Geological map of the United Kingdom (i.e. Northern Ireland is included) at 1:1, 000, 000 from the British Geological Survey, in a special bicentennial edition depicting modern geological bedrock data in the style of the first ever geological map of Britain published in 1815 by William Smith. The base map has satellite-derived relief plus the road network. The whole country is shown on one side, accompanied by six cross-sections & a legend which provides separate index & explanatory information for its northern & southern halves. The maps full official title & the dedications follow the charming style of early 19th century publications. A small panel shows the original 1815 map with explanatory notes. ...

Bicester in 1919 in a fascinating series of reproductions of old Ordnance Survey plans in the Alan Godfrey Editions, ideal for anyone interested in the history of their neighbourhood or family. The map of Bicester is double-sided to provide maximum coverage. The main map covers the town centre, extending northward to Woodfield, & eastward to Jarvis Lane. Features include the GWR station, Crockwell, King`s End, Market Square, Market Hill, St Edburg`s church, Sheep Street, Market End. On the reverse is a section of sheet 23.10 extending coverage south to include the LNWR station, plus a short extract from an 1899 directory. About the Alan Godfrey Editions of the 25” OS Series: Selected towns in Great Britain & Ireland are covered by maps showing the extent of urban development in the last decades of the 19th & early 20th century. The plans have been taken from the Ordnance Survey mapping & reprinted at about 15 inches to one mile (1:4, 340). On the reverse most maps have historical notes & many also include extracts from contemporary directories. Most maps cover about one mile (1.6kms) north/south, one & a half miles (2.4kms) across; adjoining sheets can be combined to provide wider coverage.FOR MORE INFORMATION & A COMPLETE LIST OF ALL AVAILABLE TITLES PLEASE CLICK ON THE SERIES LINK. ...

Inspired by the 2012 London Olympic Games, Ugo Gattoni intricately draws a gigantic cycle race through the streets of England`s capital. The latest in Nobrow`s ultra-popular Leporello series, Gattoni depicts the street race to end all street races with an astonishingly detailed illustration that totals over six feet in length. As the reader`s eyes travel alongside Bicycle`s speeding cyclists, it soon becomes clear that this is no ordinary contest. Joining the elite athletes is a whole bunch of people including cycle couriers, commuters, bankers, delivery boys, moms with kids, youths on stolen mountain bikes, fashionistas, & hipsters riding their fixed gear bikes. Featuring an embossed wrap-around jacket, Bicycle has been expertly manufactured in the European Union to the highest standards. Beautifully printed, this specially designed, extra-large concertina title can be read as a book or displayed as an Olympic-sized work of art. In a brilliant alternative take on the biggest sporting event of 2012, Gattoni combines homage with humor in this two-wheeled free-for-all. With cycling only growing in popularity, both as a sport & a lifestyle, this book is an ideal gift for the bike-lover in your life.A recent graduate of one of Paris` top art schools, Ugo Gattoni wowed the public with an incredible intricate pen drawing measuring Approx. thirty-three feet by six feet. This Leporello project for Nobrow Press is his first publication. ...

Which bike is right for me? How can I avoid getting knocked off? How can I buy a good secondhand bike? Do I need to wear a helmet? Must I don a luminous tabard? How do I thwart a bike thief? How can I cycle & transport my child/laptop/suit? How hard is it to mend a puncture? Can I get arrested for cycling drunk? Finally, a guide for ordinary, non Lycra-wearing people who happen to cycle or want to start. It's a friendly book for people who cycle to work, to the shops, into town or to the countryside, for all those who are fed up with traffic jams & late trains, who can't be bothered to go to the gym, but want to get some exercise while doing their bit for the planet. Bicycle teaches you how to stay safe while on the road
- & have fun & look good while you're at it. It will help you find your dream ride & stop someone stealing it, &

Includes:: a whole chapter on tackling a commute by bike. For those cyclists who want to take things to the next level, there are tips on cycling for sport & leisure, from weekend jaunts to charity rides & epic adventures.


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The Bicycle Bell by Wild & Wolf is a vintage looking, stylish accessory to warn pedestrians & other cyclists of your approach. The stainless steel bell

Includes:: fittings to mount it onto the handle bar, & produces a traditional ringer sound. This is a fantastic & useful accessory for bicycle riders & enthusiasts.

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The Chrome Plated Bicycle Horn by Rex International is a vintage looking honk with metal fittings to fix it onto the handle bar. made from metal, chrome & rubber, the horn makes a pleasing honking sound. It comes in a box with retro illustrations & text. This is a fantastic & useful accessory for bicycle riders & lovers. ...

The compact Bicycle Tool by Rex International

Includes:: 14 foldable tools to deal with bike repair & comes

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These Bicycle Paper Clips by Natural Products are colourful & shaped like bicycles you can use to mark a page in the book you are reading or hold papers together. The markers are made from metal & coated in soft vibrant colour vinyl. Each pack contains 4 clips. The Bicycle Paper Clips pack is a humorous gift any reader or cycling fan will love. ...

The Bicycle Puncture Repair Kit by Rex International is an essential accessory for your bike. Packaged in a metallic tin with retro illustrations & text, this set contains all you need to repair a flat tyre. The kit
Includes::2 x metal tyre leavers, 1 x Small tube of rubber cement, 1 x yellow crayon, 1 x metal grating tool, 1 x piece of chalk stone, 6 x rubber patches of different sizes (Large 5x 3cm, Round 3cm diameter, Small 3.5x 2.5cm ), 1 x Set of instructions. This is a fantastic & useful accessory for bicycle riders & lovers.
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You’ll never have to worry about squashing your sandwiches on bike rides again with this plastic container with a fitted lid. Vintage velo fans will enjoy the image that reads ‘ Bicycle rider’s luncheon for fortitude, endurance & invigoration’. If that doesn’t get you up those hills, we don’t know what will. ...