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HALSGROVECATALOGUE 2017/18

Quality in Regional, National & Art Publishing

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IntroductionAt Halsgrove the arrival of a new catalogue is always a much-anticipated event, as we see a host of new titles take their placeamong the wealth of established books across our many genres.

We invite you to share in that sense of excitement, as you discover withinthese pages volumes of attractive art, intriguing history, nostalgiccelebration of unique communities, remarkable wildlife and intrepidexploration (be it the Arctic Ocean or the gentler charms of the Britishcountryside).

The Halsgrove range has grown ever wider and its roll-call of authors,artists, illustrators and photographers ever more impressive.

This catalogue reveals a veritable world of wonders. They can bediscovered not through an electronic device but in the most accessibleformat ever devised to satisfy the questing of the curious: the printedbook.

Welcome to the best Halsgrove list ever...

Leighwood Auto, 9 Oct 2016. © Steve Edge

Railways Round Exmoor

Front cover image: The Giant’s Causeway, Co. Antrim. A very prominent headland along the Causeway Coast, the main ‘peak’ above the Causeway stones is quite a sight to behold, especially when it is bathed in the early morning light.The Causeway Coast

Back cover images, clockwise from top left : The Churchill Arms is covered in floral colour from pavement to chimney-pot. Unusual Pubs by Boot, Bike and Boat; Joey Stanley, scissor and knife grinder and his wife Lovely, circa 1890. Photo: TrishSherwood Corfe Remembered; Lincolnshire Cathedral. Lincolnshire Unsual & Quirky; The view from Sennen Cove across White-sand Bay. West Cornwall Smugglers’ Pubs; Thursford’s Victorian Gallopers date from 1896. Industries Which Made BritainTriumph; The Northabout sailing through ice. Open Water, Breaking Ice; A Santa Special on the East Lancashire Railway atBurrs Country Park. Walking in the Pendle Witch Country; ‘The Hooligans’ – two of Annie Dent’s ponies found having fun afterescaping into the woods near Hart Hill. Photo: Annie Dent. The Exmoor Pony Chronicles

South West England 3South West General, Cornwall, Devon (including Dartmoor), Dorset, Somerset (including Bristol and Exmoor) and WiltshireSouthern England 38General, Buckinghamshire, Berkshire, Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Kent, London, Oxfordshire, Surrey and SussexEastern England 49Eastern England General, Cambridgeshire, Essex, Hertfordshire, Lincolnshire, Nor-folk and SuffolkCentral England 59Birmingham, Cotswolds, Derbyshire and the Peak District, Gloucestershire, Here-fordshire, Leicestershire (including Rutland), Northamptonshire, Nottinghamshire,Shropshire, Staffordshire, Warwickshire and WorcestershireNorth East England 64North East General, Durham, Northumberland, Tyneside and YorkshireNorth West England 70North West General, Cheshire, Cumbria (including the Lake District), Lancashire, Liverpool and ManchesterWales 74Brecon, Cardiff, Glamorgan, Mid Wales, Monmouthshire, North Wales, Snowdo-nia, South Wales and West WalesScotland 77Aberdeen and Grampian, Edinburgh and Lothians, Glasgow and Clyde, High-lands and Islands and South of ScotlandNorthern Ireland 79 Southern Ireland 80Art Titles 81National Titles 87European Titles 96Order Form 97

CONTENTS

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SOUTH WEST GENERAL

Walking the South WestCoast Path – A CompanionGuide REPRINTEDSimon Butler and Philip CarterWith over 200 illustrations – spectac-

ular aerial photographs appearing alongsidehistoric photos and stories this book covers thecomplete long-distance South West coast footpathand includes 20 separate shorter walks for dayvisits.

£9.99, ISBN 9780857100979, hardback, 210x148mm, 144 pages

Hidden Landscapes of the South West Coast Path NEW

Ruth LuckhurstThis book, along with its superb

illustrations, will add to the pleasure of exploringthe lesser known aspects of the coast path,whether in planning a route to take or in lookingback at a section already covered and appreciat-ing in more detail the unique qualities of thecoastal landscapes, places and people.

£16.99, ISBN 9780857042835, hardback,214x230mm, 144 pages

Staghunter –The Remarkable Story of Ernest Bawden REPRINTEDPaddy King-FrettsErnest Bawden was one of the great-

est huntsmen of all time. ‘Staghunter’ pulls nopunches. Bawden’s character is exposed criticallyand without compassion; nothing less would dothe man justice. By the end the reader knowsexactly what it was that made him the supremehuntsman he became – arguably the greatest ofthem all.

£17.99, ISBN 9780857043146, hardback, 234x156mm, 144 pages

South West HeritageSteam Railways – A History and GuideAdrian HarrisFeaturing over 100 spectacular

images, this book will be both the perfect inspira-tion for a visit to the Bodmin & Wenford Railway,Dartmouth Steam Railway, South Devon Railway,Swanage Railway and West Somerset Railwaysand the ideal memento of your journeys on someof the greatest lines amidst some of the mostsuperb scenery in Britain.

£14.99, ISBN 9780857042293, hardback,214x230mm, 144 pages

Once Upon a Pint – A Reader’s Guide to the Literary Pubs and Inns ofDorset & SomersetTerry Townsend

Here are town pubs, country pubs, village pubs,riverside pubs and seaside pubs all with one thingin common; they h ave been immortalised byassociation with books or writers.

£9.99, ISBN 9780857042156, hardback,210x148mm, 128 pages

Peter Heard’s Paintingsof a West Country LifeCelebrate the joys and quirksof West Country life includingfetes, hunting and shooting,

open gardens, vintage tractors and steam railwaysby perhaps England’s most famous living naiveartist, Peter Heard.

£14.99, ISBN 9781906690373, hardback,214x230mm, 144 pages

Last Days of Steam –Southern RegionRoger MaloneA unique pictorial memoir withover 150 colour images taken

at locations in Devon, Dorset, Cornwall, Somersetand Hampshire all taken over 40 years ago.

£14.99, ISBN 9781841147543, hardback,214x230mm, 144 pages

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Histories

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Surfing MoodsJon BowenClassic photographs of thefinest Westcountry surf andsurfers taken by local photo-

grapher and surfer Jon Bowen.

£14.99, ISBN 9781841145587, hardback,214x230mm, 144 pages

Perfect Surf – Images ofWestcountry SurfingJon BowenIn this book Jon Bowencaptures some of the

exhilaration and the adrenaline-chargedmoments faced by surfers.

£14.99, ISBN 9781841148274, hardback,214x230mm, 144 pages

CORNWALL

East Cornwall Smugglers’Pubs – Kingsand to Mevagissey NEW

Terry TownsendThe fascinating story of smuggling in

East Cornwall is revealed here in this superblyillustrated guide by Terry Townsend, through visitsto eighteen authentic inns and taverns frequentedby the old time free traders.

£9.99, ISBN 9780857101136, hardback,210x148mm, 128 pages

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West Cornwall Smugglers’Pubs – St Ives to FalmouthTerry TownsendAuthentic pubs from St Ives to

Falmouth patronised over two centuries ago byCornish ‘free traders’. In these wonderful oldbuildings with their low-beamed ceilings, flagstonefloors, inglenook fireplaces and secret hidingplaces one can sense the desperate days ofsmuggling’s golden era.

£9.99, ISBN 9780857101082, hardback,210x148mm, 128 pages

Thorns of Bude NEWWinner of the Holyer an Gof Cup- Best Cornish Publication 2017David and Stuart ThornThe Thorn photographers were

pioneers of the art in Bude, in Cornwall. This bookby David & Stuart Thorn features 250 fantastic images taken from their original glass negatives –many never before published and celebrates theirenormous contribution to Cornish history.

£24.99, ISBN 9781906690632, hardback,238x258mm, 144 pages

Virginia Woolf &Vanessa Bell –A Childhood in St IvesMarion WhybrowVirginia Woolf and her sister

Vanessa Bell are perhaps the best-known femaleicons of English art in the early twentieth centuryand in this book Marion Whybrow’s vivid depic-tion of the sisters is enhanced by illustrations thatilluminate them and their world of St Ives.

£24.99, ISBN 9781906690571, hardback,238x258mm, 128 pages

The Jews of Cornwall – A History, Tradition and Settlement to 1913

Keith PearceWith many original illustrations, thisbook represents a major contributionto Cornish and Anglo-Jewish history,representing some thirty years ofstudy and research.

£29.99, ISBN 9780857042224, hardback,234x156mm, 688 pages

A Picture of Cornwall –Contemporary Artistsand the InspirationalLandscapeRay Balkwill

All who are passionate about the Cornish land-scape with over 130 paintings will treasure thishandsome volume.

£29.99, ISBN 9781906690236, hardback,238x258mm, 144 pages

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South West EnglandOld Farming Days – Life on the Land in Devon and CornwallRobin StainesText and over 150 historic images

together create a truly fascinating study of a wayof life on the land that has now almost completelydisapeared.

£24.99, ISBN 9781841144498, hardback,297x210mm, 160 pages

Images of Bristol, Somersetand Dorset RailwaysMaurice DartOver 200 black and white photo-graphs from the earliest days of

photography through to the end of the age ofsteam on railways in the counties of Dorset andSomerset, and the Bristol region.

£19.99, ISBN 9781841147352, hardback,297x210mm, 160 pages

A Country War – Memoirs of a Land GirlMicky MitchellThe fascinating story of one woman’sreminiscences of life in the Women’s

Land Army from 1943 until the war’s end.

£8.99, ISBN 9781841146508, paperback,210x148mm, 128 pages

Portrait of Westcountry RacingFiona CrawfordPortrait of West Country Racinggoes in front of and behind thescenes at four West Countryrace courses: Wincanton,Taunton, Exeter and Newton

Abbot, to show the people and horses who workso tirelessly to make the race days a success.

£14.99, ISBN 9781841147987, hardback,214x230mm, 144 pages

Portrait of WestcountryPoint-to-PointShanan and Lisa LeighAll the sights and almost thesounds and smells of this great

sporting institution are captured in over 140evocative images of point-to-point in theWestcountry.

£14.99, ISBN 9781841146096, hardback,214x230mm, 144 pages

Trevor Beer’s Nature Watch 2Trevor BeerA selection of some of Trevor Beer’svery popular wildlife articles so lovedby Western Morning News readers.

£8.99, ISBN 9781906551131, paperback,230x145mm, 128 pages

Trevor Beer’s Nature Watch 3Trevor BeerProduced to mark Trevor’s 20th yearof writing his ‘Nature Watch’ columnfor the Western Morning News.

£9.99, ISBN 9781906551315, paperback,230x145mm, 128 pages

Trevor Beer’s Five OwlsTrevor BeerTrevor Beer draws a delicate portraitof five owls while holding thereader’s attention with his enviablegift for telling a good tale.

£12.99, ISBN 9781841146713, hardback,216x138mm, 128 pages

Trevor Beer’s Down Memory LaneTrevor BeerNaturalist, nature writer, wildlifeconservationist and artist Trevor Beerexplores both the humorous and theserious side of his country years.

£12.99, ISBN 9781841146911,hardback, 216x138mm, 224 pages

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Dan Daddow’s Cornish ComicalitiesAlan M. Kent NEW

Set in the fishy stench and dark,seedy underbelly of mid nineteenth-century Cornwall, Alan Kentprovides the antidote to thetraditional historical romantic novel.

£12.99, ISBN 9781906551438, hardback,234x150mm, 496 pages

Wheal Jane –The Final Mining YearsJohn PeckUnique photographs by‘official’ photographer John

Peck recording all aspects of the final years atWheal Jane.

£16.99, ISBN 9780857040954, hardback,214x230mm, 144 pages

Borlase Smart – St IvesArtist, Man of VisionMarion WhybrowIn this superb book, the authorrecords the life and work of

Borlase Smart and the important role he played insupporting and encouraging younger artists in StIves intent on exploring abstraction in their work.

£29.99, ISBN 9781906990410, hardback,238x258mm, 144 pages

Cornwall’s China Clay CountryRoger Fogg and Adrian Brown

This fascinating book seeks toinspire readers to explore theSt Austell china clay area.Through a series of walks anddrives around the districtreaders can explore the history

of the area following the routes of Clay Trails.

£16.99, ISBN 9780857041036, hardback,214x230mm, 144 pages

Bodmin and Wenford RailwayDon BishopOver 120 photographs showhow the steam era has been

recreated by the efforts of the volunteers and staffat Bodmin over the past twenty or so years.

£14.99, ISBN 9781841149219, hardback,214x230mm, 144 pages

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South West EnglandImages of Bodmin Road to Padstow &Launceston Railways

Maurice DartIn this new volume of photographsfrom the Maurice Dart Collection theauthor returns to his home ground inCornwall providing a chance for railway enthusiasts to share in the

author’s unique memories of the railways thatonce served North Cornwall.

£19.99, ISBN 9780857042002, hardback,297x210mm, 160 pages

Reflections of Old CornwallReg WatkissOver 200 nostalgic photographsfrom the Reg Watkiss archive.

£24.99, ISBN 9781841144412,hardback, 297x210mm, 160 pages

Maritime History of Falmouth – ThePort, Its Shipping and Pilotage Service

D. G. WilsonProfusely illustrated, the developmentof the town, its harbour, its shippingand the people who spent their work-ing lives around the Fal estuary.

£19.99, ISBN 9780857042231,hardback, 297x210mm, 160 pages

The River Fal – A HistoricalGuide from Source to SeaD. G. Wilson NEW

A range of expertly selected illustra-tions complement informative text in

this authoritative book.

£9.99, ISBN 9780857101129, hardback,210x148mm, 112 pages

Daphne Du Maurier’sCornwall Bret HawthorneFollow in the footsteps ofDaphne du Maurier to discover

the locations which inspired her. A superb souvenir for any visitor to Cornwall.

£14.99, ISBN 9780857040466, hardback,214x230mm, 144 pages

Cornwall’s Secret CoastRobin Jones REPRINTEDIf visiting Cornwall really means getting away from it all, this perfectly-sized book, packed with beautiful

photographs and priceless information, is the onefor you.

£9.99, ISBN 9780857100733, hardback,210x148mm, 144 pages

Lost CornwallReg WatkissCornwall rediscovered through over200 nostalgic photographs from theReg Watkiss archive.

£24.99, ISBN 9781841143651, hardback,297x210mm, 160 pages

Celtic CornwallAlan M. KentWho were the ‘real’ Celts andwhat actually remains of theirlegacy in Cornwall? Exploring

the sites associated with the Celts, Alan Kenprovides the reader with a fascinating insight intothe landscape, life and traditions that have madeCornwall and its people ‘different’.

£24.99, ISBN 9780857040787, hardback,238x258mm, 288 pages

Voog’s Ocean Alan M. KentSet in sixth century Cornwall, Voog’sOcean is the true confession of Voog, a stoneworker, who becomesembroiled in a beguiling tale of history, myth and invention.

£16.99, ISBN 9781906551343, hardback,234x156mm, 488 pages

South West England

Halsgrove’s pocket-sized guidebooks, containing maps, photographs and useful information will ensure a great walking

experience. Packed with colour, these books areideal reminders of a visit to Cornwall. Five

hardback titles to choose from at £4.99 each:-

A Boot Up Bodmin MoorISBN 9780857100016

A Boot Up Mining Walks in Cornwalland West DevonISBN 9780857100443

A Boot Up North Cornwall’s Sites ofMagic and MysteryISBN 9781906887933

A Boot Up The South West Coast Path– North Cornwall and HartlandISBN 9780857100146

A Boot Up The South West Coast Path– South CornwallISBN 9780857100139

Crowhill Railway Viaduct.The River Fal

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Sky High Land’s End andthe Penwith CoastJason HawkesTake an aerial trip along one of

England’s most beautiful coastlines with over 60full colour photographs.

£4.99, ISBN 9781906887490, hardback,110x155mm, 64 pages

Sky High South Cornwall CoastJason Hawkes

With over 60 full colour photo-graphs, this little book is theperfect memento for those whowish to take a little bit ofCornwall home with them.

£4.99, ISBN 9781906887506, hardback,110x155mm, 64 pages

North Cornwall Coast from the AirJason HawkesAn aerial journey along theNorth Cornwall coast startingat the border with Devon andheading west for some 60 miles(110km) to Land’s End.

£14.99, ISBN 9781841147062, hardback,214x230mm, 144 pages

South Cornwall Coast from the AirJason HawkesThrough these superb photo-graphs we are taken on anaerial journey along SouthCornwall’s coast starting atLand’s End and heading east-

ward for around 80 miles or so (130km) to theDevon border.

£14.99, ISBN 9781841146775, hardback,214x230mm, 132 pages

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South West EnglandThe Great Cornish Families

Crispin GillDespite the renown, good andbad, of so many of the ancientCornish families, no modernbook existed to tell their story...until this entertaining and

illuminating investigation.

£16.99, ISBN 9780857040831, hardback,214x230mm, 144 pages

Cornwall Address BookWith over 50 high-qualityphotographs evoking the bestof the Cornish landscape takenby some of the best-knownphotographers in the County.

£12.99, ISBN 9780857170019, hardback,214x230mm, 112 pages

Images of Industrial and NarrowGauge Railways – Cornwall

Maurice DartOver 200 rare photographs of theseimportant local lines which servedports, military installations, industrialsites and aspects of tourism inCornwall. A ‘sister’ volume covering

Devon is also available.

£19.99, ISBN 9781841148595, hardback,297x210mm, 160 pages

More Cornwall Railways RememberedStephen Heginbotham

Following on from his successfulbook Cornwall’s RailwaysRemembered the author providesthis sequel based around his owncareer on the railway, with over260 photographs revealing manyunusual and rare events.

£19.99, ISBN 9780857042071, hardback,297x210mm, 160 pages

A Child’s War in CornwallJohn C. HardingJohn C. Harding describes the ruralidyll that was Cornwall in the 1940sagainst the background of WorldWar Two. His fond memories of those

times provide a fascinating glimpse of times pastand heartwarming reminiscences of a mostfortunate childhood.

£19.99, ISBN 9781906551247, hardback,297x210mm, 128 pages

Cornwall Murder Files –Famous Files Solved and UnsolvedPatricia Gray

In this intriguing book Patricia Graydocuments a dozen cases of murdercommitted in Cornwall in the laterdecades of the last century.

£8.99, ISBN 9780857040596,paperback, 210x148mm, 112 pages

Spirit of PadstowRobin JonesThis delightful little hardbackbook is packed with more than

60 colour images which sum up the true spirit ofPadstow.

£4.99, ISBN 9780857100283, hardback,110x155mm, 64 pages

Cornovia – Ancient Sitesof Cornwall and ScillyCraig WeatherhillThis new, revised and updatededition of Cornovia now also

combines its sister publication Belerion andexplores almost 250 sites, with an explanationof each, along with detailed maps, plans andcolour photographs.

£16.99, ISBN 9781841147482, hardback,214x230mm, 160 pages

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COMMUNITY HISTORIES – High qualitybooks by the local, for the locals

A4, 160-page hardback books (unless other-wise stated) packed with historic photographs,maps, drawings and other illustrations.

The Book of Breage and Germoe(pdf e-book), £24.99

The Book of Constantine(pdf e-book), £24.99

The Book of Gerrans and Portscatho9781841147857, £19.99

The Book of Helston – Diamond Jubilee Edition9780857041845, £24.99

The New Book of Lostwithiel – Diamond Jubilee Edition9780857041791, £24.99. pdf e-book oforiginal edition available, £24.99

The Book of Mawnan(pdf e-book), £24.99

The Book of St Austell(pdf e-book), £24.99

The Book of St Day(pdf e-book), £24.99

The Book of St Dennis and Goss Moor9781841143309, £19.99

The Book of St Levan(pdf e-book), £24.99

The Book Sticker9780857041005, £24.99

The Book of Truro(pdf e-book), 24.99

Ballowall Barrow. © Mike Anders Cornovia

An engaging and entertainingread, as tasy and tempting as even a single anker of

brandy might be. West Cornwall Smugglers’ Pubs,

Western Morning News

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DEVON INCLUDING DARTMOOR

Early Victorian Devon 1830-1860 – An Age of Optimism and OpulenceDavid Parker NEW

A riveting history and visual feast, offering fresh insights into the story of Devon and its people.

£24.99, ISBN 9780857043191, hardback,297x210mm, 160 pages

Legendary Dartmoor Pubs and Inns NEW

Simon ButlerSimon Butler follows in the footstepsof the Sherlock Holmes as he tracksthe deadly hound around the moor,

taking in the real places visited by the author andplaying the role of sleuth in identifying thelocations that provided his inspiration. To addenjoyment to the ‘chase’ the book traces theorigins of The Hound story to Dartmoor’s ownlegendary places, and links each to the moor’shistoric public houses and inns.

£9.99, ISBN 9780857101068, hardback,210x148mm, 128 pages

The Perambulation – Dartmoor’s Greatest LongDistance Walk NEW

Roland EbdonThis book provides the reader with

the comprehensive story of how Dartmoor’sGreatest Long Distance Walk came into being.It also gives details of sixteen excursions thatmodern-day walkers may undertake to retrace theroute of the twelve medieval knights who firstundertook this historic ‘perambulation’.

£19.99, ISBN 9780857042811, hardback,297x210mm, 160 pages

Sisters Against the Sea REPRINTEDRuth and Frank Milton Much has been written about the loss of Hallsandsvillage to the encroaching sea, of how the dredg-ing of sand from the quiet bay to facilitate the

building of Devonport Dockyard sawthe waves wash away a wholecommunity. Here, in this fascinatingaccount, for the first time the story istold through the eyes of a singlefamily – from the day the dredgerarrived in the 1890s, to the enforced

exodus from the village in the 1920s, and therebuilding of their lives through the 1940s and1950s.

£24.99, ISBN 978184114144351, hardback,297x210mm, 192 pages

Napoleon’s Grand British Holiday –The Remarkable story of Bonaparteand his days on the South Devon CoastMike HolgateMike Holgate takes up the story during theaftermath of the Duke of Wellington’s mementous

victory at Waterloo, recounting publicreaction, newsworthty incidents, eyewitness accounts and anecdotesrecorded during Napoleon’s fatefultwo-week mid-summer sojourn inEngland.

£12.99, ISBN 9780857042606, hardback,210x148mm, 128 pages

The All Whites – A Historyof Newton Abbot Rugby Club1873-2013Major John Evans and MichaelBennie

This highly illustrated book traces the developmentof the club from the early days to today’sorganised and formalised game.

£24.99, ISBN 9780857042200, hardback,297x210mm, 160 pages

A special edition of 100 copies of the book is alsoavailable. In a superb slipcase and personallysigned by the author, the book is available at £50.

South West EnglandHenry Scott Tuke – Paintings from CornwallCatherine WallaceThe pictures by Tuke in theRoyal Cornwall Polytechnic

Society form the largest publicly-owned collectionof the artist’s work in the United Kingdom, span-ning his entire career from Slade studies to maturemaritime pieces, portraits and nude compositions.

£34.99, ISBN 9781841147055, hardback,195x235mm, 184 pages

Glyn Macey’s CornwallGlyn MaceyGlyn Macey is one of Cornwall’s foremost youngartists and this book contains

a selection of his finest paintings.

£34.99, ISBN 9781841147246, hardback,265x270mm, 144 pages

Painting the Warmth ofthe Sun – St Ives Artists1939-1975Tom CrossThis book by Tom Cross was

first published in 1984. It is based on a series ofinterviews and discussions with those artists whowere still working in and around St Ives in the1970s and 1980s.

£34.99, ISBN 9781841145648, hardback,238x258mm, 192 pages

Catching the Wave – Art and Artists in Contemporary CornwallTom CrossLavishly produced with superb

paintings, Tom Cross recounts the whole story ofcontemporary art in Cornwall.

£29.50, ISBN 9781841142074, hardback,238x258mm, 208 pages

Alfred Wallis Artist and MarinerRobert JonesRobert Jones – one ofCornwall’s most important

current artists – provides a fascinatingexplanation of the painter who has become themost enigmatic of the St Ives artists.

£29.99, ISBN 9781841140728, hardback,228x258mm, 144 pages

Electric PastylandAlan M. KentIn this sequel to his acclaimed novelProper Job, Charlie Curnow! Alan M.Kent offers another uncompromisingpicture of contemporary Cornwall.

Written in broad dialect, this is laugh-out loudfiction, truthful and touching at the same time.

£9.99, ISBN 9780955647727, paperback,198x130mm, 288 pages

Voodoo PilchardAlan M. KentIn this completion of The TrelawnyTrilogy, first begun with Proper Job,Charlie Curnow! and its sequelElectric Pastyland, Alan M. Kentoffers another irreverent picture of

contemporary Cornwall, which the DevelopmentAgencies and Tourism authorities don’t want youto read.

£9.99, ISBN 9781906551278, paperback,198x130mm, 368 pages

Bod – The Beast of BodminEndymion Beer

This unique and delightfulillustrated comic-book tale isbased on the sightings of themysterious black beasts that aresaid to frequent the bleak

moorland region of Bodmin Moor in Cornwall.

£7.99, ISBN 9781841145747, paperback,148x210mm, 128 pages

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South West EnglandDiscover Prehistoric Dartmoor – A Walker’sGuide to the Moorland’s Ancient MonumentsWilliam D. Lethbridge

With over 600 superb illustrations, this book is theessential companion for anyone with an interest inDartmoor. It also provides a vital visual record ofhundreds of prehistoric sites and artefacts, manylittle known and difficult to discover, that futuregenerations will have in their care.

£19.99, ISBN 9780857042491, hardback,297x210mm, 160 pages

Peter Gorton – An Invitation to CookWestcountry foodies will bethrilled at the appearance ofPeter Gorton’s latest book inwhich his mouthwateringreceipes are further enhancedthrough the inclusion of superb

photographs by Adrian Oakes.

£24.99, ISBN 9780857042101, hardback,238x258mm, 144 pages

Devon Food HeroesPeter Gorton and Adrian OakesFrom breweries to farm shops,bakers and beekeepers to ice

cream makers and shellfish farmers, Peter Gortonand Adrian Oakes introduce us to some ofDevon’s best food producers. Containingdelicious recipes using ingredients from our DevonFood Heroes created specially for this book.

£14.99, ISBN 9789857941524, hardback,214x230mm, 144 pages

The Jews of Plymouth –An Illustrated HistoryHelen FryThe first fully illustrated history of theJews of Plymouth, a history in which

the community has made a long and distinguishedcontribution to the city’s naval and civic life. This istheir extraordinarily diverse and rich story.

£24.99, ISBN 9780857042538, hardback,297x210mm, 160 pages

The Jews of Exeter – An Illustrated HistoryHelen FryThe first fully illustrated history on thissubject. Over a period of two and a

half centuries the Jews of Exeter have contributedsignificantly to the wider Devon and Exetercommunity, including aspects of commerce,business, the arts, politics and civic life.

£24.99, ISBN 9780857041982, hardback,297x210mm, 160 pages

Dartington Hall – One Endless GardenCarol BallengerThe stunning photographs inthis book are the result of manyyears exploring this inspiringlandscape and reflect the ethosof the place as embraced by

the Elmhirsts, the founders of the modernDartington.

£34.99, ISBN 9780857041531, hardback,260x270mm, 144 pages

Sir John Amory’s StaghoundsRichard Lethbridge MBEPacked with fascinating detail, includ-ing records of the personalities –from the aristocracy down – whoattended many of the meets, this

book will be essential reading for anyone with apassion for hunting and venery.

£24.99, ISBN 9781906551346, hardback,297x210mm, 160 pages

The South Hams CoastGerry MilesAn illustrated guide thatcombines 60 beautiful land-

scape paintings, colourful aerial views and mapsof 18 circular walks.

£24.99, ISBN 9781941146904, hardback,210x297mm, 152 pages

Portrait of the English RivieraAdrian OakesAcclaimed photographerAdrian Oakes has succeeded increating a portrait of the areathat captures the best of itsmany features.

£14.99, ISBN 9780857040947, hardback,214x230mm, 144 pages

Devon’s Non-Metal MinesRichard A. EdwardsTake a gentle journey throughDevon to discover the fascinat-ing non-metal mines of theCounty.

£16.99, ISBN 9780857041180, hardback,214x230mm, 160 pages

Prelude to D-Day –Devon’s Role in theStorming of Hitler’s EuropeGerald WasleyOver twenty years of original

research lie behind the remarkable retelling of thelast months of the Second World War in Devon.New light is thrown on the circumstancessurrounding Operation Tiger, a training exercise inwhich over 700 troops lost their lives. The D-Daylandings themselves are covered, as are thelessons learned, with rare photographs and maps.

£19.99, ISBN 9780857042453, hardback,297x210mm, 160 pages

Devon at War, 1939-1945Gerard WasleyUsing contemporary reports andformerly secret documents combinedwith eye-witness accounts and over200 photographs the author tells the

remarkable story of these turbulent years.

£19.99, ISBN 9780857040855, hardback,297x210mm, 208 pages

Devon in the Great War 1914-1918Gerald WasleyPacked with photographs, this bookexplores both the military and socialaspects of the greatest and bloodiestof World Wars and the severe affectsthat this conflict had on the County.

£24.99, ISBN 9780857041968, hardback,297x210mm, 160 pages

Sibling’s Haven – Safe in Wartime DevonHugh Macbride and Angela SteadSibling’s Haven is a unique and

compelling portrait of fascinating characters –both the authors and those around them – whocoped valiantly with the challenges of everydaylife, in often extraordinary circumstances, in themost tumultuous of times.

£14.99, ISBN 9781906551360, hardback,210x148mm, 224 pages

The Tytherleigh Tribe and itsRemarkable In-Laws 1150-2010

Judy CannonThe story of the Tytherleigh family, ofTytherleigh, Devon, its fortunes andfailures through 850 years of familyhistory, and its arrival into the twenty-first century.

£16.99, ISBN 9781906551377, hardback,210x148mm, 184 pages

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Amphibious exercises on Woolacombe Beach. c.1943. Prelude to D-Day – Devon’s Role in the Storming of Hitler’s Europe

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South West EnglandDiary of a Devon Antiquary –1871-1894, Peter Orlando HutchinsonCompiled and Edited by Jeremy Butler

It is as an artist and inveteraterecorder of what he saw and heardthat makes Peter Orlando Hutchin-son’s diaries and sketchbooks such avaluable and interesting addition tothe literature of Devon. It is thesethat are brought together in this

superbly illustrated book.

£34.99, ISBN 9780857040756, hardback,297x210mm, 200 pages. A special signed limited edition is also available at £49.99, ISBN 9780857040770

The Devon Walker’sJournalThis Walker’s Journal providesan opportunity for the dedi-cated walker to keep a record

of where and when they walked, and with whom.

£14.99, ISBN 9780857170002, hardback,214x230mm, 112 pages

Devon Address BookContaining over fifty high-quality photographs evokingthe best of Devon’s landscapeand taken by some of thebest-known photographers inthe County.

£12.99, ISBN 9780857170026, hardback,214x230mm, 112 pages

Dartmoor Address BookWhether brought for your ownuse, or received as a gift, thisdelightful address book withover 45 colour photographswill provide years of pleasure.

£12.99, ISBN 9780857170132, hardback,214x230mm, 112 pages

Halsgrove’s pocket-sized guidebooks, containing maps, photographs and useful information will ensure a great walking

experience. Packed with colour, these booksare ideal reminders of a visit to Devon or Dartmoor. Eight hardback titles to choose

from at £4.99 each:-

A Boot Up The Blackdown HillsISBN 9781906887223

A Boot Up Dartmoor RiversISBN 9781906887704

A Boot Up Dartmoor’s Sites of Magicand MysteryISBN 9780857100382

A Boot Up Devon’s Jurassic CoastISBN 9781906887209

A Boot Up North DevonISBN 9781841148281

A Boot Up Ten Dartmoor Tors(reprinted)ISBN 9781906887070

A Boot Up The River TeignISBN 9780857100474

A Boot Up The South West Coast Path– South DevonISBN 9780857100122

A Boot Up The Tamar ValleyISBN 9781906887643

COMMUNITY HISTORIES – High quality books by the local, for the local A4, 160-page hardback books (unless otherwise stated) packed with historic photographs,

maps, drawings and other illustrations.

South West England

The Book of AshburtonDiamond Jubilee Edition 9780857041838,£24.99. pdf e-book of original editionavailable, £24.99

The Book of Axminster with Kilmington (pdf e-book), £24.99

The Book of Bampton9781855226463, £19.95

The Book of Barnstaple, Volume 1(pdf e-book), £24.99

The Book of Barnstaple Diamond Jubilee Edition 9780857041760, £24.99

The Book of Berrynarbor9780857041876, £24.99

The Book of Bideford(pdf e-book), £24.99

The Book of Bishops Tawton9780857042392, £24.99

The Book of Braunton9780857042385, £24.99

The Book of Bridestowe9781841141961, £19.95

The Book of Chagford(pdf e-book), £24.99

The Second Book of Cullompton9781841146256, £19.99

The Book of Dartington Parish9781841146232, £19.99

The Book of HemyockDiamond Jubilee Edition 9780857041807,£24.99. pdf e-book of original editionavailable, £24.99

The Book of Honiton9781841144085, £19.99

The Book of Ilsington(pdf e-book), £24.99

The Book of Ivybridge9781841149479, £19.99

The Book of Lustleigh9781841141077, £19.95

The Book of Lydford9781841143323, £19.95

The Book of Manaton(pdf e-book), £24.99

The Book of Northlew with Ashbury9781841141978, £19.95

The Book of Okehampton(pdf e-book), £24.99

The Book of Peter Tavy9781841141435, £19.95

The Book of Postbridge(pdf e-book), £24.99

The Book of Princetown(pdf e-book), £24.99

The Book of Sampford Courtenay with Honeychurch9781841142494, £19.95

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REPRINTEDAgatha Christie’s DevonBret HawthorneA beautifully illustrated guide tohelp readers in their search for

the places mentioned in Christie’s autobiographyand in the settings of the novels.

£14.99, ISBN 9781841148564, hardback,214x230mm, 144 pages

Portrait of PlymouthLee PengellyPhotographer Lee Pengelly in-cludes familiar places such asthe seafront and city centre, but

also many hidden gems both in the city and onthe outskirts too.

£14.99, ISBN 9781841148168, hardback,214x230mm, 144 pages

Romantic South Devon CoastLee PengellyAimed at the romantic within usall Romantic South Devon

Coast is a wonderful pictorial celebration of oneof Britain’s most hauntingly beautiful landscapes.

£14.99, ISBN 9781841148588, hardback,214x230mm, 144 pages

Panoramic DartmoorAdrian OakesHere, spread across doublepages, are some of the most

glorious images that Dartmoor can provide.

£19.99, ISBN 9780857040398, hardback,225x302mm, 144 pages

Dartmoor – A Winter’s TaleAdrian OakesOver 130 full colour photographs of the moorland

in winter.

£14.99, ISBN 9781841148663, hardback,214x230mm, 144 pages

Perfect DartmoorAdrian OakesAn unashamedly romantic anddramatic selection of over 140stunning colour photographs

showing Dartmoor at its perfect best.

£14.99, ISBN 9781841147130, hardback,214x230mm, 144 pages

Spirit of Dartmoor PoniesThe Dartmoor Pony SocietyWith over sixty heart-warmingimages, this delightful book

captures the essence of these beautiful creatures.

£4.99, ISBN 9781906887230, hardback,110x155mm, 64 pages

Blame it on the Devon VicarTom HughesReally good clerical scandals andcause célèbres that have occurred inDevon.

£8.99, ISBN 9781841148618, paperback,210x148mm, 128 pages

The South Devon RailwayDon BishopOver 150 full colour ‘steam inthe landscape’ photographsshowing the railway goingabout its business with the won-derful Devon scenery around it.

£14.99, ISBN 9781841149196, hardback,214x230mm, 144 pages

Sky High South Devon CoastJason Hawkes

Take an aerial journey along theSouth Devon coastline throughover 60 full colour photographsin this superb little book.

£4.99, ISBN 9781906887513, hardback,110x155mm, 64 pages

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Devon Artists Address BookThe artists whose work appearsin this address book have beenselected to portray somethingof the varied range of contem-porary work being created inDevon today.

£12.99, ISBN 9781841149868, hardback,214x230mm, 112 pages

Exmouth at War Arthur CookWith over 150 photographs, thisimportant book will fascinate anyonewho has a connection to Exmouthpast or present, and all thoseinterested in the history of the war

on the Home Front.

£19.99, ISBN 9780857040718, hardback,297x210mm, 160 pages

‘T Was A Proper JobJohn GreensladeIncluded in this book are many inter-esting photographs and extracts fromthe life of John Greenslade, Radio

Devon’s Farmer John, which will be a fascinatingread for all countryside lovers and urban dwellersalike. “Proper Job”!

£12.99, ISBN 9781906551254, hardback,210x148mm, 112 pages

Devonshire RailwaysColin G. MaggsWith more than 200 evocativeimages, this fascinating book tells thetale of the railways and the impact

they had on the lives of everyone in Devon.

£19.99, ISBN 9781841149127, hardback,297x210mm, 160 pages

Images of Industrial andNarrow Gauge Railways –DevonMaurice DartOver 200 rare photographs of these

important local lines which served ports, militaryinstallations, industrial sites and aspects of tourismin Devon. A ‘sister’ volume covering Cornwall isalso available.

£19.99, ISBN 9781841148601, hardback,297x210mm, 160 pages

Devon Epitaphs Michael WellerAn anthology collected from head-stones and memorial plaquesrecorded in Devon’s graveyards andchurches.

£9.99, ISBN 9781906551261, hard-back, 210x148mm, 96 pages

The Book of Shaldon(pdf e-book), £24.99

The Book of Shaugh Parish9781841146942, £19.99

The Book of Sidmouth(pdf e-book), £24.99

The Book of South Brent9781841144078, £19.99

The Second Book of South Brent9781841147871, £19.99

The Book of Swimbridge 9780857042705, £24.99

The Book of North Tawton9781841141565, £24.99

The Book of South Tawton and South Zeal(pdf e-book), £24.99

The Book of Tavistock(pdf e-book), £24.99

The Book of Tiverton9781841146263, £19.99

The Book of Willand9781841146225, £19.99

The Book of Woodbury(pdf e-book), £24.99

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Ray Balkwill’s Exe EstuaryRay BalkwillWith over 100 works, Ray Balk-will’s Exe Estuary is supportedby the artist’s own commentaryand is not only a portrait of aremarkable place but an insight

into a unique and highly influential painter.

£24.99, ISBN 9781841143842, hardback,238x258mm, 144 pages

Colin Allbrook’sNorth DevonColin AllbrookThis quiet corner of the WestCountry has been home and

inspiration to Colin Allbrook for the past twentyyears and this extensive collection of his workperfectly reflects the special nature of the region’sgentle, yet ever-threatened pace of life.

£24.95, ISBN 9781841141893, 238x258mmhardback, 144 pages

ClearbrookPauline HemeryPauline Hemery’s illustrated history ofthis tiny Dartmoor settlement told byone with an intimate knowledge andlove for the place.

£9.95, ISBN 9781855226357, paperback,185x235mm, 112 pages

Dartmoor ArtistsBrian Le MessurierArtists who have been inspiredby one of Britain’s most tremen-dous landscapes.

£19.95, ISBN 9781841141657 hardback,238x258mm, 144 pages

The Heart of DevonLionel AggettLionel Aggett, one of Britain’sbest-loved and most successfullandscape artists, comes home

to the county where he was born and lived all ofhis life – a celebrated artist portraying themagnificent county of Devon.

£24.95, ISBN 9781841142906, 238x258mm,hardback, 144 pages

The Hound and the HornW. F. CollierSince it was rediscovered, thiswonderfully written and humorousevocation of 19th century Dartmoor

has achieved something of a cult following amongchampions of our countryside heritage.

£16.95, ISBN 9781841140513, hardback,240x165mm, 160 pages.

Secrets of the Hidden SourceTerry FaullA comprehensive guide to thesites of the ancient springs and

holy wells of Devon.

£14.95, ISBN 9781841143545, hardback,214x230mm, 144 pages

Down a Cobbled StreetSheila EllisThe story of one of Britain’smost famous villages: Clovelly.

£5.99, ISBN 9780857041937,paperback, 210x297mm, 64 pages

Merlin – The Story of a Westcountry LeopardTrevor BeerTrevor Beer here provides a rationaland sympathetic story of the life of an

exotic and beautiful animal surviving, against theodds, in an alien environment.

£12.99, ISBN 9781906551018, hardback,216x138mm, 120 pages

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South West EnglandBonehill – Evolution of aDartmoor Hamlet withinWidecombe-in-the-MoorE. H. T. WhittenA fascinating study of this tiny

moorland settlement with contemporary photo-graphs, original documents, maps and prints.

£19.99, ISBN 9781906551155, hardback,214x230mm, 128 pages

Swinsbeck – The Story of the Slaters of SwinsbeckDavid BarrowThis historical novel follows fourgenerations of the same family. It

starts in 1848 in the Blackdown Hills in Devon,coming to a dramatic conclusion on D-Day 1944,back on the same Devon farm.

£8.99, ISBN 9781906551162, paperback,235x158mm, 192 pages

South Devon Coast from the AirJason HawkesIn this spectacular book we aretaken on an aerial journey

along the South Devon coast starting at Plymouthand heading east for some 115 miles (184km) toreach the Dorset border.

£14.99, ISBN 9781841146782, hardback,214x230mm, 144 pages

North Devon Coast from the AirJason HawkesTake an aerial journey alongNorth Devon’s coast starting

where Devon meets Somerset on Exmoor’s broadshoulders and head south-west for around 50miles or so (80km) to the Cornish border.

£14.99, ISBN 9781841146768, hardback,214x230mm, 132 pages

Perfect DevonJen BryantThis book showcases themagical photography of JenBryant and reminds the reader

just how enchanting Devon can be.

£14.99, ISBN 9781841147147, hardback,214x230mm, 144 pages

The Spirit of DartmoorPeter WhiteFrom familiar scenes ofDartmoor ponies on the open

moor to delightful out-of-the-way places that onlya seasoned explorer of the moor would know, thislittle book will delight all who see it.

£4.99, ISBN 9781841146164, hardback,110x155mm, 64 pages

Travelling Light – TheSketches and Paintingsof Ray BalkwillThis beautifully illustrated bookis not just a portrait of some

fascinating places, but also of a unique and highlyinfluential painter whose passion and skill isevident in each of the many superb picturesincluded in this book.

£29.99, ISBN 9781906690564, hardback,238x258mm, 144 pages

A Picture of Devon – ContemporaryArtists and the Inspirational Landscape

Ray BalkwillHere, brought together for thefirst time, are a number ofDevon’s most celebrated con-temporary artists: Lionel Aggett•Stephen Brown • Colin All-

brook • Andrew Coates • Alan Cotton • AlwynCrawshaw • Stuart Edmondson• John Hammond• Judy Hempstead • Michael Hill • John Hoar •Robert Jennison • Paul Lewin • Michael Morgan •Tina Morgan • Robert Mountjoy • Martin Proctor• Keith Stott • Richard Thorn • Barry Watkin •Tony Williams.

£34.99, ISBN 9781841147345, hardback,238x258mm, 144 pages

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Whether your journey alongthe SWCP is the whole thing

or just a few miles, thisbook will enrich the experience no end.

Walking the South West Coast Path,The Fine Times Recorder

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West Buckland – Diary of an Edwardian SchoolBerwick Coates In 2008 West Buckland School near Barnstaple celebrated its 150th

anniversary. This diary compiled by BerwickCoates presents the School as it approachedits 50th in 1908.

£19.99, ISBN 9781906551056, hardback,297x210mm, 160 pages

DORSET

Dorset Curious and Surprising NEW

Roger GuttridgeForty-five years as a Dorset journalist,author and historian have givenRoger Guttridge an unparalleledknowledge of the county’s past and a rare ability to tell its tales.

£9.99, ISBN 9780857042972, hardback,210x148mm, 144 pages

Dorset Smugglers’ PubsTerryTownsendDrawing on jail records, Customs’reports, contemporary newspaper articles and eye-witness accounts, the story of smuggling in Dorset is

revealed through the history of the pubs thatserved as meeting places, recruitment centres, secret storage facilities and distribution depots.

£9.99, ISBN 9780857100986, hardback,210x148mm, 128 pages

Lawrence of Arabia’s Clouds HillDr Andrew NormanAndrew Norman explores the person-ality of this endlessly fascinating figure – a giant of history yet a signif-icantly flawed man – and the impactthat this peaceful corner of England

had on his unquiet soul.

£9.99, ISBN 9780857042477, hardback,210x148mm, 128 pages

Crime and Punishmentin DorsetTerry HearingA thousand years of muder,mayhem and mystery.

£19.99, ISBN 9781871164626, hardback,238x258mm, 144 pages

Dorset History in 101 ObjectsTerry HearingProfusely illustrated, this booktakes a look at some of

Dorset’s brightest – and occasionally mostunexpected – jewels that are almost bewilderingin their variety.

£19.99, ISBN 9781871164961, hardback,238x258mm, 144 pages

Legg Over DorsetRodney LeggProlific is the word that applies, tosomeone with 125 books to hisname – mostly about Dorset andin-depth history ranging from the

Romans to the Second World War. The auto-biography of Rodney Legg – ‘arch-scourge ofpoliticians, government, the military and theEstablishment in general – a one man Dorsetcultural institution’.

£12.99, ISBN 9780857041067, hardback,210x148mm, 144 pages

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South West EnglandDiscovering Lost DevonPeter ThomasOver 200 photographs from aunique collection of rediscoveredmagic lantern slides which show justhow much has changed in Devon.

£19.99, ISBN 9781841144276, hardback,297x210mm, 160 pages

Exeter – A Shattered CityPeter ThomasPeter Thomas records through photo-graphs and official records all themajor raids on Exeter that wereforever to change the face of the city.

£19.99, ISBN 9781841149806, hardback,297x210mm, 160 pages

Aspects of ExeterPeter Thomas and JacquelineWarrenOver 400 photographs reveal wholeareas of Exeter as it used to be, with

pictures of individual buildings and whole streetsswept away by the bombs of Hitler and the pensof over-enthusiastic planners.

£19.99, ISBN 9781841145105, hardback,297x210mm, 200 pages

Focus on Farmers: Art and Hill Farming A multi-layered exploration ofcontemporary rural life inDevon.

£14.99, ISBN 9781841145846, hardback,220x200mm, 144 pages

Images of Exeter &East Devon RailwaysMaurice DartThis must-have book for all fans ofsteam railways features over 200

photographs from the collection of Maurice Dart,Cornwall-based photographer and authority onWestcountry railways.

£19.99, ISBN 9781841147031, hardback,297x210mm, 160 pages

The Book of Blundell’sCharles NoonEx-head of history Charles Noon wasin charge of a fascinating collectionof documents that chronicle theschool’s 400-year story, and this

book is the product of many years’ study of thatrich past.

£19.99, ISBN 9781841141817, hardback,297x210mm, 160 pages

Barking Mad in BarnstapleGrace DoreyGrace Dorey’s account of her lifewith William, the Golden Retriever,as he courts mischief and mayhemand she attempts to transform him

into a model of canine obedience.

£9.99, ISBN 9781906551032, paperback,210x130mm, 112 pages

William – Still BarkingGrace DoreyThe sequel to the popular BarkingMad in Barnstaple. Heart warmingand amusing, this book will delightanyone with a love of animals – and

the canine kind most of all.

£9.99, ISBN 9781906551179, paperback,210x130mm, 112 pages

A Puppy the Size of a PonyGrace DoreyA Puppy the Size of a Pony continuesto monitor this rogue Retriever, whilehe grapples with his determination toescape, hones his hunting skills by

chasing foxes, pheasants and deer, and displays alove affair with anything muddy.

£9.99, ISBN 9781906551285, paperback,210x130mm, 136 pages

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Incredible story. Wild Stallion Whispering,

The Express

The stargazing paradise of Exmoor glitters from

the pages of this excellent book.

Exmoor Dark Skies, Western Daily Press

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Dorset Then and NowFrom the AirGordon Le PardFascinating aerial images ofDorset taken over 60 years ago

alongside contemporary photographs of the samearea. The changes may well surprise and amaze.

£19.99, ISBN 9781871164817, hardback,238x258mm, 144 pages

Dorset Address BookWhether bought as a gift or forpersonal use, this delightful ad-dress book with over 45 colourphotographs by Roger Holmanwill provide years of pleasure.

£12.99, ISBN 9780857170033, hardback,214x230mm, 112 pages

Dorset PocketAddress BookWhether you buy this miniaddress book for yourself, or asa gift, its owner can now carrya little bit of Dorset with them

along with all their vital information.

£5.99, ISBN 9780857170415, hardback,105x110mm, 96 pages

Discover BournemouthRodney CooperRodney Cooper explores thehighways and byways of thetown and its environs to

produce an indispensable guide to one of themost popular locations in the British Isles.

£14.99, ISBN 9780857040671, hardback,214x230mm, 144 pages

Dorset and the SeaGordon Le PardDorset and the Sea tells the remark-able story of possibly Dorset’s greatnatural resource and the relationshipthat Man has had with it over the

millennia.

£19.99, ISBN 9781871164763, hardback,297x210mm, 160 pages

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Thomas Hardy at Max Gate –The Latter Years NEW

Dr Andrew NormanThe purpose of this book by AndrewNorman is to pierce the veil of

secrecy which Hardy deliberately drew over hislife; to decipher the coded messages which hiswritings contain; to find out why his life was sofilled with anguish. Only then is it possible todiscover the real Thomas Hardy whose life wasplayed out in the self-designed setting of Max Gate.

£9.99, ISBN 9780857042675, hardback,210x148mm, 144 pages

Thomas Hardy –Bockhampton and BeyondNEW

Dr Andrew NormanDoyen of Dorset historians, Andrew

Norman, looks in detail at the home and environ-ment which inspired Hardy to become the toweringgiant of English letters.

£12.99, ISBN 9780857043016, hardback,210x148mm, 144 pages

Thomas Hardy’s DorsetRodney LeggWell illustrated, this book iscomplete with a gazetteer ofHardy’s fictional sites and their

real equivalents, making it an ideal guide to theDorset landscape of Thomas Hardy’s life and liter-ature.

£14.99, ISBN 9780857040862, hardback,214x230mm, 144 pages

Dorset in FilmAnwar BrettA tour through Dorset as depicted bythe many movies that have beenfilmed here such as Tom Jones, FarFrom The Madding Crowd, The

French Lieutenant’s Woman and Comrades.

£19.99, ISBN 9781871164718, hardback,297x210mm, 160 pages

Discover PooleRod CooperRod Cooper explores the high-ways and byways of the townand its environs to produce afascinating picture and

indispensable guide to one of the most popularlocations in the British Isles.

£14.99, ISBN 9780857040916, hardback,214x230mm, 144 pages

Dorset from the AirJason HawkesWith over 150 colour images,there can be no better way ofappreciating the many gloriesof Dorset than to view the

county from above.

£14.99, ISBN 9780857040039, hardback,214x230mm, 144 pages

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COMMUNITY HISTORIES – High qualitybooks by the local, for the locals

A4, 160-page hardback books (unless other-wise stated) packed with historic photographs,maps, drawings and other illustrations.

The Book of Blandford Forum (pdf e-book), £24.99

The Book of Bridport (pdf e-book), £24.99

The Book of Lulworth 9781841141411, £19.95

The Book of Lyme Regis 9781841142388, £19.99. Also available as pdf e-book , £24.99

The Book of Pimperne 9781841140681, £19.95

The Book of Sherborne and Castleton n/e, 9781857041920, £24.99

The Book of Stinsford 9781841147864, £19.99

The Book of Stourton Caundle 9781841141169, £19.95

The Book of Swanage (pdf e-book), £24.99

The Book of Uplyme (pdf e-book), £24.99

Halsgrove’s pocket-sized guidebooks, containing maps, photographs and useful information will ensure a great walking

experience. Packed with colour, these booksare ideal reminders of a visit to Dorset. Four hardback titles to choose from

at £4.99 each:-

A Boot Up Blackmore ValeISBN 9780857100221

A Boot Up Dorset’s Jurassic CoastISBN 9781906887650 REPRINTED

A Boot Up Mid DorsetISBN 9780857100214

A Boot Up PurbeckISBN 9781906887216

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Purbeck PersonalitiesAndrew NormanAndrew Norman conjours up afascinating galaxy of personalities toilluminate the history of this mostcharacterful corner of England.

£12.99, ISBN 9781841149004, hardback,210x148mm, 128 pages

Dorset Coastfrom the AirJason HawkesThe photographs in this bookcapture, perfectly, the Dorset

landscape as few of us have seen it before.

£14.99, ISBN 9781841146799, hardback,214x230mm, 132 pages

The Spirit of the Dorset CoastRoger HolmanAn exceptional collection of over60 colour pictures by renownedphotographer Roger Holman.

£4.99, ISBN 9781906887674, hardback,110x155mm, 64 pages

Corfe Remembered NEW

Dr Andrew NormanA fascinating new guide to the storyof Corfe, one of the great glories ofglorious Dorset.

£12.99, ISBN 9780857043023, hardback,210x148mm, 144 pages

By Swords DividedDr Andrew NormanAndrew Norman recounts a thrillingstory of the siege of Corfe Castleduring the English Civil War.

£5.95, ISBN 9781841142289, paperback,210x148mm, 80 pages.

Dunshay – Reflections of aDorset Manor HouseDr Andrew NormanEvery old house has a story to tell,but Dunshay Manor in South Dorset

has a more fascinating one than most as thisbook by Andrew Norman reveals.

£6.95, ISBN 9781841144030, paperback,210x148mm, 96 pages

Tyneham – A Tribute Dr Andrew NormanThe recollections of one of the Tyne-ham evacuees, Helen Taylor – presentsa vivid portrait of what had been a

thriving community, which now lives in the hearts ofthose who sacrificed their homes for their country.

£12.99, ISBN 9781841146980, hardback,210x148mm, 112 pages

Thomas Hardy ChristmasCarollings Dr Andrew NormanThis is the story of Thomas Hardy andof Christmas; of what that greatest ofall Christian festivals meant to him,and of how his beliefs changed as

the years progressed.

£6.95, ISBN 9781841144795, paperback,210x148mm, 112 pages

The Story of George Lovelessand the Tolpuddle MartyrsDr Andrew NormanAndrew Norman has delved deep toreveal the truth about this important

historical figure, the acknowledged leader of theTolpuddle Martyrs.

£12.99, ISBN 9781841148380, hardback,210x148mm, 128 pages

Dorset’s Archaeology Peter StanierAn introduction to archaeology andwhat has been discovered by archae-ologists during important excavationsin the county.

£19.95, ISBN 9781871164398,hardback, 297x210mm, 160 pages

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South West EnglandSpirit of Bournemouth &Poole Roger HolmanWith a superb collection of60 evocative images by

acclaimed Dorset photographer Roger Holman,this pocket-sized book truly captures the spiritof Bournemouth and Poole.

£4.99, ISBN 9781906887322, hardback,110x155m, 64 pages

Dorset in the First World WarRodney LeggPacked with information andillustrated with historic images,Rodney Legg turns his attentions tothe county in the Great War – theexperience on the Home Front and

Dorset’s contribution to the eventual victory.

£19.99, ISBN 9781871164916, hardback,297x210mm, 160 pages

Enid Blyton and her Enchantment with DorsetAndrew Norman REPRINTEDFollow in the footsteps of Enid Blytonto discover the actual locations whichinspired her.

£9.99, ISBN 9780857040701, hardback,210x148mm, 112 pages

Bournemouth – Then Meets Now Rodney LeggUsing unique unpublishedphotographs, Rodney Leggshows just what has altered andwhat – remarkably – has stayedthe same.

£14.99, ISBN 9781841147581, hardback,214x230mm, 144 pages

Weymouth and PortlandThen Meets NowMaureen AttwoollA look at the borough’s historythrough maps which date from

the Tudor period up to the twentieth century,accompanying each map are pictures old andnew illustrating some of the changes each areahas undergone since the map’s publication.

£19.99, ISBN 9781871164862, hardback,238x258mm, 144 pages

The Second Bumper Book ofWeymouth Maureen AttwoollComprising more than 1000 entriespresented in an A-Z format, MaureenAttwooll’s further compilation is choc-full with more than 150 illustrations.

£19.99, ISBN 9781871164619, hardback,297x210mm, 160 pages

Spirit of Weymouth and PortlandRoger Holman

Illustrated with over 60 evocativeimages, this little book capturesthe colour, humour, statelinessand quirkiness of the town andits hinterland.

£4.99, ISBN 9781906887346, hardback,110x155mm, 64 pages

Dorset RailwaysColin G. MaggsWith over 200 evocative images, thisbook tells the fascinating tale of therailways and the impact they had onthe lives of everyone in Dorset.

£19.99, ISBN 9781871164664, hardback,297x210mm, 160 pages

Sky High Dorset CoastJason HawkesWith over 60 colour photo-graphs, this little book is the

perfect memento for those who wish to take a littlebit of Dorset home with them.

£4.99, ISBN 9781906887520, hardback,110x155mm, 64 pages

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Station Road: sheep awaiting transportation. © Bob RichardsCorfe Remembered

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The Calcrafts of RempstoneHall Richard RyderA biography of a family coveringsome 250 years. It’s all here, sex,murder, mystery, black magic, politicsand war.

£14.99, ISBN 9781841144566, hardback,232x154mm, 128 pages

Last Dorset DiariesDavid EdelstenLike its predecessors, Last DorsetDiaries will be a joy to those wholove England’s countryside.

£12.99, ISBN 9781841148250, hardback,234x155mm, 144 pages

My Patch – Badgers of aDorset VillageGeoff MarshOver a two year period GeoffMarsh recorded in detail his

adventures and encounters, to produce this vividand delightful memoir.

£12.99, ISBN 9780955647703, paperback,205x205mm, 96 pages

SOMERSET (INCLUDINGBRISTOL AND EXMOOR)

Somerset Mapped – Cartography in theCounty through the Centuries NEW

Emma Down and Adrian WebbSomerset Mapped exploresthe different depictions of theancient county of Somerset andits districts as it has been shown

by mapmakers and cartographers across thecenturies.

£24.99, ISBN 9780857042873, hardback,258x238mm, 256 pages

Railways Round Exmoor NEW

Robin Madge and AllenStanistreetFully revised, updated and re-illustrated, this classic guide to the

preserved railways round Exmoor appears againby popular demand.

£9.99, ISBN 9780857101105, hardback,210x148mm, 128 pages

Bristol & Clifton Slave Trade Trails NEW

Terry TownsendFor much of the eighteenth century,Bristol was England’s second cityand, between 1730 and 1745, itspremier slaving port. Terry Townsendpresents the drama of that period

through six discovery trails. Maps, detaileddirections and over 150 photographs help bringthe story to life.

£9.99, ISBN 9780857101044, hardback,210x148mm, 128 pages

Johnny Kingdom’s WildExmoor – as seen on TVDavid ParkerIllustrated with photographsfrom Johnny Kingdom and the

author, David Parker and tracking Johnny King-dom’s year on Exmoor, this exciting new bookcan be read either as a companion piece to thetelevision series, or on its own as a characterfulguide to exploring this unique landscape thatJohnny calls home.

£14.99, ISBN 9780857042620, hardback,214x230mm, 144 pages

Wild Pony WhisperingDawn WestcottThe real life story of how anorphaned Exmoor pony foalhelped to tame and understand

the wild ponies of Exmoor.

£14.99, ISBN 9780857042767, hardback,214x230mm, 144 pages

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South West EnglandWild Stallion Whispering NEW

Dawn WestcottDawn Westcott returns with thereal-life story of a wild andtempestuous Exmoor colt foalwho was rounded up from hismoorland home and – after

being weaned and multiple hot branded – foundhimself unwanted and facing a bleak future....

£14.99, ISBN 9780867042934, hardback,214x230mm, 144 pages

Wild Herd Whispering NEW

Dawn WestcottAn invaluable reference forpeople interested in better understanding and winning thetrust and friendship of ponies.It also highlights the challenges

of safeguarding the endangered Exmoor ponies of Exmoor National Park.

£14.99, ISBN 9780857043184, hardback,214x230mm, 144 pages

Jane Austen and BathTerry TownsendIn this fascinating book, TerryTownsend takes us on a journeyof discovery to the houses,

public buildings, Parks and walks that were significant in the life and work of one of Englishlterature’s most beloved figures.

£16.99, ISBN 9780857042545, hardback,214x230mm, 144 pages

The 2014 Somerset FloodsLaura Zaky and Jason BryantWith over 300 photographs,this book is a unique portrayalnot only of the floods them-selves but of the rising tide of

devastation that swept over the hitherto greenfields of Somerset and tireless behind-the-scenesefforts made to bring aid and succour toembattled communities.

£14.99, ISBN 9780857042521, hardback,214x230mm, 144 pages

Somerset – Exploring the SummerlandJohn BaileyDiscover Somerset afresh withan informed text and over 200

glorious images. Part of the Halsgrove ‘Discover’series.

£16.99, ISBN 9780857042460, hardback,214x230mm, 144 pages

Exmoor Dark SkiesSeb JayWhether you’re an experienced amateur astronomer, new to the nightsky, or simply want to learn moreabout the opportunities to stargaze

from Exmoor, this book serves as a practical guideto help you get the most out of your time underExmoor’s dark skies.

£9.99, ISBN 9780857100917, hardback,210x148mm, 144 pages

Somerset Wild FlowersBernard StorerWith more than 2000 photographs,virtually every wild plant that can befound growing in Somerset is illustrated and described.

£9.99, ISBN 9780857100894, hardback,210x148mm, 400 pages

Under the Shadow of theHill, Montacute 1939-1945Clarence BradleyUsing a mixture of pen portraits ofthose from the parish of Montacute

who served in the Second World War, and personal recollections of the village and its homefront, Clarence Bradley paints a vivid picture ofwhat it was like to live in this precious and peaceful corner of Somerset and how it was affected by the cataclysm in the world beyond.

£12.99, ISBN 9781906551391, hardback,210x148mm, 112 pages

South West England

The view from Dunkery Beacon at night. © Adrian Cubitt – ATV Productions Ltd

Exmoor Dark Skies

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Village Schooling in Somerset – Learn ‘em HardSarah VilliersA ground-breaking new study into theresearch of village schooling in Som-

erset at the beginning of the nineteenth century.

£24.99, ISBN 9781906551339, hardback,297x210mm, 224 pages

The Exmoor Review 2018The essential journal of Exmoor Lifepublished by the Exmoor Societyreaches it fifty-ninth issue.

£5.99, ISBN 9780861834532, paperback, 210x148mm, 128 pages

The Old Mineral LineR J SellickTrace the story of the Mineral Railwayfrom its beginnings in 1856, throughits decline, to the end of the company

in 1925. In this revised and updated new editionguidance is offered to exploring what remains of therailway from routes open to the public.

£5.99, ISBN 9780857041883, paperback,210x148mm, 64 pages

Bats, Pads and CiderCharles WoodCompiled during the vintage seasonof 2010, here are vaulted stories andlittle histories of cricketing characters

both famous and, perhaps, not so much, tocharm and to wince at between innings, dredgedfrom a cricket mad soggy county that the authorloves to his apple core.

£12.99, ISBN 9780857040657, hardback,210x148mm, 160 pages

Somerset CentenarianKalina Newman with AnitaCorbinIn this celebration of longevity,twenty centenarians living

across the County share the stories and secrets oftheir long lives.

£16.99, ISBN 9780857040800, hardback,214x230mm, 144 pages

Somerset Address BookWith over 45 colour images byacclaimed photographer TonyHowells this address book, withits superb pictorial reminders of

the county, will provide years of pleasure.

£12.99, ISBN 9780857170088, hardback,214x230mm, 112 pages

Exmoor Address BookGlorious Exmoor in all itsmoods is illustrated in thissuperbly produced AddressBook. Nearly 50 images bymaster-photographer Peter

Hendrie make this book as decorative as it isuseful.

£12.99, ISBN 9781841149851, hardback,214x230mm, 112 pages

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Somerset Cricketers 1882 – 1914 NEW

Stephen Hill and Barry PhillipsResearched with forensic attention todetail but written with real warmthand an eye to readability, SomersetCricketers 1882 – 1914 containsrichly-illustrated and hugely informa-

tive biographies of each of the 227 cricketers whoappeared for Somerset before the First World War.

£16.99, ISBN 9780857042910, hardback,210x148mm, 384 pages

Somerset Cricketers 1919 – 1939 NEW

Stephen Hill and Barry PhillipsContinues the authors’ compellingodyssey through the early history ofcricket in Somerset. A surprisingnumber of players – 124 in total –were drated into the side in twenty-

one seasons.

£16.99, ISBN 9780857043061, hardback,210x148mm, 320 pages

Bats and BeltersCharles WoodThis riotous novel by a doyenamongst West Country cricket willdelight all lovers of the glorious sum-mer game. A hunky punk calamity

with the Belters, the village cricket team of haplesseccentrics, undeterred despite tribulations.

£12.99, ISBN 9780857042484, hardback,210x148mm, 160 pages

Another Somerset CenturyCharles WoodThis book is not fodder for the faint-hearted supported. Here nightmaresare revisited, so too the odd scandal.But it’s not all tears, doldrums and

tabloids. Far from it. Never has ‘The Blackbird’been sung more lustily, or, indeed, emotionally.

£12.99, ISBN 9780857042149, hardback,210x148mm, 168 pages

Somerset County Cricket Club – The Return to Glory 2001-2007

Alain Lockyer andRichard WalshA chance for all Somerset CountyCricket Club fans to recapture theirmemories of the 2001 and 2005trophy winning seasons along with

2007 when they won promotion back to the topflight, with more than 300 colour photographs.

£19.99, ISBN 9780857042361, hardback,297x210mm, 160 pages

Somerset Cricket –The Glory Years, 1973-1987Alain Lockyer and RichardWalshGarner, Richards, Botham, Rose and

a host of fine players feature in this unique archivewhich not only highlights exciting action fromclassic matches, but candid behind-the-sceneshots of the players both at rest and play.

£19.99, ISBN 9780857041135, hardback,297x210mm, 144 pages

A Singular Exmoor Man –Hector HeywoodBruce HeywoodA perceptive biography of an extra-ordinatory countryman, both hugely

talented and staggeringly awkward. Anyone withan interest in Exmoor in particular, or Englishcountry life in the twentieth century in general,will be fascinated by the story of this cussed, yetultimately intruiging character.

£19.99, ISBN 9781906551322, hardback,297x210mm, 160 pages

Traditional Houses of SomersetJane PenoyreA major work that wilbe a source ofreference for anyone with as seriousinterest in vernacular buildings.

£19.99, ISBN 9780821834075,hardback, 297x210mm, 160 pages

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Halsgrove’s pocket-sized guidebooks, containingmaps, photographs and useful information will ensure a great walking experience. Packed withcolour, these books are ideal reminders of a visit to Somerset or Exmoor. Five hardback titles to

choose from at £4.99 each:-

A Boot Up BathISBN 9781906887841

A Boot Up BristolISBN 9781906887858

A Boot Up Exmoor (volume 2) ISBN 9780857100870

A Boot Up the MendipsISBN 9781906887100

A Boot Up the Quantocks REPRINTEDISBN 9781906887148

South West England

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A History of Watchet NEW

A L Wedlake, updated by Paul UptonThis new edition of Wedlake’s work AHistory of Watchet published in 1955includes new material and manymore photographs. Paul Uptonbrings the history up to the presentday; adds a biographical chapter onLeslie Wedlake himself; and supports

the original, unaltered text with additional notes.

£24.99, ISBN 9780857043177, hardback,297x210mm, 160 pages

Exmoor By The WayHilary BindingA selection of Hilary Binding’s mostmemorable and intriguing articlesthat have appeared over the pastfifteen years in her Notes by the Way

column in the West Somerset Free Press.

£8.99, ISBN 9781841149509, paperback,210x148mm, 128 pages

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Portrait of the SomersetCoast Neville StanikkNeville Stanikk’s rambling journey from Lynmouth (inDevon, but only just) to Bristol

docks, told in more than 140 stunning photo-graphs representing his discovery of an ever-changing landscape.

£14.99, ISBN 9780857040060, hardback,214x230mm, 144 pages

West Somerset in the News Jeff CoxWest Somerset in the News re-discovers great stories long forgotten,the madcap and the solemn, theintriguing and the frivolous, to paint avivid portrait of life over a century anda half in celebration of the 150th

anniversary of the West Somerset Free Press.

£19.99, ISBN 9781906551094, hardback,297x210mm, 160 pages

Weston-super-Mare ReunitedSharon Poole

Using a wide range of over 240black and white photographs of peo-ple, events, groups and sports teamstaken over the last seventy years.

£19.99, ISBN 9780857040169,hardback, 297x210mm, 144 pages

Spirit of ExmoorPeter HendrieThis pocket-sized hardback

book is packed with over 50 colour photographsby Exmoor-based photographer Peter Hendrie.

£4.99, ISBN 9780857100030, hardback,110x155mm, 64 pages

The Overland LaunchC. Walter HodgesAvailable again for the first time indecade, C. Walter Hodges’ classicbook is a tale of human endeavourand bravery, of courage and

determination in the face of ferocious weather.

£9.99, ISBN 9780861834082, hardback,210x148mm, 112 pages

Exmoor – A Winter’s TaleNeville StanikkLocal photographer NevilleStanikk has produced a book of

140 outstanding colour photographs that tell theunique and perhaps unexpectedly beautiful storyof Exmoor over the winter.

£14.99, ISBN 9781841149271, hardback,214x230mm, 144 pages

Portrait of the Quantock HillsCraig HutchingsOver 140 photographs shotfrom dusk till dawn, subjectsfrom moor, to coast, to farm-land, woodland and wildlife,have been brought to life by

Somerset-based photographer Craig Hutchings.

£14.99, ISBN 9781841149332, hardback,214x230mm, 144 pages

Spirit of Wells CathedralRobert DunningWith over 60 colour photo-graphs and an expert text this

handy pocket-sized book will be an ideal reminderof a visit to the Cathedral as well as a guide to itsremarkable features.

£4.99, ISBN 9781906887360, hardback,110x155m, 64 pages

Bath and Wells – ADiocesan CelebrationRobert DunningRobert Dunning ranges widelyover 1100 years of history to

paint a vivid portrait of this community of faiththrough more than a millennium.

£19.99, ISBN 9780955647789, hardback,238x258mm, 160 pages

COMMUNITY HISTORIES – High quality books by the local, for the locals A4, 160-page hardback books (unless otherwise stated) packed with historic

photographs, maps, drawings and other illustrations.

The Book of BridgwaterDiamond Jubilee Edition9780857041944, £24.99

The Book of Burnham-on-Sea9780857040992, £24.99

The Book of Carhampton9781841146348, £19.99

The Book of Creech St Michael(pdf e-book), £24.99

The Book of DulvertonDiamond Jubilee Edition9780857041784, £24.99

The Book of Minehead with Alcombe Diamond Jubilee Edition9780857041777, £24.99

The Book of North Newton(pdf e-book), £24.99

The Book of Nynehead9781841142487, £19.95

The New Book of Porlock9780857042422

The Book of Roadwater(pdf e-book), £24.99

The Book of St Audries and West Quantoxhead9781841145532, £19.99

The Book of Stogumber(pdf e-book), £24.99

The Book of Watchet9781841142296, £12.95 (paperback)

The Book of Watchet and Williton Revisited9781841146287, £19.99

The Book of West Coker9781841143446, £19.99

The Book of West Huntspill(pdf e-book), £24.99

The Book of Winscombe9781841143446, £19.95

The Book of Withycombe9781841142548, £19.95

More than just anothercricket book.

Somerset Cricketers 1882-1914, Somerset County Gazette

South West England

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The West Somerset Railway RevisitedDon BishopThe West Somerset Railway atits best. Over 150 colour im-

ages taken between 2004 and 2009 showing theline in its most recent form and at its very peak.

£16.99, ISBN 9781841149189, hardback,238x258mm, 144 pages

The West Somerset RailwayDon BishopThrough over 144 full colourphotographs Don Bishop hascaptured the line workingthrough all the seasons oversome 15 plus years.

£12.99, ISBN 9781841144450, hardback,214x230mm, 144 pages

Spirit of the West Somer-set RailwayDon BishopThrough more than 60 photo-

graphs included in this ground-breaking pocket-format book, Don portrays vividly Britain’s longestpreserved steam line in all its glory.

£4.99, ISBN 9781906887261, hardback,110x155mm, 64 pages

The Last Word on ExmoorNorma HuxtableFor over thirty years NormaHuxtable’s wry accounts of life onExmoor as a farmer’s wife and sum-mer landlady, have delighted listen-

ers and magazine readers alike. Now for the firsttime her hilarious stories appear in book form.

£12.99, ISBN 9781841141053, hardback,216x138mm, 144 pages

Perfect ExmoorNeville StanikkExpert locally-based photo-grapher Neville Stanikk hasgathered together an

unashamedly romantic and dramatic selection ofover 140 stunning colour photographs to showExmoor at its perfect best.

£14.99, ISBN 9781841147185, hardback,214x230mm, 144 pages

Donald Ayres’ ExmoorRevisitedDonald AyresDonald Ayres leads us throughhis beloved, beautiful Exmoor

in this superb collection of paintings.

£24.99, ISBN 9781841145198, hardback,238x258mm, 144 pages

The Exmoor Pony ChroniclesSue Baker NEW

Within the book are the answers toquestions such as: did the Aclandstruly conserve Exmoor’s indigenouspony? Where were Exmoor foals

hidden upstairs in a pub? Who crossed anExmoor pony with a wild ass? All this and morecan be found in this fascinating compendium.

£24.99, ISBN 9780857043153, hardback,297x210mm, 160 pages

Exmoor Ponies – Survival ofthe Fittest, A Natural HistorySue BakerThis book tells the story of a trulyremarkable survivor. This second

edition has been updated with new photographsand includes a fresh look at the Exmoor herdtoday, the genetic status of the breed and thechallenges of the future.

£19.99, ISBN 9780861834433, hardback,297x210, 256 pages

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South West EnglandWatchet ReunitedMaurice and Joyce ChidgeyOver 200 nostalgic photographsfeaturing the people, places, events,groups and personalities of Watchetover the last 70 years.

£19.99, ISBN 9781841147918, hardback,297x210mm, 160 pages

An Exmoor PanoramaPeter HendrieA unique series of over 70stunning images in large-scalepanoramic format by interna-

tional-award-winning photographer Peter Hendrie.

£24.99, ISBN 9781841146492, hardback,238x258mm, 144 pages

Somerset Coast from the AirJason HawkesAn aerial journey along thecoast starting at Avonmouth,one of the most industrialisedlandscapes in the Westcountry,prelude to our travels in

Somerset, journeying west for some 40 miles(64km) until we reach the North Devon border.

£14.99, ISBN 9781841146751, hardback,214x230mm, 132 pages

Exmoor AmourCharles WoodLong ago Charles Wood ceased torefer to Exmoor as ‘it’ but as ‘her’.And now, like an old flame, memo-ries of her still burned happily after a

lengthy separation. And then, on the other hand,not so happily – like a grackle fire that makescharcoal of heather and gorse. Such are thefoibles of the heart – of amour.

£12.99, ISBN 9780857040480, hardback,210x148mm, 168 pages

Surviving Another Somerset YearCharles WoodIn this sequel to his bestseller How toSurvive in Somerset, Charles Wood‘desnuglifies’ himself from beneath aWiveliscombe duvet to rediscoverthat the English county he loves is still

alive and kicking.

£12.99, ISBN 9781841149677, hardback,216x138mm, 160pages

Charles Wood’s Somerset Quiz BookCharles WoodFrom dialect delights to mysticalmists, and boundary edge to goodold-fashioned head scratching, thisSomerset tester will earn a gooddegree of enlightenment.

£8.99, ISBN 9781841149684, paperback,210x148mm, 96 pages

Charles Wood’s Second Somerset Quiz BookCharles WoodAfter the happy head scratching overhis first quiz book, it’s high time forCharles Wood to become quizzical

again and tease and entertain once more.

£8.99, ISBN 9780857041197, paperback,248x174mm, 96 pages

South West England

The Exmoor Pony Chronicles

Quite simply, a magnificent production, completely re-designed and now in hardback, with colour

illustrations and an excellent map. Railways Round Exmoor, Devon Life Magazine

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Prior Park College – An Illustrated HistoryFather Peter CornwellFather Peter Cornwell, formerchaplain of Prior Park College, charts

the history of the College. He highlights the manycharacters that have left an indelible mark on theschool, both masters and pupils.

£19.99, ISBN 9781841144559, hardback,297x210mm, 160 pages

A Somerset MiscellanyRobert DunningA fascinating cornucopia; lovers of thecounty will find a feast of delights.

£8.99, ISBN 9780861834273, paperback, 210x148mm, 112 pages

The Somerset WetlandsEdited by Pat Hill-Cottingham, Derek Briggs,Richard Brunning, AndyKing and Graham Rix

A contemporary review of the Somerset Wetlandsthrough time, with an expert text designed to appeal to a wide readership.

£19.99, ISBN 9780861834327, hardback,238x258mm, 224 pages

Norma Huxtable’s Exmoor ExposedNorma Huxtable

Rejoice again at the antics of Farmer Fred, thegenteel aspirations of Missus, the incredulity of the‘newcomers’ and the generally superior attitude ofthe assorted livestock.

£4.99, ISBN 9781841146881, hardback,110x155mm, 64 pages

The History of Dunster Church and PrioryJoan JordanThis is the first volume of The History of Dunster Church and Priory whichtakes the story up to the Civil War and Commonwealth.

£34.99, ISBN 9781841145693,hardback, 234x156mm, 304 pages

The History of Dunster Churchand Priory, Volume Two Joan Jordan

This volume continues the story ofDunster Church and Priory from theRestoration of Charles II in 1660 untilthe twentieth century.

£29.99, ISBN 9781906551117,hardback, 234x156mm, 288 pages

Softly Cries the Curlew – PartTwo of Jack Tucker of Exmoor:A Family Saga, 1815-1875Paddy King-FrettsThis novel, second in the series

following The Wild Red Dawn, is every bit asgripping as the first.

£9.99, ISBN 9781906551070, paperback,234x156mm, 248 pages

Neither Hope Nor Fear – The Final Part of Jack Tuckerof Exmoor: A Family Saga,1815-1875 Paddy King-FrettsThe final instalment in this gripping

family saga.

£9.99, ISBN 9781906551100, paperback,234x156mm, 276 pages

The Spirit of SomersetChristopher NicholsonPanoramic landscapes, big skies,ever-changing seascapes, grand

houses and thatched cottages, all catch the eye ofrenowned photographer Christopher Nicholson.

£4.99, ISBN 9781841145969, hardback,110x155mm, 64 pages

Blame it on the Vicar – HolyAppropriate Tales of OldSomerset Roger EvansVillainous vicars, parsimonious parsons,misbehaving monks, riotous rectors and

precocious priests all contribute to the rich collectionof ‘holy’ appropriate tales of old Somerset.

£8.99, ISBN 9781841145686, paperback,210x148mm, 120 pages

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South West EnglandThe Spirit of the Exmoor Pony

Shanan and Lisa LeighLisa and Shanan Leigh havecaptured these fascinatinganimals at all times and sea-sons, from the annual gathering,

through the sometimes harsh winters, to foaling inthe summer, to show the Exmoor pony at its trueand spirited best.

£4.99, ISBN 9781841147192, hardback,110x155mm, 64 pages

The Spirit of Exmoor Red DeerRay StonemanFrom the autumn rut, throughthe hard months of winter, thenew growth of antlers in thespring, to the birth of the calves

in the summer, Ray Stoneman magnificentlycaptures the true spirit of the red deer – themonarch of the moor.

£4.99, ISBN 9781841147109, hardback,110x155mm, 64 pages

The Story of a Red DeerSir John FortescueThis classic story for children of allages has enchanted generationssince it first appeared in 1897. But

this is no mere fairytale. It is a closely observedlife-story of an Exmoor stag and the landscapeand other wildlife around him.

£14.95, ISBN 9781841142616, hardback,234x154mm, 176 pages

Hope Bourne’s Exmoor –Eloquence in ArtJohn Burgess and CarolineTonson-RyeThis beautiful book allows us to

savour just how eloquent legendary Exmoorauthor Hope Bourne could be in her visual recordas well as in her prose. Her sketches show heracute observation of colour and light through theseasons.

£24.99, ISBN 9780857042187, hardback,214x230mm, 144 pages

JaelHope BourneLegendary country writer HopeBourne’s only novel is full ofreferences to the Exmoor countryside,methods of farming, the seasons and

the local folklore.

£12.99, ISBN 9780857040893, hardback,210x148mm, 160 pages

Living on ExmoorHope L. BourneAn acute reminder of the fragility ofrural life and the environment, and afascinating portrait of the Exmoor

landscape and the way of life of its people.

£12.99, ISBN 9780861834495, hardback,214x138mm, 200 pages

Wild HarvestHope L. BourneFirst published in 1978, this is theextraordinary story of Exmoor’sgreatest character.

£12.99, ISBN 9780861834310, hardback,214x138mm, 144 pages

A Moorland YearHope L. BourneA worthy successor to Hope Bourne’swidely praised Living on Exmoor andWild Harvest.

£12.99, ISBN 9780861832538, hardback,214x138mm, 144 pages

WatersmeetJanet T. SawyerA sparkling novel of love andhistorical romance based on thisfamous Exmoor beauty spot.

£12.95, ISBN 9781841143897, hardback,232x154mm, 176 pages

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The Canadian Army on Salisbury Plain T S CrawfordAt the start of the Great War Canadarecruited a First Contingent of30,600 men who arrived in England

in October 1914. They spent the next 16 weeksmostly in tents on Salisbury Plain in one of thewettest winters on record, enduring poor equip-ment, re-organisations, floods, mud and disease.

£19.99, ISBN 9780857041555, hardback,297x210mm, 160 pages

Perfect WiltshireMark BauerIn more than 140 stunningimages, photographer MarkBauer celebrates this won-

drousness of Wiltshire, this most photogenic – indeed perfect – of counties.

£14.99, ISBN 9781841149981, hardback,214x230mm, 144 pages

Wiltshire from the AirJason HawkesWith over 150 colour images,this fascinating book offers a‘bird’s-eye view’ of the many

glories of Wiltshire.

£14.99, ISBN 9780857040046, hardback,214x230mm, 144 pages

Portrait of SalisburyText by Sue Walker withPhotographs by Steve DayOver 160 superb colourimages that capture the

essence of Salisbury for residents and visitorsalike.

£14.99, ISBN 9780857040343, hardback,214x230mm, 144 pages

A Boot Up Salisbury PlainRodney LeggTen walks, ranging from 3 to 8miles, suitable for friends,

families or individuals looking for a gentle stroll ora longer walk.

£4.99, ISBN 9781906887117, hardback,110x155m, 64 pages

Images of Wiltshire RailwaysMaurice DartRare photographs of main line loco-motives and private and militarylines, many of which no longer exist.Accompanied by the author’s unique

reminiscences of the locomotives that once ran onWiltshire’s extensive rail system.

£19.99, ISBN 9781841148649, hardback,297x210mm, 160 pages

Wiltshire RailwaysColin Maggs

Nostalgic branch lines with theirsmall local trains and the main lineswith their thundering expresses areexplored in an expert text and in

more than 200 evocative images.

£19.99, ISBN 9781841149110, hardback,297x210mm, 160 pages

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South West EnglandThe Somerset Murders – Five Cases and LoveW. Maud WilliamsFive separate tales of crime andmurder, drawn together through the

lives of two principal characters.

£16.99, ISBN 9781906551087, hardback,236x154mm, 592 pages

WILTSHIRE

Intriguing Wiltshire NEW

Kenneth JonesAn A-Z Gazetteer of places within thecounty and the appealing – some-times decidedly quirky – objects and

features to be discovered in them. If you think youknow Wiltshire, read this fascinating and profuselyillustrated book by Kenneth Jones and thinkagain...

£19.99, ISBN 9780857042866, hardback,297x210mm, 160 pages

The Western Kennet Valley inthe Great WarRoger DayThis profusely illustrated work byRoger Day is the first major study of

the military’s use of the Western Kennet Valley inthe Great War.

£24.99, ISBN 9780857042279, hardback,297x210mm, 160 pages

South West England

COMMUNITY HISTORIES – High qualitybooks by the local, for the locals

A4, 160-page hardback books (unless other-wise stated) packed with historic photographs,maps, drawings and other illustrations.

The Book of The Bedwyns (pdf e-book), £24.99

The Book of Crudwell ISBN 9781841144146, £19.99

The Book of Mere ISBN 9781841143460, £19.99

A Boot Up North Wiltshire Pubs Robert WoodHalsgrove’s new-formatguidebook, containingmaps, photographs anduseful information will

ensure a great walking experience alongsidethe chance to sample some quintessentiallyEnglish pubs.

£4.99, ISBN 9780857100887, hardback,110x155mm, 64 pages

Blade Henge is situated outside the Holiday Inn, Amesbury. The Ancestor with outstretched arms can be seen between the blades.Intriguing Wiltshire

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Berkshire from the AirJason HawkesThere can be no better way ofappreciating the many gloriesof Berkshire than to view the

county from above and, with over 130 colourphotographs, this fascinating book does just that.

£14.99, ISBN 9781841149400, hardback,214x230mm, 144 pages

HAMPSHIRE

Hampshire Smugglers’ Pubs Terry Townsend NEW

This lively guide will lead you to asignificant number of authentic pubspatronised over two centuries ago by

Hampshire smugglers, where you can experiencedirectly a sometimes unexpected slice of thecounty’s colourful history.

£9.99, ISBN 9780857101020, hardback,210x148mm, 144 pages

Isle of Wight Smugglers’ Pubs NEW

Terry TownsendThis guide features a significantnumber of authentic pubs patronisedover two centuries ago by Isle ofWight smugglers. These wonderfulold buildings with their low-beamedceilings, flagstone floors, inglenook

fireplaces and secret hiding places are where, witha little imagination, one can sense the desperatedays of smuggling’s golden era.

£9.99, ISBN 9780857101037, hardback,210x148mm, 144 pages

The Mid Hants Railway Revisited NEW

Matt AllenThis book takes a return tripto the Mid Hants Railway,commonly known as TheWatercress Line, to see whathas changed since Matt Allen’soriginal book on the line was

published by Halsgrove in 2007.

£16.99, ISBN 9780857042859, hardback,214x230mm, 144 pages

Jane Austen’s HampshireTerry TownsendIn this fascinating and beauti-fully illustrated book, TerryTownsend takes us on a journeyof discovery through this mostcharacteristic of English shires,

tracing the life of one of English literature’s mostbeloved figures.

£16.99, ISBN 9780857042330, hardback,214x230mm, 144 pages

Glorious HampshireColin RobertsFrom rolling chalk hills toheather-clad moors, theglorious landscapes ofHampshire are varied and

beautiful. This book celebrates the character andcontrast of Hampshire’s countryside with a collec-tion of fine art photographs from award winningphotographer Colin Roberts taken in all seasons.

£16.99, ISBN 0857042507, hardback,214x230mm, 144 pages

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SOUTHERN ENGLAND GENERAL

Images of Home Counties RailwaysMaurice DartIn this new volume of photographsfrom the Maurice Dart Collection theauthor covers the railways in the areawidely known as the Home Countieswhich for this volume take in

Bedfordshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire,Middlesex and Oxfordshire together with northand west London. The inner city is not included.

£19.99, ISBN 9780857042651, hardback,297x210mm, 160 pages

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE

The ChilternsJohn ScourseAnother title in Halsgrove’sacclaimed ‘Discover’ series,this guide is illustrated with

more than 200 colour photographs speciallytaken for this book.

£16.99, ISBN 9780857041951, hardback,214x230mm, 144 pages

A Boot Up TheChilternsRobert WoodPocket-sized guidebook,

containing maps, photographs and useful in-formation ensure a great walking experience.

£4.99, ISBN 9780857100467, hardback,110x155mm, 64 pages

BERKSHIRE

True Ghosts and Ghouls ofWindsor & Eton NEW

Brian LangstonSpanning the centuries up to thepresent day, this supernatural guide-

book chronicles over 200 true tales of hauntings,demon possession, witchcraft and wickedness,many making their first appearance in print.

£9.99, ISBN 9780857042897, hardback,210x148mm, 144 pages

Glorious Berkshire NEW

Colin RobertsCelebrate the character andcontrast of Berkshire’s scenery,with a collection of fine art

photographs taken in all seasons. The emphasis ison countryside and parkland, but buildings andlandmarks which blend well with the landscapeare also included.

£16.99, ISBN 9780857042989, hardback,214x230mm, 144 pages

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Halsgrove’s pocket-sized guidebooks, containingmaps, photographs and useful information

will ensure a great walking experience. Packedwith colour, these books are ideal reminders of a visit to Berkshire. Two hardback titles to

choose from at £4.99 each:-

A Boot Up The Berkshire DownsISBN 9781906887711

A Boot Up Royal BerkshireISBN 9780857100429

Halsgrove’s pocket-sized guidebooks, containing maps, photographs and useful information will ensure a great walking

experience. Packed with colour, these booksare ideal reminders of a visit to Hampshire. Three hardback titles to choose from

at £4.99 each:-

A Boot Up The Hampshire HangersISBN 9780857100184 REPRINTED

A Boot Up Isle of Wight Pubs ISBN 9780857100863

A Boot Up The North Hampshire DownsISBN 9780857100245

Excellently researched and is a must for local historians and lovers of

spooky stories. True Ghosts & Ghouls of Windor & Eton, Berkshire Observer

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Portsdown PanoramaAnthony TriggsWith over 130 images,renowned local author AnthonyTriggs take us on an historic

5 mile pictorial tour of this most interesting area.

£8.99, ISBN 9781841144771, paperback,205x205mm, 96 pages

New Forest Address BookWhether bought as a gift or forpersonal use, this delightfulAddress Book with over 45

colour photographs by Mike Read will provideyears of pleasure.

£12.99, ISBN 9780857170040, hardback,214x230mm, 112 pages

Spirit of the New ForestMike ReadThis delightful little bookcontains over 60 full colour

images by Mike Read that show off all theseasons superbly.

£4.99, ISBN 9780857100023, hardback,110x155mm, 64 pages

Spirit of the New Forest PoniesMike Read

Mike Read captures the showing classes, the annualround-ups (drifts), the only true remaining point-to-point race in Britain and above all these lovelyanimals in the beautiful New Forest itself.

£4.99, ISBN 9781841147307, hardback,110x155mm, 64 pages

Portrait of SouthamptonAdam BurtonAdam Burton draws on hisknowledge and passion forSouthampton to bring togetherthis impressive collection of

over 140 superbly evocative photographs.

£14.99, ISBN 9781841148717, hardback,214x230mm, 144 pages

Images of Hampshire andIsle of Wight RailwaysMaurice DartOver 200 classic photographs fromthe Maurice Dart collection, each

accompanied by the author’s unique reminis-cences of the locomotives that once ran on theregion’s extensive rail system.

£19.99, ISBN 9781841148656, hardback,297x210mm, 160 pages

Sky High Hampshire CoastJason HawkesHampshire’s coast is highlyvalued by residents and visitorsalike, and each will find theaerial photographs in this little

book equally fascinating.

£4.99, ISBN 9781906887537, hardback,110x155mm, 64 pages

Perfect New ForestMike ReadOver 130 colour images thatportray many of the moods,atmospheres and places you

can find – if you only have the time, and the eyesto look.

£14.99, ISBN 9781841147567, hardback,214x230mm, 144 pages

Portsmouth in Transition NEW

Robert HindUsing fascinating photographsfrom the 1960s and 1970s –many sourced from thePortsmouth Evening News –Robert Hind compares the

historical scene with current views to show justhow much has changed.

£9.99, ISBN 9780857043092, paperback,205x205mm, 112 pages

War-torn Portsmouth Robert Hind Using contemporary images –many sourced from thePortsmouth Evening News –

well-known local historian Robert Hind has com-pared historical photographs with current scenes,laying the pictures side by side to show not onlywhat has been lost forever, but in some caseswhat has stayed the same.

£9.99, ISBN 9780857042880, hardback,205x205mm, 144 pages

Portsmouth The Old Good DaysAnthony TriggsWith over 250 historic and nostalgicphotographs and illustrations.

£24.99, ISBN 9781841142197,hardback, 297x210mm, 160 pages

Portsmouth in the Twentieth CenturyPortsmouth MuseumIn over three hundred photographs,the changing face of Portsmouth iscaptured in superb detail – the ships,the industries, the trades, the streets,the shops, the schools, the houses,

the people and their pastimes.

£24.99, ISBN 9781841140339, hardback,297x210mm, 160 pages

Sea Soldiers of Portsmouth –A Pictorial History of theRoyal Marines at Eastney andFort CumberlandJohn Ambler and Matthew Little

Providing a valuable, interesting and entertaininghistory this fascinating book provides the militaryhistorian or enthusiast with a history of the devel-opment of the Royal Marines, particularly theRoyal Marine Artillery, and their weapons, uniformand equipment.

£19.99, ISBN 9781841147437, hardback,297x210mm, 160 pages

Portsmouth : A Shattered CityAnthony TriggsAnthony Triggs shows the waythe war-torn city changed as thedemolition crews went to work,and how the wounds of the citywere cleaned and cleared to

make way for the new Portsmouth.

£8.99, ISBN 9781841143187, paperback,205x205mm, 96 pages

Portsmouth Yesterday and TodayAnthony TriggsImages from 1870 paired withmodern photographs from thesame viewpoints showing howa century of change hasaffected the great city ofPortsmouth.

£8.99, ISBN 9781874448310, paperback,205x205mm, 96 pages

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COMMUNITY HISTORIES – High qualitybooks by the local, for the locals

A4, 160-page hardback books (unless other-wise stated) packed with historic photographs,maps, drawings and other illustrations.

The Book of Calbourne 9781841149226, £19.99

The Book of Newtown with PorchfieldLocks Green & Shalfleet Diamond Jubilee Edition,9780857041814,£24.99. pdf e-bookavailable of original edition, £24.99

The Book of Porchfields and Locks Green, 9781841145020, £19.99

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Portsmouth PastimesAnthony TriggsThe Victorians strolling alongthe prom, children swimming,football, fairgrounds, tram trips,the patriotic enjoyment of royal

visits, and many other pastimes are all illustratedshowing how the people of Portsmouth enjoyedtheir pleasures.

£8.99, ISBN 9781841147321, paperback,205x205mm, 96 pages

Portsmouth FirstAnthony TriggsAnthony Triggs journeys downthe highways and sidestreets ofPortsmouth’s past to reveal the

grand, the odd, the unusual but the alwaysfascinating events, people and places that havemade Portsmouth First.

£8.99, ISBN 9781841140346, paperback,205x205mm, 80 pages

The Spirit of Portsmouth,Gosport & SouthseaIain McGowanWith over 50 full colour images,

this little book is an enduring portrait of a remark-able city and home of the Royal Navy.

£4.99, ISBN 9781841146645, hardback,110x155mm, 64 pages

Sunny SouthseaAnthony TriggsRelive the bracing fun of thegolden age of the seasidethrough these nostalgic

photographs celebrating one hundred years ofSouthsea’s popularity.

£8.99, ISBN 9781841141060, paperback,205x205mm, 120 pages

Place MillBarbara SoftlyA superbly told historical novel setagainst the real-life background ofChristchurch and rural Hampshire atthe time of the Civil War.

£12.95, ISBN 9781841143965, hardback,216x138mm, 136 pages

The Forest of BereEmily Preston and Steve WallisThis book looks not only at thehistory of the Forest of Bere but

also the special character that it retains today.

£14.99, ISBN 9781841145167, hardback,214x230mm, 144 pages

ISLE OF WIGHT

Cowes Week Dave WillisWith over 140 striking and immediate images, Dave Williscaptures the excitement,

disasters and triumphs of one of the sporting calendar’s ultimate events.

£14.99, ISBN 9780857040121, hardback,214x230mm, 144 pages

Isle of Wight from the AirJason HawkesWith over 120 aerial photo-graphs, this book allows us tolook down on the landscapefrom a perspective that is notnormally seen.

£14.99, ISBN 9781841147789, hardback,214x230mm, 144 pages

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Southern EnglandPortrait of the Isle of Wight Coast

Geraint TellemStarting and finishing near theNeedles and Alum Bay thisbook represents a photo-graphic exploration of theisland’s numerous coastal high-

lights and characteristics, captured through morethan 140 images.

£14.99, ISBN 9780857040077, hardback,214x230mm, 144 pages

Isle of Wight Address BookWith over 45 colour photo-graphs by photographer IanBadley, this delightful addressbook wil provide years ofpleasure.

£12.99, ISBN 9780857170149, hardback,214x230mm, 112 pages

Spirit of the Isle of WightSteam RailwayMike Heath

A photographic excursion along the line.

£4.99, ISBN 9780857100085, hardback,110x155mm, 64 pages

Portrait of the Isle of WightIan BadleyOver 140 evocative andbeautiful images showing the

Isle of Wight at its colourful best.

£14.99, ISBN 9781841149578, hardback,214x230mm, 144 pages

Sky High Isle of WightJason HawkesFor visitors to the Isle of Wight,or as a reminder to locals of

what is best about their home, this little book is anideal memento.

£4.99, ISBN 9781906887544, hardback,110x155m, 64 pages

Beaches, Bars and Blisters ofthe Isle of WightDavid YatesThis book captures the unique charmand eccentricity of the Isle of Wight

and recalls the sights and personalities the authorencountered during a three-day walk around theisland where he passed a variety of beaches,visited a number of bars and developed severalblisters on his feet.

£9.99, ISBN 9781906551124, paperback,210x148mm, 96 pages

KENT

Kent Smugglers’ Pubs REPRINTEDTerry TownsendThis guide will lead you to a signifi-cant number of authentic smugglers’pubs distributed throughout Kent.These wonderful old buildings withtheir low-beamed ceilings, flag-stone

floors, inglenook fire-places and secret hidingplaces are where you can get a real feel for thedesperate days of the free traders.

£9.99, ISBN 9780857100856, hardback,210x148mm, 128 pages

Jane Austen’s KentTerry TownsendA major part of Jane Austen’slife experience was gained inKent during prolonged holidays

that afforded much happiness as well as inspira-tion and material for her novels. As well as beinga guide to the Kentish places significant in theAusten family history, this book is also anexploration of the locations Jane knew personally.

£16.99, ISBN 9780857042576, hardback,214x230mm, 144 pages

Full of surprises as snippets and stories build into a fascinating aspect of the city and its citizens.

Bristol & Clifton Slave Trade Trails, The Blackmore Vale Magazine

The front bar of The Bear Inn. Kent Smugglers’ Pubs

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Images of Kent, Surrey, Sussex andSouth London Railways

Maurice DartIn this new volume of photographsfrom the Maurice Dart Collection theauthor covers the railways in thesouth-east corner of England, aregion that while amongst the most

populous, is little explored and holds a particularfascination for the railway enthusiast.

£19.99, ISBN 9780857042323, hardback,297x210mm, 160 pages

Kent Smugglers’ PubsTerry TownsendThis colourful guide will lead you toauthentic smugglers’ pubs through-out Kent. These wonderful old build-ings with their secret hiding places

are where you can get a real feel for the desper-ate days of the free traders.

£9.99, ISBN 9780857100856, hardback,210x148mm, 128 pages

Romney Hythe & Dymchurch RailwayAndy StansfieldAndy Stansfield sets out tocapture not just images of these

historic locomotives but also the background andthe people who make this national institution thesubject of so much fascination.

£14.99, ISBN 9781841147291, hardback,214x230mm, 144 pages

Kent from the AirJason HawkesThere can be no better way ofappreciating the many gloriesof Kent than to view the county

from above and with over 130 colour photo-graphs, this beautiful book allows the reader todo just that.

£14.99, ISBN 9781841149431, hardback,214x230mm, 144 pages

Kent in WinterAndreas ByrneRenowned Kent photographerAndreas Byrne tells the colour-ful tale of Kent in winter

through more than 140 superb images.

£14.99, ISBN 9780857040527, hardback,214x230mm, 144 pages

Portrait of the KentCoastAndreas ByrneIn over 140 glorious full colourimages, Andreas Byrne offers a

new perspective on the many facets of England’smost famous stretch of coastline.

£14.99, ISBN 9781841149240, hardback,214x230mm, 144 pages

Portrait of CanterburyAndreas ByrneA photographic journeythrough the city of Canterburyand the glorious countryside

that surrounds it.

£14.99, ISBN 9781841147673, hardback,214x230mm, 144 pages

Portrait of KentAndreas ByrneAndreas Byrne has beeninspired by his native county toproduce a masterly view of Kentin all its moods.

£14.99, ISBN 9781841147604, hardback,214x230mm, 144 pages

Spa Valley RailwayDavid StainesA pictorial journey showcasingthe beautiful landscape andvariety of locomotives and

rolling stock which make the Spa Valley one ofthe most diverse and ground-breaking heritagerailways in the country.

£14.99, ISBN 9781841149288, hardback,214x230mm, 144 pages

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Southern EnglandSouthern EnglandKent Coast from the AirJason HawkesThrough over 150 superbphotographs we are taken onan aerial journey along the

Kent coastline, one of the longest and most variedcoastlines in England.

£14.99, ISBN 9781841147802, hardback,214x230mm, 144 pages

Sky High Kent CoastJason HawkesWith over 60 colour aerialphotographs, this book will be

enjoyed by all who know or visit the county.

£4.99, ISBN 9781906887575, hardback,110x155mm, 64 pages

The Cinque Ports of Kent & SussexAndy StansfieldA vivid picture of the rich pastand thriving present of thesehistoric communities, illustratedwith over 100 superb colourphotographs.

£14.99, ISBN 9781841147314, hardback,214x230mm, 144 pages

LONDON

Golders Green Synagogue –The First Hundred Years NEW

Helen FryThis is a fully illustrated history of theGolders Green Synagogue whichwas founded in 1915 during the First

World War. Helen Fry charts and celebrates its firstremarkable hundred years.

£24.99, ISBN 9780857042804, hardback,297x210mm, 160 pages

London Local Pubs – Past and PresentAdrian Tierney-JonesA celebration of London local pubsfocusing on what they meant tolocals in the past and what theymean to locals and licenseestoday. Packed with historic and

contemporary photographs.

£9.99, ISBN 9780857100993, hardback,210x148mm, 144 pages

Portrait of WimbledonBeata MooreWith over 150 colour imagesand an informative text, thisdelightful book captures the

essence of Wimbledon, its historic legacy and itsvibrant present.

£16.99, ISBN 9780857041302, hardback,214x230mm, 144 pages

COMMUNITY HISTORIES – High qualitybooks by the local, for the locals

A4, 160-page hardback books (unless other-wise stated) packed with historic photographs,maps, drawings and other illustrations.

The Book of Addiscombe, volume 19781841140940, £19.95

The Book of Addiscombe, volume 29781841141763, £19.95

The Book of Herne Hill (pdf e-book)9781841142357, £24.99

The Book of Penge, Anerley & CrystalPalace (pdf e-book)9781841142104, £24.99

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A must-read. Kent Smugglers’ Pubs,

Kent Life Magazine

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Surrey from the AirJason HawkesWith over 115 colour photo-graphs, this book provides afascinating aerial portrait of the

county allowing the reader to look down on thelandscape from a perspective never normally seen.

£14.99, ISBN 9780857040008, hardback,214x230mm, 144 pages

SUSSEX

A Boot Up West SussexPubs Phil ChristianPocket-sized guidebook,containing maps,

photographs and useful information willensure a great walking experience. Packedwith colour, the book is an ideal reminder of a visit to West Sussex and its hostelries.

£4.99, ISBN 9780857100962, hardback,110x155mm, 64 pages

The Bluebell Railway Revisited Matt AllenMatt Allen makes a return visitto see the line’s many excitingdevelopments, especially thecompletion of the “NorthernExtension” project taking the

railway back to East Grinstead and reconnectingthe Bluebell Railway back to the National Railnetwork.

£14.99, ISBN 9780857042095, hardback,214x230mm, 144 pages

A Picture of the South Downs – Art in the National ParkTerry and Christine Timblick

With over 200 illustrations, this book showcasesthe work of nearly 40 selected artists who workwithin the National Park, interpreting scenes fromcountryside, village and town.

£34.99, ISBN 9781906990441, hardback,238x258mm, 144 pages

Sussex Address BookWith over 45 colour images byacclaimed photographer IainMcGowan, this address book,with its superb pictorialreminders of the county, will

provide years of pleasure.

£12.99, ISBN 9780857170095, hardback,214x230mm, 112 pages

Sussex Loving It!Gary EastwoodThe first book of former UKLandscape Photographer of theYear, Gary Eastwood, offering

more than 50 panoramic images capturingbrooding sunsets, misty dawns, swirling mists andtranquil dusks, captured over four seasons in thelife of Sussex.

£9.99, ISBN 9780857040213, hardback,200x215mm, 112 pages

Spirit of EastbourneIain McGowanA delightful pocket-sized bookwith more than 60 full colour

images by Iain McGowan that capture the truespirit of Eastbourne.

£4.99, ISBN 9781906887339, hardback,110x155mm, 64 pages

Spirit of the Bluebell RailwayMatt AllenTake a photographic journeyalong the one of the most popu-lar heritage lines in the country.

£4.99, ISBN 9781906887636, hardback,110x155mm, 64 pages

Portrait of the SussexWeald Iain McGowanWith over 200 superb images,renowned photographer IainMcGowan’s latest collection

captures the essence of the Sussex Weald and itshistoric woodland legacy.

£14.99, ISBN 9781841148977, hardback,214x230mm, 144 pages

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OXFORDSHIRE

Portrait of Henley on ThamesJim DonahueJim Donahue’s glorious photo-graphs in this superb bookmake it abundantly clear whyHenley-on-Thames has beenconsistently rated as one of the

best places to live in Britain.

£16.99, ISBN 9780857042637, hardback,214x230mm, 144 pages

Oxfordshire from the AirJason HawkesWith over 110 aerial photo-graphs, this fascinating bookallows the reader to look down

on the landscape from a perspective that we nevernormally see.

£14.99, ISBN 9781841149394, hardback,214x230mm, 144 pages

GWR – Didcot by NightMike HeathA unique album of over 140atmospheric night time scenestaken over a number of years

by photographer and railway enthusiast, MikeHeath.

£14.99, ISBN 9780857040152, hardback,214x230mm, 144 pages

Oxfordshire – The Glorious CountyGraham Uney

Through a superb collection ofover 150 full-colour images,this book will lead you on awonderful photographicjourney. A journey through

Oxfordshire, the Glorious County.

£14.99, ISBN 9781841148113, hardback,214x230mm, 144 pages

SURREY

The Surrey HillsBeata MooreWith over 200 images and adetailed and informative text,this book is the ideal

companion guide for resident and visitor alike.

£16.99, ISBN 9780857042248, hardback,214x230mm, 144 pages

Spirit of SurreyMike CopeOver 60 images featuring thecountry houses, gardens and

landscape of this attractive and under-estimatedcounty.

£4.99, ISBN 9780857100580, hardback,110x155mm, 64 pages

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COMMUNITY HISTORIES – High qualitybooks by the local, for the locals

A4, 160-page hardback books (unless other-wise stated) packed with historic photographs,maps, drawings and other illustrations.

The Book of South Stokewith Midford ISBN 9781841141039, £19.95

Halsgrove’s pocket-sized guidebooks, containing maps, photographs and useful information will ensure a great walking

experience. Packed with colour, these books are ideal reminders of a visit to Surrey. Two hardback titles to choose from at £4.99 each:-

A Boot Up The Surrey HeathsISBN 9780857100061

A Boot Up The Surrey Hills IBSN 9781906887957 REPRINTED

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EASTERN ENGLANDGENERAL

Echoes of East Anglia REPRINTEDMartin BowmanMartin Bowman has exploredthe many Second World Warairfields in East Anglia, takingevocative photographs of allthat remains, from empty,

echoing control towers to the graffiti and wall-artleft by the intrepid airmen, many of whom flew totheir deaths, from this remote corner of England.

£14.99, ISBN 9781841145341, hardback,220x240mm, 144 pages

Images of East Anglia RailwaysMaurice DartOver 200 photographs from theMaurice Dart Collection incorporat-ing Hertfordshire, Essex, Huntingdon-shire, Suffolk, Norfolk andCambridgeshire together with

North-East and East London.

£19.99, ISBN 9780857042583, hardback,297x210mm, 160 pages

Lighthouses of the East CoastRobin JonesThe definitive guide to the light-houses and primary lightships

of the coasts of Lincolnshire and East Anglia andthe amazing stories behind them.

£16.99, ISBN 9780857041678, hardback,214x230mm, 144 pages

Memories of the Air Warin East AngliaMartin W. BowmanIllustrated with many photo-graphs, taken at the time, and

since, and packed with reminiscences, this superbbook is a nostalgic tribute to the US 8th Air Forcein Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire and beyond.

£14.99, ISBN 9781841149387, hardback,214x230mm, 128 pages

CAMBRIDGESHIRE

Cambridgeshire – The Glorious CountyGraham UneyThis book aims to introduce thereader to the whole of thecounty landscape. Within itspages are more than 140stunning photographs by

respected photographer Graham Uney.

£14.99, ISBN 9781841148786, hardback,214x230mm, 144 pages

Spirit of CambridgeGraham Uney This book aims to tell the storyof the City of Cambridge

through a collection of over 60 vivid colourimages.

£4.99, ISBN 9781906887087, hardback,110x155mm, 64 pages

ESSEX

Essex from the AirJason HawkesWith over 120 colour photo-graphs, Essex from the Airallows the reader a bird’s-eye

view to look down on the landscape from aperspective not normally seen.

£14.99, ISBN 9781841149424, hardback,214x230mm, 144 pages

Essex Coast from the AirJason HawkesThis stunning book takes thereader on a fascinating journeyalong the length of thisintriguing coastline.

£14.99, ISBN 9781841147819, hardback,214x230mm, 144 pages

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Eastern EnglandSky High SussexAlmost everywhere you look inSussex there is a trace of its richpast in a thriving present,particularly when seen from

above. This little book captures it all.

£4.99, ISBN 9780857100351, hardback,110x155mm, £4.99

Sky High Sussex CoastJason HawkesWith over 60 full colour aerialphotographs, this little book is

the perfect memento of this historic coast.

£4.99, ISBN 9781906887568, hardback,110x155mm, 64 pages

Portrait of the Sussex CoastIain McGowanWith over 150 photographs by Ian McGowan, this bookcaptures the colour, mood and spirit of one of the mostpopular seaside destinations

in Britain – Sussex by the Sea.

£14.99, ISBN 9781841147277, hardback,214x230mm, 144 pages

Southern England

Sunrise at Newlands Corner. The Surrey Hills.

Full of surprises as snippetsand stories build into a fascinating aspect of the

city and its citizens. Bristol & Clifton Slave Trade Trails,The Blackmore Vale Magazine

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Hauntings in LincolnshireStephen WadeTales by ordinary folk mix here withsome of the famous and infamousspectres of Lincolnshire.

£8.99, ISBN 9781841148946, paperback,210x148mm, 96 pages

NORFOLK

Hidden Riverside Norwich NEW

Steve SilkThis book celebrates the River Wensum, the meanderingwaterway to which the historiccity of Norwich owes its very existence. It is intended to

provide inspiration for the reader to go out anddiscover the hidden and lesser known parts of thecity’s riverside.

£16.99, ISBN 9780857042828, hardback,214x230mm, 144 pages

Norfolk Goes to WarNeil R. StoreyThe dramatic story of the County inthe First World War.

£19.99, ISBN 9780857042354,hardback, 297x210mm, 160 pages

Rescue of a Garden – Restoring a LostGarden in Brundall, Norfolk

Janet MuterThis lavishly illustrated book,recounting the author’s fasci-nating story and packed full ofwonderful photographs, willdelight all gardeners and lovers

of gardens – great and small.

£24.99, ISBN 9780857042590, hardback,260x270mm, 136 pages

The Peddars Way andNorfolk Coast PathStephen Browning & Daniel TinkA walks book with a difference

– a guide that is packed with useful informationand superb photographs of all the best sights tobe experienced on and just off the path.

£14.99, ISBN 9780857042217, hardback,214x230mm, 144 pages

Norfolk Floods – An Illustrated History1912, 1938 & 1953Neil R StoreyWith almost 250 dramatic photo-

graphs, many of them never before published, theauthor traces the story of the some of the most severe Norfolk floods ever experienced.

£19.99, ISBN 9780857041593, hardback,297x210mm, 160 pages

A-Z of Norfolk WindmillsMike Page and Alison YardyAssembling an A to Z (or in factan A-Y), of Norfolk Windmills

was something of a challenge for the authors butthis is the first time that such a comprehensive aerial listing has been attempted, which with Alison Yardy’s expert commentary and MikePage’s renowned aerial photography, makes thisone of the most important books on the subjectever published.

£14.99, ISBN 9780857041012, hardback,214x230mm, 144 pages

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Sky High Essex CoastJason HawkesThe 60 colour aerial photo-graphs in this book provide a

fascinating overview of this historic coastline.

£4.99, ISBN 9781906887551, hardback,110x155mm, 64 pages

Essex Ghosts and LegendsPamela BrooksPamela Brooks takes the reader ona journey around ancient buildingswhich have engrossing tales ofstrange goings-on and mysterious

apparitions.

£8.99, ISBN 9780857040114, paperback,210x148mm, 136 pages

HERTFORDSHIRE

Hertfordshire from the AirJason HawkesThe 130 colour photographs inthis book are selected toprovide the reader with anoverview of the variety oflandscapes and settlements that

Hertfordshire has to offer.

£14.99, ISBN 9781841149417, hardback,214x230mm, 144 pages

LINCOLNSHIRE

Lincolnshire Unusual & Quirky NEW

Andrew BeardmoreLurking not far beneath the surface ofLincolnshire is a host of oddities andpeculiarities that turn the apparentlystaid and conventional into some-thing much more intriguing. All is

told in another delve into the Unusual & Quirky by Andrew Beardmore.

£19.99, ISBN 9780857043030, hardback,297x210mm, 144 pages

Lincolnshire The Glorious CountyPeter and Janet Roworth

Explore the beautiful photo-graphs that guide you aroundthe city of Lincoln and highlightthe wonderful landscapes andpicturesque towns and villagesof the county.

£16.99, ISBN 9780857042750, hardback,214x230mm, 144 pages

Spirit of LincolnPeter & Janet RoworthExplore the history and heritageand enjoy all the facilities of this

modern, flourishing city, through over fifty colourimages in this handy, pocket-size souvenir.

£4.99, ISBN 9780857100801, hardback,110x155mm, 64 pages

COMMUNITY HISTORIES – High qualitybooks by the local, for the locals

A4, 160-page hardback books (unless other-wise stated) packed with historic photographs,maps, drawings and other illustrations.

The Book of Colney Heath9781841141596, £19.95

The Book of Markyate9781841141428, £19.95

The Book of Thorley(pdf e-book), £24.99

The Book of Woolmer Green9781841141213, £19.95

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Halsgrove’s pocket-sized guidebooks, containing maps, photographs and useful information will ensure a great walking

experience. Packed with colour, these booksare ideal reminders of a visit to Lincolnshire.

Two hardback titles to choose from at £4.99 each:-

A Boot Up Around LincolnISBN 9780857100566

A Boot Up The Lincolnshire WoldsISBN 9780857100559

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Norfolk – Exploring theLand of Wide SkiesDaniel Tink and StephenBrowningIn this superb book two locals

set out to explore the county through words andover 120 colour photographs informing thereader, be they local or visitor, of the best placesin Norfolk to investigate for themselves.

£16.99, ISBN 9780857040817, hardback,214x230mm, 144 pages

Norfolk Food HeroesStephen Browning andDaniel TinkA tribute to all those whospecialise in Norfolk food

production – from sugar beet, turkeys, mustardand chocolate to Cromer crabs, Yarmouthbloaters and Caister dumplings. The bookcontains a snapshot of their lives and work, andtheir chosen recipes.

£14.99, ISBN 9780857041159, hardback,214x230mm, 144 pages

Discovering Old Norfolk Susan Wright300 nostalgic photographs throughthe photographs of well knownNorfolk photographer, Tom Nokes(1869-1943).

£19.99, ISBN 9780857041104, hardback,297x210mm, 160 pages

A Broads Eye View 2Mike Page and Pauline YoungTake an aerial journey alongthe major rivers of the region

each of which forms an integral part of thatspecial area known as Broadland.

£14.99, ISBN 9781841147048, hardback,214x230mm, 144 pages

Brian Ryder ROI PROV –Painting AtmosphericLandscapes –Norfolk and BeyondAdrian Hill

Anyone with a love of Norfolk and its spectacularlandscape will find much to delight them amongthe 120 full colour paintings included in thisbeautiful book.

£24.99, ISBN 978906690281, hardback,238x258mm, 144 pages

Norfolk in WinterChris HerringNorfolk winters are legendaryand this stunning book withover 130 colour photographs

looks at the beauty with which nature endows theNorfolk countryside in the winter months.

£14.99, ISBN 9780857040558, hardback,214x230mm, 144 pages

Norfolk Loving It!John DuckettFrom inland Norfolk, with itswide open arable fields to TheBroads and across the miles of

superb coastline, these panoramic photographsshow off these land- and seascapes at theirbreathtaking best.

£9.99, ISBN 9780857040381, hardback,200x215mm, 112 pages

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Halsgrove’s pocket-sized guidebooks, containing maps, photographs and useful information will ensure a great walking

experience. Packed with colour, these books are ideal reminders of a visit to Norfolk. Three hardback titles to choose from at

£4.99 each:-

A Boot Up The Norfolk Broads, (Book One)ISBN 9780857100177

A Boot Up the Norfolk Coast – Between Castle Rising and Overstrand(Book One)ISBN 9781906887018

A Boot Up The Norfolk Coast – Between Wolferton and Overstrand(Book Two)ISBN 9780857100320

The Book of Bergh Apton9781841144184, £19.99

The Book of Blofield9781841145044, £19.99

The Book of Bramford (pdf e-book) 9781841142319, £24.99

The Book of The Burnhams9780857040985, £24.99

The Book of Easton9781841143392, £19.95

The Book of Happisburgh9780857040978, £24.99

The Book of Haddiscoe9780857041715, £24.99

The Book of Hempnall9781841147895, £19.99

The Book of Hindringham9781841148571, £19.99

The Book of Lingwood9780857042033, £24.99

The Book of Litcham with Lexham and Mileham(pdf e-book), £24.99

The Book of Mulbarton9781841145037, £19.99

The Book of Narborough9781841143408, £19.95

The Book of Salhouse & Woodbastwick9780857042927, £24.99

The Book of Sculthorpe9781841142500, £19.95

The Book of Sheringham (pdf e-book), £24.99

The Book of Strumpshaw9780857040619, £19.99

The Book of Swaffham9780857041647, £24.99

The Book of Wendling, Longham and Beeston9781841144177, £19.99

COMMUNITY HISTORIES – High quality books by the local, for the locals A4, 160-page hardback books (unless otherwise stated) packed with historic

photographs, maps, drawings and other illustrations.

Informative, entertaining andremarkably comprehensive. Legendary Dartmoor Pubs & Inns: Explore in the Footsteps of Sherlock

Holmes & the Hound of the Baskervilles.

The Sherlock Holmes Journal

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Norfolk from the AirMike Page and Pauline YoungOver 150 colour photographsby acclaimed aerial-photo-

grapher Mike Page which allow us to look downon the Norfolk landscape from a perspective not normally seen.

£14.99, ISBN 9781841148953, hardback,214x230mm, 144 pages

Norfolk from the Air 2Mike Page and Pauline YoungFollowing on from the hugelypopular first volume – more

superb images of Norfolk from the air.

£14.99, ISBN 9780857041081, hardback,214x230mm, 144 pages

Norfolk’s Railway HeritageGraham Kenworthy and Richard Adderson

This unique book with over 150aerial photographs by MikePage is aimed at both the rail enthusiast and for anyone withan interest in the Norfolk land-scape.

£14.99, ISBN 9781841149462, hardback,214x230mm, 144 pages

Norfolk in the Second World WarNeil StoreyThis fascinating book is profusely illustrated with almost 200 photo-graphs and documents, many previously unseen, from the uniqueand nationally respected archive

assembled by Neil Storey.

£19.99, ISBN 9781841149905, hardback,297x210mm, 160 pages

Norfolk in the Great WarNeil StoreyThemes explored in this fascinatingwork by Neil Storey include the roadto war in 1914, how the county mo-bilized, recruitment, Zeppelin raiders,

spy scares, The Norfolk Regiment, local heroes,life on the Home Front and the War Hospitals.

£19.99, ISBN 9781841148199, hardback,297x210mm, 160 pages

The Pride of Norfolk – An Illustrated History of the TerritorialsNeil StoreyThis fascinating book with over

200 photographs, many of which have neverbeen published before, traces the history of theTerritorial force in Norfolk from its inception to the present day.

£19.99, ISBN 9781841148779, hardback,297x210mm, 168 pages

Blame it on the Norfolk VicarTom HughesHere is a selection of the most inter-esting, some might say sensational,of those really good clerical scandalsand cause célèbres that have

occurred in Norfolk.

£8.99, ISBN 9781841148625, paperback,210x148mm, 128 pages

Romantic NorfolkJohn DuckettWith more than 150 colourimages, John Duckett focuseson capturing the unique skies

and cloudscapes of this area, making best use ofthe more dramatic light found at dawn and dusk.

£14.99, ISBN 9781841148144, hardback,214x230mm, 144 pages

Eastern EnglandJohn Hurst’s NorfolkCoastal ColoursJohn HurstThis stunning book contains over140 paintings by John Hurst and

also includes the thoughts and memories of manyof the people he interviewed and painted, withimages of landscapes, architecture and wildlifewhich put their way of life in context.

£39.99, ISBN 9781906690229, hardback,260x270mm, 144 pages

Tony Garner’s Enchanted LightTony GarnerIncluding over 120 pastelpaintings of superb skill anddelicacy, the book portrays thequintessential character ofNorfolk and The Broads, in

particular the skies, the sunsets and dawn vistas.

£24.99, ISBN 9781906690267, hardback,238x258mm, 144 pages

Norfolk Address BookWith over fifty high-qualitycolour photographs evokingthe best of Norfolk’s land-scape, this delightful AddressBook will provide years ofpleasure.

£12.99, ISBN 9780857170057, hardback,214x230mm, 112 pages

Norfolk Pocket Address BookWhether you buy this miniaddress book for yourself, or asa gift, its owner can now carrya little bit of Norfolk with themalong with all their vitalinformation.

£5.99, ISBN 9780857170422, hardback,105x115mm, 96 pages

Norfolk Artists Address BookThe artists whose work isincluded in this beautifulAddress Book are amongliterally hundreds of present-daypainters and photographerswho are inspired to capture

the elusive qualities of light, atmosphere andcharacter that make Norfolk so special.

£14.99, ISBN 9780857170316, hardback,214x230mm, 112 pages

The Broads Address BookThis delightful Address Bookwith over 45 colour photo-graphs is a superb pictorialreminder of a visit to theNational Park.

£12.99, ISBN 9780857170170, hardback,214x230mm, 112 pages

Spirit of Norfolk WindmillsChris HerringWith over 50 colour photo-graphs, this little book brings outthe best of the romance of these

beautiful historic structures.

£4.99, ISBN 9780857100269, hardback,110x155mm, 64 pages

Spirit of Norwich CathedralDaniel Tink and Stephen Browning

The photographs of Daniel Tinkare combined with StephenBrowning’s text in this little bookthat will provide the idealsouvenir for those visiting the

Cathedral and the city.

£4.99, ISBN 9780857100276, hardback,110x155mm, 64 pages

Spirit of NorwichDaniel TinkThe full colour photographs inSpirit of Norwich have been

selected to provide a glimpse of much of the bestthat this exciting city has to offer.

£4.99, ISBN 9781906887995, hardback,110x155mm, 64 pages

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Cromer. Norfolk from the Air

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Portrait of the Waveney ValleyIan CarstairsProfusely illustrated in colourthroughout, Ian Carstairs’photographic journey along theNorfolk and Suffolk borderforms a perfect souvenir for

visitors and residents alike.

£14.99, ISBN 9781841148694, hardback,214x230mm, 144 pages

SUFFOLK

Suffolk Smugglers’ Pubs NEW

Terry TownsendExplore the smuggling connections ofSuffolk down the whole of the easternseaboard from the northern borderwith Norfolk to the souther borderwith Essex with this guide to a signifi-

cant number of authentic pubs patronised overtwo and a half centuries ago by Suffolk smugglers.

£9.99, ISBN 9780857101143, hardback,210x148mm, 128 pages

Suffolk Coast from theAir 3 – The Ever-Changing ShoreMike PageWith over 150 recently-taken

images, anyone with an interest in the effects ofsea-level rises in Suffolk will be gripped by thisnew book from acclaimed photographer MikePage.

£16.99, ISBN 9780857042781, hardback,214x230mm, 144 pages

Bury St EdmundsAlan ChildsFor residents and those visitingthis medieval town this bookwith its beautiful photographs isthe perfect memento.

£16.99, ISBN 9780857040336, hardback,214x230mm, 144 pages

The Suffolk Punch – An Illustrated History of the Breed Edward HartAn historical overview along with thecurrent status of the Suffolk Punch.

Containing over 120 photographs.

£24.99, ISBN 9781841146515, hardback,297x210mm, 160 pages

Suffolk from the AirMike Page and Pauline YoungTake an aerial journey acrossSuffolk following an A-Z trail of

towns and villages, buildings ancient and modern,with views that cannot be appreciated in any otherway except from above.

£14.99, ISBN 9780857041913, hardback,214x230mm, 144 pages

The Suffolk CoastPhilip MorganA lively text and many wonder-ful photographs provide end-less ideas for discovering some

of the most interesting places on and around theSuffolk Coast and offer ideas for walking trips intothe countryside, towns and villages.

£14.99, ISBN 9780857041029, hardback,214x230mm, 144 pages

Spirit of Suffolk Windmills Chris HerringA selection of Chris Herring’spersonal favourite windmills and

drainage mills.

£4.99, ISBN 9780857100252, hardback,110x155mm, 64 pages

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The Romantic Norfolk CoastJohn DuckettThis superb collection of photo-graphs from the magical eye ofJohn Duckett captures themood of this special landscape,from stormy and windswept

winters to beautiful summer sunsets.

£14.99, ISBN 9781841147338, hardback,214x230mm, 144 pages

Skipper’s Going Bats in NorfolkKeith SkipperKeith Skipper writes about his ‘highly-extinguished’ playing career. Specialmatches and colourful characterspour out of the pavilion to declarethis a perfectly-paced addition to the

Skipper series.

£12.99, ISBN 9780857040749, hardback,210x148mm 128 pages

Keith Skipper’s Confessions ofa Norfolk Squit Merchant

Keith SkipperIn this book Keith Skipper exploresthe origins of Squit. According toKeith “There’s nothing finer thanbeing up to your neck in Squit.” Sowhy not join him in this entertaining

and hilarious volume!

£12.99, ISBN 9781841148328, hardback,216x138mm, 128 pages

Keith Skipper’s Norfolk Quiz BookKeith SkipperSo you think you know Norfolk? Pityour wits against Keith Skipper whoteases and enlightens at the sametime in this entertaining Norfolk QuizBook.

£7.99, ISBN 9781841148335,paperback, 248x174mm, 80 pages

The North Norfolk RailwayMartin BowmanThe North Norfolk Railway,popularly known as the ‘PoppyLine’, is a preserved railway linerunning steam (and sometimesvintage diesel) locomotives on

a 10.5 mile round trip from the coastal town ofSheringham to Holt, in Norfolk.

£14.99, ISBN 9781841147116, hardback,214x230mm, 144 pages

The Bure Valley RailwayAndy StansfieldThis evocative collection of over140 colour photographsrecords in intimate detail this

delightful line, its rolling stock, locomotives andthe glorious stretch of English countryside withinwhich it lies.

£14.99, ISBN 9781841148007, hardback,214x230mm, 144 pages

Sky High Norfolk CoastMike PageIn this book the reader is offereda visual memento of the Norfolk

Coast through photographs specially selected bythe author, Mike Page.

£4.99, ISBN 9781841148304, hardback,110x155mm, 64 pages

Sky High Norfolk BroadsMike PageThere is no better way to experi-ence the unique landscapes of

the Norfolk and Suffolk Broads than to see themfrom the air. And there is no better photographerthan Mike Page to take you on this aerial journey.

£4.99, ISBN 9781841147345, hardback,110x155mm, 64 pages

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Eastern England A Boot Up Constable CountryAlan CaseyTen walks, ranging from 3to 8 miles, exploring thisArea of Outstanding Natural Beauty and point-

ing out interesting features along the way.

£4.99, ISBN 9780857100832, hardback,110x155mm, 64 pages

Illustrated with the author’ssumptuous photographs.

Walking the Yorkshire Coast

The Press

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Central EnglandPortrait of SuffolkMark StaplesWith over 140 photographs depicting a variety of scenes fromall over the county – a beautiful

keepsake for visitors and local residents alike.

£14.99, ISBN 9781841149936, hardback,214x230mm, 144 pages

Suffolk Address BookMark StaplesThis delightful Address Book,with its superb pictorial reminders of Suffolk, shouldprovide years of pleasure.

£12.99, ISBN 9780857170194, hardback,214x230mm, 112 pages

Kessingland ReunitedMaureen and Eric Long

Over 150 photographs from the latertwentieth- and early twenty-first cen-turies representing people, places,events, groups, sport and personali-

ties that encapsulate the life of this community.

£19.99, ISBN 9781841149646, hardback,297x210mm, 128 pages

Not a Penny in the Post – A Master’s Memoirs of theEaston HarriersJ. A. HarveyNot a Penny in the Post amounts to

an autobiography of a remarkable figure, John‘Tony’ Harvey for whom hunting, and huntingpeople, became a total way of life.

£24.99, ISBN 9780955647765, hardback,297x210mm, 256 pages

Sky High Suffolk CoastMike PageFor those who know the SuffolkCoast well, or for those who are

visiting on holiday, this gem of a book providesthe perfect keepsake.

£4.99, ISBN 9781906887582, hardback,110x155m, 64 pages

My Life with Horses –The Story of Jack Juby MBE, Master of the Heavy HorseAlan Childs and Alison DownesJack Juby had a remarkable gift, an

ability to work with heavy horses that was uncanny.So much so that he was recognised as a nationalfigure in the horse world, renowned not only for hisknowledge of the working horse but instrumental inhelping to save the endangered Percheron breed.

£19.99, ISBN 9781841145600, hardback,297x210mm, 160 pages

Jess of Roos Hall Janet T. SawyerRural, social, naval and colonial lifein the late 18th and early 19thcenturies combined with the story ofthe Jarvis family of Beccles, Suffolk.

£14.99, ISBN 9781841145945,hardback, 236x154mm, 440 pages

A Wooden Leg Janet T. SawyerA powerful and historical romancefollowing on the critical success ofJanet Sawyer’s earlier novel Jess ofRoos Hall, the companion volumeand precursor to the present work.

£14.99, ISBN 9780857042286,hardback, 234x156mm, 432 pages

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COMMUNITY HISTORIES – High qualitybooks by the local, for the locals

A4, 160-page hardback books (unless other-wise stated) packed with historic photographs,maps, drawings and other illustrations.

The Book of Elmsett ISBN 9781841145068, £19.99

The Book of Haughley ISBN 9781841144160, £19.99

The Book of Homersfield ISBN 9781841146294, £19.99

BIRMINGHAM

A Brummie Boy Goes to WarAndrew NormanThe biography of Thomas Waldin, a19-year old from a working classarea of Birmingham, blinded in theFirst World War, who became an

early patient at St Dunstan’s and his ultimatebattle to achieve ‘victory over blindness’.

£12.99, ISBN 9780857040886, hardback,210x148mm, 168 pages

John Willmott School –The First Fifty YearsTony DanielsWith over 150 photographs, mapsand drawings, this fascinating book

reveals the highs and lows, the celebrations andthe battles as the School moved from grammarschool to comprehensive school to specialistschool status.

£19.99, ISBN 9781841149592, hardback,297x210mm, 160 pages

COTSWOLDS

Cotswold Address BookWhether bought as a gift or forpersonal use, this CotswoldsAddress Book, with its superbpictorial reminders of the areacaptured by the inimitable

brush of Alan Ingham, will provide years of pleasure.

£12.99, ISBN 9780857170125, hardback,214x230mm, 112 pages

DERBYSHIRE AND THE PEAK DISTRICT

Derbyshire Unusual & QuirkyREPRINTEDAndrew BeardmoreIf you think you know Derbyshire,read this fascinating and profusely

illustrated book and think again…

£19.99, ISBN 9780857042378, hardback,297x210mm, 160 pages

Curious and Surprising Victorian DerbyshireGlyn JonesGlyn Jones ranges over many of themost intriguing and sometimes

disreputable aspects of Derbyshire’s Victorian pastto reveal an unexpected history – amusing, tragic,ironic and occasionally downright shocking!

£9.99, Isbn 9780857042644, hardback,210x148mm, 144 pages

A Boot Up The CotswoldsRodney LeggPocket-sized guidebook, containing maps, photo-graphs and useful informa-

tion, an ideal reminder of a visit to the area.

£4.99, ISBN 9780857100207, hardback,110x155mm, 64 pages

Halsgrove’s pocket-sized guidebooks, contain-ing maps, photographs and useful informationwill ensure a great walking experience.Packed with colour, these books are ideal reminders of a visit to Derbyshire or the PeakDistrict. Four hardback titles from celebratedmountaineer and photojournalist Roger Redfern to choose from at £4.99 each:-

A Boot Up The Dark PeakISBN 9781906887155

A Boot Up The Eastern PeakISBN 9781906887186

A Boot Up The Western PeakISBN 9781906887179

A Boot Up The White PeakISBN 9781906887162

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Gloucestershire from the AirJason HawkesWith over 140 full colourimages, there can be no betterway of appreciating the manyglories of Gloucestershire thanto view the county from above.

£14.99, ISBN 9780857040022, hardback,214x230mm, 144 pages

The Deaf Doctor – A Memoir of a 1950sCotswold Childhood Marian EasonA tale of men and machinery, theanimals, the countryside and allthose living and working on the bleakand beautiful Cotswold Hills.

£12.99, ISBN 9781906551209, hardback,234x155mm, 176 pages

HEREFORDSHIRE

Portrait of the Wye Valley Van GreavesAncient and historic settle-ments, castles and churches,blend in with open and woodedlandscapes – all are featured inthis stunning book by renownedphotographer, Van Greaves.

£14.99, ISBN 9781841147666, hardback,214x230mm, 144 pages

LEICESTERSHIRE (INCLUDING RUTLAND)

Leicestershire and RutlandUnusual & Quirky NEW

Andrew BeardmoreLeicestershire and Rutland is home tosome of England’s best kept secrets:

beautiful countryside, pretty, quintessentiallyEnglish villages, and a rich and diverse history.However lurking not far beneath the surface ofboth counties is a host of oddities and peculiari-ties that turn the apparently staid and conven-tional into something much more intriguing…

£19.99, ISBN 9780857042743, hardback,297x210mm, 160 pages

Tested by Bomb and FlameAustin J. RuddyProduced in association with theLeicester Mercury, the result of fifteenyears’ exhaustive research, Tested ByBomb and Flame uses an array of

local, national and international archival records,some only recently declassified, to reveal the truestory of the air raids on Leicester.

£19.99, ISBN 9780857042514, hardback,297x210mm, 160 pages

Portrait of Leicestershireand RutlandGraham OliverThis stunning book, packedwith over 140 colour photo-

graphs by Graham Oliver, is the perfect mementoof a visit to the area.

£14.99, ISBN 9781841149943, hardback,214x230mm, 144 pages

Great Central RailwayMatt AllenThis book will take you on aphotographic journey along the8 mile line. You’ll see the

stunning collection of locomotives, historic rollingstock and the fantastic restored stations.

£14.99, ISBN 9781841148984, hardback,214x230mm, 144 pages

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COMMUNITY HISTORIES – High qualitybooks by the local, for the locals

A4, 160-page hardback books (unless other-wise stated) packed with historic photographs,maps, drawings and other illustrations.

The Book of Bourton on the Hill 9781841144153, £19.99

The Book of Staverton 9781841141459, £19.95

The Peak District – Loving it!Chris HerringWonderful panoramic imagesto charm and delight visitors

and residents alike.

£9.99, ISBN 9781841149172, hardback,200x215mm, 112 pages

Preserved Steam in DerbyshireRobert FalconerOver 140 superb imagesfeaturing small industrial trainsto large express engines all setwithin the spectacularDerbyshire landscape.

£14.99, ISBN 9780857041166, hardback,214x230mm, 144 pages

Peak District Address BookWith over 45 full colour imagesby acclaimed photographerJerry Rawson, this addressbook, with its superb pictorialreminders of the National Park,will provide years of pleasure.

£12.99, ISBN 9780857170064, hardback,214x230mm, 112 pages

The Peak District: A Winter’s TaleRobert FalconerThrough 140 stunning andevocative images, this book

captures not only the beautiful crystal-clear dayswith cold-blue skies, but also the atmosphericmists, lowering cloud, wild remote landscapes andthe villages and people in the Park.

£14.99, ISBN 9781841149080, hardback,214x230mm, 144 pages

Ancient PeaklandBill BevanA lively introduction and practi-cal guide to the ancientmonuments of the Peak District.

£14.99, ISBN 9781841145938, hardback,214x230mm, 144 pages

GLOUCESTERSHIRE

Bats, Pads and Gladiators – A Miscellany of Gloucestershire Cricket

Charles WoodCharles Wood has unearthed aworldwide passion for Gloucester-shire cricket that’s alive and well, andfull to the brim with eccentricity andodd statistics. A tome to be enjoyed

by every lover of the ‘summer game’.

£12.99, ISBN 9780857041692, hardback,210x148mm, 160 pages

The Gloucestershire andWarwickshire RailwayMalcolm RanieriMalcolm Ranieri has been a volunteer on the railway for over

fifteen years and for the last two decades hasphotographed it in all its moods and in all seasons.

£14.99, ISBN 9781841148137, hardback,214x230mm, 144 pages

Gloucestershire RailwaysColin G. MaggsThe nostalgic branch lines with theirsmall local trains and the main lineswith their thundering expresses, are

all part of the rich heritage which is explored intext and over two hundred evocative images.

£19.99, ISBN 9781841149134, hardback,297x210mm, 160 pages

COMMUNITY HISTORIES – High qualitybooks by the local, for the locals

A4, 160-page hardback books (unless other-wise stated) packed with historic photographs,maps, drawings and other illustrations.

The Book of Chapel-en-le-Frith (pdf e-book), £24.99

The Book of Edale (pdf e-book), £24.99

Central England

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STAFFORDSHIRE

Staffordshire Unusual & Quirky NEW

Andrew BeardmoreLurking not far beneath Stafford-shire’s surface, there are a host ofoddities and peculiarities that turn theapparently staid and conventionalinto something much more intriguing

as Andrew Beardmore shows here.

£19.99, ISBN 9780857042958, hardback,297x210mm, 160 pages

How to Survive in Staffordshire NEW

Charles WoodFunny and poignant, Charles Woodturns his attention to a book ofsnippets and pointers for the long-suffering local, the goggle-eyedvisitor, the furrow-browed historian,

or merely the inquisitive, intrigued at How toSurvive in Staffordshire.

£12.99, ISBN 9780857043009, hardback,210x148mm, 152 pages

Moods of StaffordshireVan GreavesWith over 150 full colourimages, Van Greaves’sstunning photography in this

beautiful book will undoubtedly lure many more tothis deserving region.

£14.99, ISBN 9781841145280, hardback,214x230mm, 144 pages

WARWICKSHIRE

Shakespeare Country: WarwickshireRobin JonesThrough more than 200 colourillustrations and a lively andinformative text, Robin Jonesprovides the ideal guide to thismuch visited yet little known

glory of England.

£14.99, ISBN 9781841149325, hardback,214x230mm, 144 pages

Moods of Warwickshire& Shakespeare CountryVan GreavesThis beautiful book shows thecottages, castles, stately homes

and parks, and the many intricate corners ofShakespeare’s county.

£14.99, ISBN 978841145303, hardback,214x230mm, 144 pages

WORCESTERSHIRE

A Boot Up theMalvern HillsRoger RedfernLittle pocket-size guidebook

of ten walks and containing maps, photo-graphs and useful information – an idealreminder of the visit to the Malvern Hills.

£4.99, ISBN 9780857100818, hardback,110x155mm, 64 pages

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NORTHAMPTONSHIRE

Northamptonshire in WinterBob CaddickIn this journey through winter inNorthamptonshire, we are per-suaded through more than 140crisp and evocative images thatwinter is a season to be cele-

brated and savoured. Wrap up well and enjoy it!

£14.99, ISBN 9780857040572, hardback,214x230mm, 144 pages

Northamptonshire – The Glorious CountyBob CaddickThose who know the countywell will delight in the wonder-

ful photographs this book contains, appreciatingthe ‘inside knowledge’ of a photographer who hassought out less well known locations as well as theprincipal places of interest.

£14.99, ISBN 9781841147376, hardback,214x230mm, 144 pages

NOTTINGHAMSHIRE

Nottinghamshire – Unusual & Quirky NEW

Andrew BeardmoreIf you think you know Notting-hamshire, read this fascinating and

profusely illustrated bookand think again...

£19.99, ISBN 9780857042668, hardback,297x210mm, 160 pages

A Portrait of NottinghamPeter and Janet RoworthWith over 150 full colourphotographs, this revealingportrait shows, Nottingham is

not just a thriving city and university town, it is alsoan important cultural and sporting centre, withtheatres, a concert hall, ice arena, football stadi-ums and the famous Trent Bridge cricket ground.

£14.99, ISBN 9781841145396, hardback,214x230mm, 144 pages

Portrait of Robin Hood CountryJanet and Peter RoworthA collection of photographsthat takes you on a seasonaljourney through the fields,parks, heaths and woods thatmake this area so special.

£14.99, ISBN 9781841147079, hardback,214x230mm, 144 pages

SHROPSHIRE

Portrait of the Shropshire HillsRobin Jukes-Hughes

Illustrated with over 150 stun-ning landscape and natural his-tory photographs, this beautifulbook captures the ShropshireHills in all their glory.

£14.99, ISBN 9781841149363, hardback,214x230mm, 144 pages

Ghosts and Ghouls ofShrewsbury James I. PattersonExplore this ancient town and meetsome of the old and not so nice formerresidents as you wander with the author

through the thirteenth-century wards of Shrewsbury.

£8.99, ISBN 9781841149318, paperback,210x214mm, 96 pages

Central England

Halsgrove’s pocket-sized guidebooks, containingmaps, photographs and useful information willensure a great walking experience. Packed withcolour, these books are ideal reminders of a visit to Shropshire. Two hardback titles to

choose from at £4.99 each:-

A Boot Up The Shropshire HillsISBN 9781906887728

A Boot Up The Shropshire Union CanalISBN 9780857100771

COMMUNITY HISTORIES – High qualitybooks by the local, for the locals

A4, 160-page hardback books (unless other-wise stated) packed with historic photographs,maps, drawings and other illustrations.

The Second Book of Leigh and Bransford ISBN 9781841144207, £19.99

The horn dancers are led here up Goose Lane by their accordion players. Staffordshire Unusual & Quirky

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NORTH EAST GENERAL

Lighthouses of the NorthEast Coast Robin JonesLighthouses are an essentialpart of a proud national tradi-tion and heritage – on the pic-

turesque yet savage North East coast, more thananywhere. They are celebrated in this fascinatingbook with a hugely informative text and a stunningcollection of historic and contemporary images.

£16.99, ISBN 9780857041678, hardback,214x230mm, 144 pages

DURHAM

Secret Durham NEW

Philip Nixon and SophyNixonPhilip Nixon seeks out hiddenand fascinating parts of the city

of Durham. Over fifty different ‘secret’ sites areportrayed accompanied by intriguing tales of eachlocation.

£14.99, ISBN 9780857042903, hardback,214x230mm, 144 pages

Durham The Great City Philip NixonThis book provides over 150stunning images of the city,celebrating all that is fine aboutthe place. As a souvenir of avisit, or as a keepsake for thosewho live and work in Durham,

this book will long be treasured.

£14.99, ISBN 9780857042064, hardback,214x230mm, 144 pages

Spirit of Locomotion –The National RailwayMuseum at ShildonAnthony Coulls

A handy-sized hardback book with over 60 photo-graphs giving a unique insight into the life of thefirst National Museum in the North East of England.

£4.99, ISBN 9780857100641, hardback,110x155mm, 64 pages

Spirit of the BeamishTransport CollectionPaul JarmanOver 60 colour images of the

railway, tramway and horse drawn vehicle collec-tions at Beamish taken by the Keeper of Transport,Paul Jarman.

£4.99, ISBN 9780857100528, hardback,110x155mm, 64 pages

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North East EnglandSpirit of NorthumberlandJason FriendThrough Jason Friend’s evoca-tive photographs the reader can

experience at first hand all the glories that helpmake up the Spirit of Northumberland.

£4.99, ISBN 9781906887698, hardback,110x155mm, 64 pages

Northumberland IlluminatedDavid TaylorIf you are looking for a bookwhich will give you a deepwarm glow on a dark winter’snight and an utterly fascinatingperspective on this ancient

border county, look no further.

£14.99, ISBN 9781841149561, hardback,214x230mm, 144 pages

Moods of Hadrian’s WallTony HopkinsOver 140 sparkling imagesshowing Hadrian’s defensivemasterpiece in entirely new and

often unexpected lights.

£12.95, ISBN 9781841143682, hardback,214x330mm, 144 pages

TYNESIDE

Spirit of NewcastleTony HopkinsExplore the history and heritageand enjoy all the facilities of this

modern, flourishing city, through over fifty colourimages in this handy, pocket-size souvenir.

£4.99, ISBN 9781841146652, hardback,110x155mm, 64 pages

A Boot Up Newcastle & GatesheadAnthony TooleHalsgrove’s new-formatguidebook, containingmaps, photographs and

useful information will ensure a great walkingexperience. Packed with colour, the book isan ideal reminder of a visit to the area.

£4.99, ISBN 9780857100788, hardback,110x155mm, 64 pages

A Portrait of NewcastleTony HopkinsA snapshot in time – most ofthe photographs were takenfrom late winter to earlysummer and show a vibrant,

lively city which has reinvented itself from a grim,industrial past.

£14.99, ISBN 9781841143934, hardback,214x230mm, 144 pages

Portrait of TynesideJason FriendOver 140 full-colour imageswhich encapsulate the history,heritage, character and scenery

of the Geordie heartland.

£14.99, ISBN 9781841148861, hardback,214x230mm, 144 pages

Halsgrove’s pocket-sized guidebooks, containingmaps, photographs and useful information willensure a great walking experience. Packed withcolour, these books are ideal reminders of a visitto County Durham. Two hardback titles to

choose from at £4.99 each:-

A Boot Up Durham CityISBN 978085710306

A Boot Up The Durham DalesISBN 9780857100313

Halsgrove’s pocket-sized guidebooks, containingmaps, photographs and useful information willensure a great walking experience. Packed withcolour, these books are ideal reminders of a visit to Northumberland. Two hardback titles to

choose from at £4.99 each:-

A Boot Up The Northumberland CoastISBN 9780857100092

A Boot Up The Northumberland National ParkISBN 9780857100344 Secret Durham

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Yorkshire Dales in WinterKeith WoodTold in a collection of over 140stunning landscape photo-graphs by photographer KeithWood, this is the story of theYorkshire Dales over the winter.

£14.99, ISBN 9780857040534, hardback,214x230mm, 144 pages

Yorkshire Dales Address BookThis delightful Address Bookwith over 45 colour photo-graphs by John Morrison willoffer superb pictorial remindersof the National Park andprovide years of pleasure.

£12.99, ISBN 97808857170101, hardback,214x230mm, 112 pages

Portrait of the Yorkshire WoldsJanet and Peter RoworthFrom stunning views to close-updetails, Janet and Peter Roworthdepict the unique landscape ofthe Yorkshire Wolds in thisattractive book.

£14.99, ISBN 9781841149141, hardback,214x230mm, 144 pages

Spirit of the Dales PonyJackie SnowdonWith over 60 fascinating andheart-warming images, this

delightful little book captures the essence of thesebeautiful creatures.

£4.99, ISBN 9781906887940, hardback,110x155m, 64 pages

Portrait of RichmondshireHenrietta ByrneThe dramatic scenery of Rich-mondshire is revealed in its fullglory in over 140 superbimages captured through thelens of locally-based photo-grapher Henrietta Byrne.

£14.99, ISBN 9781841149158, hardback,214x230mm, 144 pages

York IlluminatedPaul MoonOver 140 colour photographsby Yorkshire-based photogra-pher Paul Moon that show an

aspect of York many visitors never see, the famoussites and hidden corners when floodlights andstreetlights are switched on for the night.

£14.99, ISBN 9781841149547, hardback,214x230mm, 144 pages

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YORKSHIRE

York The Great City NEW

Chris GeeHidden gems combine withstirring spectacles, to reveal thegreatness of York, in this

magnificent new book that covers every aspect ofthis stunning city.

£16.99, ISBN 9780857042965, hardback,238x258mm, 144 pages

Walking the Yorkshire Coast NEW

Chris GeeChris Gee explores the YorkshireCoast from south to north. Gener-ously illustrated, this companionguide to the Yorkshire Coast willprovide added pleasure and

knowledge for those who have walked it in wholeor in part, or for those who still have this glorioustreat awaiting them.

£9.99, ISBN 97808457101075, hardback,210x148mm, 144 pages

Yorkshire Curious and Surprising NEW

Stephen WadeThe county of Yorkshire has arguablymore than its fair share of stories inits colourful and unique socialhistory, and this book brings togethera selected collection of some of the

best in the files of Stephen Wade, one of theforemost historians and storytellers on Yorkshirethemes.

£9.99, ISBN 9780857042996, hardback,210x148mm, 144 pages

Yorkshire HeritageSteam Railways NEW

Mike and Karl HeathYorkshire has some of the beststeam and railway railways in

the country. This book provides ample evidenceof great days out for families and enthusiasts alikeon the Heritage Railways of Yorkshire.

£14.99, ISBN 9780857042613, hardback,214x230mm, 144 pages

The Spirit of YorkshireJohn MorrisonJohn Morrison portrays Yorkshirein a variety of moods, through-out the seasons. All of his

evocative photographs will bring a nod of recog-nition to lovers of England’s biggest county, whilemaking exiled Yorkshire folk shake their heads andwonder why on earth they chose to leave.

£4.99, ISBN 9781906887278, hardback,110x155mm, 64 pages

The Spirit of York Paul MoonIn this photographic journeyPaul Moon focuses on York’sdramatic architectural gems, its

hidden corners, its colourful characters and eventsthat make the city one of the must-see locationsin the country, if not the world.

£4.99, ISBN 9781906887353, hardback,110x155mm, 64 pages

Yorkshire Dales – Loving it!Ian McVetyWonderful panoramic imagesto charm and delight visitors

and residents alike.

£9.99, ISBN 9780857040237, hardback,200x215mm, 112 pages

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Halsgrove’s pocket-sized guidebooks, containingmaps, photographs and useful information willensure a great walking experience. Packed withcolour, these books by Keith Wood are ideal reminders of a visit to Yorkshire. Four hardback

titles to choose from at £4.99 each:-

A Boot Up SwaledaleISBN 9781906887872

A Boot Up WensleydaleISBN 9781906887971

A Boot Up The Western Yorkshire DalesISBN 9780857100405

A Boot Up WharfedaleISBN 9781906887964

The Book of the Washburn Valley –Yorkshire’s Forgotten Dale Diana ParsonsLarge hardback packed with historic photographs, maps,drawings and other illustrations.Part of the Halsgrove Community History series.

£24.99, ISBN 9780857042408, hardback,210x297, 128 pages

Light and shade in The Great City.

York The Great City, The Press

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Portrait of HarrogateAndy StansfieldHarrogate’s intriguing historyand its colourful present areportrayed in over 150 stunning

images which capture the essence of this historicspa town.

£14.99, ISBN 9781841148762, hardback,214x230mm, 144 pages

The Keighley &Worth Valley RailwayMike HeathMike Heath takes us on aphotographic journey along the

route of this delightful railway.

£12.99, ISBN 9781841144429, hardback,214x230mm, 144 pages

Spirit of the Keighley andWorth Valley RailwayMike HeathA pocket-sized album which is

illustrated in colour throughout.

£4.99, ISBN 9781906887803, hardback,110x155mm, 64 pages

The North YorkshireMoors Railway Mike HeathMike Heath illustrates the

reasons why thisrailway can rightly boast to being the most popu-lar heritage line in the country.

£14.99, ISBN 9781841145273, hardback,214x230mm, 144 pages

Spirit of the North Yorkshire Moors RailwayMike HeathWith more than 60 new photo-

graphs, this handy pocket-sized book captures thespirit of this most popular heritage line.

£4.99, ISBN 9781906887384, hardback,110x155mm, 64 pages

Embsay & Bolton Abbey Steam RailwayMike HeathMike Heath introduces us to theline, its historic locomotives androlling stock, the stunningDales’ landscape throughwhich it passes and the many

events and attractions held on and around therailway.

£14.99, ISBN 9781841147512, hardback,214x230mm, 144 pages

A Harvest of ColourIan CarstairsA Harvest of Colour celebratesthe beauty of cornfield flowers,recounts the history of the

North York Moors Cornfield Flower Project and itscharacters, and presents the flowers and the activ-ities connected with saving them in an attractivepicture gallery of the plants, the people, thepractices and the places.

£7.99, ISBN 9781841144849, paperback,205x205mm, 96 pages

The Yorkshire River Derwent – Moments in TimeIan CarstairsThe Yorkshire River Derwent –Moments in Time blends anintriguing and occasionallybizarre mix of determined

conservation activity with anecdotal stories toengage the reader in a fascinating account of theriver and its landscape.

£14.99, ISBN 9781841145679, hardback,214x230mm, 144 pages

Walking in the Pendle Witch Countryand the West Pennine Moors NEW

Chris Gee With a landscape of moors and hills,of cotton grass and purple heather,of history and legend – the area isexplored by local man Chriss Gee inthis informative companion guide.

£9.99, ISBN 9780857101167,hardback, 210x148mm, 144 pages

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North East EnglandSheffield IlluminatedStuart DunnA stunning collection of morethan 140 nightscapes illustrat-ing the beauty and history of

some of the most captivating architecture thatmakes Sheffield such a unique city.

£14.99, ISBN 9781841149059, hardback,214x230mm, 144 pages

A Portrait of LeedsJohn MorrisonJohn Morrison’s revealingphotographic survey of hishome city does not justconcentrate on the new Leeds,

but also offers glimpses of the older, more tradi-tional cityscape of back-to-back terraces, formertextile mills and factories along the revampedwaterfront of the River Aire.

£12.95, ISBN 9781841143781, hardback,214x230mm, 144 pages

A Portrait of BradfordJohn MorrisonThis affectionate look at the cityshows us aspects of Bradfordseldom seen in a stunning

series of over 140 colour photographs byacclaimed photographer, John Morrison.

£12.99, ISBN 9781841144702, hardback,214x230mm, 144 pages

Moods of the North York MoorsIan CarstairsThe 150 full colour photo-graphs in this stunning bookencapsulate the wild beauty ofthis, too often overlooked,National Park.

£12.95, ISBN 9781841142692, hardback,214x230mm, 144 pages

Moods of Yorkshire John MorrisonYorkshire is hard to pin down,and as this new book byrenowned Hebden Bridge

photographer John Morrison shows, there aremany ‘Yorkshires’. All these are captured in astunning book which every lover of the countywill want to own.

£14.99, ISBN 9781841145334, hardback,214x230mm, 144 pages

The Yorkshire DalesJerry RawsonA comprehensive walker’sguide to the 683-square-mileYorkshire Dales National Park.

Sumptuously illustrated by over 200 of JerryRawson’s beautiful photographs.

£14.95, ISBN 9781841143613, hardback,214x230mm, 144 pages

A Portrait of YorkIan CarstairsIn creating this exciting newportrait of York, Ian Carstairshas not focused solely on the

historic aspects, but also on the thriving, variedand modern city, with its remarkable surroundingcountryside too.

£12.95, ISBN 9781841143828, hardback,214x230mm, 144 pages

A Portrait of HullIan CarstairsAs this stunning book of newphotographs shows, for thosewho have a view about Hull but

have never actually been there, a visit to truly getunder its skin is likely to turn into quite a surprise.

£14.99, ISBN 9781841145389, hardback,214x230mm, 144 pages

North East England

Jubilee Tower Walking in the Pendle Witch Country and the West Penine Moors

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A Vision of the Lake District Jerry RawsonThis beautifully-produced book,copiously illustrated with over 70

evocative photographs, is an emotional responseto the landscape and it gives an exciting dimen-sion to the Lake District.

£19.99, ISBN 9781841147420, hardback,225x302mm, 144 pages

A Winter’s Tale – LakelandGraham UneyA stunning collection of photo-graphs brought together in onebook tells a colourful tale ofLakeland in winter.

£14.99, ISBN 9781841147154, hardback,214x230mm, 144 pages

Lakeland & Cumbria from the AirRonny MichellStunning images are drawnfrom Ronny Mitchell’s collectionof over 3000 photographswhich he has taken from hislight aircraft over the years.

£14.99, ISBN 9781841144696, hardback,214x230mm, 144 pages

The Lake District –Walks from Skiddaw to ScafellJerry RawsonWith over 250 of Jerry

Rawson’s stunning landscape photographs, thisbeautiful book gives an exciting new dimension tothe Lake District National Park and will act as asuperb reminder of the variety and dramaticscenery of the area.

£14.99, ISBN 9781841145181, hardback,214x230mm, 144 pages

Wild LakelandMartin VarleyAward-winning author MartinVarley takes us in turn to theCumbrian coast; the freshwater

habitats of lakes and rivers; the role of man onthe Lakeland scene; through to woodlands, heathand the extreme habitats of the rocks and cragsfor which the area is perhaps best-known.

£14.99, ISBN 9781841144757, hardback,214x230mm, 144 pages

Portrait of the Eden ValleyGraham UneyThis beautiful collection of over140 colour photographs,brought together in one bookto reveal a perfect Eden,encapsulates the life of the

valley in all its moods.

£14.99, ISBN 9781841147260, hardback,214x230mm, 144 pages

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North West EnglandSteam Acrossthe PenninesChris GeeOver 140 spectacular imagesfeaturing the four main trans-

Pennine routes: The Settle to Carlisle line, TheManchester to Leeds route via Standedge andSaddleworth, The Manchester to Sheffield routevia the Hope Valley and The Blackburn to Brad-ford route via Calderdale and Hebden Bridge.

£19.99, ISBN 9780857100597, hardback,238x258mm, 144 pages

Portrait of the PenninesJohn Morrison

John Morrison’s evocativephotographs show the Penninehills and valleys throughout theseasons, from the White Peakof Derbyshire up to Hadrian’sWall.

£14.99, ISBN 9781841147390, hardback,214x230mm, 144 pages

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Halsgrove’s pocket-sized guidebooks, containingmaps, photographs and useful information willensure a great walking experience. Packed withcolour, these books are ideal reminders of a visitto Cumbria and the Lake District. Six hardback

titles to choose from at £4.99 each:-

A Boot Up Buttermere and Crummock WaterISBN 9781906887308

A Boot Up ConistonISBN 9781906887780

A Boot Up DerwentwaterISBN 9781906887131,

A Boot Up Grasmere & LangdaleISBN 9781906887797

A Boot Up UllswaterISBN 9781906887124

A Boot Up WindermereISBN 9781841147178

North West England

NORTH WEST GENERAL

North West Coast from the AirRonny MichellTake a flight from Blackpool toCarlisle following this changed

coastline captured in fascinating detail in RonnyMitchell’s superb aerial photographs.

£14.99, ISBN 9781841149073, hardback,214x230mm, 144 pages

CHESHIRE

How to Survive in CheshireGeoff SimpsonIn this highly amusing book Geoffpokes gentle fun at many of thefoibles shared by him and his fellowCheshire-ites, drawing on a wealth of

stories concerning people and places – each witha wry look at what makes Cheshire so distinctive.

£12.99, ISBN 9780857040428, hardback,210x148mm, 160 pages

CUMBRIA INCLUDING THE LAKE DISTRICT

Lake District Address BookWhether bought as a gift or forpersonal use, this delightfulAddress Book, with over 45colour photographs by photo-grapher Keith Wood, willprovide years of pleasure.

£12.99, ISBN 9780857170156, hardback,214x230mm, 112 pages

CumbriaDave WillisThis is not the Lake District.This is Cumbria, shown in allits glory through masterly

photography in a deservedly large format.

£16.99, ISBN 9781841149585, hardback,238x258mm, 144 pages

The Spirit of CumbriaJason FriendAcclaimed-photographer JasonFriend has travelled the length

and breadth of the county to reveal in more than60 classic images the true spirit of Cumbria.

£4.99, ISBN 9781906887001, hardback,110x155mm, 64 pages

Rediscover the quirky parts of Derbyshire.

Derbyshire Unusual & Quirky, The Burton Mail

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The Spirit of the Fell PonyFleur HallamThis delightful book celebratesthese endearing and popular

animals through the superb photography of FleurHallam. It will be a treasured memento for allthose who have a passion for ponies.

£4.99, ISBN 9781841146812, hardback,110x155mm, 64 pages

LANCASHIRE

John Chapman’s LancashireStephen WhittleWith over 100 un-ashamedlynostalgic illustrations, thissuperb book looks at the much-changed urban landscape ofthe North West, bringing to life

the hustle and bustle of Lancashire’s busy streets,its railway stations and quaysides.

£24.99, ISBN 9781906690434, hardback,238x258mm, 144 pages

Last Days of Steam onthe Midland RegionRoger MaloneA personal photographic memoir with over 150 full

colour photographs.

£14.99, ISBN 9781841149929, hardback,214x230mm, 144 pages

Images of Lancashire andCheshire RailwaysMaurice DartOver 150 rare photographs, many ofthem taken by the author, of main

line locomotives and private and industrial lines,many of which no longer exist. Each is accompa-nied by the author’s unique reminiscences.

£19.99, ISBN 9780857040565, hardback,297x210mm, 160 pages

Spirit of the East Lancashire RailwayMike and Karl HeathPocket-sized, hardback bookwith over 50 full colour imageswhich show the true spirit of theEast Lancashire Railway.

£4.99, ISBN 9781906887667, hardback,110x155mm, 64 pages

The East Lancashire RailwayMike HeathIn this photographic journeyMike Heath has sought to showthe reasons for the preservedEast Lancashire Railway’s success and introduce those

unfamiliar with the area to the wonderfully variedlandscape that surrounds it.

£14.99, ISBN 9781841145242, hardback,214x230mm, 144 pages

East Lancashire Railway by NightMike HeathOver 140 atmospheric nighttime scenes featuring many ofBritain’s most famous preservedsteam locomotives suspendedin a railway time warp as

today’s 21st century backgrounds are cloaked indarkness.

£14.99, ISBN 9781841149028, hardback,214x230mm, 144 pages

Portrait of SouthportAndy StansfieldThrough more than 140 superbcolour images, Andy Stansfieldexplores the unique atmosphere

of this special coastal resort.

£14.99, ISBN 9781841148748, hardback,214x230mm, 144 pages

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Perfect BowlandAndy StansfieldAndy Stansfield focuses on theheart of Bowland and showsnature’s vibrant palette at work

as well as capturing its more dramatic moods.

£14.99, ISBN 9781841147383, hardback,214x230mm, 144 pages

A Portrait of Blackpool and The FyldeJon SparksAward-winning photographerand writer Jon Sparks exploresBlackpool and The Fyldethrough 140 superb imagesand concise, informative and

often witty captions.

£14.99, ISBN 9781841146010, hardback,214x230mm, 144 pages

Spirit of LancashireJon SparksAn exceptional collection ofphotographs that truly captures

Lancashire in all its variety and all its manymoods.

£4.99, ISBN 9781906887483, hardback,110x155mm, 64 pages

Portrait of Morecambe Bay Jon SparksThis book by Jon Sparks showcases Morecambe Bay, its fringing countryside and thetowns that lie on its shores,through 140 dazzling imagessupported by crisp and

entertaining captions.

£14.99, ISBN 9781841146027, hardback,214x230mm, 144 pages

LIVERPOOL

Liverpool The Great City NEW EDITION

Paul McMullin & Mike McNameeWith over 70 superb images,this new, revised and updatededition provides an preview ofthe city, a treasured keepsake

or a wonderful present for a family member orperhaps for those who no longer live in the areaand are curious to see how it is changing.

£16.99, ISBN 9780857042729, hardback,238x258mm, 144 pages

Merseyside BlitzedNeil HolmesLike Liverpool the faces of Wallasey,Birkenhead, Crosby and Bootle weredramatically altered by the WW2 airraids, this fascinating book compares

the wartime image to its modern counterpart andcompletes the story begun in Liverpool Blitzed.

£19.99, ISBN 9780857041296, hardback,297x210mm, 160 pages

Liverpool Blitzed – Seventy Years OnNeil HolmesBy comparing the wartime image tothe modern viewpoint this bookgives the reader a link to the city’sexperiences that mere statisticscan never convey.

£19.99, ISBN 9780857040794, hardback,297x210mm, 160 pages

The Aintree Grand National MeetingAndy StansfieldWith over 150 full colourimages by Lancashire-based

photographer Andy Stansfield, this book is atreasure trove of human interest images as wellas capturing the spirit of Aintree.

£14.99, ISBN 9781841148724, hardback,214x230mm, 144 pages

Wonderful real-life ponytale of trust and bonding.

Wild Stallion Whispering

West Country Life Magazine

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GLAMORGAN

Portrait of GlamorganNick JenkinsThe sheer variety of landscapethat makes up Glamorgan canbe fully appreciated in the 140

colour pictures by renowned photographer NickJenkins, that go to capture the very essence of thisculturally rich region.

£14.99, ISBN 9781841148175, hardback,214x230mm, 144 pages

MID WALES

The Welshpool & Llanfair RailwayMike HeathWith 140 photographs in fullcolour this book is a fittingcelebration of this wonderfulline in a glorious landscape.

£14.99, ISBN 9781841145327, hardback,214x230mm, 144 pages

Spirit of the Welshpooland Llanfair RailwayMike HeathMike Heath’s pocket-sized

album which is packed with colour images showswhy this gem of a railway is well worth a visit.

£4.99, ISBN 9781906887827, hardback,110x155mm, 64 pages

Moods of Mid WalesNick JenkinsNick Jenkins trains his expertphotographer’s eye on thisunheralded corner of Britain to

reveal its hidden charms in a stunning collectionof over 140 colour photographs taken through allthe seasons.

£12.99, ISBN 9781841142951, hardback,214x230mm, 144 pages

MONMOUTHSHIRE

Portrait of MonmouthshireNick JenkinsIn over 140 full-colour images,Nick Jenkins explores the ‘old’county of Monmouthshire and,in so doing, shows, once again,the incredible diversity of theregion.

£14.99, ISBN 9781841148892, hardback,214x230mm, 144 pages

NORTH WALES

The Llangollen RailwayMike HeathThis striking book with its 140colour photographs provides apersonal photographic journeyalong its length, starting atLangollen to the current western

terminus at Carrog.

£12.99, ISBN 9781841144436, hardback,214x230mm, 144 pages

Spirit of the Welsh Mountain PonyFleur HallamWith over 50 full colour images,this delightful little book portraysthese beautiful ponies in their

homeland, from the mountains and the lowlandsof Wales, through to the grace of the ponies onthe show field, showing the Welsh Mountain ponyat its hardy and spirited best.

£4.99, ISBN 9780857100290, hardback,110x155mm, 64 pages

Spirit of the Llangollen RailwayMike and Karl HeathA stunning photographic journeycapturing the spirit of this beau-tiful and dramatic scenery,wonderfully restored country

stations and a variety of locomotives.

£4.99, ISBN 9781906887407, hardback,110x155mm, 64 pages

MANCHESTER

ManchesterThe Great City NEW

Mike HeathThe City’s ‘Coat Of Arms’,granted in 1842, proclaims

Manchester as ‘a city of global trade and industry,built on extreme courage, bravery, strength anddiscipline and filled with peace and harmony’.This is no exaggerated boast as Mike Heath’sphotographic journey around the city proves.

£16.99, ISBN 9780857042941, hardback,238x258mm, 144 pages

Manchester IlluminatedMike HeathOver 160 images all seen froma fascinating nocturnalperspective which shows how

the teeming city lives and breathes in the hours ofdarkness.

£14.99, ISBN 9781841149035, hardback,214x230mm, 144 pages

Manchester Gay PrideEd SwindenIn over 140 full colour images,renowned photographer EdSwinden, captures the

excitment, colour and vibrancy of this uniqueoccasion.

£14.99, ISBN 9781841148489, hardback,214x230mm, 144 pages

Spirit of ManchesterMike HeathOver 60 full colour images in ahandy pocket-sized format,

which will be an ideal souvenir for both locals andvisitors alike.

£4.99, ISBN 9781906887346, hardback,110x155mm, 64 pages

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CARDIFF

Images of Cardiff, Newportand the Valleys RailwaysMaurice DartRare photographs of the lines whichserved ports and local communities

around Cardiff, Newport and their hinterland.Each photograph is accompanied by uniquereminiscences of this important part of the railwaysystem in Wales.

£19.99, ISBN 9780857041579, hardback,297x210mm, 160 pages

Wildlife Watching in the Slow LaneDr Mary E. GilhamThe day-to-day journal of author andecologist Mary Gilham who explorespopular and lesser known corners ofthe South Wales Countryside.

£12.99, ISBN 9781906551186, paperback,210x148mm, 432 pages

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The Midland HotelManchester theGreat City

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PEMBROKESHIRE

Pembrokeshire Coast HighThis book takes an aerial jour-ney along the coast throughstunning photography.

£14.99, ISBN 9781841146836, hardback,214x230mm, 144 pages

David Bellamy’s PembrokeshireDavid BellamyInternationally-respected water-colourist David Bellamy wasborn and brought up inPembrokeshire, but this is hisfirst book on the area. It

features over 100 colour illustrations, including75 water colour paintings.

£24.95, ISBN 9781841143538, hardback,238x258mm, 144 pages

SNOWDONIA

Snowdonia Address BookWhether brought as a gift or forpersonal use, this delightfulAddress Book, with its superbpictorial reminders of theNational Park, will provideyears of pleasure.

£12.99, ISBN 978085717071, hardback,214x230mm, 112 pages

A Vision of SnowdoniaJerry RawsonThis beautifully produced book,copiously illustrated with over

70 of Jerry Rawson’s evocative photographs givesa new and exciting dimension to Snowdonia.

£19.99, ISBN 9781841147697, hardback,225x302mm, 144 pages

Portrait of SnowdoniaJerry RawsonThe varying moods ofSnowdonia, second-largest ofBritain’s National Parks, are

captured in this beautiful photographic evocationby Jerry Rawson – one of Britain’s outstandinglandscape photographers.

£14.99, ISBN 9781841148212, hardback,214x230mm, 144 pages

Snowdonia – Walks from the Carneddau to Cadair IdrisJerry RawsonJerry Rawson has explored the

summits and cwms of Snowdonia in all seasonsand all weathers to produce over 200 stunningimages to illustrate the walks in an area whichattracts over 10 million visitors from all overBritain every year.

£14.99, ISBN 9781841144290, hardback,214x230mm, 144 pages

The Spirit of SnowdoniaJerry RawsonThis little hardback book ispacked with over 50 full colour

images by Jerry Rawson and captures the truespirit of Snowdonia.

£4.99, ISBN 9781841146669, hardback,110x155mm, 64 pages

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WEST WALES

Moods of Cardigan BayNick JenkinsThe 140 photographs in thisbook set out to capture themany moods of this coastline,

sometimes busy with holiday-makers, sometimesremote and aloof.

£14.99, ISBN 9781841145310, hardback,214x230mm, 144 pages

The Ffestiniog RailwayCliff ThomasAll of the variety and colour ofwhat most would agree is theleading preserved narrow

gauge railway in Britain is captured within thepages of this magnificent book containing over140 full-colour images.

£14.99, ISBN 9781841146003, hardback,214x230mm, 144 pages

COMMUNITY HISTORIES – High qualitybooks by the local, for the locals

A4, 160-page hardback books (unless other-wise stated) packed with historic photographs,maps, drawings and other illustrations.

The Book of Llangain(pdf e-book), £24.99

ABERDEEN AND GRAMPIAN

The Book of BanffBanff Preservation and Heritage SocietyA4 hardback book packed withhistoric photographs, maps,drawings and other illustrations.

£19.99, ISBN 9781841147901, hardback,297x210mm, 160 pages

EDINBURGH AND LOTHIANS

Spirit of Edinburgh Jason FriendWith over 50 full colour images,this book is a stunning photo-graphic record that shows thetrue spirit of Edinburgh.

£4.99, ISBN 9780857100108, hardback,110x155mm, 64 pages

Edinburgh Illuminated Jason FriendOver 140 full colour photo-graphs offering a fascinatingnocturnal persepctive whichshows how this gracious yetteeming city lives and breathesin the hours of darkness.

£14.99, ISBN 9781841148878, hardback,214x230mm, 144 pages

GLASGOW AND CLYDE

The Spirit of GlasgowAndy StansfieldPacked with colour photographsby acclaimed photographer

Andy Stansfield, this little book is sure to appeal toresidents and visitors alike.

£4.99, ISBN 9781906887254, hardback,110x155mm, 64 pages

HIGHLANDS AND ISLAND

Discover the HebridesIain McGowanAn exploration of Scotland’swestern seaboard and the ‘Islesof the Outer Seas’ following on

from Iain McGowan’s highly successful Portrait ofthe Hebrides.

£14.99, ISBN 9780857041616, hardback,214x230mm, 144 pages

Steam Across the HighlandsBrian SharpePacked with evocative colourimages, this book shows the fullstory of the steam revival onevery surviving route in theHighlands.

£19.99, ISBN 9780857041630, hardback,238x258mm, 144 pages

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Portrait of the CairngormsGraham Uney

The Cairngorms are infinitelyvaried, and are revealed in alltheir glory in this superbcollection of over 140 imagesfrom master photographerGraham Uney.

£14.99, ISBN 9781841148823, hardback,214x230mm, 144 pages

Southend,Mull of Kintyre ReunitedAvril StoneOver 200 nostalgic photographsfeaturing the people, places, events,

groups and personalities of Southend, Mull ofKintyre over the last 70 years.

£19.99, ISBN 9781841149707, hardback,297x210mm, 160 pages

Portrait of SkyeJohn BaileyWith more than 140 gloriousfull-colour photographs, JohnBailey shows that with its clear

air and constantly changing light, combined withmagnificent scenery, Skye is an earthly paradise.

£14.99, ISBN 9781841149349, hardback,214x230mm, 144 pages

SOUTH OF SCOTLAND

Portrait of the Galloway CoastlineKeith FergusIn over 140 full-colour images,Keith Fergus captures the fullglory of this stunning coastallandscape through this intimateportrait.

£14.99, ISBN 9781841149264, hardback,214x230mm, 144 pages

Portrait of the BordersJason FriendA superb collection of over 140full-colour images, takenthroughout the seasons, whichtruly capture the perfection of

the Scottish Borders.

£14.99, ISBN 9781841147215, hardback,214x230mm, 144 pages

ScotlandSpirit of Highland Cattle

Heidi M. SandsOver 60 colour images of theendearing Highland in thispocket-sized hardback book.

£4.99, ISBN 9780857100542, hardback,110x155mm, 64 pages

Portrait of the HebridesIain McGowanSuperb, evocative images thatcapture that certain, yet some-times indefinable atmosphere

that is unique within the region.

£14.99, ISBN 9781841147406, hardback,214x230mm, 144 pages

Spirit of the HighlandsJason FriendIn more than 60 glorious, fullcolour images Jason Friend

shares some of his favourite locations within theHighlands in this delightful little book.

£4.99, ISBN 9780857100160, hardback,110x155mm, 64 pages

Spirit of the Shetland PonyHeidi M. SandsWith over 60 fascinating andheart-warming images, Spirit ofthe Shetland Pony captures the

essence of these beautiful creatures.

£4.99, ISBN 9781906887599, hardback,110x155mm, 64 pages

Spirit of the Highland PonyHeidi M. SandsIllustrated in colour throughout,this beautiful book gets to theheart of the Highland Ponydepicting them in their natural

environment at work and play.

£4.99, ISBN 9781906887766, hardback,110x155mm, 64 pages

Spirit of SpeysideHeidi M. SandsPacked with full colour imagesby photographer Heidi Sands,

this delightful pocket-sized, hardback book trulycaptures the spirit of Speyside.

£4.99, ISBN 9781906887773, hardback,110x155mm, 64 pages

Portrait of Glencoe, BenNevis & Fort WilliamJerry RawsonA sumptuous photographicbook by Gerry Rawson which

features over 140 evocative photographs of thismuch loved part of Scotland.

£14.99, ISBN 9781841147284, hardback,214x230mm, 144 pages

Exploring the Inner HebridesDr Mary GillhamThis book records the impressions ofnaturalist Dr Mary Gillham exploringnorthwards along the island-dottedMinch.

£12.99, ISBN 9781841147550, paperback,210x148mm, 272 pages

Portrait of Loch Lomond & the TrossachsNational Park Andy Stansfield

Internationally-renownedphotographer Andy Stansfieldcaptures the sheer variety of thePark, from light-hearted to som-bre, in this stunning collectionof 140 full-colour images.

£14.99, ISBN 9781841147963, hardback,214x230mm, 144 pages

ScotlandA Boot Up The Speyside WayHeidi M. SandsPacked with colour photo-graphs, maps and useful information, this pocket-sized book is an ideal guide

and reminder of a visit to Speyside.

£4.99, ISBN 9781906887919, hardback,110x155m, 64 pages

Ireland

NORTHERN IRELAND

The Causeway Coast NEW

Steven HannaA rambling journey along thisscenic spectacular, told in morethan 140 stunning imagesrepresenting the discovery of anever-changing landscape filled

not just with seaside towns but with history andmysticism. The geological marvel of a coast richin fossils and perfect natural design.

£16.99, ISBN 9780857043047, hardback,230x214mm, 144 pages

A Boot Up the Mourne Mountains Steven Hanna

Pocket-sized guide with tenwalks packed with colourphotographs and places ofinterest along the way.Don’t head into the

Mournes without it!

£4.99, ISBN 9781906887063, hardback,110x155mm, 64 pages

Stunning assortment of 250black and white photographs,many of which have never

been seen before.Thorns of Bude The Daily Mail

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Northern Ireland’s Ancient Sites Diana DickerFrom the wilds of the mountainsto the gentility of Georgiantowns, Diana Dicker paints the

pictures of an intriguing past profusely illustratedwith colour photographs.

£14.99, ISBN 9781841149912, hardback,214x230mm, 144 pages

Portrait of MourneSimon WattersonOver 140 colour photographs,taken throughout the seasons,explore not only the mountains

themselves, but also the area from which they taketheir name and the people who live and work there.

£14.99, ISBN 9781841148441, hardback,214x230mm, 144 pages

The Glens of AntrimSteven HannaTake a journey through the nineGlens of Antrim with over 70

breathtaking panoramic images by fine art land-scape photographer Steven Hanna.

£19.99, ISBN 9781841149530, hardback,225x302mm, 144 pages

Portrait of ArmaghDarren McLoughlinLandscapes, history, farming,towns and villages – all this andmore are featured in over 140

glorious images by expert photographer DarrenMcLoughlin.

£14.99, ISBN 9781841149714, hardback,214x230mm, 144 pages

Portrait of BelfastRachael Craven

A superb collection of over 130full colour images evoking thecharacter, heritage andcontemporary excitement of

Northern Ireland’s captital city.

£14.99, ISBN 9781841148427, hardback,214x230mm, 144 pages

Sky High Northern Ireland SkyworksNew perspectives and fascinat-ing details uncovered in morethan 50 full colour images, allwithin a handy pocked-sizedhardback.

£4.99, ISBN 9781906887421, hardback,110x155mm, 64 pages

Spirit of the Causeway CoastRachael CravenLocal photographer RachaelCraven captures the beauty ofthis heritage coast, neatly

condensed into this pocket-sized 64-pagememento, packed with colour photographs.

£4.99, ISBN 9781906887247, hardback,110x155mm, 64 pages

SOUTHERN IRELAND

Spirit of ConnemaraRonan BreeRonan Bree’s superb collectionof full colour photographs

captures the true spirit of Connemara in this delightful pocket-sized book.

£5.99, ISBN 9781906887742, hardback,110x155, 64 pages

Sky High Dublin, Wicklow and MeathSkyworksMore than 50 full colour photo-

graphs, all within a handy pocket-sized hardback;an ideal memento or gift for resident or visitor alike.

£4.99, ISBN 9781906887438, hardback,110x155mm, 64 pages

Hauntings in Dublin Stephen WadeIn this fascinating book you will findthe famous and the infamous, the literary celebrities and the unknownpeople of the streets, their stories told in a rich compendium of tales,ancient and modern.

£8.99, ISBN 9781841149752, paperback,210x148mm, 96 pages

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IrelandDown an English Lane –A Celebration of RuralEngland Through thePaintings of RichardThorn NEW

Richard Thorn has chosen that most iconic featureof our rural landscape to remind us how delightfuland inspiring even the most familiar scenery canbe. Whilst the majority of paintings included hererepresent settings from his native Westcountry, theimagery will be familiar to all of us who share theartist’s enjoyment of wandering down our countrylanes.

£24.99, ISBN 9781906690618, hardback,238x258mm, 144 pages

Raphael Maklouf –Life, Art & the Makingof the Mint NEW

Jenny Pery

A copiously illustrated biography tracing theremarkably varied career of sculptor and minterRafael Maklouf. This engaging account gives avivid insight into his family background and artisticinfluences.

£24.99, ISBN 9781906690656, hardback,238x258mm, 128 pages

Trevor Felcey – Nature’sInstantaneous Text Andrew LambirthThe first full-length work on thisimportant artist, conveying a

remarkable portrait of an artist who has refused tocompromise on a personal vision and way ofmaking his work. As a contemporary art historianhas put it: ‘Here is an artist not out of the ordinarymould: In a noveltyseeking world it is deeply satis-fying to find there still exists artists whose work notonly explores ancient traditions of western art butalso taps into that vast reservoir of knowledgeabout the making of images with paint.’

£34.99, ISBN 9781906690175, hardback,260x270mm, 144 pages

The Railway Paintings ofWrenford J. Thatcher –Caught on CanvasIn over 100 superb paintings,Wren Thatcher has literally

Caught on Canvas the last days of the Age ofSteam. Filled with stories of the artist’s own railwaymemories and with detailed descriptions of thelocomotives.

£24.99, ISBN 9781906690601, hardback,238x258mm, 144 pages

Rosa Sepple – Out of the BlueAdrian HillBased on interviews with theartist, Adrian Hill teases outsome of the mysteries behindthe playful and cheerful imagesrevealing an insight into Rosa’s

work that allows us to see the tears behind thewide smiles of her characters.

£34.99, ISBN 9781906990588, hardback,260x270mm, 144 pages

House of BreadBruce DriverPoems and paintings from aprayer journal.

£12.99, ISBN 9781906551414,hardback, 214x230mm, 128 pages

The Art and Life of Francis Hewlett –Impassioned ObserverJenny Pery

Containing over 200 paintingsand drawings by the artist,along with photographs of hissculptural works, the majoritynever before published, thissuperbly illustrated book charts

Francis Hewlett’s development as an artist.

£29.99, ISBN 9781906690540, hardback,238x258mm, 144 pages

Art Titles

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Lenkiewicz Reconsidered –Perspectives in ConflictKeith NicholsBy inviting critics and fellow artists toexpress their views on this controver-

sial figure, many who knew Robert well or were hiscontemporaries, Keith Nichols provides us with anew and valuable perspective on his life andwork.

£14.99, ISBN 9781906690366, hardback,210x148mm, 128 pages

Val Morsman –Paintings in Her TrueColourIllustrated with a wide selectionof her stunning watercolours,

oils, acrylics and collages, encompassing subjectsfrom allotments to beach huts to seascapes, thisbook will spark invaluable inspiration for any artistwho thinks that life might be getting in the way of art.

£29.99, ISBN 9781906690557, hardback,238x258mm, 144 pages

South West Academy –Art, People, PlaceThis richly-illustrated book is acelebration of the lives andwork of the artists of The South

West Academy.

£24.99, ISBN 9781906690533, hardback,238x258mm, 160 pages

Sarah Adams – A Sea ViewAndrew LambirthA Sea View follows the artist’sprogress as she explores thecoast near her studio in Pad-stow, from sketchbook drawingsand working notes, through oil

sketches and studies, to the finished paintings.

£39.99, ISBN 9781906690472, hardback,260x270mm, 144 pages

Firemen Artists 1939-45Anthony KellyLittle has hitherto been writtenabout this brave, unique andlittle-known group of Second

World War artists who were engaged both as artistsand as active combatants on the Home Front, per-forming duties as firemen during the Blitz and after.

£24.99, ISBN 9781906690489, hardback,238x258mm, 144 pages

The Johnstone Twins –An Appreciation ofJanet Johnstone & AnneGrahame JohnstonePhilip Kelleway

Janet and Anne Johnstone produced drawingsand paintings for over one hundred books includ-ing The Hundred and One Dalmations and wereinvolved in children’s television programmes suchas Charlie the Cat, Andy Pandy and Bill and Benthe Flower Pot Men.

£29.99, ISBN 9781906690496, hardback,238x258mm, 144 pages

St Ives – The Story ofPorthmeor StudiosMarion WhybrowA look at the work ofPorthmeor artists past and

present – Patrick Heron, Bernard Leach, JohnPark, Ben Nicholson, David Cox, Leonard Fuller,Karl Weschke, Breon O’Casey, Sandra Blow, TerryFrost and Wilhelmina Barnes Graham are just ahandful of names of those who occupied thestudios in the post-war period – and a celebrationof their future, now secured.

£24.99, ISBN 9781906690502, hardback,238x258mm, 144 pages

Christopher Alexander –Drawings and OilSketches by a ModernKentish MasterSteven Alexander

A book of Christopher Alexander’s superb draw-ings and oil sketches is long overdue, and loversof high-quality figurative art will now have theopportunity to savour the work of a modernmaster in this beautifully produced book by hisson, Steven Alexander.

£29.99, ISBN 9781906690465, hardback,238x258mm, 144 pages

John Patchett – Painting from the HeartAdrian HillJohn Patchett is regarded as oneof the country’s leading expo-nents of the art of pastel paint-ing. Over a hundred superbpaintings are featured in this

book providing an overview of the scope and versa-tility of the artist’s work throughout his career, whilean introductory essay by gallery owner Adrian Hill.

£24.99, ISBN 9781906690519, hardback,238x258mm, 144 pages

Cecil Rice – The Colour of LightThis superb, beautifully-presented book features over120 paintings. It is a celebra-tion of the artist’s passion forlight, colour and atmosphere.His handling of sunlight, which

seems to radiate from the page, is a testament tohis vision and skill.

£39.99, ISBN 9781906690526, hardback,238x258mm, 144 pages

John Yardley –As I See It Steve HallA delightful collection by one ofthe finest living painters inBritain today. Subjects range

from railway and nautical studies to intimateportrayals of family and friends and reflections oftravels abroad. In addition each picture is titledwith its size and medium also noted.

£34.99, ISBN 9781906690137, hardback,238x258mm, 144 pages

Edward Wesson – the Master’s ChoiceSteve Hall and Barry MilesSeldom has the work of a singleartist been presented in such astunning collection with suchfondness and authority. With aforeword by internationally-

known artist and television personality AlwynCrawshaw, this will be a volume for the countlessdevotees of Edward Wesson to treasure.

£39.99, ISBN 9781841146485, hardback,230x235mm, 144 pages

The Watercolours of Edward WessonSteve Hall and Barry Miles

Edward Wesson was one of thegreatest watercolourists of thetwentieth century and thechoice illustrations in this bookare truly representative of hisbroad talents and include both

pure watercolour and pen and wash.

£39.99, ISBN 9781906690458, hardback,238x258mm, 144 pages

Past and Present – Peter Layton andLondon Glassblowing

Compiled by Peter LaytonA celebration of glass art asseen through the life and workof Peter Layton and his studio –one of the longest running inEurope.

£24.99, ISBN 9781906690427, hardback,238x258mm, 144 pages

Peter Layton and Friends –Celebrating London Glassblowing

Compiled by Peter LaytonThis sumptuously illustrated bookbrings together the fruits of PeterLayton’s tireless efforts in establishingglassmaking in the UK and bringing

the art of glassmaking to the attention of galleries,collectors and the general public.

£19.99, ISBN 9781841145716, hardback,260x210mm, 96 pages

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Wistmans Wood V by John HurfordSouth West Academy – Art, People, Place

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D’Oyly-John – Living in the SunPhilip Kelleway and Paul Mayhew

With over 130 colour illustra-tions, this monograph is thefirst on D’Oyly-John anddemonstrates the continuingappeal of his paintings whichcapture the brilliance of the

Mediterranean sunlight.

£29.99, ISBN 9781906690403, hardback,238x258mm, 144 pages

Barry Herniman’s Travelling SketchbookIn this stunning collection ofsome of the choicest pages ofhis sketchbooks, renowned

artist Barry Herniman records his travels through-out the UK, Europe and USA.

£34.99, ISBN 9781906690298, hardback,238x258mm, 144 pages

Alan Cotton – Giving Life A ShapeJenny PeryWith interviews with collectorsand reminiscences from friends,this book gives a comprehen-sive overview of Alan Cotton’swork through more than three

decades.

£34.99, ISBN 9781906690243, hardback,260x270mm, 180 pages

Flume & Vortex –The Art of TwoFountaineersJenny PeryJenny Pery explores the remark-

able and adventurous lifestyle of father-and-sonpartnership, Ranulf and Giles Rayner anddiscusses the background to their work revealingtheir achievements as leaders in the field.

£39.99, ISBN 9781906690274, hardback,260x270mm, 144 pages

June and Alwyn Crawshaw – Their Story,Their PaintingsSteve HallProfusely illustrated in colour,

this beautiful book will be a joy to all who lovepainting, both as a source of inspiration and asan enduring tribute to the work of AlwynCrawshaw and June Crawshaw.

£29.99, ISBN 9781906690120, hardback,238x258mm, 144 pages

The Marine Paintings of SmithemanS. Francis SmithemanSmitheman offers us anevocative visual survey of thesailing ship by focusing oncertain aspects: HistoricalVessels; Antarctica and the

Arctic; London’s Rivers; Ports, Harbours and Havens.

£24.99, ISBN 9781906690168, hardback,238x258mm, 144 pages

Hearts of Steel –The Warship Paintingsof Paul WrightPaul WrightWith over 60 full colour paint-

ings, anyone who has a passion for naval ships,or who appreciates the masterly skill required tocapture such vessels in paint, will love thisbeautiful book.

£19.99, ISBN 9781906690052, hardback,214x230mm, 144 pages

Charles Dixon and theGolden Age of MaritimePaintingStuart BoydOne of the most important

studies of maritime paintings yet produced, featur-ing the life and work of one of Britain’s great mar-itime artists. Containing over 100 of Dixon’s bestworks along with many sketches and drawings.

£29.99, ISBN 9781906690151, hardback,260x270mm, 144 pages

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Art TitlesPeter GilmanMichael and Adrian HillThis superb book features over120 paintings by this verypopular marine and landscape

artist who was a leading member of the WappingGroup.

£24.99, ISBN 9781906690205, hardback,238x258mm, 144 pages

Hugh Stoneman – The Masters’ MasterEdited by Brian StewartThis archive of 99 works,known as the Art FundCollection, is a selection ofprints made at the studios ofHugh Stoneman in London and

Penzance and includes works by, among others,Grayson Perry, Linda McCartney, Eve Arnoldand Terry Frost.

£34.99, ISBN 9781906690212, hardback,238x258mm, 144 pages

The Road Less Travelled – Exploring thePaintings of Michael Morgan RI

Michael Morgan RI is recog-nised as one of the country’smost innovative and popularpainters in watercolour – anartist who has taken his chosenmedium a step beyond where

many of his contemporaries have feared to tread.This third book provides the reader with afascinating study of the artist’s aspirations, hisinfluences, and the challenges he has faced onhis extraordinary journey.

£39.99, ISBN 9781906690380, hardback,265x270mm, 176 pages

Michael Morgan RIMichael MorganOver 120 paintings areincluded in this new revisedand expanded edition, along

with pages from sketchbooks, musings from artcritics, and the artist’s own comments on his workand inspirations.

£34.99, ISBN 9781841145525, hardback,265x270mm, 160 pages

Michael Morgan Address BookThis address book is producedfor those who share a passionfor Michael’s art and, whether itis bought for your own use orreceived as a gift, we hope itwill provide years of pleasure.

£14.99, ISBN 9780857170408, hardback,214x230mm, 112 pages

Benedict RubbraJenny PeryA biographical study in whichJenny Pery provides a fascinat-ing insight into Benedict Rubbraand his work, from his

celebrated portraiture to his precisely constructedpaintings taken from nature.

£34.99, ISBN 9781906690021, hardback,260x270mm, 144 pages

Trevor Chamberlain –England and Beyond,A Celebration of 60Years of PaintingSteve Hall and Barry Miles

A celebration of 60 years of painting andfeaturing over 120 paintings, many of which arepublished for the first time and accompanied byanecdotal notes.

£34.99, ISBN 9781841145471, hardback,238x258mm, 144 pages

James Fletcher-WatsonGill Fletcher-WatsonThis inspiring new book cele-brates a lifetime of work byartist James Fletcher-Watson

who is widely regarded as one of the leadingBritish watercolour landscape painters of his time.

£34.99, ISBN 9781841146157, hardback,238x258mm, 144 pages

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Malcolm Root’s Pageant of TransportMalcolm Root REPRINTEDMalcolm Root’s stunning pictures have been arranged to give a chronologicalpageant of the development oftransport down the centuries,

and in particular over the last one hundred yearsduring which the greatest changes have takenplace.

£19.99, ISBN 9781841145365, hardback,238x258mm, 144 pages

Malcolm Root’s Transport PaintingsMalcolm RootA book that will be picked up again and again to enjoythese memory-evoking works solovingly created. Where superbart meets nostalgia for towns,

countryside and transport as they once were.

£19.99, ISBN 9781841142210, hardback,238x258mm, 144 pages

David Weston’s RailwayHeritage Address BookThis superb Address Book, withover 45 colour illustrations, isproduced for those who shareDavid Weston’s passion for our

railway heritage.

£14.99, ISBN 9780857170392, hardback,214x230mm, 112 pages

David Weston’s EnglandDavid WestonHere are displayed over 120 ofDavid Weston’s finest paintingsproviding a complete range of

this versatile painter’s work.

£29.99, ISBN 9781841144245, hardback,238x258mm, 160 pages

David Weston – An Artistat Home and AbroadDavid WestonFollowing on from the successof David Weston’s England,

more works from this versatile artist, includingpictures from England, Ireland, Scotland, Wales,France, Belgium, Italy, Scandinavia and Greece.

£34.99, ISBN 9781841146119, hardback,238x258mm, 168 pages

Letting Off Steam –The Railway Paintings ofDavid WestonA celebration of David’s atmos-pheric paintings of the era and

of the locomotives that have inspired his work.

£19.99, ISBN 9781906690083, hardback,238x258mm, 144 pages

Lionel Aggett’s FranceLionel AggettLionel Aggett’s paintings portraythe character, ambience andbonhomie to be found in the

five regions that comprise modern Provence.

£24.99, ISBN 9781841144405, hardback,238x258mm, 160 pages

Lionel Aggett’s Andaluciaand Las AlpujarrasLionel AggettThe book traces Lionel’s creativeand artistic instincts as he travels

the varied landscape of Cantabria, Castilla-Y-Leonand the high plains of Castilla-La-Mancha.

£24.95, ISBN 9781841141954, hardback,238x258mm, 144 pages

Lionel Aggett’s ItalyLionel AggettLionel Aggett’s interpretationsof Puglia, Umbria,Tuscany andVenice are revealed in over 200

stunning paintings from the master of pastelcomplete with numerous diary sketches.

£34.99, ISBN 9781841146065, hardback,238x258mm, 160 pages

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Art TitlesArt TitlesJohn Huggins – SculptorPeter DaviesA prolific sculptor for nearly 50 years,John Huggins has pursued, throughthe favoured material of bronze, a

changing vision of sculptural form.

£24.99, ISBN 9781841145501, hardback,260x210mm, 144 pages

Louis Osman 1914-1996Jenny MooreA biography that combines the life ofLouis Osman with an in-depth studyof his design and working methods,

illustrated with many examples taken from aroundthe world.

£19.99, ISBN 9781841144900, hardback,214x230mm, 180 pages

Reuben ChappellRobert JonesReuben Chappell ‘s distinctstyle of painting (known as Pier-head Painting) is now highly

collectible and this book features over 120 fullcolour representations of his work.

£29.99, ISBN 9781841145457, hardback,238x258mm, 152 pages

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Open Water,Breaking Ice NEW

David Hempleman-AdamsThe Polar Ocean Challenge –a feat never before attempted

by a small yacht, crewed by an assortment of in-trepid individuals of several nationalities, includinga fourteen year-old boy. This is their story, includ-ing personal daily records of events and illustratedwith over 300 photographs.

£24.99, ISBN 9780857043160, hardback,238x258mm, 144 pages

Crisis of the British Empire –Turning Points after 1880NEW

David NicholsonA signigicant contribution to Imperial

Studies and required reading for anyone wishingto understand Britain’s position in the world on thebrink of Brexit.

£19.99, ISBN 9780857043207, hardback,234x156mm, 256 pages

Unusual Railway Pubs,Refreshment Rooms andAle TrainsBob BartonThis book will appeal to railway

enthusiasts in addition to real ale lovers and thosewho like their nostalgia infused with the sight orspirit of steam trains.

£16.99, ISBN 9780857041739, hardback,214x230mm, 144 pages

Unusual Pubs by Boot,Bike and BoatBob Barton NEW

Quirky hostelries that offermore than your average local.

Entries include pubs in a castle, abbey, windmill,shed and stable, a jail, on boats, in caves andeven a disused public toilet!

£16.99, ISBN 9780857043054, hardback,214x230mm, 144 pages

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A joyous book that makes you smile. Down An English Lane, Artbookreview.net

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Travelling to Tragedy – GreatTransport Disasters NEW

Dr Rudi NewmanDisasters have grabbed the humanimagination since antiquity. Whether

for heroism or arrogance, folly or fate, these talesrecounted by Dr Rudi Newman show the best andworst of humanity when faced with extreme danger.

£9.99, ISBN 9780857101099, hardback,210x148mm, 144 pages

Live for the Day NEW

Rod Newbolt-YoungTrue adventures, misadventures,childhood narrow escapes, sinkingboats, free-fall mishaps, flying

incidents, farm accidents – Rod Newbolt-Younghas been incredibly fortunate to have survive aslong as he has but he has been blessed with anincredible spirit of survival that shines through thepages of this autobiography.

£16.99, ISBN 9781906551445, hardback,234x156mm, 192 pages

Britain’s Industrial Heritage– A Handbook and GazetteerJohn HannavyJohn Hannavy focuses on the golden-age of British industry, from the

eighteenth to the twenty-first centuries. Featuringcanals, mining, iron and steel, railways, shipbuild-ing and shipping, manufacturing, and road transport, and with a comprehensive gazetteer ofthe principal sites open to the public.

£9.99, ISBN 9780857100931, hardback,210x148mm, 144 pages

Our Industrial Past – A Handbook and Gazetteer John Hannavy NEW

John Hannavy explores domestictopics such as ‘Building Britain’,

‘Putting a Roof over our Heads’, and ‘All ModCons’ looking at stone masonry, brick-making,slate cutting, the art of the thatcher, the historiesof fresh water, flushing toilets, gas lighting andelectricity.

£9.99, ISBN 9780857101006, hardback,210x148mm, 144 pages

Industries Which Made Britain TriumphJohn Hannavy NEW

This is the third volume of JohnHannavy’s series of books exploringthe country’s rich and varied indus-trial heritage. It is presented in thesame format as the earlier two books

– Britain’s Industrial Heritage and Our IndustrialPast – More of Britain’s Industrial Heritage.

£9.99, ISBN 9780857101112, hardback,210x148mm, 144 pages

Route 66 – Open Road for PromiselandCarol Ballenger and Job Powls NEW

John Powls’ poems areglimpses from the corner of thepoet’s eye woven into anodyssey as ancient as Homer’s,yet as immediate as CarolBallenger’s photographs

grabbed from Google’s eye. Together thesecontain the essence of Route 66, a journeyfulfilled not through reaching its end but throughmemories of what was, what might have been.

£19.99, ISBN 9781906690649, hardback,238x258mm, 96 pages

Last of the Wooden WallsEdited by Rob HooleAn illustrated history of the TON classminesweepers and minehunters with aforeword by HRH The Prince of

Wales.

£24.99, ISBN 9780857041272, hardback,297x210mm, 160 pages

Inside Their HeadsRichard D. RyderPsychological profiles of twentyfamous people including WinstonChurchill, Jane Austen, Albert Einsteinand Margaret Thatcher.

£19.99, ISBN 9781906551421, hardback,234x156mm, 256 pages

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National TitlesThe Great FIFA World Cup Robbery –And other soccer scandals

Mike HolgateUnsavoury soccer incidents alongsidea litany of illegal activities featuringmurders, trophy thefts,match-fixingand the greatest scandal in the historyof sport as Fifa stands accused of

rigging votes to rob countries of the right to hostthe finals of the World Cup

£7.99, ISBN 9780857042798, paperback,210x148mm, 120 pages

Thirty Years On! A Private View of Public Schools Mark Draisey

This supremely evocative col-lection is a unique insight intothe life within twenty-five ofBritain’s leading boy’s publicschools just before theychanged forever.

£19.99, ISBN 9780857042118, hardback,238x258mm, 144 pages

The Once-Ubiquitous Paddle SteamerJohn HannavyThis book does not set out to be acomprehensive history of the paddlesteamer. Rather it offers a series ofsnapshots of the fascinating story andenduring charm of paddlers over the

last two hundred years, profusely illustrated bynostalgic historic images and the author’s ownsuperb photography.

£9.99, ISBN 9780857100924, hardback,210x148mm, 144 pages

Le Train de Michel Jed FalbyHalsgrove’s first entry into the hugelypopular world of the graphic novelcomes in the form of this true story byJed Falby of French Resistance hero,Michel Hollard, who was almost

single-handedly responsible for revealing the Naziplan for their ‘Vengeance’ rocket attacks onBritain.

£9.99, ISBN 9780857100948, paperback,297x210mm, 112 pages

Glastonbury – The Complete Story ofthe Festival John Bailey

Through stories, reminiscencesand photographs this booktraces the festival’s history fromits origins in 1970 when itattracted just 1500 people,through the turbulent years of

riots, fence-hopping and anarchy, up to thepresent day. With a foreword by Michael Eavis.

£16.99, ISBN 9780857042170, hardback,214x230mm, 144 pages

Classic Narrow BoatsMalcolm RanieriPacked with evocative images ofrestored working narrow boatsin action, with some other

water-borne craft seen on the canals of GreatBritain. The locks, cottages and aqueducts arealso shown set against the background history ofthe canals and the companies that operated them.

£19.99, ISBN 9780857042040, hardback,238x258mm, 144 pages

Last Days of Steam –Northern & Eastern Tony Butcher£19.99, ISBN97808570427336, hardback,

238x258mm, 144 pages

Last Days of Steam –Western & Southern Tony Butcher£19.99, ISBN9780857042262, hardback,

238x258mm, 144 pages

Together, these classic examples from TonyButcher’s picture archives, offer a nostalgic yetstunning view of the Indian summer of steamtraction between 1956 and 1967, in what arearguably the most interesting Regions in Britain.

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Fairfield FolkFrances BrownAn illustrated history of the Britishfairground and its people.

£24.99, ISBN 9780857041562,hardback, 297x210mm, 160 pages

The Boating Holiday with Rufus,Granddad and Barney

Gerry MilesRecommended for 8-12 yearolds, this tale follows theadventures of young Rufus andhis spaniel Barney, along with

Granddad who hires a riverboat. Beautifullywritten and illustrated by by landscape artistGerry Miles.

£12.99, ISBN 9780857041906, hardback,210x297mm, 104 pages

Land Girl Suffragette –The Extraordinary Story of Olive Hockin

NEW

Simon ButlerOlive Hockin (1881–1936) hasnever been accorded her right-ful place among those braveand resourceful women who

fought, and in some cases, risked life and limb, tochampion the rights of women. While in manyways she epitomised those in the vanguard of theSuffrage movement through her class, liberal edu-cation and aesthetic principles, her story reveals acomplex character as author, artist and arsonist.

£19.99, ISBN 9781906690625, hardback,238x258mm, 144 pages

The War HorsesSimon ButlerThe tragic fate of a millionhorses sacrificed in the FirstWorld War with over 200

photographs and eye-witness accounts.

£19.99, ISBN 9780857040848, hardback,238x258mm, 144 pages

Goodbye Old Friend – A Sad Farewellto the Working Horse

Simon ButlerFollowing on from Simon Butler’sbestselling book The WarHorses, here he looks at theprominence of the working horse

during Victoria’s reign and its decline after theFirst World War. With over 300 photographs andfirst-hand accounts.

£19.99, ISBN 9780857041708, hardback,238x258mm, 144 pages

The Farmer’s Wife – The Life and Workof Women on the Land

Simon ButlerSimon Butler celebrates thewomen whose working tradi-tions lie in the land and thosewomen who laboured on theland. Their’s is a story largely

untold for, as ‘The Farmer’s Wife’, their role hasoften previously been overlooked. Through 250photographs and a wide ranging text their remark-able contribution to rural life is revealed.

£19.99, ISBN 9780857042194, hardback,238x258mm, 144 pages

The Ape CrusadersSean WhyteA tumultuous photographicjourney throughout Borneoshowing for the first time the

highs and lows of frontline orangutan conserva-tion in action.

£16.99, ISBN 9780857041241, hardback,214x230mm, 144 pages

Titanic Voyager –The Odyssey ofC. H. Lightoller Patrick StensonRevised and updated edition

offering exciting new evidence on the fate of theworld’s largest unsinkable liner.

£24.99, ISBN 9780857040961, hardback,238x258mm, 288 pages

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National TitlesThe Great Train Robbery andOther Railway CrimesMike HolgateThis unique collection of railwaymurders and robberies will thrill all

those many readers who have a fascination forrailways and crime.

£9.99, ISBN 9780857042026, hardback,210x148mm, 120 pages

Britain’s Bizarre Railways Robin JonesNEW EDITION

This fascinating book, packedwith colour images, opensmany doors to the understand-ing and appreciation of theconcept of railways – howeverinsane!

£16.99, ISBN 9780857040220, hardback,214x230mm, 144 pages

Edwardian Railways in Postcards NEW

John HannavySome of the 290 postcards includedin this book are extremely rare, andoffer a unique insight into the ‘goldenage’ of both the postcard andBritain’s railways.

£9.99, ISBN 9780857101150, hardback,210x148mm, 144 pages

Edwardian Mining in Old PostcardsJohn HannavyLocally produced cards commemo-rating major and minor events in andaround colliery villages – includingparades, celebrations and the miningdisasters which cost hundreds of

Edwardian lives.

£9.99, ISBN 9780857100740, hardback,210x148mm, 144 pages

National Service – 50 Years OnBerwick CoatesWhat was National Service? How didit start? How long did it last? Whatdid you actually have to do? Whohad to do it? Was it really as awful asall that? Why did it come to an end?

What good did it do – if any?

£19.99, ISBN 9780857041685, hardback,297x210mm, 160 pages

Tractors in Focus – Veteran, Vintage, Classic & ModernPeter LoveOver 150 colour images of

tractors old and new, elegant and workaday, largeand small taken through all four seasons. Withtext covering the history, technical specificationsand current status of the machines.

£19.99, ISBN 9780857041746, hardback,238x258mm, 144 pages

Preserved Steam-Powered Machines –A Handbook and Gazetteer

John HannavyThe essential guide to where themighty machines of Britain’s industrialgreatness can still be seen and en-joyed. It also contains a gazetteer ofmajor attractions throughout Britain.

£9.99, ISBN 9780857100726, hardback,210x148mm, 144 pages

The World of Charles DickensStephen BrowningA literary adventure throughLondon, Kent, York, theMidlands, the South ofEngland, the West Country andEast Anglia to discover the

places and characters association with Dickens,both in real life and his novels, short stories andmagazine articles.

£16.99, ISBN 9780857041265, hardback,214x230mm, 144 pages

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Murder & Mystery on theGreat Western RailwayREPRINTEDMike HolgateFascinating and compelling stories of

murder and mystery that took place on the GreatWestern Railway in its heyday in Victorian times

£9.99, ISBN 9780857040909, hardback,210x148mm, 136 pages

Murder and Mystery on the TitanicMike HolgateA revealing collection of criminalactivities and legendary mysteriessurrounding many of the ill-fatedpersonalities aboard the so-called‘unskinkable’ vessel.

£12.99, ISBN 9780857041210, hardback,210x148mm, 136 pages

Classic Commercial VehiclesMalcolm RanieriThrough this fantastic collectionof over 140 images of classicvehicles you can almost smellthe oil and hear the roar oftheir proudly British engines.

£19.99, ISBN 9780857040930, hardback,238x258mm, 144 pages

Motorcycling – An IllustratedSocial History REPRINTEDRoger FoggWith over 250 photographs, thisbook brings new insights into the

impact that motorcycles have had on our everydaylives, from fashion to necessity, from flappers tomods and rockers, from milkmen to racers.

£19.99, ISBN 9780857041975, hardback,297x210mm, 160 pages

Speedway at Full Throttle John Chaplin and John Somerville NEW

The latest book in the authors’ suc-cessful series of Speedway titles. Allthe books feature illustrations of out-standing quality, many dating fromthe sport’s poineer years of the1920s, and the latest Chaplin/Somerville epic continues their

championship-winning high standards.

£19.99, ISBN 9780857043078, hardback,297x210mm, 160 pages

Speedway Legends JohnChaplin and John SomervilleThe third book in John Chaplin andJohn Somerville’s high praised trilogyabout the world’s most exciting sport.

£19.99, ISBN 9780857042712, hardback,297x210mm, 160 pages

Speedway The Greatest Moments John Chaplin andJohn SomervilleThis book is just that … the sport’smost memorable events and person-

alities vividly described in Chaplin’s brilliant wordsand Somerville’s incredibly rare pictures.

£19.99, ISBN 9780857042019, hardback,297x210mm, 160 pages

Speedway The Classic Era Philip DallingCovering the first four decades of thesport, this definitive guide featuresover 200 nostalgic photographs.

£19.99, ISBN 9780857041043, hardback,297x210mm, 160 pages

Steam’s New DawnRobin JonesA look at Britain’s third centuryof steam building and the manymagnificent projects that are

not only ongoing but which have been completedto resounding effect.

£14.99, ISBN 9780857041258, hardback,214x230mm, 144 pages

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National TitlesSpirit of Narrow GaugeSteam Robin JonesThis pocket-size guide looks atthe finest of Britain’s narrow

gauge steam today, with over 60 images.

£4.99, ISBN 9780857100504, hardback,110x155mm, 64 pages

Spirit of British Trams Robin JonesIn more than 60 images, expertRobin Jones re-tells the fascinat-ing story of British trams.

£4.99, ISBN 9780857100481,hardback, 110x155mm, 64 pages

The Immortal FewMartin BowmanWith foreword by Air ChiefMarshal Sir Michael GraydonGCB CBE and over 200 photo-

graphs including contemporary and rare imagestaken at the time of the Battle of Britain, thissuberb large-format book commemorates theBattle of Britain and the aircraft of the Battle ofBritain Memorial Flight.

£24.99, ISBN 9780857040695, hardback,260x270mm, 144 pages

The Immortal Few – Collector’s Edition A limited special edition of The Immortal Few isavailable for collectors. Limited to just 133 copiesand priced at £295. It contains original signaturesof twelve men who took part in the Battle ofBritain. Each of these sumptuously bound vol-umes is contained in a slipcase and is personallysigned by Squadron Leader Al Pinner MBE RAF.Please call 01823 653777 for availability.

ISBN 9780857040688

An Illustrated History of theHome Guard Arthur CookOperational from 1940 until 1944,the Home Guard, comprising 1.5million local volunteers was given the

nickname ‘Dad’s Army’. This highly illustratedbook by Arthur Cook tells their fascinating story.

£19.99, ISBN 9780857041050, hardback,297x210mm, 160 pages

A Dictionary of The Battle of Britain Geoff SimpsonFor the first time this is a book thatprovides a useful background toevery aspect of the conflict, compris-ing 150 entries covering everything

from ‘Ace’ to ‘Women’s Auxiliary Force’.

£19.99, ISBN 9781841149820, hardback,297x210mm, 160 pages

A Dictionary of Bomber Command, 1939-1945Geoff SimpsonWith over 100 historic photographs,here for the first time is a dictionary

that comprises alphabetical entries covering every-thing from ‘Airborne Cigar’ to ‘Women’s AuxiliaryForce’.

£19.99, ISBN 9780857041142, hardback,297x210mm, 160 pages

Classic Traction EnginesPaul StratfordA pictorial album with over140 full colour images which isintended as a tribute to the

traction engine manufacturers and to those whohave laboured long and hard to preserve andrestore some of these remarkable engines.

£16.99, ISBN 9780857040541, hardback,238x258mm, 144 pages

Traction Engines –Preservation and PowerPaul StratfordA further selection of thesemagnificent machines in

settings that look much the same as they did fiftyor a hundred years ago.

£19.99, ISBN 9780857040923, hardback,238x258mm, 144 pages

...an affectionate, informative and thoroughly

entertaining read.’ Unusual Railway Pubs, Refreshment

Rooms & Ale Trains, This England Magazine

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Classic Modern Traction in ActionMalcolm RanieriOver 150 historic images ofclassic diesel and electric loco-motives of the 1950s throughto the 1980s.

£19.99, ISBN 9780857041173, hardback,238x258mm, 144 pages

Silverstone Shadows – Closer to theAction in the ‘80s and ‘90s

Bryan AppsBased on the author’s remarkablecollection of photographs andmemorabilia, Bryan Apps recreatesthe excitement during the twelveBritish Grand Prix races held at

Silverstone, and one at Brands Hatch.

£19.99, ISBN 9780857040626, hardback,297x210mm, 144 pages

When Motor Racing Was FunBryan AppsWith over 150 illustrations, many ofthem original paintings created bythe author, this book looks back withfondness at the days when cars had

as much character as their drivers and when theobject of the sport was having fun.

£19.99, ISBN 9781841149660, hardback,297x210mm, 160 pages

Open Cockpits and Straw Bales –Motor Racing in the 1950s

Bryan AppsWith over 150 colour illustrations byBryan Apps, this book captures theexcitement of the cars and thedrivers who risked everything in whatturned out to be the final days of

unrestrained competitive motor racing.

£19.99, ISBN 9780857041128, hardback,297x210mm, 160 pages

Jim Clark to Jackie Stewart –Motor Racing in the 1960sBryan AppsThe inimitable illustrations of BryanApps and his memories of motor

races in the 1960s bring the era vividly back tolife. In addition to Jim Clark and Jackie Stewart,the book also features Stirling Moss, JackBrabham, Graham Hill, John Surtess and all theother famous drivers of the 60s.

£19.99, ISBN 9780857041890, hardback,297x210mm, 160 pages

Isambard KingdomBrunel Robin JonesPocket-sized hardback series ofgreat lives, renowned railway

specialist Robin Jones re-tells the inspiring story ofBrunel, engineer extraordinaire.

£4.99, ISBN 9781906887759, hardback,110x155mm, 64 pages

King Arthur Robert DunningThis handy, pocket-sized hard-back biography provides theideal introduction in words and

pictures to Arthur, his life and the places where hisremarkable spirit can perhaps be felt even today.

£4.99, ISBN 9781906887988, hardback,110x155mm, 64 pages

Winston ChurchillRodney LeggThe life of Winston Churchill,from his nursery to the grave,

with quotes and photographs from all stages ofhis long career.

£4.99, ISBN 9780857100535, hardback,110x155mm, 64 pages

George & RobertStephenson Robin JonesThe story of the Stephensons whorose from the humblest of begin-

nings to dominate the engineering landscape andbecame true heroes of Victorian Britain.

£4.99, ISBN 9780857100573, hardback,110x155mm, 64 pages

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National TitlesThe Dawn of SteamRobin JonesThis small-format book withmore than 60 colour images

looks at Britain’s rich heritage of locomotives thathave survived from the dawn of steam.

£4.99, ISBN 9781906887285, hardback,110x155mm, 64 pages

Victorian SteamRobin JonesIn more than 60 images andwith an expert text, Victorian

Steam is the ideal brief guide.

£4.99, ISBN 9781906887896, hardback,110x155mm, 64 pages

Electric TrainsRobin JonesRobin Jones traces the historyof electric trains in Britain in

Halsgrove’s new collectible, pocket-size format.

£4.99, ISBN 9781906887810, hardback,110x155mm, 64 pages

BR Diesels, Volume 1(Classes 24-31, 40-46, 76and 77 Systemwide)Maurice DartWith over 200 colour photographs

from the Maurice Dart Collection, this first volumeincludes the earlier types of diesel locos whichworked on BR.

£19.99, ISBN 9781841149875, hardback,297x210mm, 160 pages

Out of the Shadows –Behind the Scenes of1960s’ Motor RacingRoger LaneRoger Lane’s now historic

photographs provide a nostalgic look back at thisera of the sport.

£24.99, ISBN 9781841149257, hardback,238x258mm, 144 pages

School Days to Navy Days – 1925-1946A. E. GavedA fascinating glimpse of how theinnocence of a pre-war childhoodgave way to the turbulent andtumultuous days of total warfare.

£12.99, ISBN 9781906551223,hardback, 210x148mm, 216 pages

Last Days of Steamon the LMS & BRRoderick FowkesWith over 200 photographs andillustrations, this book is a treasure

trove of memories for all who have a passion forthe days of steam.

£19.99, ISBN 9781841149769, hardback,297x210mm, 160 pages

Night of the OctopusPaddy King-FrettsAn action-packed novel based onOperation Valhalla.

£8.99, ISBN 9781906551193,paperback, 232x156mm, 272 pages

A History of the NFU – From Campbell to KendallGuy SmithThe story of the thirty-three men whohave been NFUPresidents since its foundation.

£19.99, ISBN 9781841146966, hardback,297x210mm, 208 pages

Pictured Memories of HuntingMargarita ChamberlayneA fascinating account of huntinglife in the 1920s-‘30s.

£19.95, ISBN 9781841141695,hardback, 210x297mm, 120 pages

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National TitlesA Brief History of ScienceDr John MaltbyA fascinating book that makes senseof all we wish we knew...

£14.95, ISBN 97811841143231,hardback, 220x145mm, 200 pages

Seahorse!Chipps Selby BennettThe colourful and eventful life of navalofficer, Chipps Selby Bennett.

£16.99, ISBN 9781841144818,hardback, 234x156mm, 496 pages

A Fisherman’s ReflectionsPeter HarveyPeter Harvey writes about country lifeand practices during the twentiethcentury.

£16.99, ISBN 9781841145570,hardback, 234x156mm, 208 pages

William, Earl of Craven and theArt of PhotographyNoel Chanan

This selection of masterworks is set in a narrative ofCraven’s life and times.

£34.99, ISBN 9781841144917, hardback,265x270mm, 240 pages

This Island Life – DiscoveringBritain’s Offshore GemsDr Mary E. GilhamHighly illustrated with over 200photographs, drawings and maps.

£9.99, ISBN 9781841146195, paperback,210x148mm, 208 pages

Scruffy Barbara SpencerScruffy is a charming yet heart-rending,tale of a puppy abandoned.

£6.99, ISBN 9781841145853,paperback, 297x210mm, 64 pages

My Diary of Doorstep DelightsJillian Thorne

Exquisite watercolours and reflec-tions in which the author shares herjoy in the countryside and gardens.£16.99, ISBN 9781906551308,hardback, 214x230mm, 144pages

Professor Pugwash: TheMan Who Fought Nukes –The Life of Sir JosephRotblat Kit Hill

This is a delightful introduction to one of the major fig-ures of the last one hundred years.

£8.99, ISBN 9781906551049, paperback,205x205mm, 80 pages

Ripe corn under a baking Tuscany sunPerfect Tuscany

Paris Illuminated – La Ville Lumiere – The City of Light Peter Hendrie

Peter Hendrie reveals aspects of Paris too often hidden in the light of common day and shows thatwhat can be overlooked before twilight gains astaggering beauty after dark.

£19.99/€24.99, ISBN 9781841147932, hardback, 200x215mm, 144 pages

Perfect Tuscany Fabio MuzziIn nearly 150 spectacular full-colour images Tuscan photographer Fabio Muzzi

reaches to the very heart of Tuscany.

£14.99, ISBN 9781841147468, hardback, 214x230mm, 144 pages

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