The pub has been the heart & soul of British life for generations. But how has this unique institution changed over the centuries? Paul Jennings traces the history of the British pub & looks at how it evolved from the coaching inn & humble alehouse, through back-street beer houses & `fine, flaring` gin palaces to the drinking establishments of the twenty-first century. Covering all aspects of pub life, this fascinating history examines pubs in town & country. It identifies keys trends & discusses architecture & interior design. It looks at customers & their varied activities in pubs & at the men & women who ran them. The story of the pub is set throughout in the wider context of social change. ” The Local” is a must-read for the pub-goer & anyone interested in the history of the English people. ...

Described by the BBC as ' Probably the most useful book for the working local historian ever published', this is the third edition of this popular research tool. Divided into themes from Archaeology to Utilities, the researcher will find the accurate meanings of archaic terms or the legislation which made a difference to local lives. It deals, amongst many other things, with old land measurements, ancient tenures, formation dates of railways, gas companies & colleges. it

Includes:: taxes. regnal years, a perpetual calendar & genealogy.

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The eighth book in the classic Martin Beck detective series from the 1960s & 70s
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Kamila is nine years old when she is taken from the poverty of her childhood village in southern Lebanon to Beirut. She has never learned to read or write though she longs to go to school. Stories, poetry & film are her passion
- & a beautiful boy called Muhammad. They fall in love before Kamila is forced into an arranged marriage, despite her tears & screams. She is only fourteen years old. On her wedding night, her first daughter is conceived; four years later, Hanan is born. Kamila & Muhammad continue to see each other in secret, risking their lives. It is eight years before Kamila can bring herself to divorce her husb&, as to do so means leaving her daughters behind. Beautifully evoking the dusty streets of Beirut & life in Lebanon, this is a heartbreaking memoir of an extraordinary woman.
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The first comprehensive sea kayaking guide to Lofoten, the Magic Isles in the Arctic Circle of northern Norway.50 trips covering multi-day trips, committing crossings to the outer islands of Vaeroy & Rost & easy day trips to the stunning landscape of Mountains & fjords. There is something for all levels. Stunning photos to inspire, & graded routes & maps to help you choose a trip, combined with information on flora fauna & local history. The long summer days, secluded bays & beaches & realtive isolation, make this a must on any sea kayakers list to visit. ...

The Loire in the Landscapes of the Imagination guide series; providing an in-depth cultural & account of some of the world’s most memorable & evocative landscapes. Presented as a cultural & literary guide, each title in the series explores the cultural history of a landscape, providing an overview of the area’s development from its earliest roots to the modern day. Particular emphasis is placed on the literary, poetic, architectural, cultural & historical elements that make up the landscape & each title is written & researched by an academic expert. An Epilogue offers suggestion for further reading & indices of literary, artistic & historical names & places & landmarks. ...

The Loire Valley is not known as the ` Garden of France` for nothing, & being just a few hours drive from the main ports, the region has cried out for a quality guide to its wildlife. The Sologne itself boasts some 1200 plant species for the botanist to get to grips with, & over 280 species of bird have been recorded amongst the 2000 lakes of the Brenne. With 110 species of butterfly & 62 varieties of dragonfly, the Loire is a draw for wildlife enthusiasts of all kinds & this new guide helps you maximise your time in the region. This nature guide is part of the ” Crossbill Guides” series for nature enthusiasts. The Crossbill Guides combine interesting & insightful accounts with up-to-date & practical tourist information & tips on observing wildlife. This title

Includes:: detailed descriptions of drive & hiking trails are conveniently linked to information on everything you want to know about the wheres, whats, & whys of the splendid nature of the Loire. This title: contains a full description of the landscapes & scenery of the region, including its lakes & forests, & World Heritage valley;

Includes:: a geographical & habitat overview which helps to explain the special nature of the region`s wildlife; deals with the history of Valley`s vast & distinctive countryside; the flora, birds, insects, reptiles, amphibians & mammals, each have a section describing their special requirements & where they might be found; &, the main section of the book contains suggested routes for summer visits to sections of the region, including maps & special points of interest.



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A humorous, historical activity book, packed with amazing games, puzzles, doodles to do & cultural colouring-in activities, all about the exciting city of London. Prepare to be spooked by stories of gruesome ghosts that haunt London`s palaces, play the Great Fire of London board game, stop Colonel Blood stealing the Crown Jewels, help the king find his stockings in the Hampton Court maze & colour in striking pictures of famous London landmarks. With all this & much more this book will take you on the ultimate London tour with a whole heap of fun along the way. In association with Historic Royal Palaces, the independent charity that looks after the Tower of London, Hampton Court Palace, the Banqueting House, Kensington Palace & Kew Palace. ...

The London area has a fantastic range of bird species, from the rare Black Redstart to the humble Feral Pigeon & the exotic Ring-necked Parakeet. Published jointly with The London Natural History Society, this atlas contains records of 200 species that were observed in the region, covering an area within 20 miles (or Approx. 32km) of St Paul`s Cathedral. The atlas documents the breeding & wintering distribution of the birds in the area & identifies changes in distribution since the previous two breeding atlases of the London area, in 1968-72 & 1988-94.A full introduction describes the methodology & this is followed by illustrated species accounts, each with up to five maps covering breeding distribution; breeding abundance; breeding change; winter distribution & winter abundance. ...

There are a multitude of ` London Calling` cards in the collection at Rocket 68. This lively illustrated range of London themed prints & cards aims to portray the vibrancy & beauty of London`s architecture, areas, life & communities. Each card is supplied with quality Gunpowder grey envelope in a cellophane wrapper. These cards are all illustrated by Jill White & printed in the UK on a lovely soft Calisto FSC accredited board. ...