The National Gallery started life in 1824 when the British government purchased the collection of 38 pictures from the estate of banker John Julius Angerstein. Originally the pictures were displayed in Angerstein's former home in Pall Mall. It was only in 1838 that the collection moved to its current site in Trafalgar Square. The building & collection have continued to expand ever since; today, the National Gallery houses one of the world's greatest collections of western European paintings. This book brings together the stories behind the founding & growth of the National Gallery: the generous benefactors, the architectural controversies, the acquisitions, the dedicated staff & the visiting public. Richly illustrated, with archive photography, it provides insights into the history of the people & events that have helped shape this much-loved national institution. ...

This is the story of how the paintings moved to Wales, but the gallery stayed 'open for business', a photographic record of the paintings' war, & a celebration of the wartime spirit when Londoners found solace in art & music. On Wednesday 23 August 1939, the National Gallery closed its doors to the public, not knowing when they would open again. The paintings were to be secretly evacuated in a relocation that took only eleven days. The last shipment left Trafalgar Square on 2 September, the day before war was declared. At first the majority of the collection was stored in a number of private houses & public buildings, predominantly in Wales. However, by May 1940
- as the conflict progressed & the risk of bombing in Wales increased
- it was felt that the paintings were no longer safe, & they were dispersed further. Ministers briefly considered transporting the entire collection to Canada, but Churchill immediately vetoed the plan stating, 'hide them in cellars or caves, but not one picture shall leave this island'. The paintings were eventually stored in Manod Quarry, a slate mine covered by 200 feet of solid rock in the mountains above the village of Ffestiniog. This book tells the story of the National Gallery's war for the first time. Extensive & eloquent archive photography, alongside press reports & Gallery correspondence, provide the basis for a story that captures the public's relationship with the collection.

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This mouth-watering collection of 200 recipes from the National Trust celebrates the wonderful farmhouse recipes of Britain & the local ingredients at their heart. Food is at the heart of everything the National trust does. With 100 tenant farms, more than 25 working kitchen gardens & farms managed by us, the trust has an important stake in every part of the food journey. This book has 315 pages & is 25.2cm x 19.5cm x 3cm. ...

In this book, acclaimed cook & food historian Laura Mason explores that quintessentially British institution
- the traditional
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This wonderful collection of delicious British teatime recipes features well-known favourites, from Scones, Hot Cross Buns & Cherry Bakewells, to regional & historic gems such as Suffolk Apple Cake, Melting Moments & Fat Rascals. Over the years Jane Pettigrew has collected many of these recipes & the stories behind them from National Trust cooks & chefs. She also gives her advice on how to choose a tea that best complements each recipe. Whether enjoying an indulgent treat with friends, preparing a substantial high tea for the family or simply sipping a solitary cuppa, there is something here for everyone. ...

As a Native Commissioner through the 1940's to 1960's, George Jameson was responsible for the welfare of the natives' in his appointed region. He prided himself on furthering relations between communities, speaking several tribal languages fluently & developing a reputation as a man to be trusted & sought after for help & advice. With a thriving young family, a devoted wife & a quick succession of promotions, George is proud of everything he has achieved so far, in particular the understanding he is fostering between whites & blacks. Then, in the wake of the 1948 elections, George feels a shift in the Native Affairs Department's agenda. As he is shunted from one outpost to another, his role becoming ever more hopeless, his place in South Africa's future increasingly hazy, he feels the weight of his powerlessness & finds himself fighting off a crippling depression. " The Native Commissioner" is a heart-wrenching portrayal of a kind & conscientious man who felt himself cast adrift under the weight of South African apartheid. ...

The greatest story ever told is born again in this beautiful new retelling of the nativity.

The traditional feel & charming

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Have magical designed cookies this Christmas with these brilliant cookie cutters, from stars, camels to cars this cookie cutter will brighten any cookie you chose to make or eat. Warning; this product ha sharp functional styles, please keep away from small children. ...

Chicago, 1924. Teenage baseball genius Roy Hobbs (Robert Redford) is lured to a hotel room by a mysterious seductress (Barabra Hershey) & shot with a silver bullet. Fifteen years later, Roy reappears on the scene & helps lead the New York Knights into ...

Open your eyes to local foods & the making of them, reduce waste by using every last bit of each ingredient & enjoy well-raised meat & fish!

Try your hand at traditional techniques that have become popular again
- yoghurt-making, preserving, pickling, fermenting.

Join one of Australias brightest young chefs, Matt Stone, & create breakfast, weeknight meals or feasts for friends in this masterpiece for making sustainable foods full of flavours.

Product Information:
• ISBN: 9781743365915
• Author: Matt Stone
• Publisher: Murdoch Books
• Format: Paperback
• Pages: 239
• Dimensions: 26 x 21 x 3cm














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