countries, including the UK, USA, Canada, Australia, China, Japan, South Africa, Germany, The Netherlands and Sweden. Outdoor Photographer of the Year is a stunning collection of the winning, commended and shortlisted photographs from the 2015 competition. Among a sea of excellent images, these are the photographs that exhibit that elusive extra dimension – subtlety of composition, mastery of light, photographer’s vision – which elevates an image to greatness. The book offers a tour of the world’s extreme environments captured by those environments’ greatest photographers. Combining beautiful design with narrative captions and technical details, it will inspire the growing audience of outdoor photographers and adventure enthusiasts alike.Over 100 images from one of the most respected outdoor photography competitionsA photographic tour of extreme environments that will inspire outdoor photographers and adventure enthusiastsPromoted by Fjällräven and the Telegraph Outdoor Adventure & Travel Show

Outdoor Photographer of the Year presents a stunning collection of the winning, commended and shortlisted photographs from the 2016 Outdoor Photographer of the Year competition. Featuring over 150 winning, commended and selected images from entrants based all around the world, it captures the magnificent diversity of our planet. The annual competition, organized by Outdoor Photography magazine and now in its sixth year, last year received over 12,000 entries from more than 35 countries. Judged by some of the most respected names in the outdoor photography community, the contest attracts and curates the most inspiring images in adventure, travel, landscape, wildlife and nature. This year's winner will be given the opportunity to photograph the 2017 Fjallraven Polar Expedition, a 300-kilometre dog-sled adventure across the Arctic, through some of the world's wildest and most beautiful scenery. The book is divided into the eight categories of the competition, including At the Water's Edge, Wildlife Insight, Live the Adventure and Spirit of Travel. A breathtaking variety of images is accompanied by detailed captions and technical information, creating a collection of extreme environments and exceptional photography that will inspire outdoor photographers and adventure enthusiasts alike.

Outdoor Photographer of the Year: Portfolio III presents a stunning collection of the winning, commended and shortlisted photographs from the 2017 Outdoor Photographer of the Year competition. Featuring over 150 images from entrants based all around the world, it captures the magnificent diversity of our planet.The annual competition, organized by Outdoor Photography magazine and now in its seventh year, last year received over 17,000 entries from more than 50 countries. Judged by some of the most respected names in the outdoor photography community, the contest attracts and curates the most inspiring images in adventure, travel, landscape, wildlife and nature. This year’s overall winner will receive a Fjällräven bursary to the value of £3,000, to put together their own dream package of outdoor equipment. The runner-up will receive a £1,000 bursary, and the category winners will all get a superb Fjällräven Kaipak 38 backpack and £200. The book is divided into the nine categories of the competition, including At the Water’s Edge, Wildlife Insight, Live the Adventure and Spirit of Travel. A brand new category for this year is View from Above, which will celebrate aerial landscape photography, whether captured by a drone or from other types of aircraft. A breathtaking variety of images is accompanied by detailed captions and technical information, creating a collection of extreme environments and exceptional photography that will inspire outdoor photographers and adventure enthusiasts alike.

Whether it’s ‘I Can Haz Cheezburger’, ‘Cats That Look Like Hitler’ or ‘Chairman Meow’, when it comes to the Internet, cats rule. ‘Grumpy Cat’, with her permanently disgruntled expression, has become an Internet celebrity, with 2.4 million followers on Instagram. CNN estimated there could be 6.5 billion photos of cats on the Internet in 2015. People love cats. People love taking pictures of cats. And people particularly love taking pictures of cats behaving like humans.Cats in Hats, is a book that does exactly what it says on the cover. We provide the hats, you provide the cats. Featuring a sturdy framework of 16 board-book backgrounds, each with a delightfully illustrated item of headwear and a cut-out shape handily designed to fit a cat’s head, it offers a wealth of feline photo-opportunities. The instructions are simplicity itself. Choose your frame. Position your cat. Take your photograph or video. And then, if you choose, post your images on whichever website takes your fancy: but ideally the Cats in Hats one we have set up for your convenience.

100 Years of London presents a visual record of London at its best and worst, from the armistice at the end of World War I through to the modern day. The story is told through 300 photographs from the Press Association’s vast archives. Hand-picked by their own archivists, many of these pictures remained archived and unseen for years after they were first published in the newspapers and magazines of their day. Collected here in a new edition, they present an evocative and visual journey through the modern history that has made London the city it is today.

Sir Winston Churchill, statesman, orator and former Prime Minister was a man whose words gave hope and inspiration to the British people, and many are as relevant today as they were during the war years. Churchill’s speeches were not always confined to serious political rhetoric and motivation: his off-the-cuff quips and comments displayed a wry wit and humour. This book is a celebration of an outstanding figure in British history, presented in almost 200 photographs, hand-picked from the vast archives of the Press Association, many of which have remained unseen since they were first published in the newspapers and magazines of their day.Covers:Major events in Churchill’s life, from his birth and early days at Blenheim Palace to his marriage and the birth of his childrenHis service in the army, war correspondence and role as First Lord of the Admiralty and appointment as Chancellor the ExchequerFormation of government as wartime Prime Minister and the political and cabinet posts held during almost 50 yearsHis career as a historian and author and his hobby as a sensitive artistThe many honours bestowed upon him, his decline, retirement and death at the age of 90 and the state funeral granted to him by the Queen

The best-selling band in history, with sales of over a billion, The Beatles – John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr – have had more number-one albums and sold more singles in the UK than any other act and they have achieved more sales in the USA than any other artist. Also known as the ‘Fab Four’, The Beatles have become one of the most critically acclaimed acts in popular music.The Beatles: In Pictures explores the band’s remarkable journey, from their formation in Liverpool in 1960 and rise to international fame, to their eventual separation. This book celebrates The Beatles’ legacy and lasting impression on the music industry and the world.

This series of ten books, each devoted to a decade of British life and containing around 300 photographs from PA Photos huge archives, spans the whole of the 20th Century. Hand-picked by PA Photos own archivists, most of these images have lain unseen since they were used as news pictures when they were first taken. Each image has been scanned especially for these books, many from glass plates, ensuring the best possible quality of reproduction. It is easy, looking back, to imagine a past neatly partitioned into clearly defined periods and dominated by landmarks: wars, political upheaval and economic trends. But the archive tells a different story: alongside the major events that constitute formal history are found the smaller things that had equal - if not greater - significance for ordinary people at the time. And while the photographers were working for that moments news rather than posterity, the camera is an undiscriminating eye that records everything in its view: to modern eyes it is often the backgrounds of these pictures, not their intended subjects, which provide the greatest fascination.

Part of a series, this book gives an insight into major historical events in Britain from 2000 to 2009, plus smaller occurrences that had equal, if not greater, significance for the people of Britain: Amid a climate of flooding, heat wave, gales and global warming, cannabis is downgraded, cigarettes are banned from public places, and knife crime escalates; An Internet and telecommunications boom spawns social media microblogging, reality TV gives fifteen minutes of fame to ordinary people, and elected politicians lose the trust of voters during an expenses scandal, which threatens to topple Government; From the onset of foot and mouth in the first year of the new millennium to concerns over swine flu towards the end of the decade; from the anti-capitalist riots of 2000 to the collapse of major banks and the credit crunch in 2008. This book contains around 300 photographs from PA Photos huge archives. Hand-picked by PA Photos own archivists, many of these images have lain unseen since they were used as news pictures when first taken.

As far back as the 1830s a form of rugby was being played at Rugby Public School, after pupil William Webb Ellis first picked up a football and ran with it. In 1863 the Football Association met to standardise a common set of rules between the kicking and running games but failed to meet with the approval of the rugby fraternity. Twenty-one clubs refused to join the FA and in 1871 set up their own code of practice as The Rugby Union. The popularity of the game quickly spread beyond Britains shores becoming an international sensation. 100 Years of Rubgy in Focus is a visual, historical record of the development and growth of the game, with background to more than a century of the most successful teams and the greatest matches, a players hall of fame, and a guide to the hallowed grounds where the game is played. This story is told in almost 300 photographs from the vast archives of the Press Association, whose photographers were on hand to capture the finest moments of the sport over more than a century.

Britain is a nation of great men and women who are admired for their courage in the face of adversity, their outstanding achievements and their unstinting noble qualities. These are the people who put the 'Great' in Great Britain. Such popular heroes come from all walks of life and count among their ranks explorers, inventors, soldiers, sailors, airmen, scientists, musicians, sportsmen and women, actors, artists, politicians - and the ordinary folk and unsung heroes who are revered by others because of a selfless act or personal sacrifice. With a wry nod to British eccentricity, also celebrated here are the larger-than-life characters that have won the hearts of the public, including plucky racehorses, loyal canines and loveable celebrities from the small screen. This book is a visual record of some of the foremost personalities in Britain to be lauded with the title 'Great', told in almost 300 images from the vast archives of the Press Association, whose photographers have been on hand over the last century to capture these personalities for posterity.

With the magnificent River Thames flowing through its heart, London is home to the Royal Family, a hub of finance, a seat of government, a centre for the arts, and a host to international sporting events.This book forms a tour of the city's historic streets, which feature medieval and classical architecture, sumptuous palaces and distinctive bridges, and modern skyscrapers such as The Shard.It captures the rich characters of Soho and Chinatown, London’s quaint squares and verdant parks, the vibrant theatreland, the ubiquitous London pub, the fine museums and art galleries and the stadia that host sporting spectacles from Wimbledon to the World Cup.This comprehensive and fully updated tourist memento presents a visual guide to the city's pomp and pageantry, celebrations, carnivals, and glittering nightlife. It celebrates the rich ethnic mix of diverse cultures that nevertheless exudes the unique character of London.

Queen Elizabeth II is revered both nationally and internationally as a highly esteemed monarch.Throughout the increasing prevalence of photography in modern times, the Queen has consistently remained one of the most frequently photographed women globally since she was a child.This exclusive collection of pictures, captured by Press Association members spanning over eight decades, chronicles the remarkable life of an exceptional woman.

With the magnificent River Thames flowing through its heart, London is home to the Royal Family, a hub of finance, a seat of government, a centre for the arts, and a host to international sporting events.This book forms a tour of the city's historic streets, which feature medieval and classical architecture, sumptuous palaces and distinctive bridges, and modern skyscrapers such as The Shard.It captures the rich characters of Soho and Chinatown, London’s quaint squares and verdant parks, the vibrant theatreland, the ubiquitous London pub, the fine museums and art galleries and the stadia that host sporting spectacles from Wimbledon to the World Cup.This comprehensive and fully updated tourist memento presents a visual guide to the city's pomp and pageantry, celebrations, carnivals, and glittering nightlife. It celebrates the rich ethnic mix of diverse cultures that nevertheless exudes the unique character of London.

This fascinating book traces the development and style of womens and men's clothing from the end of the 19th century to the present day in an intriguing selection of fashion photography from the vast archives of the Mirror Group's Mirrorpix; a collection of images that spans more than a century of British and world history. Catwalk, studio and fashion-shoot photographs reflect the real-life social changes and attitudes that have influenced our fashion, from the bustles and heavy tightly-laced corsets of the Victorian era, through the softer, more fluid lines and brighter colours of the Edwardian period, to the conservative ration-driven outfits of the war years to the broad-shouldered business chic of the 1980s; and the more colourful, softer, more feminine clothes of the present day. Mens clothing, too, has undergone many changes during this period, from the simple, conservative suit for all occasions to a far wider, more casual and more colourful look. Here, too, are the designers, the models and celebrities who influenced what we wore over the course of more than a century.

HRH Queen Elizabeth II was crowned Queen of the United Kingdom and Head of the Commonwealth in Westminster Abbey on 2 June 1953 at 27, the 40th monarch since William the Conqueror and the great-great-granddaughter of Queen Victoria.She celebrated her Silver and Golden Jubilees in 1977 and 2002, respectively, her 80th birthday in 2006, her Diamond Jubilee in 2012 and her Platinum Jubilee in 2022. This special, updated edition of Queen Elizabeth II records the significant events of her reign, during which she carried out her duties with massive tours both domestically across the UK and globally. Her world travel was unprecedented by any previous monarch. In an age when photography has become the ubiquitous medium, the Queen has been one of the most photographed women in the world, with intense media interest ever since the days of her childhood as a young princess.Revealed here in almost 250 unique pictures taken by photographers of the Press Association over more than 80 years, this is a fascinating documentation of the life of an extraordinary woman.

Only 20 years after the First World War, the Second World War broke out in Europe in 1939 and spread rapidly around the globe, involving most of the world's nations and all of the great powers, who formed two opposing military power blocs: the Allies and the Axis. The former were led by the United Kingdom, the United States and the Soviet Union; the primary members of the latter were Germany, Italy and Japan.The war raged until 1945, when the first use of nuclear weapons in warfare (the atomic bomb by the Americans) finally brought an end to the conflict with the last remaining Axis power, the Japanese, in the Far East. The most widespread war in history, the Second World War, involved more than 100 million people who served in military units. Moreover, the major participants adopted a state of 'total war' whereby the nation's economic, industrial and scientific capabilities were dedicated to the war effort, removing the distinction between military and civilian resources. The widespread use of strategic bombing by both sides saw civilians targeted in their homes and at their workplaces, particularly in Britain, Germany and Japan, leading to substantial death tolls. Moreover, mass exterminations of civilian populations by Germany and Japan produced a total number of fatalities that some estimates suggest reached 50 million, while others say that the number could be more than 70 million. It was the deadliest conflict in human history. Legacies of the war include the establishment of the United Nations and the European Union to encourage international cooperation and prevent future conflicts and the rise of the United States and Soviet Union as rival superpowers, leading to the Cold War, which lasted for nearly half a century.This book looks at the Second World War from a predominantly British perspective, based on approximately 350 photographs from the archives of Mirrorpix.