Leonard Setright was one of the twentieth century's most influential, opinionated & idiosyncratic motoring journalists; described as 'more Isaiah Berlin than Jeremy Clarkson', everything he wrote was inspired by his knowledge of & passion for all things automotive. Long Lane with Turnings is a dryly witty memoir of his early years & the author's last book, left unfinished at the time of his death in the summer of 2005. We encounter Setright as a child standing behind his father's driving seat in family Wolseley, enjoining him to ' Go fast!'; taking an early delight in machines of all sorts, from the camera-like precision of the Setright ticket machine for bus conductors (manufactured by his father's firm) to his first bicycle. We also see him developing that independence of mind which so characterized his writing as a critic: readers will savour his pitch-perfect descriptions of many of the cars that he drove, be it the Mini ('a very convincing little brick'), a Renault 4 ('swaying like a sailing dinghy in corners') or his beloved Bristols. The portrait of the writer which emerges from these pages is marvellously detailed, quirky & full of warmth. ...

Beware of Long Lankin.. . When Cora & her little sister Mimi are sent to stay with their great-aunt in the isolated village of Bryers Guerdon, they sense immediately that they`re not welcome. What they don`t know is that the last time two young girls were at Guerdon Hall, their visit ended in a mysterious, violent tragedy. Something dark & evil has haunted the village for centuries. Now it has set eyes on its next victim, & it will stop at nothing to lay claim to her. With the help of local schoolboys Roger & Peter, Cora must uncover the horrifying secrets buried deep within Bryers Guerdon
- before it is too late for Mimi. Bewitching & atmospheric, this is a truly stunning debut that will linger with you for days after the final, chilling pages.
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` Long Live Southbank` documents the history & culture of this iconic London landmark, which was threatened by a GBP120 million redevelopment, announced in March 2013. The Southbank Centre proposed designs to transform the Southbank Undercroft skate park into retail units, relocating the revered & popular skate spot further down the river, beneath the Hungerford Bridge. ` Long Live Southbank` was produced in conjunction with the campaign, the success of which was celebrated in September of 2014, when it was announced that the undercroft had been saved. The undercroft is a treasured space that has been home to skateboarders, BMX riders & graffiti artists for the last 40 years. ` Long Live Southbank` documents this history through originally commissioned photography & a wealth of archival images donated via the campaign`s website. These have been divided into chapters exploring & celebrating the history, architecture, culture & community that has evolved within this cult, iconic & remarkable space. ...

December 1901: With London Society in a frenzy of anticipation for the coronation of the new king, Edward VII, the Earl & Countess of Dilberne are caught up in lavish preparations. Yet Lady Isobel still has ample time to fret, & no wonder with a new heir on the way, an elopement, family tragedy, a runaway niece, & a gaggle of fraudulent spiritualists to contend with... With her trademark joie de vivre, Fay Weldon once again draws her readers into the lives & loves of the aristocratic Dilberne family, as they embrace not only a new century, but a new generation
- a generation with somewhat radical views...
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The Endurance in this photo looks like a ghost ship, the ice that trapped her adding to the spookiness of the situation. The night is long, very long, nearly four months long, the Antarctic Winter. Hurley's picture is a masterpiece & it has now been made into a poster. ...

Long Melford in 1902 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 is double-sided; the main map covers an area stretching from Rotten Row & Station Road (the station itself is not covered) northward a mile to Brook House & Bull Lane. Features include several malthouses & the two railway lines fanning out either side of the main road. The backing map takes coverage further north &

Includes:: Melford Hall, part of Melford Park, Melford Green, Westgate Lane & (at the top of the map) Holy Trinity church. A directory of Long Melford is also included. 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.

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This collection of warming recipes will help stave off winter's chill. On a cold day a steaming bowl of soup is always welcome
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AA cyclist's epic, world-crossing road trip is presented from the perspective of a base culinary urge. What is it about New Zealand that most expats & travellers miss most? Beautiful clean beaches? The majestic Southern Alps? Mum? For Tim Mulliner, after nearly four years of working in Britain, it was the experience of sinking his teeth into a proper Kiwi pie
- of the sort '...that melted in your mouth & left tiny flakes of pastry stuck to your lips, a small shower of crumbs on your shirt, & a nice warm, satisfied feeling in the stomach'. So Tim jumped on his 27-speed bike to head across western Europe, eastern Europe, Turkey, India, Iran, Pakistan, Tibet, China, South-East Asia & Australia, & finally home to New Zeal&. Along the way he collected a series of unforgettable memories & utterly beautiful images.
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In the autumn of 1936, some 200 men from the Tyneside town of Jarrow marched 300 miles to London in protest against the destruction of their towns & industries. Precisely 80 years on, Stuart Maconie, walks from north to south retracing the route of the emblematic Jarrow Crusade. Following history`s footsteps, Maconie is in search of what Modern Britain is really like today. Travelling down the country`s spine, Maconie moves through a land that is, in some ways, very much the same as the England of the thirties with its political turbulence, austerity, north/south divide, food banks & of course, football mania. Yet in other ways, it is completely unrecognisable; highstreets peppered with pound shops & e-cigarette vendors, smoothie bars & Costas on every corner. Maconie visits the great, established & yet evolving cities of Leeds, Sheffield & London, as well as the sleepy hamlets, quiet lanes & roaring motorways. He meets those with stories to tell & whose voices build a funny, complex & entertaining tale of Britain, then & now. Written in Maconie`s signature style, this is a fascinating exploration of a modern nation that, though looks & sounds strangely familiar, has been completely transformed. ...

Three & half weeks. Three hundred miles. I saw roaring arterial highway & silent lanes, candlelit cathedrals & angry men in bad pubs. The Britain of 1936 was a land of beef paste sandwiches & drill halls. Now we are nation of vaping & nail salons, pulled pork & salted caramel. In the autumn of 1936, some 200 men from the Tyneside town of Jarrow marched 300 miles to London in protest against the destruction of their towns & industries. Precisely 80 years on, Stuart Maconie, walks from north to south retracing the route of the emblematic Jarrow Crusade. Travelling down the country’s spine, Maconie moves through a land that is, in some ways, very much the same as the England of the 30s with its political turbulence, austerity, north/south divide, food banks & of course, football mania. Yet in other ways, it is completely unrecognisable. Maconie visits the great cities as well as the sleepy hamlets, quiet lanes & roaring motorways. He meets those with stories to tell & whose voices build a funny, complex & entertaining tale of Britain, then & now. ...