Maghull South in 1906 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 an area that was largely rural, with the southern part of Maghull in the top right quarter, including Maghull station, Great Mogul Hotel, Kensington Farm, Kennessee Green, Maghull Hall, St George`s RC church, Leeds & Liverpool Canal, etc. Coverage extends westward to Old Race Course Farm, Broadwood House, Wood End Farm, Brook House Farm (lower left corner) & a stretch of the Cheshire Lines Railway with Sefton & Maghull station. On the reverse are directories of Maghull in 1905 & 1918, plus a section of James Sherriff`s map of the area in 1823. 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. ...

Revive the art of storytelling using these nine beautifully illustrated wooden dice to create the most imaginative, funny & bizarre stories. Once upon a time there was a beautiful princess, who lived all alone in an enchanted forest with only a top hat & a magnifying glass for company. One fine day, a singing frog on a broomstick flew past. This is the perfect family game that will stimulate the imaginations of children & adults alike. Ideal for playing by a log fire. (Carries EU Toy Safety Directive `CE` logo). ...

Magic beans. Sow them. Plant them. Watch children grow. ' If you are a dreamer, come in. If you are a dreamer, a wisher, a liar, a hoper, a prayer, a magic-bean-buyer. If you're a pretender, come sit by my fire, for we have some flax-golden tales to spin. Come in! Come in!' (Shel Silverstein, Poet). Each & every one of the stories in this anthology is a magic bean: a wondrous tale that will capture your imagination. Prepare to be dazzled by Rapunzel's golden tresses. Prepare to be moved by the suffering of the Little Mermaid. Prepare to laugh yourself silly as ' Mr Sultana' struggles to get the better of a little red rooster! Lovingly crafted by the finest authors & illustrators, these 'magic beans' will delight, thrill & thoroughly entertain. ...

In the 1960s hundreds of thousands of young Westerners, inspired by Kerouac & the Beatles, blazed the `hippie trail` overland from Istanbul to Kathmandu in search of enlightenment & a bit of cheap dope. Since the Summer of Love, the countries that offered so much to these dreamers have confronted the full force of modernity & transformed from worlds of Western fantasy to political minefields. Through a landscape of breathtaking beauty, Rory Mac Lean retraces the path of the once well-worn `hippie trail` from Turkey to Iran, Afghanistan to Pakistan, India to Nepal, meeting trail veterans & locals on his way, & relives wide-eyed adventures as he witnesses a world of extraordinary & terrifying transformation. ...

Around the coast of Scotland there are hundreds of islands from bare, rugged skerries to lush dominions of history & deep-rooted culture. Explore the islands with the help of Terry Marsh`s informative text & Jon Spark`s stunning photographs. This title portrays the main island groups in all their moods, & focuses on what it is that gives these islands such magical & lasting appeal. It is a glorious celebration in words & photographs of some of the most superb scenery in the world. Discover why these unique places draw those lucky enough to find them back to visit whenever they can. ...

Edited by ex-Children`s Laureate Siobhan Parkinson, seven top Irish writers write brand new fairy tales for the 21st century, but with plenty of the magic, wisdom & laughter that we find in the traditional Irish tales. Including wolves & dragons, magic frogs, a kind monster, a mysterious mermaid, a mischievous wee man, a heroic sky snake, as well as human boys & girls, this is a spellbinding collection of contemporary writing. Each story is beautifully & decoratively illustrated with Olwyn Whelan`s jewel-like, brightly coloured paintings. The stories are: The Princess & the Other Frog by Siobhan Parkinson; Eleanor by John Boyne; Badness, Madness & Trickery by Malachy Doyle; Finbar the Furious by Paula Leyden; The Woman who Stroked Stones by Maeve Friel; The Princess who Wanted to be Queen by Deirdre Sullivan; Nora & the Sky Snake by Darragh Martin. ...

A hardback treasury of stories including traditional fairytales such as ` The Princess & the Pea`, ` The Twelve Dancing Princesses` & ` Rapunzel`, alongside brand new stories about mermaids, fairies, princesses & dolls. This book will last for years as children enjoy having the tales read to them, & then reading them themselves. ...

When Surya the sun god got married, his wife could not bear the heat of his rays & ran away. Surya was heartbroken & the world plunged into darkness. A dwarf asked a king for some l&, which he measured with three footsteps, & ended up claiming the earth & the sky. Sage Daksha got his daughters married to the moon, but later, in a fit of rage, cursed the moon with consumption, making it wax & wane. These are some of the fifty myths from India recounted in this fabulously produced book. From wise sages to demonic asuras, beautiful river deities to arrogant kings, wayward gods to brave princes, this collection of myths showcases the most enchanting & magical stories from Indian mythology. ...

From the international bestselling creator of Lost Ocean comes a beautiful new colouring book that takes you on a wondrous expedition through the jungle. Follow ink evangelist & queen of adult colouring, Johanna Basford down an inky trail through Magical Jungle & discover a forgotten world of flora & fauna just waiting to be coloured in. Through intricate pen & ink illustrations, colour-inners of all ages are invited to explore an exotic rainforest teeming with creatures large & small. Encounter speckled tree frogs & dainty hummingbirds, prowling tigers & playful monkeys. Let your imagination run wild in the leafy treetop canopy or find yourself drawn to the delicate world of sensational blossoms & tropical plants below. There are ancient relics to be found along the way, each one leading toward the mystical treasure hidden at the heart of the magical jungle. Only the bravest, most inquisitive colourers will discover what lies hidden at the end of this inky quest. For Magical Jungle Johanna has picked a crisp ivory paper that accentuates & compliments your chosen colour palette. The smooth, untextured pages allows for beautiful blending or gradient techniques with coloured pencils, or are perfect for pens, allowing the nib to glide evenly over the surface without feathering. ...

The Maglite XL50 LED flashlight combines a powerful performance with an intelligent design & a stylish look. The case is made from rugged machined aluminium & it is anodised inside & out for corrosion resistance & durability, its beam can reach up to 145 metres & brightness of 104 lumens. Features include:- Push-button tail cap switch with 3 selectable power modes: high power, 25% power & emergency safety strobe.
- Powered by 3 AAA batteries which are included.- Intelligent Energy Source Management that extend battery life.- Individually serial numbered.- Manufacturer Warranty.
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