True Yellow- Real woven reed basket with a hard surface hollow balloon that never needs inflation & won`t deflate. Hand applied balloon strips. Wooden toggles & sand bags. Balloons combine color, décor & science, all-in-one. They’re as fascinating today as they were a century ago. Imagine viewing the earth from above, free as a bird, holding onto a balloon basket. 32cm diameter x 56cm height 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 ...

The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh is one of Scotland`s most visited tourist attractions & has been cultivating & studying plants for over three centuries. Across its four garden sites, the Royal Botanic Garden`s living plant collection contains over 13, 500 species from 156 countries, including some that are extinct in the wild & others new to science. The ever-growing Herbarium currently contains over three million dried specimens & the Library houses Scotland`s national collection of botanical & horticultural literature, including manuscripts dating back to the fifteenth century. The highlights illustrated in this book provide a personal insight into one of the world`s greatest botanic gardens & reveals the invaluable contribution that it makes to the ongoing documentation & conservation of the world`s diverse plant life. ...

A illustrated guide to the British Royal Family, covering individual members of the family, the succession, royal duties, the royal household, royal residences & a look back over the history of British monarchs asking how much do we know about the monarchy? This Collins Gem takes you through its many aspects. It
Includes:: a historical review of monarchs in Britain; The Royal Office; ancestry & heraldry, symbols of office (crown, orb, etc.) & the succession; the Royal family; Royal Palaces
- Buckingham Palace, Holyroodhouse, Windsor Castle & more; places with royal connections
- Brighton Pavilion, Tower of London, Fotheringhay, Osborne House; the Royal calendar; the Court Circular & regular celebrations & duties
- The Queen's Official Birthday, The Maundy Thursday service, etc.; & the Royal household
- the royal staff, the royal wealth, the art collection, & royal regiments.




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While Europe was buried in the Dark Ages, the Maya were producing astonishing sculpture, stelae & wall murals, as well as building magnificent temples, tombs & ball courts. This extraordinary volume pairs the leading Maya scholar & one of the world`s finest photographers of ancient sites to trace the rise & fall of Mayan civilization through its great royal cities. From El Mirador to the cities of the Maya Renaissance & finally to Chichen Itza, where the 700-year flowering of the Mayan people came to a halt, the riveting history of powerful dynasties, political intrigues & a flourishing culture is illuminated through new research & evocative photographs. A new reading of artifacts, reliefs, murals, maps & other archaeological evidence allows Coe to untangle the complex sequence of internecine ritual warfare that fatally weakened the late Maya era. Documented with specially commissioned maps & plans based on the latest research, ” Royal Cities of the Ancient Maya” will be irresistible to everyone from the casual visitor to Pre-Columbian experts. ...

People from countries all around the world are fascinated by the British monarchy, its history & regalia, & this fantastic colouring book is the perfect way to get to know the UK`s royal past. It features lots of detailed pictures to colour in, including Henry VIII & his wives, The Tower of London, The Crown Jewels, lots of intricated royal costumes & a royal wedding. Some of each picture is already coloured in, so children can focus on the interesting bits. Each page also

Includes:: fascinating facts about the monarchy.

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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 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

Includes:: an internal storage pocket & ribbon marker.

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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! ...