In Britannia Graham Stewart traces two thousand years of an island`s story
- from Roman province to twenty-first century European
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The stylish & hand crafted Britannia Desk Globe by Bellerby & Co. is a truly astonishing contemporary piece boasting unique details & beauty. The up to date globe, painted in distinctive tones of blue & sepia, sits elegantly on a sturdy 200 years old oak wooden base. The cartography, correct as of 2011, shows country & regional borders, rivers & capitals. Names of mountain ranges, seas & oceans are indicated as well as longitude at 10 degree intervals, equator & tropics lines. The information is lettered in a custom 18th-century font designed by James Mosley, a distinguished typographer who ran St Bride's printing library on Fleet Street for most of the last half of the nineteenth century. The solid 7 cm high base is made from 200 year old reclaimed oak wood, fitted with roller bearings to enable fluid movement in any direction by h&. The globe comes in its own bespoke, luxury carry case. Produced in a limited edition, the Bellerby Britannia desk globe is an impressive, timeless & exclusive piece. More information about this globe: The mapping is firstly printed to an impression of 2, 800 dots per inch, in outline with light coastal shadow. The gores are each hand cut, then laid on the globe using a technique Bellerby have developed, similar to traditional methods. Each globe is then skilfully & delicately hand painted using the best available pigments which Bellerby mix to make their own colours. Several thin coats of clear gloss varnish are applied to the finished globe to enhance & protect from UV the finished edition. ...

The stylish & hand crafted Britannia Desk Globe by Bellerby & Co. is a truly astonishing contemporary piece boasting unique details & beauty. The up to date globe, painted in distinctive tones of blue & sepia, sits elegantly on a sturdy walnut wooden modern base. The cartography, correct as of 2011, shows country & regional borders, rivers & capitals. Names of mountain ranges, seas & oceans are indicated as well as longitude at 10 degree intervals, equator & tropics lines. The information is lettered in a custom 18th-century font designed by James Mosley, a distinguished typographer who ran St Bride's printing library on Fleet Street for most of the last half of the nineteenth century. The solid 7 cm high base is made from American Black Walnut wood, fitted with roller bearings to enable fluid movement in any direction by h&. It comes in its own bespoke, luxury carry case. Produced in a limited edition, the Bellerby Britannia desk globe is an impressive, timeless & exclusive piece. More information about this globe: The mapping is firstly printed to an impression of 2, 800 dots per inch, in outline with light coastal shadow. The gores are each hand cut, then laid on the globe using a technique Bellerby have developed, similar to traditional methods. Each globe is then skilfully & delicately hand painted using the best available pigments which Bellerby mix to make their own colours. Several thin coats of clear gloss varnish are applied to the finished globe to enhance & protect from UV the finished edition. ...

Longlisted for the 2014 Thwaites Wainwright Prize Britannia Obscura is the untold story of Britain`s hidden landscapes. The outline of the British Isles, looking a little like a wingless dragon, is instantly recognisable. But jostling within that familiar profile are countless vying maps of the country. Some of these maps are founded on rock, or on the natural features of the l&. But far more are built on dreams
- on human activity, effort, & aspiration. From investigations of caves & megaliths to canals & airspace, Joanne Parker reveals a country with countless competing centres & ceaselessly shifting borders
- a land where one person`s sleepy, unexceptional province will always be the busy heart of another`s map. Britannia Obscura opens our eyes to the infinitely layered, rich & surprising landscape of a very large small isl&.

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In Britannia`s Daughters, bestselling novelist Joanna Trollope examines the contribution of women in building & sustaining the British Empire. She draws on a vast range of sources, including diaries & letters home. She provides a panoramic picture of the countless women who departed Britain for India, Australia, the Far East, Canada & Africa
- often in search of opportunities unavailable at home. Here are penniless pioneers & governors` wives, missionaries & prostitutes, explorers & army nurses. They people this book as they peopled the Empire
- their astonishing courage & endurance, their remarkable personal stories vividly & enthrallingly recaptured.

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There can be few world-class companies that boast the heritage & traditions inherent in the British Airways br&. Indeed, the company that became British Airways operated the world`s first commercial scheduled airline service in 1919. From the early days of aviation through to more recent times, British Airways has stood for high standards of quality & professionalism. Curator of the British Airways Heritage Collection Paul Jarvis guides the reader through the story of the company from its earliest origins to the present. In this full-colour illustrated history, we see how the whole experience of flying has changed over the years: the aeroplanes, the interiors, the uniforms, the advertising & much more. ...

David Bennun had lived in Africa his whole life. At the age of 18 he came to Britain, the mother country. The country he had read about in ” Punch” magazine or seen in films like ” Chariots of Fire”. He was in for a shock. A very big shock indeed: `I could not have been less prepared had I spent my life up to that point listening to 30-year-old broadcasts of the ” Light Programme”.` In this timely follow-up to the critically acclaimed ” Tick Bite Fever”, David Bennun shows us our own country through the eyes of an alien. With his brilliantly witty turn of phrase we follow his life as a student, his brushes with Bohemia, his troubles renting & buying property, his discovery of British food & his horrors at entering the world of work. From DIY to architecture, sport to alcohol, transport to music & entertainment, David Bennun brilliantly & with ruthless wit deconstructs all these subjects, many of them so dear to the British heart. ...

This is a fascinating collection of stories exploring the less well-trodden byways of Britain`s long history of conflicts. From the Romans vs Britons to the war on terror, ” Amazing & Extraordinary Facts: the British at War” uncovers the heroic, tragic & often peculiar facts behind some of the best-known battles in British history. Brief, accessible & entertaining pieces on a wide variety of subjects makes it is the perfect book to dip in to. The amazing & extraordinary facts series presents interesting, surprising & little-known facts & stories about a wide range of topics which are guaranteed to inform, absorb & entertain in equal measure. ...

This title features over 800 fabulous B& Bs! & every type of architecture, too, from cottages to castles, including one 900 years old
- a grand place made informal by owners who love to share their home. Looking for a child-friendly city bolthole, somewhere remote to walk the dog, a delicious hideaway for two? Alongside the traditionally furnished country homes are handsome town houses & sleek city apartments, & interiors that stretch from the simple to the lavish: gingham fabrics, funky china, antique furniture with a contemporary twist. This 15th edition introduces over 150 new places
- & several owners with a passion for conservation & wildlife. There are kitchen gardens galore, producing fruits & vegetables for your dinner, & splendid homemade chutneys & jams. More owners than ever are keeping pigs & chickens too, so breakfast's eggs & bacon will be something to write home about.

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Over 100 brand new B&B`s are included in this guide to wonderful Bed & Breakfast places across Britain. There`s something for everyone here, from young families to young lovers, peace-seekers, walkers, cyclists, surfers & art & history buffs. Stay in a handsome townhouse or a quirky castle, a little terraced cottage or a university college, some are lavish, others simple. Every place is inspected & selected by a roving team, trusted for honest & lively reviews. Each entry is special in its own way. One may have fabulous architecture & inspirational views, another amusing hosts & delightful interiors; some have it all. Breakfasts will always be delicious: maybe eggs & bacon from down the road, soft fruits from the garden, homemade breads & jams, compotes & sausages. For this new edition they have included over 100 new B& Bs
- many run by a new generation of owners bringing new ideas to the traditional B&B, many passionate about growing & rearing their own food, some offering creative courses in gardening & cookery too. Prices range from £65 to £200 a night offering a wide variety of places to stay. Honest write-ups take the slog out of finding the right place for you, providing you with a trusted guide to the genuinely special places in Britain, be it somewhere perfect to take the dog, a child-friendly city bolthole or a gorgeous hideaway for two.
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