The RHS Diary 2018 brings together a beautiful collection of wildflower illustrations, showcasing work held in the RHS`s world-famous Lindley Library. Artists featured include Margaret Mary Plues (1828-1901), Lydia Penrose (1787-1842), Lilian Snelling (1879-1972) & Maria Morris, whose work dates from the 1800s. This week-to-view diary is illustrated in colour throughout & has a ribbon marker. ...

The RHS Wild in the Garden Diary 2018 celebrates British wildlife. It is illustrated with photographs of birds, mammals, amphibians & insects that may be found in gardens, plus tips on how to manage your garden to enhance the wildlife potential & thereby add interest & enjoyment. Illustrated with full colour photographs this week-to-view diary

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? In 1809, thanksgiving ceremonies & feasts across Britain ushered George III into his fiftieth year as king. This was the first British celebration of a royal jubilee & set the tone for the five that have followed since: processions, fireworks, construction of monuments, the striking of special coins & medals, &, of course, the sale of commemorative mugs. Queen Victoria marked her golden & diamond jubilees in 1887 & 1897 amid throngs of patriotic subjects from all over the world, & celebrations were also held for George V`s silver jubilee in 1935. Following the festivities in 1977 & 2002, Queen Elizabeth II is the first British monarch ever to celebrate her third jubilee, as she begins her seventh decade on the throne. Judith Millidge describes the handful of British royal jubilees across 200 years, examines how they have been commemorated, their similarities & differences, & the myriad souvenir products that have accompanied them. ...

Royal London by Jane Struthers is an historical & cultural exploration of London`s royal sites & a fascinating guide for anyone curious to find out the history behind some of the most iconic buildings, parks, gardens & statues of the capital. An interesting introduction offers short biographies of the senior members of the Royal Family & insights to the royal ceremonies that take place in London throughout the year. A basic map at the beginning enables the readers to locate the sites around London including Richmond & Greenwich. The locations are divided into six geographical chapters: Westminster, The City, Piccadilly to Hackney, Marble Arch to Highgate, West London, South London plus a Day Trips from London chapter presenting four sites within an hour journey from the capital including Windsor Castle & Runnymede. The history, facts & colour photographs about the 114 sites are then unfolded & practical visitor information such as address, telephone number, website, opening hours, admission fees & travel information are detailed. Whether a tourist or a Londoner, touring the city or going to work, find out about the royal history of London’s landmarks. Royal London will provide a wealth of information & will reveal the past of the streets you are walking! ...

Where is the only tube station where a crown prince has died? Where is the oak tree where Good Queen Bess took her rest? Which Queen befriended the Elephant Man
- & played a part in the development of the modern Olympic Games? Where are the favourite shopping haunts of today`s young royals? From Westminster to Greenwich, Kensington to the Tower of London, no other city in the world is steeped in quite as much royal history as London. Overflowing with royal boroughs, royal palaces, royal parks & gardens, London has played host to key historical events for over a thousand years. Royal London brings together the best of the drama & intrigue of royal history, & guides readers to the very spot where the events happened. Topics covered also include: * Royals round the monopoly board * Royals sporting London * Royal stops on the underground * Royal food & drink * Areas named after royals * Royal monuments/statues/plaques * Royals & the military * Royal plots & conspiracies A unique & indispensable guide for Londoners & visitors alike with an interest in all things royal.
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One of the reasons that London attracts so many tourists each year is its royal connections. Not only is the UK`s capital city home to the Queen, but it has also seen a wealth of royal history. This entertaining book means that you can colour your way around Royal London, from the Tower of London to Buckingham Palace. ...

Create your own Royal picture book as you learn about life in this exciting city, London. ” The Royal London: The Ultimate Sticker Book” is ideal for decorating your own books, or for project work at school. This activity book makes learning fun. You can create your own picture book as you find out about the Kings & Queens of Great Britain & Irel&, as well as the background behind one of the most famous Royal families in the world. Read the captions in the booklet &, using the labels beside each sticker, choose the image that best fits in the space available. Don`t forget that your stickers can be stuck down & peeled off again. Some of this content is taken from the ” Ultimate Sticker Guide: London”. ...

Beautiful, ever popular maritime inspired furniture never fails to capture the imagination. Anyone watching for details with long-term value cannot miss the solid brass hardware, the rich woods combined with a lustrous varnish that seems like it's been hand waxed & polished for ages. Character & longevity. Adopt Admiralty grandeur with this practical mini-cabinet. Multifunctional, it can be used with or without wheels as a bedroom TV st&, a traveling bar, or as a wall cabinet for that smaller room that needs something special. If we do not have this item in stock we will order it for you from our supplier. Delivery generally takes 3 weeks within the UK. For overseas delivery queries please email sales@stanfords.co.uk ...

We are able to source a wide range flags in many sizes, sewn or printed on 100% Ministry Of Defence Standard Woven & Knitted Polyester. Flags are supplied with rope & toggle. If you would like more information, have a custom size request or cannot find a desired product, please email us at maritime@stanfords.co.uk. We will be glad to help! ...

Launched in 1945 & commissioned two years later, submarine HMS Alliance was built for service with the Royal Navy in the Far East. Alliance had a long & distinguished career of more than 28 years that took her all over the world. Today, Alliance is the centrepiece at the Royal Navy Submarine Museum, Gosport, where the submarine experience is brought to life by tours around the boat. Former submariner & historian Peter Goodwin gives Alliance the Haynes Manual treatment, examining in detail her construction & restoration, & describing what it was like to live, work & go to war in a submarine. ...