How Times have changed, or have they really? 200 years of scandal from the 1839 Bedchamber Crises involving Sir Robert Peel to more contemporary revelations about Profumo, Clinton, Blunkett et al.Contents of the BookRead about the scandals as they happened, and reported in The Times newspaper. Each story is categorised in chapters such as “Celebrity and Showbiz” which records the exploits of Oscar Wilde to Kate Moss. A chapter on Sporting scandals, includes Lester Piggott, Ben Johnson, and Sven-Goran Erikson. A chapter on Royalty & Aristocracy covers tales from Victoria's son, Edward Prince of Wales to Lord Lucan, Diana and Paul Burrell. Political indiscretions are also covered, from Palmerston's resignation in 1851 to David Blunkett resignation in more recent years.For a full list of this historic book's coverage, view the contents list below.View full contents list (.pdf file)About the BookThe news reports are recreated and bound in this beautiful handmade Leatherette book. The Times Book is 43cm x 32cm and Navy Blue and can be personalised with the name of the recipient, gold embossed on the front cover.
Read about the engagements as they happened and reported in The Times.From the epic battles of the Napoleonic wars including Nelson's victories at the Battle of the Nile in 1798, Copenhagen and of course Trafalgar in 1805.Also covered are the major battles of the 2 World Wars, including the Battle of Jutland in 1916, the sinking of the Bismark, Graf Spee, Tirpitz and much much more.More recent newspaper reports covering the Falklands war are also included. For a full list of the book's contents, click the view a contents page below.View full contents list (.pdf file)About the BookEach book is approximately 43cm x 32cm and presented in Navy Blue. The Book can be personalised with the recipients name (max 22 characters / spaces) gold embossed on the front cover.
Read about the horrors and tragedies of some of the most heinous criminal acts of the last two centuries.Each story is reproduced from The Times, recording as they were witnessed the trials and acts of some of our most infamous criminals.Contents of the BookEach story is categorised in chapters such as “Murders and Massacres” which includes the news reports on Jack the Ripper, the Moors Murders, the Yorkshire Ripper, Hungerford, Dennis Nielsen, Dunblane, Shipman and many more.Also included are “Kidnappings and Hijackings” including Lindbergh, Princess Anne, McCarthy, Terry Waite etc. “Terrorist & Political Attacks” from the 1867 Gunpowder plot to free Fenian prisoners to IRA bombings, Lockerbie, and the July 7th 2005 attacks in London. And famous “Robberies” such the Great Train Robbery in 1963, the Millennium Dome Diamond heist and the recent £40m cash robbery in southern England.View full contents list (.pdf file)About the BookThe news reports are recreated and bound in this beautiful handmade Leatherette book. The Times Book is 43cm x 32cm and Navy Blue.
This book compiles a unique record of the First World War, from the outbreak of the war in 1914 to Armistice Day and burial of the Unknown Soldier on November 12th 1920, through news stories as they were originally reported.For a full list of this historic book's coverage, view the contents list below.View full contents list (.pdf file)These stories are recreated from the original Times newspaper coverage published at the time, and reflect how these major events were viewed and interpreted by reporters as they happened.About the BookThis World War I Personalised Times Historic Book is 43cm x 32cm and Navy Blue. The Book can be personalised with the recipients name (max 22 characters / spaces) gold embossed on the front cover.
This book compiles a unique record of the Second World War, culminating in the Nuremburg War Trials in 1945, through detailed news stories as they were originally recorded by reporters at the time.View full contents list (.pdf file)These stories are recreated from the original Times newspaper coverage published at the time, and reflect how these major events were viewed and interpreted by reporters as they happened. For a full list of this historic book's coverage, view the contents list.About the BookThis World War II Personalised Times Historic Book is 43cm x 32cm and Navy Blue. The Book can be personalised with the recipients name (max 22 characters / spaces) gold embossed on the front cover.
Michael Jackson His Life in The HeadlinesRead about the rise to fame, the earth shattering performances, his triumphs, and at times controversy. Relive the impact he has had on a whole generation across the world.His LifeMichael Joseph Jackson (August 29th 1958 – June 25th 2009) was an American recording artist, and unrivalled entertainer. The seventh child of the Jackson family, he made his debut on the professional music scene in 1968 as a member of the Jackson5. He began his solo career in 1971 and Jackson's 1982 album “Thriller” remains the world's best selling album of all time and four of his other solo studio albums are among the world's best selling records – “Off the Wall” (1979), Bad (1987), “Dangerous” (1991) and “HIStory” (1995).One of the few artists to have been inducted into the “Rock and Roll Hall of Fame” twice, his other achievements include multiple “Guinness World Records” — including one for 'Most Successful Entertainer of All Time' — 13 “Grammy Awards”, 13 “number one singles” in his solo career, and the sale of 750 million records worldwide.This collection of top news reports, reproduced from the original newspapers, records all these moments, written as they happened. A unique insight and wonderful commemorative gift.About the BookThe book can be personalised via a certificate label on the opening pages, containing the recipient's name and greetings.Each book is tabloid size 38 x30cm and bound in a beautiful burgundy leatherette binder gold embossed with the book title, and as an option the recipient's name.
This fascinating gift book commemorates your chosen decade with over 100 stories, carefully reproduced from the Daily Mirror of the period.A real insight into a selected period, with all the top stories and news as reported at the time. There are 5 intriguing decade books to select, choose from 1930s through to 1970s. All books are bound in a stylish A.3 glossy cover.NotesPlease Note - there is no option to add personalisation to the cover of this book. For a personalised historic book, please view the entire range.Choose Your DecadePlease select your preferred edition using the drop down menu below.
Read about the many assassinations, and attempted assassinations, perpetrated over the last two hundred years, as they were originally reported.Contents of the BookThis book contains coverage of assassination attempts on major political, royal, religious and celebrity figures over the course of the last two centuries, recreated from the original Times newspapers published at the time. These reports provide a unique perspective on how these events were viewed and interpreted by reporters as they happened. Click below to view the contents page:View full contents list (.pdf file)About the BookThe Times Book is 43cm x 32cm and Navy Blue. Click on 'view contents' below for a full list of news stories and events covered.The Book can be personalised with the recipients name (max 22 characters / spaces) gold embossed on the front cover.
To commemorate Diana's life and 10 years since her passing, we have recreated the top newspaper coverage, from the shy and reserved teenager courting Prince Charles in 1980 to her tragic death and funeral, which moved a nation and the world.Relive in newsprint the fairy tale wedding of a Prince and Princess in July 1981, the joy at the births of Prince William and Harry and the increasing maturity of a Princess that became a world icon. Read about Diana's struggle with the demands of royal life and emotional pressure placed upon her, and finally the tragic and heartbreaking end that stunned a nation and brought millions onto the streets in public mourning.View full contents list (.pdf file)The news coverage on Diana as it happened and reported brings to life like no other book, this huge and wonderful public figure.About this BookThis individually bound, hard back book is approximately tabloid size (38 x 30 cm) for convenient storage and handling and is presented in burgundy.
Read about how Beatlemania took the UK, USA and the whole world by storm!The phenomenal rise to fame, the break-up, the tragic death of John Lennon and other stories around the lives of the Fab 4 from 1963 to present day. A must have for all Beatles fans.For a full list of this historic book's coverage, view the contents list below.View full contents list (.pdf file)About this BookThis individually bound, hard back book is approximately tabloid size (38 x 30 cm) for convenient storage and handling and is presented in burgundy.The book opens with a front page montage surrounding your own personalised label containing the recipient's name and greetings.
A great historical gift covering the top 100 news stories of the entire 20th Century, as recorded at the time by reporters of The Times.Read about the top news stories as they happened, and were reported in The Times newspaper, from Queen Victoria's funeral to the Millennium celebrations, recreated and bound in this beautiful handmade Leatherette book.Click below to find out which news stories are covered:View full contents list (.pdf file)About the BookThe Times Book is 43cm x 32cm and Navy Blue. Click on 'view contents' below for a full list of news stories and events covered.The Book can be personalised with the recipients name (max 22 characters / spaces) gold embossed on the front cover.
Relive the lives and events as they happened and were reported in The Times.Up to 160 pages (depending on edition) of amazing newspaper coverage of your favourite royals, a wonderful commemorative gift and a must have for any fan of the royal family.Editions AvailableQueen Elizabeth II - View Contents (.pdf)Queen Victoria Edition - View Contents (.pdf)Edward VII/George V Edition - View Contents (.pdf)Edward VIII/George VI Edition - View Contents (.pdf)About the BookThe book opens with a front page montage surrounding your own personalised label containing the recipient's name and greetings.Each book is 43cm high x 32cm wide and presented in an elegant blue hardback leatherette cover.Please select your preferred edition using the drop down menu below.