Worcestershire, an original antique map by G. Cole / J. Roper published in London, 1810-1843. Copperplate, coloured. Map size 23 x 17 cm, overall mounted size 38.5 x 32.5 cm. This detailed map of Worcestershire is from Dugdale's England & Wales Delineated. The map was drawn by G. Cole & engraved by John Roper for publication first in The Beauties Of England & Wales, issued in parts, from c.1804. Such was the success of the publication that the maps were re-used in other publications, as here. The maps show accurate geographical detail, including the turnpike, mail coach & principal roads, sites of Roman & other historical remains, as well as the seats of the nobility & the gentry, & market towns with their distances from London. The maps also show the division of the counties into hundreds or wapontakes. They are representative of the functional nineteenth-century approach to cartography, yet are not unattractive. Antique maps from various original publishers are presented on the Stanford ...

Worcestershire, an original antique map by G. Cole / J. Roper, published in London, c. 1804 -1810. A copperplate engraving, original colour. Map size 23 x 17.5 cm with a mount size of 39.5 x 33.5 cm.A detailed nineteenth-century map of Worcestershire that was published in the atlas, The British Atlas; Comprising A Complete Set Of County Maps, Of England & Wales; & Plans Of Cities & Principal Towns in 1810. The map was drawn by G. Cole & engraved by John Roper for publication in The Beauties Of England & Wales, that was published in parts, from c.1804. Such was the success of the publication that the maps were re-used in other publications, as here. The maps show accurate geographical detail, including the turnpike, mail coach & principal roads, sites of Roman & other historical remains, as well as the seats of the nobility & the gentry, & market towns with their distances from London. The maps also show the division of the counties into hundreds or wapontakes. They are representative of the functional nineteenth-century approach to cartography, yet are not unattractive. Antique maps from various original publishers are presented on the Stanford ...

Worcestershire Pevsner Architectural Guide, in a series of publications begun with the express aim of providing up-to-date guides to the most significant buildings in every part of the country, suitable for both general reader & specialist. Each volume provides an introductory overview of the architecture of the area, followed by a descriptive gazetteer arranged alphabetically by place. Whilst cathedrals & their furnishings, great country houses & their parks form the grand set pieces, the books demonstrate the enjoyable diversity of architecture in the British Isles in accounts of rural churches & farmsteads, Victorian public buildings & industrial monuments. A continuing programme of publication keeps the series up-to-date with new information on older buildings & recent architecture while maintaining the tradition of Pevsner`s own succinct accounts. Each book has over 100 photographs, mostly specially commissioned, numerous maps & plans, a glossary & indexes. ...

Worcester, an original antique map by G. Cole / J. Roper, published in London, c. 1804 -1810. A copperplate engraving, uncoloured. Map size 17.5 x 23 cm with a mount size of 35 x 40 cm.A detailed nineteenth-century map of Worcester that was published in the atlas, The British Atlas; Comprising A Complete Set Of County Maps, Of England & Wales; & Plans Of Cities & Principal Towns in 1810. The map was drawn by G. Cole & engraved by John Roper for publication in The Beauties Of England & Wales, that was published in parts, from c.1804. Such was the success of the publication that the maps were re-used in other publications, as here. Antique maps from various original publishers are presented on the Stanford ...

The area of Greater London intricately & imaginatively visualized from words connected with its various districts & locations. Made up from names of famous Londoners & visitors to the capital, historical events, iconic buildings, dishes & much, much more, the map may not be ideal for navigating London ...

Your words are amazing! This book is about your heart. The little bit inside of you that makes you, you! A very timely book about the power of words
- & how we use them. Told through the eyes of Pip & Cat, this book beautifully demonstrates the importance of what we say
- both positive & negative. Thoughtful, warm-hearted & completely non-preachy, this is a book that has already resonated with large numbers of children, whose teachers report a sea of change in the culture of their classroom after reading it. A universal message, for a world that always needs a little more kindness.

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Your words are amazing! This book is about your heart. The little bit inside of you that makes you, you! A new mini hardback gift edition of this very timely book about the power of words
- & how we use them. Told through the eyes of Pip & Cat, this book beautifully demonstrates the importance of what we say
- both positive & negative. Thoughtful, warm-hearted & completely non-preachy, this is a book that has already resonated with large numbers of children, whose teachers report a sea of change in the culture of their classroom after reading it. ` It`s a great way to encourage discussion & to share the power of words` Parents in Touch `A beautiful book that tells a strong story that spans all generations`
- Donna J ` Truly beautiful & effective`
- Jo E ` Possibly the most beautiful present I have ever received`
- Lisa W A universal message, for a world that always needs a little more kindness by an exciting new talent in picture books, Kate Jane Neal.




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This is a gathering of Patrick Leigh Fermor s most evocative writings, culled from his books, journalism & letters, many of which are published here in paperback book form for the first time. Contained within is a collection of extraordinary anecdotes that are full of atmosphere & incident, revealing Leigh Fermor to be a congenial, cultured traveller of the highest order. The pieces are arranged in five sections. These include accounts of his journeys in India, Italy, Germany, Romania & the Caribbean, details of the curious incidents & customs that he encounters in his adopted country of Greece, descriptions of his friends, heroes & various eccentrics, a selection of reviews & critical essays & a number of more frivolous, lighthearted writings. Whether tramping across Europe, searching for Lord Byron s slippers in Missolonghi or watching dolphins diving in the Mediterranean, Leigh Fermor remains infectiously enthusiastic & insatiably curious. His passion for words & language make him a superb prose writer. A master stylist, he conveys delight readily & insight easily, making him the leading exponent of the travel writing genre & a pleasure to read. ...

Freedom, speed, possibilty, meditative space & a means to get around---the pleasures that come from riding a bike are deep, & even the casual cyclist can feel the connection that has propelled us forward as inventors, travellers & thinkers. Gathered here are the entertaining, inspiring, & philosophical thoughts about cycling from writers (and riders) including Diane Ackerman, Albert Einstein, Susan B. Anthony, Mark Twain, Vladimir Nabokov, Carl Sagan, Iris Murdoch, & many more, thoughtfully & playfully paired with black & white photos & illustrations depicting a history of people & bikes. ...

Wordsley in 1901 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. 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. In this title: the map covers much of Wordsley, at the edge of the Black Country. Coverage extends from Holy Trinity church westward to Lawns Wood & the Kidderminster-Wolverhampton road. The map is a semi-rural one & the main features are at Wordsley, where they include Holy Trinity church, Wordsley House, Wordsley Flint Glass Works, Woodfield House, disused glass works, rectory, The Green, Bellevue area, Old Tack Farm. A section of the Stourbridge Canal is shown, including The Junction, & disused Dial Iron Works & Audnam Foundry. About the Alan Godfrey Editions of the 25 ...