The former shipbuilding centres of Greenock & Gourock sit on the coastal strip offering breathtaking views north to the Argyll Hills & Scottish Highlands. Many of the historical attractions in these towns
- the museums & galleries stately homes & castles
- celebrate the areas influential maritime history & industrial past. There are many fine buildings of architectural interest to be seen in Greenock. These include the Municipal Buildings Custom House Sheriff Court Watt Monument Library mansions of the West End & a large number of impressive churches. The town has gained a modern image with the building of the present town centre in the 60s & 70s. Links with the past have not been forgotten & the residential West End of the town has been designated an Outstanding Conservation Area. There is also a Conservation Area which is located in the area of William Street & Cathcart Square. More recently the Waterfront development has provided a sports & leisure complex & attracted new shopping outlets for the shoppers of Greenock.

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A special boxed set of the three Agatha Christie novels set in or around her home of Greenway House in Devon. DEAD MANS FOLLY: Sir George & Lady Stubbs the hosts of a village fete hit upon the novel idea of staging a mock murder mystery. In good faith Ariadne Oliver the well known crime writer agrees to organise their murder hunt. But at the last minute Ariadne calls her friend Hercule Poirot for his expert assistance. Instinctively she senses that something sinister is about to happen! FIVE LITTLE PIGS: Beautiful Caroline Crale was convicted of poisoning her husband yet there were five other suspects: Philip Blake (the stockbroker) who went to market; Meredith Blake (the amateur herbalist) who stayed at home; Elsa Greer (the three-time divorcee) who had roast beef; Cecilia Williams (the devoted governess) who had none; & Angela Warren (the disfigured sister) who cried wee wee wee all the way home. It is sixteen years later but Hercule Poirot just cant get that nursery rhyme out of his mind! ORDEAL BY INNOCENCE: No one felt sorry when Jacko Argyle died in prison. Everyone knew he killed his mother by striking her over the head with a poker from the fire. But when a doctor turns up at the house two years afterwards with proof of Jackos innocence the whole family is horrified. Because it can mean only one thing
- that their mothers killer is still among them!
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OS Explorer Map is the Ordnance Surveys most detailed map & is recommended for anyone enjoying outdoor activities like walking horse riding & off-road cycling. Providing complete GB coverage the series details essential information such as youth hostels pubs & visitor information as well as rights of way permissive paths & bridleways. ...

The South London district of Greenwich is perhaps most famous for giving its name to Greenwich Mean Time & the Greenwich Meridian but the area is also a World Heritage Site with many famous landmarks including the National Maritime Museum the Royal Observatory & the Cutty Sark. This fascinating collection of old photographs shown alongside today's equivalent views show the many fascinating changes which Greenwich has undergone. From the amalgamation of separate communities into the metropolis to the heavy bombing of the Second World War & subsequent redevelopment Greenwich Then & Now illustrates what Greenwich has lost & what it has gained along the way. ...

In their desperate quest to find the grail stolen by the forces of the Dark the Drew children have returned to Trewissick. One night in a strange ceremony Jane watches the village women construct the Greenwitch: an ancient offering to the sea. Overcome by the Greenwitch's power Jane makes a perilous wish
- one that will tip the balance in the ongoing struggle between good & evil.
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Sarfraz Manzoor was two years old when his family emigrated from Pakistan to join his father in Bury Park Luton. His teenage years were a constant battle to reconcile being both British & Muslim. But when his best friend introduced him to Bruce Springsteen his life changed for ever. In this affectionate & timely memoir Manzoor retraces his journey from the frustrations of his childhood to his reaction to the tragedies of 9/11 & 7/7. Original darkly tender & wryly amusing this is an inspiring tribute to the power of music to transcend race & religion & a moving account of a relationship between father & son. ...

In this comprehensive collection of over 120 recipes Gregg Wallace brings you his favorite desserts
- from traditional crumbles
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In this comprehensive collection of over 120 recipes Gregg Wallace brings you his favourite desserts
- from traditional crumbles
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The stunning conclusion to the riveting Gregor the Overlander series. Everyone in the Underland has been taking great pains ...

When eleven-year-old Gregor falls through a grate in the laundry room of his apartment building he hurtles into the dark Underland where spiders rats & giant cockroaches coexist uneasily with humans. This world is on the brink of war & Gregor's arrival is no accident. Gregor has a vital role to play in the Underland's uncertain future. Gregor wants no part of it
- until he realizes it's the only way to solve the mystery of his father's disappearance. Reluctantly Gregor embarks on a dangerous adventure that will change both him & the Underland for ever.
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