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HISTORY OF CHOCOLATE IN YORK

PAUL CHRYSTAL / JOE DICKINSON

A deliciously illustrated historical tour of England's "chocolate city." In the nineteenth century, York was renowned for confectionery—particularly chocolate. Treats like Kit Kat, Fruit Gums, All Gold, and Butterkist were made by York companies Rowntree's, Terry's, and M.A. Craven and Son. This new book is the first to chart the history of chocolate and confectionery manufac...

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FAIRIES

ADELE NOZEDAR

Featuring color and classic art, Adele Nozedar's Fairies explores what makes the magical creatures so special to have enchanted centuries of people. From Shakespeare's Queen of the Fairies and J. M. Barrie's Tinkerbell to Fairy Godmothers and artist Cicely Mark Barker's the Flower Fairies and the Christmas Fairy, this wondrous guide features an A–Z listing of thousands of fairi...

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FARMING INDUSTRY

JON SUTHERLAND / DIANE CANWELL

Working with prestigious archives of contemporary photographs, the authors chart the history of Britain's farming heritage with 120 rarely seen photographs. Nearly eleven thousand years ago humans moved away from hunting and gathering and began to raise livestock and plant crops. Our nostalgia for the way the countryside had been is an enduring passion. Ultimately mechanization...

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A VICTORIAN GUIDE TO HEALTHY LIVING

THOMAS ALLINSON

The Victorian Dr. Thomas Allinson founded the famous Allinson bread firm in 1892 and wrote five volumes of medical essays outlining his beliefs that food was an important factor in health. His sage advice was an anathema to his Victorian peers and he was struck off in an age where medicines were made of mercury and arsenic. His outrageous beliefs included exercise being good fo...

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FAMOUS FELINES

DAVID ALDERTON

A delightful hiss-torical survey of cats in popular culture. Louis Wain and Beatrix Potter adored them, but Walt Disney preferred dogs; cats have been depicted in art, books and, more recently, film and TV as lovable but determined creatures. Where the dog is loving but stupid, the cat is clever but sly. Bestselling author David Alderton explores this myth and reveals just wh...

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THE HISTORY OF TEA AND TEATIMES

CLAIRE HOPLEY

An engaging historical survey of tea in literature from ancient China to today. The History of Tea focuses on tea and tea time in books, plays, and poems. Whether used for flirtation or a reason to bring key characters together, this delightful book explores our relationship with tea through fiction. Divided into chapters to include a brief tea history, romantic teas and tea ...

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HOW TO PROFIT FROM AUCTIONS

FIONA SHOOP

TV Programs like Bargain Hunt and Cash in the Attic have increased the publics interest in attending auctions. This invaluable guide shows all the tricks of the trade from looking for costly scratches hidden under labels when buying to negotiating for a better rate when selling, as well as how to arrange free collection and getting the best from your local auction house. Whethe...

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BRITISH DOLLS OF THE 1950S

SUSAN BREWER

Photos, descriptions, and fascinating history for dedicated doll collectors. In the 1950s, a new material—plastic—revolutionized the doll trade and made dolls affordable for people of all classes. This book focuses specifically on British dolls of that decade, offering not only useful information for collectors but a glimpse into the history and culture that surrounded these ...

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CLASSIC PLAYGROUND GAMES

SUSAN BREWER

"[A] combination of history and meaning behind favorite playground games and the verses . . . virtually guaranteed to make you laugh and sing" (Fiona Shoop, author of How to Deal in Antiques). This delightful book records favorite childhood games and recalls forgotten rhymes. With more children suffering from obesity, Susan Brewer looks at the social games we used to play fro...

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LAND GIRLS & THEIR IMPACT

ANN KRAMER

"The impact of the land girls cannot be ignored. It was not just that women were working and farms had more women than men, women who were not part of the family or, for some of them, had even lived in the countryside before – but women were wearing trousers and filling in for men, some of whom would never return from war. For the women, their time as land girls changed their l...

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THE POCKET GUIDE TO PLAYS & PLAYWRIGHTS

MAUREEN HUGHES

Everything you need to know about plays and playwrights in one handy guide by leading expert Maureen Hughes who has had one of her 8 musicals produced in the West End and teaches musical theater. Covering everything from the top playwrights through the centuries to a comprehensive A-Z listing of plays from around the world. Accessibility is a key selling point with factboxes hi...

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LIFE AFTER VICTORIA, 1900–1909

ALISON MALONEY

An all-encompassing account of the dawn of the Edwardian era from the international bestselling author of The Mums' Book and Life Below Stairs. A heavily illustrated journey through the first decade of the twentieth century, the first in a series of ten books outlining the key events of the century by bestselling author Alison Maloney. Focusing on the aftereffects of Victoria...

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HOLIDAYS IN VICTORIAN ENGLAND

GORDON THORBURN

In the country, holidaymakers were a rarity. The railways could take you almost anywhere, but it was only the middle classes who went. So there were no crowds, and many of our pictures show tourist hotspots before they were hot, before there was any such thing as a car park. The text provides local knowledge and background to the photographs and is an enjoyable read in itself, ...

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HISTORY OF MEN'S ETIQUETTE

NICHOLAS STOREY

This is Nicholas Storeys third book in the series, following History of Mens Fashion: What The Well Dressed Man Is Wearing (2008), and History of Mens Accessories: A Short Guide For Men About Town (2011) and is called History of the Sporting Life: A Short Guide to Some Sports and Pursuits For The Man of The World. This book, also with historical and social background, covers: t...

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FISHING INDUSTRY

JON SUTHERLAND / DIANE CANWELL

Working with prestigious archives of contemporary photographs, the authors chart the history of Britain's fishing heritage with 120 rarely seen photographs. Fishermen were hardy individuals with a precarious existence dictated by the changing rhythm of the wind and the waves. While at sea, their womenfolk cleaned, salted, pressed and bulked the fish. The fishermen of the East C...

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THE POCKET GUIDE TO POETS & POETRY

ANDREW TAYLOR

A concise history and guide to poetry, with short biographies of approximately 250 poets from Homer to Heaney and Dickinson to Dylan. Starting with a history of poetry and discussions of poets and their work in the context of their times, and overviews of such topics as verse forms and genres, this book goes on to review an extensive list of individual poets, with biographica...

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THE PRIVATE DIARIES OF ALISON UTTLEY

DENIS JUDD

Popular childrens author, Alison Uttley (Little Grey Rabbit and Sam Pig) spent over 40 years writing diaries. Professor Denis Judd, who knew Alison and has previously written her biography, reveals a different side to the writer whose husband committed suicide and whose close relationship with her son is recorded in detail. But the magic of the author rings through on every pag...

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ISAMBARD KINGDOM BRUNEL

ROBIN JONES

A biography of the nineteenth-century Englishman who was " one of the most ingenious and prolific figures in engineering history" ( Nature). Civil and mechanical engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel's accomplishments were extraordinary—involving the Great Western Railway, the SS Great Britain, the Clifton Suspension Bridge, prefabricated hospital buildings for use during the Crim...

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THE HISTORY OF GIRLS' COMICS

SUSAN BREWER

Susan Brewer taps into the nostalgic women s market for comics from their childhood Jackie, Girl's Own, Bunty etc, from the early days in Victorian England to teen mags and TV-related comics, including Teletubbies and CBeebies. The book also covers partworks such as the highly collectable Vicky and other collectables, including annuals, covermounts and giveaways and toys and ga...

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OLD TIME VARIETY

RICHARD ANTHONY BAKER

"An illustrated history of good old-fashioned entertainment from names like Tessie O'Shea, George Formby, and the early days of Bruce Forsyth." — Yours As one of the richest sources of diversion for the people of Britain between the end of the First World War and the 1960s, the variety theater emerged from the embers of music hall, a vulgar and rambunctious entertainment that...

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FORAGING

PAUL CHAMBERS

"A useful and practical field guide" to finding delicious, indigenous edibles—full of color photos and including a forager's calendar ( The Countryman). Long before there were convenient supermarkets, foraging for edible plants was as essential to survival as hunting and farming. For today's forager, it's a fun and practically free way to eat fresh and get to know your local ...

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THE POCKET GUIDE TO VICTORIAN ARTISTS & THEIR MODELS

RUSSELL JAMES

The Victorian era produced many famous artists and styles. John Everett Millais and Dante Gabriel Rossetti were part of the famous pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood whose willowy models were often seen in the works of several of the artists. One of the most famous was Elizabeth Siddall, an artist in her own right, who posed for Millais Ophelia, married to Rossetti, and posed for him, ...

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HOW TO MAKE THE BEST USE OF SALVAGE

BARTY PHILLIPS

This book about reclamation shows whats available and why salvage is a good option for people doing up their homes or wanting to have a stylish talking point whether it s stained glass windows, a vintage garden bench, Victorian roll-top bath or an Edwardian door or tiled fire surround. It also appeals to the fast-growing green market with its recycling element, plus reclaimed g...

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POCKET GUIDE TO VICTORIAN WRITERS AND POETS

RUSSELL JAMES

A fact-filled reference for discovering, and learning more about, the literary greats of the nineteenth century. The Victorian era produced many famous writers and poets, including Dickens, Thackeray, H.G. Wells, and Tennyson. Magazines like The Strand launched famous creations such as Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes, whose cliffhanger stories were told in part-works to add to ...

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POCKET GUIDE TO VICTORIAN WRITERS AND POETS

RUSSELL JAMES

A fact-filled reference for discovering, and learning more about, the literary greats of the nineteenth century. The Victorian era produced many famous writers and poets, including Dickens, Thackeray, H.G. Wells, and Tennyson. Magazines like The Strand launched famous creations such as Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes, whose cliffhanger stories were told in part-works to add to ...

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THE CLASSIC HERB GARDEN

GORDON THORBURN

A helpful guidebook to growing herbs successfully and safely, with photos included. Herbs have been used since ancient times both to flavor food and as natural medicines. In this easy-access guide, gardener Gordon Thorburn reveals different types of herb gardens to suit your needs—from those that don't require a lot of attention (mint and rosemary don't need much watering, bu...

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THE POCKET GUIDE TO CLASSIC BOOKS

KIERAN HUGHES

Everything you need to know about classic literature in one handy guide by lecturer Maureen Hughes. Covering everything from the authors to the plays themselves and their common themes, accessibility is a key selling point with factboxes highlighting key or curious facts about the subject. Its size makes it the perfect stocking filler for the Christmas market or at anytime of t...

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THE CLASSIC ALLOTMENT

GORDON THORBURN / SARAH CUTTLE / TERRY WALTON

Allotments are enjoying a renewed popularity because people want to know exactly what theyre eating, save money, eat seasonally and save on carbon footprints. As well as men, more and more women are taking up the challenge to create their own sustainable food source with allotments, as well as experiencing the enjoyment of seeing things grow, not just fruit and vegetables, but ...

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THE DICTIONARY OF ROCK & POP NAMES

MARK BEECH

Based on more than twenty years of research by a professional journalist, this music reference is an A-Z guide of the stars and groups of today and yesterday. Mark Beech's previous book, The A-Z of Names in Rock, generated over fifty radio interviews, fifteen articles, seven features in nationals and two serializations. This extended and updated version covers more genres tha...

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BRITISH DOLLS OF THE 1950S

SUSAN BREWER

Photos, descriptions, and fascinating history for dedicated doll collectors. In the 1950s, a new material—plastic—revolutionized the doll trade and made dolls affordable for people of all classes. This book focuses specifically on British dolls of that decade, offering not only useful information for collectors but a glimpse into the history and culture that surrounded these ...

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