Kettering North in 1899 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 covers the northern half of Kettering, stretching from Gold Street northward to Kettering Furnaces. Features include Victoria Hall, St Mary`s church, schools, shoe factories, Avondale Works, North Park Athletic Grounds, Brewery, stretch of Midland Railway, Northall Bridge, St Andrew`s church, Iron Foundry, Glendon Engine Works, etc. On the reverse is a commercial directory, entries A to K. 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. ...

Kettering South in 1899 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 covers the southern half of Kettering, stretching from Pridmore Square southward to St Michael`s Road. Features include railway with station, engine shed, goods shed; St Peter & St Paul`s church, Manor House, Town Hall, Royal Hotel, Almshouses, Nelson Shoe Works, Dalkeith Place area, Workhouse, Cattle Market, Cemetery, etc. On the reverse is an 1898 commercial directory, entries K to Y. 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. ...

The area around Kettering, Corby, Market Harborough & Stamford, including Rockingham Forest & part of the E2 European Long-distance Path, on a waterproof & tear-resistant OS Active version of map No. 141 from the Ordnance Survey’s Landranger series at 1:50, 000, with contoured & GPS compatible topographic mapping plus tourist information.MOBILE DOWNLOADS: As well as the physical edition of the map, each Landranger title now

Includes:: a code for downloading after purchase its digital version onto your smartphone or tablet for viewing on the OS smartphone app.OS LANDRANGER SERIES: to see the list of all the titles in the OS Landranger series, both paper & waterproof versions, please click on the series link. Maps in the Landranger series provide plenty of recreational & tourist information, indicating the traditional public right of way paths (except in Scotland where different laws apply), including bridleways & byways restricted or open to motorized traffic. National Trails & selected other long-distance paths are marked, as well as on-road & traffic-free cycle routes with their National/ Regional Cycle Network numbers. National Trust/ National Trust for Scotland & Forestry Commission land is clearly marked, indicating open or restricted access. A range of symbols highlights camping & caravanning sites, youth hostels, tourist information offices & visitors’ centres, parking & picnicking places, World Heritage sites, sport & recreational facilities, etc. The maps provide detailed presentation of topography with contours at 10m intervals, numerous spot heights & additional colouring and/or graphics for different types of woodlands, orchards or parkl&, rock features including scree & cliffs, water features inland & along the sea shore with marshl&, dunes, s&, mud, shingle & the high water mark. All the standard information expected of survey mapping at this scale is included: finely graded road network, railway lines with stations, cuttings, embankments, etc; individual isolated buildings; archaeological & historical sites, etc. For GPS users the British National Grid is shown at 1km intervals, with latitude & longitude given by margin ticks at 1` & cross hairs on the map at 5`. Each map covers an area of 40 x 40km, (approx. 25 x 25 miles).

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The area around Kettering, Corby, Market Harborough & Stamford, including Rockingham Forest & part of the E2 European Long-distance Path, on a paper version of map No. 141 from the Ordnance Survey’s Landranger series at 1:50, 000, with contoured & GPS compatible topographic mapping plus tourist information.MOBILE DOWNLOADS: As well as the physical edition of the map, each Landranger title now

Includes:: a code for downloading after purchase its digital version onto your smartphone or tablet for viewing on the OS smartphone app.OS LANDRANGER SERIES: to see the list of all the titles in the OS Landranger series, both paper & waterproof versions, please click on the series link. Maps in the Landranger series provide plenty of recreational & tourist information, indicating the traditional public right of way paths (except in Scotland where different laws apply), including bridleways & byways restricted or open to motorized traffic. National Trails & selected other long-distance paths are marked, as well as on-road & traffic-free cycle routes with their National/ Regional Cycle Network numbers. National Trust/ National Trust for Scotland & Forestry Commission land is clearly marked, indicating open or restricted access. A range of symbols highlights camping & caravanning sites, youth hostels, tourist information offices & visitors’ centres, parking & picnicking places, World Heritage sites, sport & recreational facilities, etc. The maps provide detailed presentation of topography with contours at 10m intervals, numerous spot heights & additional colouring and/or graphics for different types of woodlands, orchards or parkl&, rock features including scree & cliffs, water features inland & along the sea shore with marshl&, dunes, s&, mud, shingle & the high water mark. All the standard information expected of survey mapping at this scale is included: finely graded road network, railway lines with stations, cuttings, embankments, etc; individual isolated buildings; archaeological & historical sites, etc. For GPS users the British National Grid is shown at 1km intervals, with latitude & longitude given by margin ticks at 1` & cross hairs on the map at 5`. Each map covers an area of 40 x 40km, (approx. 25 x 25 miles).

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The 1:50 000 topographic map gives a more general picture of the ground features than a basic map. It shows settlements, houses, roads, cultivated areas, waterways, cutting areas, mires, rock exposures, & relief. One map sheet covers an area of 30 x 40 km & one centimetre corresponds to 500 metres on the ground. The 1:50, 000 topographic map is also an ideal complement to nautical charts as it provides useful information about the land areas adjacent to waterways. For example, all Finnish sea areas are covered by 1:50 000 topographic map sheets. ...

The glorious new picture book from the bestselling, award-winning author of Blown Away & GRRRRR!, all about one boy, one Kevin, & one very special friendship... Uh-oh
- Sid Gibbons is in trouble again! Time to think fast... When Sid makes yet another mess, & his mum is at the end of her patience, Sid does what every quick-thinking kid would do
- he blames it on his big, furry, vanilla-&-pink friend Kevin! & while it seemed like a good idea at the time, Sid gets an unexpected surprise when he finds out that Kevin & his world might not be so imaginary after all
- & while his friend might be make-believe, his feelings are very real. A beautifully illustrated rhyming tale of friendship, kindness & stepping up, from a rare picture book talent. The perfect story for any child, from age three & up.


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Loosely following in the footsteps of the most notorious grand tourists Kevin clambers in, on & amongst the greatest buildings, ruins & cities in Europe & also veers drastically off the official path to visit the brothels, bathhouses & drinking dens which formed the other half of the grand tourists' experiences. This accumulation of sights sounds & smells allows a sense of what it must have been like for a callow Briton to have come face to face with the heat & the noise, the drama & still living history of the civilisations of Europe. As always, Kevin, who speaks French & Italian fluently, is an entertaining & masterly companion as we delve behind the facades we all think we know so well. ...

Loosely following in the footsteps of the most notorious grand tourists Kevin clambers in, on & amongst the greatest buildings, ruins & cities in Europe & also veers drastically off the official path to visit the brothels, bathhouses & drinking dens which formed the other half of the grand tourists` experiences. This accumulation of sights sounds & smells allows a sense of what it must have been like for a callow Briton to have come face to face with the heat & the noise, the drama & still living history of the civilisations of Europe. As always, Kevin, who speaks French & Italian fluently, is an entertaining & masterly companion as we delve behind the facades we all think we know so well. ...

” When it comes to beginners` wine guides, Windows on the World Complete Wine Course is one of the perennial best.” --Wall Street Journal With more than three million copies sold, this perennial bestseller by James Beard Lifetime Achievement Award Winner Kevin Zraly is the definitive guide to understanding & appreciating wine. Kevin Zraly, America`s ultimate wine educator, demystifies every aspect of choosing, tasting, & enjoying wine. From the renowned reds of Bordeaux & California to the trail-blazing whites of Washington State & New Zeal&, this essential volume features maps of each region, lush photographs, a wealth of infographics, best value bottles for each country, hundreds of labels to help you find the right wines, & guided tastings. It also

Includes:: the latest vintages to savor, comprehensive notes on food pairings, & answers to frequently asked questions. This revised & expanded edition features new classes on South America, Australia, & New Zeal&, sparkling wine, & fortified wine as well as information on cutting-edge trends (ros, Prosecco) & emerging wine regions, including Sicily & China. The Windows on the World Complete Wine Course gives you all the tools you need to discover & enjoy the best wines for you.

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This charming short story by one of the greatest literary figures of the 20th century, Virginia Woolf, is set on a hot July day in Kew Gardens. Woolf creates an impressionistic world with snippets of conversation, wondering thoughts & sparks of colour. The gentle narrative drifts between different characters as they stroll through the world famous botanic gardens. In this new edition published by Kew, delightful illustrations accompany the text in this attractive gift book. ...