In Harrodsburg, Dougie Wallace looks at the excessive wealth & consumerism that can be found around the Knightsbridge area close to the world famous department store, Harrods. From the mid-1970s onwards, Gulf millionaires began coming to the area. They were later joined by the Oligarchs & the Hedgies, in a phenomenon that now involves all the various tribes of the global super-rich buying up London properties as if they were assets to appreciate in value rather than homes in which to live. The work is a powerful, timely & stark expose of the emergence of this ultra-affluent elite who are changing the face of the city, pricing out not just ordinary people but even the upper middle class natives of Central London, & marginalising old wealth from their time-honoured habitats. Employing his trademark wit & keen eye for the absurd, Wallace has produced an uncompromising & revealing series of pictures which draw attention to the excesses of the super rich in powerful & direct detail. Harrodsburg is introduced by cultural commentator Peter York, perhaps best known for his best-selling 1970’s classic The Official Sloane Ranger Handbook. Most recently, in November 2016 he presented Peter York's Hipster Handbook on BBC4. ...

This new title is the latest in the new series of Paul Hannon's walking guides. A range of enhancements see a more logical geographical spread featuring the countryside between Ilkley in the Wharfe Valley & Harrogate in the Nidd Valley. Included are the towns of Knaresborough, Otley & Wetherby, & the ever-popular Washburn Valley. This book

Includes:: sections of previous titles ` Harrogate & the Wharfe Valley' & ` Ilkley Moor'. All routes have been re-walked & updated, with the addition of several new walks. The walks include such iconic landmarks as Ilkley Moor, Almscliff Crag, Otley Chevin, Harewood & the Nidd Gorge. This book provides 25 enjoyable outings amid a rich variety of scenery. A collection of 40 colour photographs depict features & landscapes along the routes, while the concise route descriptions are complemented by a wealth of background information.

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This new title is one of the first two in an updated series of Paul Hannon's ` Short Scenic Walks' guidebooks. The principle feature is that all walks are less than five miles in length, offering a perfect half day's stroll for families, casual walkers & all who want to enjoy a leisurely exploration of Britain's outstanding country landscapes. A range of enhancements include a wider geographical spread, in this case merging
- with full revision, two popular titles which are now out of print. The walks start from such places as Harrogate, Knaresborough, Pateley Bridge & Ripon, & include such iconic landmarks as How Stean Gorge, Brimham Rocks, Studley Royal, Almscliff Crag, the Nidd Gorge & the Washburn Valley. In addition to being more visually appealing than their predecessors, with a more modern house style, this new series offers 30 walks rather than 20, & these more substantial books feature a full spine rather than wire-stitched binding. Over 30 colour photographs depict features & landscapes along the routes.
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Harrogate & Ripon, just a few miles apart in one of the most beautiful localities in Yorkshire, have rarely had their contributions to the Great War told all together, in one volume. Stephen Wade has written an account of their importance, from the Ripon camps, where thousands of infantrymen for Kitchener's new Pals' Battalions were trained, to the many Harrogate hospitals where casualties were cared for. Added to this are stories of local individuals, at home & in the European theatre of war, who played their part in this massive conflict. Harrogate & Ripon, made the usual contributions to the war effort, raising money & making food, but the local people experienced many of the significant Yorkshire events of the war, such as the explosion at Barnbow munitions factory & the housing of Belgian refugees. The book tells the stories of not only the heroes, such as Betty Stevenson & Donald Bell VC, but of the ordinary Yorkshire folk who endured the hardships & made great sacrifices. The book provides ample evidence that Harrogate & Ripon, along with their surrounding areas, have a fine record for courage & determination during the First World War. ...

" The Harrogate Great Chronicle" is a unique & new type of local book. Part I, the printed book, is a complete history of the crucial early development of the English Spa from its earliest documentary reference in 1322 to the Harrogate Improvement Act of 1841. In many ways it acts as a prequel to the late H.H. Walkers monumental " History of Harrogate under the Improvement Commissioners, 1841-1884". It is an evenly flowing narrative which is particularly concerned with the discovery, use & promotion of the mineral wells, whose health-giving powers became the foundation of Harrogates later prosperity. Along with the history of the spa, & the important role of the Duchy of Lancaster in urban development, Part I also considers the changing role of education, hospitals, schools, religion & the churches, local government & poor law, transport, social history, the enclosure movement & how national events such as plagues, revolution & war all affected life in one small Yorkshire town. The author has consulted virtually every original source of information, many of which are to found as far afield as London or Oxford, in order to produce a strikingly comprehensive & useful narrative. Uniquely, in Part II of the " Harrogate Great Chronicle" he has ordered virtually all of these source materials into 24 sections which
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- have been reproduced in digital form on a CD-ROM which is bound into the case of this hardback volume. The narrative history of Part I refers constantly to the source material in Part II, an approach which allows other readers to test the authors conclusions & which, importantly, provides local people with an absolutely vast source of information about the early history & development of their town. Local people & historians everywhere will find masses of new information & new insight in this unique publication. Part I in book form; Part II on CD-ROM is bound into the back of the case.

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Harrogate in 50 Buildings examines the architectural treasures of this famous Yorkshire spa town. Established local author Malcolm Neesam has selected fifty of Harrogate's most significant architectural & historical buildings & describes their provenance, design, materials & use. Many of Harrogate's important older buildings were created to serve the spa that developed after 1571, & the design of these buildings often reflected the visitors' needs for accommodation, spa treatments, entertainment & bodily exercise. The uniqueness of Harrogate largely derives from the spa associations of its buildings. More recently, with the decline of British spas, Harrogate has managed to continue to build innovative & interesting buildings that enrich the community's architectural heritage. Join author Malcolm Neesam as he explores Harrogate's finest architectural marvels in a new & accessible way. ...

Pay a visit to the fashionable spa town of Harrogate in this special edition of MONOPOLY. Harrogate is renowned for its rich mineral waters, intricate history & memorable landmarks & attractions
- all of which can be yours, if you can strike a deal. Explore some of Harrogate’s most beloved features, from Valley Gardens to the Harrogate Flower Show, the Pump Museum & the famous Bettys tea rooms. Each location has been specially selected for its local interest & universal appeal. The utilities & modes of transport in the game feature local services, & many spaces are inspired by popular local businesses for an authentic & modern experience. Who will be the first to claim Stockeld Park for their own? Maybe Harrogate Railway Station will bring you a step closer to success. Featuring stunning & authentic photography from the local area, there’s plenty to enjoy whether you’re a seasoned MONOPOLY expert or a first-time player. So grab a cup of tea, roll the dice & seek your fortune! 2-6 Players Age 8+
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The significant historical & social differences between these two neighbouring towns are vividly brought into focus by the variation in pubs & other hostelries that have existed, or still exist, in each. Harrogate is a relatively new town which catered for the burgeoning spa trade facilities of the late nineteenth & early twentieth centuries, while Knaresborough is an ancient market town that served farmers & tradesmen who flocked to the market there each week for centuries, as well as workers in local industries. Many of Knaresborough's old inns & pubs survive to refresh what is still a vibrant market town, while Harrogate is now a leading conference centre offering a multitude of pubs & hotel bars. This fascinating new book describes & depicts the many inns, pubs, beerhouses & bars that characterise both towns, with intriguing & often little-known information about their histories & the people who ran them, drank or occasionally died in them. ...

Harrogate Through Time is a wonderful collection of old & new photographs of Harrogate. The older images are printed alongside a contemporary full colour photograph, which illustrates the same scene. The contrasting illustrations show how the area has changed & developed during the last 100 years. The photographs illustrate shops, schools, garages, churches, houses & street scenes, each photograph is captioned & the book has an introduction which gives a brief overview of the history of the area. As you browse through the photographs, you will notice the increase in the number of vehicles on the roads & the number of residents, how shops & other businesses have evolved & the changes & developments in modes of transportation & the architecture of the area. ...

Harrogate Through Time is a wonderful collection of old & new photographs of Harrogate. The older images are printed alongside a contemporary full colour photograph, which illustrates the same scene. The contrasting illustrations show how the area has changed & developed during the last 100 years. The photographs illustrate shops, schools, garages, churches, houses & street scenes, each photograph is captioned & the book has an introduction which gives a brief overview of the history of the area. As you browse through the photographs, you will notice the increase in the number of vehicles on the roads & the number of residents, how shops & other businesses have evolved & the changes & developments in modes of transportation & the architecture of the area. ...