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Meccano
Häftad, 2012
3,5 utav 5 stjärnor. Totalt antal röster: (2)
114 kr
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It has now been over a century since Frank Hornby invented a toy to amuse his sons and called it Meccano, coining a word which is now known all over the world.Hornby's vision of an educational toy became the basis of perhaps the most successful British toy business of the twentieth century. Meccano …
Victorian Fashion
Häftad, 2016
126 kr
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The sweeping crinolines, corsets, bustles, bonnets and parasols of Victorian Britain are indispensable to our period dramas, and their influences can still be seen within burlesque and steampunk fashions. This is no surprise, as nineteenth-century clothing was so wide-ranging and decorative. We …
Clarice Cliff
Av Will Farmer
Häftad, 2010
124 kr
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An illustrated introduction to the Art Deco pottery by Clarice Cliff, written by an expert in the field.There are few pieces of pottery more recognisable than those designed by Clarice Cliff. For many the epitome of Art Deco, characterised by bold colour and lines, geometric shapes, and stylised …
Fashion in the 1920s
Häftad, 2013
114 kr
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The 1920s was a vibrant, energetic decade that bustled with jazz music, fast cars and glamorous movie stars.Fashion was at the forefront of this first true explosion of popular culture: bright young things donned short skirts and cloche hats, gents dressed in sharp tweed suits and spats, and even …
Shell Houses and Grottoes
Häftad, 2001
91 kr
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The artificial grotto has a long and intriguing history in architecture and garden design. The earliest grottoes in ancient Greece were pagan shrines dedicated to water nymphs. In the eighteenth century the Renaissance grotto was much admired on the Grand Tour and became a fashionable feature in …
Keys
Their history and collection
Av Eric Monk
Häftad, 2009
114 kr
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The oldest keys known to exist date from around 4,000 BC in Ancient Egypt. These were simple wooden cylinders that were part of a mechanism to secure doors. By the time of the Roman Empire, metal keys were in common usage and had begun to adopt the recognizable pattern of keys today. This book …
Transatlantic Liners
Häftad, 2012
117 kr
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A brief illustrated history of the great Atlantic liners, from Lusitania and Titanic to Queen Mary 2.Since the end of the nineteenth century there has been a stunning succession of transatlantic liners, from the White Star Line's Oceanic of 1899 to the Cunard Line's Queen Mary 2 of 2004. These …
Mazes and Labyrinths
Häftad, 2003
103 kr
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Mazes and labyrinths in various forms have been a preoccupation of mankind for thousands of years. This little book traces the history of mazes worldwide from the earliest known examples, and then describes those which have been created in Britain's gardens, parks and landscape.
Domestic Ducks and Geese
Av Fred Hams
Häftad, 2007
87 kr
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The keeping of geese and ducks by people as a source of food dates back much earlier, perhaps as far as the first human settlements. This book describes and illustrates most of the domestic breeds that can be seen in Britain including: Aylesbury, Pekin, Rouen, Indian Runner, Khaki Campbell and Call …
Old Poultry Breeds
Av Fred Hams
Häftad, 2004
87 kr
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During the 1960s many of the old breeds of poultry almost died out, but there is now a growing interest in these animals. This book illustrates many breeds of chicken, their history and development. There is also a chapter on turkeys.'
British Pigs
Av Val Porter
Häftad, 2009
106 kr
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Not so long ago there were local British pigs of every size, colour and shape. Over the centuries different localities had developed their own tastes in what their pigs should look like - often coloured pigs in the Midlands, black ones in the southern counties and white ones in the north - and …
Shipbuilding in Britain
Häftad, 2013
114 kr
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A pocket history of one of Britain's key industries in the early twentieth century.At their zenith in 1913, the British shipyards were responsible for building half the world's ships, with the River Clyde in Scotland producing more than one new ship for every day of the year. For decades either …
Miniature Railways
Häftad, 2021
108 kr
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There are more than 400 miniature railways in Britain. Some are hidden away and privately owned, others are parkland attractions, and some – such as the Romney, Hythe and Dymchurch – are large commercial enterprises.They come in an array of gauges (from 5 inches up to 15 inches and sometimes …
Tracing Lost Railways
Av Trevor Yorke
Häftad, 2020
113 kr
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A short guide to the intriguing structures and artefacts that can be found along the routes of disused railways.The drastic railway closures of the 1960s led to the slow decay and re-purposing of hundreds of miles of railway infrastructure. Though these buildings and apparatus are now ghosts of …
Clerical Vestments
Ceremonial Dress of the Church
Av Sarah Bailey
Häftad, 2013
114 kr
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The churches of Britain contain a remarkable heritage of exquisitely embroidered vestments, and cathedrals in particular hold some of the most beautiful textiles ever produced in Europe.The history of these priestly garments and how their use developed in Britain and Europe is fascinating. This …
Morgan
Av Ken Hill
Häftad, 2007
87 kr
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When H. F. S. Morgan designed and built his first three-wheeled single-seater car in 1909, he could never have envisaged the enormous success that his cars were to enjoy. Several attempts have been made by major manufacturers over the years to take over the company but all have been resisted, …
Volkswagen Beetle
Häftad, 2014
117 kr
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Few cars have achieved the iconic status of Volkswagen’s classic and much-loved Beetle – yet its origins are intertwined with the dark days of Nazism. This book looks at those origins, at the marque’s initial post-war rescue by the British and the effect of early VW Director General Heinz …
Edwardian Fashion
Häftad, 2014
124 kr
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Fashion in the Edwardian period underwent some quite revolutionary changes.The delicately coloured, flower-and-lace-trimmed trailing gowns and elaborate hairstyles worn by tightly corseted fashionable ladies in the early years of Edward VII’s reign would transform into the boldly coloured, …
Victorian Stained Glass
Av Trevor Yorke
Häftad, 2022
123 kr
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A beautifully illustrated guide to the world of Victorian stained glass and its manufacturers and designers.Victorian stained glass – magnificent, colourful and artistic – adorns countless British churches, municipal buildings and homes. Across the decades, several artistic movements influenced …
Wedgwood Jasperware
Häftad, 2011
114 kr
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Jasper' refers to the highly distinctive blue-and-white wares that have been produced by the Wedgwood company for more than two centuries. It was arguably Josiah Wedgwood's most important contribution to ceramic art and was a direct result of several thousand experiments over many years. It has …
Cottage Garden
Av Twigs Way
Häftad, 2011
124 kr
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A charming introduction to the history, style, planting and morality of that most English creation, 'The Cottage Garden'.Hollyhocks and cabbages, roses and runner beans: the English cottage garden combined beauty and utility, pride and productivity. But what were they used for in reality, beyond …
Matchbox Toys
Av Nick Jones
Häftad, 2016
125 kr
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Matchbox toys were ubiquitous items for children across the Western world.Originally labelled Christmas-cracker trash by retailers and shopkeepers, the small-scale 1-75 series soon began to see unprecedented worldwide sales in the 1950s. Smaller and cheaper than most of its competitors’ toys, …
Timber-framed Buildings
Häftad, 2021
108 kr
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Timber-framed buildings are a distinctive and treasured part of Britain’s heritage, with such noteworthy examples as Little Moreton Hall, Anne Hathaway’s Cottage and Lavenham Guildhall.The oldest are medieval but their numbers peaked in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, with a revival in the …
Tractors
1880s to 1980s
Av Nick Baldwin
Häftad, 2010
114 kr
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Steam, and then cumbersome motor, tractors existed in small numbers before 1914, after which the need to produce more foods using less horse and man power saw the origins of the machine we know today. Thanks to mass production, Ford brought the price down to suit average farmers, and in the 1920s …
Fashion in the 1960s
Häftad, 2020
125 kr
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Perhaps more so than any other decade, the sixties had the broadest impact on the twentieth-century Western world.Across society, culture and the arts, youth voices rose to prominence and had a significant influence on new trends. Mature polished elegance was replaced by young liveliness as the …
Fashion in the 1940s
Häftad, 2014
4,0 utav 5 stjärnor. Totalt antal röster: (1)
113 kr
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This book reveals the impact of wartime and austerity on British fashion and tells the story of how a spirit of patriotism and make-do-and-mend unleashed a wave of new creativity among women, starved of high fashion by shortages and rationing.Many home dressmakers copied the high-end looks, and …
Rowing in Britain
Häftad, 2012
106 kr
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Boat races and regattas are mainstays of the British summer – but where did these races originate and how have they become so important a part of our culture?Historian, writer and novice sculler Julie Summers here explains the history of British rowing as a competitive sport from the early …
Morris Minor
Av Ray Newell
Häftad, 2009
110 kr
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Well over half a century after it first appeared in 1948, the Morris Minor has become a much-loved classic car. It is as popular now as when in production. During the Second World War, when Alec Issigonis and his team began to design a prototype small car for the post-war era, few could have …
Wrought Iron
Häftad, 2011
91 kr
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Wrought iron has been used as a decorative element in architecture since the eleventh century. Initially used to strengthen and embellish doors, the material was soon adopted for free-standing screens and railings in churches and cathedrals. Towards the end of the seventeenth century iron screens, …
Fashion in the 1950s
Häftad, 2017
113 kr
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More than a footnote to the Second World War, or a foreword to the youth-obsessed exhilaration of the Sixties, the Fifties was a thrilling decade devoted to newness and freshness.The British people, rebuilding their lives and wardrobes, demanded modern materials, vibrant patterns and exciting …
