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Saltaire's Buildings - Colin Coates - Bog - Amberley Publishing - Plusbog.dk

Saltaire's Buildings - Colin Coates - Bog - Amberley Publishing - Plusbog.dk

This book explores the range of significant events that took place in some of the most important public buildings conceived and established by Sir Titus Salt and his fifth son, Titus Salt Junior, as part of his vision for the industrial community of Saltaire. From as early as 1855 Salt had ensured that public space was available to the new and growing community of Saltaire through the building of a Dining Hall, opposite the Mill. Conceived as a building to provide cheap meals for the workforce, its extensive space was also to initially house a ‘factory school’, a library, a reading room, be the venue for topical or political meetings, entertainment and much more.Between 1868 and 1872 the building of residential houses in Saltaire was accompanied by the erection of some important public buildings on either side of what was named Victoria Road. These public buildings were intended to provide for children’s education, suitable adult leisure and self-improvement pursuits, health care and the teaching of art and science. The Technical Institute, Exhibition Building and the Infirmary/Hospital – in common with the Dining Hall – all witnessed events over time that reflected significant political, economic and social upheaval and change.The events that took place within these prominent buildings – still standing today – and the times that forged them provide a rich tapestry of social history from the Victorian era to modern times.

DKK 155.00
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Scalextric Collectibles - Jon Mountfort - Bog - Amberley Publishing - Plusbog.dk

Scalextric Collectibles - Jon Mountfort - Bog - Amberley Publishing - Plusbog.dk

Remember setting up your Scalextric set on the carpet? The excitement of trying to get the layout to fit the room, then seeing if it still worked when you plugged it in? You probably still have your set in the loft… This book will take you back in time, to the cars that you owned and loved, and probably smashed to pieces against the wall. It will show you how, without spending a lot of money, you can build a collection of the originals from whatever era - 60s, 70s, 80s etc - and you can obtain them in almost perfect condition, even in their original boxes. Of course, some cars are very rare - usually because they are in strange colours, often made by the factory in Calais. These are a lot more expensive, but you can enjoy seeing these too. This book tells you what to look out for when buying, and what is a reasonable price to pay.

DKK 161.00
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Lions in Africa - David Mclennan - Bog - Amberley Publishing - Plusbog.dk

Lions in Africa - David Mclennan - Bog - Amberley Publishing - Plusbog.dk

It was the year 1891, and the first rugby football team from the British Isles was about to embark on a tour of South Africa; any doubts about the financial sustainability of the venture were removed when mining magnate Cecil John Rhodes thumped the table and declared, ’Let them come. I shall stand security for any shortfall.’ And so a tradition began that survived the financial insecurities of the pioneer years, two World Wars, sports boycotts, and the birth of the professional era.These tours have produced some of the finest Test rugby and some of the greatest players and sides seen anywhere in the world. The 1955 series, where Ellis Park drew 90 000 spectators and the likes of Tony O’Reilly, Cliff Morgan and Tom van Vollenhoven set the game alight; the legendary undefeated 1974 side of Willie John McBride, when arguably the finest international touring team to set foot on South African soil destroyed the Springboks; the 1997 side that conquered the then world champions when Jeremy Guscott’s snap drop goal sealed the series with one Test to go.Lions in Africa is an entertaining narrative of one of international sport’s most popular contests, and a welcome addition to any rugby fan’s bookshelf.

DKK 190.00
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Jane Austen in 50 Places and Objects - Paul Kendall - Bog - Amberley Publishing - Plusbog.dk

Jane Austen in 50 Places and Objects - Paul Kendall - Bog - Amberley Publishing - Plusbog.dk

Author of six novels, Jane Austen continues to enamour her readers more than two-hundred years after she wrote them. Now a global phenomenon, her books have sold millions of copies and sparked countless film and tv-drama adaptations in a multitude of languages.This book takes you on a tour of the many places associated with Jane Austen, from the homes she lived in in Steventon, Bath and Chawton to the school she was educated at in Reading. Follow in her footsteps where she socialised, such as Sydney Gardens and the Assembly Rooms and Pump Room, Bath, and explore the myriad locations mentioned in her books. Discover where she spent her holidays in towns like Lyme Regis and Worthing and where she worshipped, such as St Nicholas’ Church, Steventon.Personal objects belonging to Jane are detailed here, including her writing desk and table, her donkey cart and her ivory spool case. The memorials to her at Winchester Abbey and in Poets’ Corner, Westminster Abbey, and her statues in Basingstoke and at St Nicholas’ Church, Chawton, are also included.Featuring beautiful illustrations and packed with fascinating facts and entertaining anecdotes, this book transports you back to Regency Britain and celebrates the life of one of England’s most celebrated authors.

DKK 161.00
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The Sun Must Set - Andrew Hyde - Bog - Amberley Publishing - Plusbog.dk

The Sun Must Set - Andrew Hyde - Bog - Amberley Publishing - Plusbog.dk

Demolishing the myth that British rule was on the whole advantageous to India, Andrew Hyde shows how Britain’s pursuit of profit brought about the deindustrialisation and impoverishment of the country over centuries and how its celebrated feats of engineering incurred tremendous financial, social and ecological cost.India’s industries were suppressed and manufacturers subjected to unfair competition and tariffs. Wealth was drained first by the East India Company, and then the Crown. Indians were impeded from participation in administration, allowing Britain to pursue its policies almost without restraint. Ultimately, this dependency meant the masses became poorer and more susceptible to famines.After the end of British rule, problems remained, with India and Pakistan emerging as heavily armed states and engaging in frequent wars that continue to absorb much of their national income. Today’s concerns include attitudes to religious minorities, self-determination, and freedom of speech, along with the continuing crisis in Kashmir.

DKK 239.00
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Illustrated Tales of Surrey - Eddy Greenfield - Bog - Amberley Publishing - Plusbog.dk

Illustrated Tales of Surrey - Eddy Greenfield - Bog - Amberley Publishing - Plusbog.dk

Surrey is one of the smallest of the English counties, but also one of the most populous. However, it has managed to retain much of its open spaces and is the most densely wooded county in England. With this comes a rich history that stretches beyond the written record; it is no wonder that there is a wealth of folklore, legends, strange tales and unusual history about the county.The book will explore many of the fascinating stories that have built up around Surreyʼs ancient landscape, such as the giant sisters at St Catherineʼs and St Marthaʼs hills, the witch said to have inhabited Mother Ludlamʼs Cave and the Crowhurst Yew, the trunk of which once housed a room large enough for a table, chairs and more than a dozen people. Legendary heroes and heroines – and villains – of Surrey include Blanche Heriot and the infamous Mary Toft, the woman who gave birth to rabbits, the Godstone pirate, William Davis (the Golden Farmer) and Mary Frith, better known as Moll Cutpurse, the notorious highwaywoman. Spooky histories of places abound, such as Merstham Tunnel (scene of an unsolved murder in 1905), the haunting of Betchworth Castle, the ʻRailway of the Deadʼ at Brookwood, the Silent Pool, the Camberley Obelisk and a haunted house in Egham. Other unusual sites include Watts Cemetery Chapel, the Reigate Heath windmill church and Brockham Hill crater, where strange, foreign plants sprouted in the 1940s. Modern mysteries and urban legends have also entered into Surrey folklore, such as the A3 Ghost Crash of 2002, the Surrey Puma, the Thornton Heath Vampire, the disappearance of Agatha Christie, the Queenʼs ʻforgotten cousinsʼ in Royal Earlswood Asylum and the Reigate Martin Bormann.These strange and spooky stories are accompanied by illustrations of places, both present-day and historical, in this hugely entertaining book.

DKK 161.00
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Flavour of Flight - Al Bridger - Bog - Amberley Publishing - Plusbog.dk

Flavour of Flight - Al Bridger - Bog - Amberley Publishing - Plusbog.dk

From its humble beginnings the world of air travel has changed beyond all recognition, from the early preserve of the wealthy to a widely available experience for many. Few airlines can claim to have the heritage and pedigree of British Airways, with over a century of serving discerning customers. In this fully illustrated history, Captain Al Bridger takes the reader on a journey through the decades of flying as the offerings and ambiance on board developed from early wicker chairs and sandwiches in noisy primitive aircraft to the luxurious fully flat beds and fine dining enjoyed in today’s premium cabins.With a wealth of airline knowledge, Bridger helps the reader experience that journey, including over fifty simple and affordable recipes from a century of the wonderful menus served onboard. With many colour images showing the original menu cards, cabins and galleys from aircraft, the reader can get a taste of travel from across the decades.

DKK 168.00
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Physicians, Surgeons and Rogues - Caroline Rance - Bog - Amberley Publishing - Plusbog.dk

Physicians, Surgeons and Rogues - Caroline Rance - Bog - Amberley Publishing - Plusbog.dk

Who was the Victorian doctor? A scientific hero responsible for world-changing medical advances, or an inept and traditionalist character with a fondness for leeches? A figure of both satire and reverence, the medical practitioner occupied a conflicted role in a society where progress and traditionalism were constantly at odds.The book will investigate the wide-ranging experiences of the Victorian doctor, from the student''s first steps into the dissection room to the emergency midnight visits where anything could happen. Covering hospitals, crime, country life, quackery and more, Caroline Rance reveals the eventful lives of the men and women who treated the sick in Victorian Britain.

DKK 189.00
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Tri-ang Collectables - Dave Angell - Bog - Amberley Publishing - Plusbog.dk

Tri-ang Collectables - Dave Angell - Bog - Amberley Publishing - Plusbog.dk

Many children spend hours enjoying their first train set – but imagine that the hobby never runs out of steam and the train set develops into a lifelong hobby. That first set conceivably could have been made by Tri-ang (© Hornby Hobbies Ltd), a member of the Lines Bros group of companies.Following a brief history of Tri-ang from its formation to the present-day Hornby, Dave Angell provides an enjoyable account of the overall range in general, covering some of the classic models in detail, and providing an overview of changes that were made over the years, as well as the kinds of details that collectors should look out for when sourcing rarer items.This book takes a wide look at collecting Tri-ang, including the tools and parts available from Tri-ang’s network of service dealers, and some of the compatible systems that Tri-ang made to complement the railway system. Learn also where to buy items and discover the wealth of advice and enthusiasm in the social community that has grown up around collectors, both online and ‘for real’; but above all, look through these pages and enjoy the happy childhood memories they are sure to conjure up!

DKK 237.00
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The Great Western Mainline - Jamie Anderson - Bog - Amberley Publishing - Plusbog.dk

The Great Western Mainline - Jamie Anderson - Bog - Amberley Publishing - Plusbog.dk

Completed in 1841 and covering a distance of around 118 miles, the Great Western Mainline, affectionately known as Brunel’s billiards table due to the flat terrain of the route it follows, links the great cities of London and Bristol. This book covers a period of enormous change, starting with the withdrawal of the much-loved HST fleet and the introduction of the Hitachi 800/802 IET fleet. Along with the IET fleet’s introduction, the push for electrification of the route has brought about unprecedented changes not only to the route itself but also to multiple units in operation. The DMUs have largely cascaded to the west as EMUs and Class 387s have begun to dominate passenger traffic. Freight and on-track plant also feature alongside unusual visitors and railtours.

DKK 161.00
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Cricket Pavilions - Lynn Pearson - Bog - Amberley Publishing - Plusbog.dk

Cricket Pavilions - Lynn Pearson - Bog - Amberley Publishing - Plusbog.dk

When cricket was democratised and taken up more widely in the nineteenth century, the pavilion became an essential item for every cricket club. Pavilions provide the necessary facilities – changing areas, room to eat, drink and socialise, an external clock, a scoreboard, a view of the pitch – but also a home for the trophies, scorebooks, records and archives that embody the history and heritage of a club. Whether thatched pavilions on village greens, ornate Victorian structures or modernist icons, the cricket pavilion is at the heart of the game’s architectural, social and cultural significance.Superbly illustrated throughout, this book will be of interest to those who enjoy the game and appreciate the rich variety of architectural styles represented in cricket pavilions across the country.

DKK 159.00
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Chancers - Barbara Jeffery - Bog - Amberley Publishing - Plusbog.dk

Chancers - Barbara Jeffery - Bog - Amberley Publishing - Plusbog.dk

Monty Newton and Rodolphe Lemoine must be two of the most outrageous conmen in history. When the Rajah Sir Hari Singh of Kashmir came to London in 1919, his first time in Europe, between visits to the King and Queen and the Prince of Wales he was introduced by his aide de camp to Mrs Maud (Maudie) Robinson. They became lovers and went to Paris for Christmas where they were ‘discovered’ in bed together. The Mayfair Mob had set the whole thing up. The Rajah’s aide de camp masterminded the scam and Sir Hari paid up to avoid citation in a divorce case. What happened next was sensational: a court case that gripped the world for eight days in 1924. The British government imposed the greatest secrecy on the scandal and kept files closed for a hundred years rather than the usual thirty.Monty was saved by the intervention of his partner in crime Lemoine, a German working for French intelligence, who - in 1931 - bought the working manuals of the new German Enigma encoding machine from a clerk, so that - in 1932 - a young Polish mathematician could crack the code. This is five years before Alan Turing even thought of studying cryptology.In between the greatest blackmail pay-out in history and buying the code, Chancers follows Newton and Lemoine around the world, from Monte Carlo to Mexico - always staying in the best hotels - as they con the rich and gullible out of their millions.During Barbara Jeffery’s research at the India Office Library and the National Archives she has unearthed an extraordinary story: one document was opened specially for her and she was obliged to read it in a locked room.

DKK 190.00
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Tractor Legends - Jonathan Whitlam - Bog - Amberley Publishing - Plusbog.dk

Tractor Legends - Jonathan Whitlam - Bog - Amberley Publishing - Plusbog.dk

This book covers the tractor models that have stood out, from the early twentieth century to the present day, either because of their innovative design and engineering features or because they set new standards in reliability and popularity.Beginning with the background to the development of the first tractor, Jonathan Whitlam takes us on a fascinating journey through a variety of tractor types, both large and small, and their stand-out features. This includes the Fordson F, the first mass produced tractor which set the pattern for future tractor design; the Field Marshall, which introduced diesel engines for tractors; the Ferguson TE20 with its novel three-point linkage; the Massey Ferguson 35 and later 135, which stand out for sheer popularity; and the John Deere 3640, with its powerful six-cylinder engine and advanced cab. The book also describes the computerised systems featured in many of the latest tractors.Accompanied by superb colour photography of all the tractors, this book has something for every tractor and agricultural machinery enthusiast.

DKK 161.00
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Brackley Through Time - Trevor Davies - Bog - Amberley Publishing - Plusbog.dk

Brackley Through Time - Trevor Davies - Bog - Amberley Publishing - Plusbog.dk

Brackley is a market town with a long history and strong set of traditions expressed through culture, sport and festivals. Set within the beautiful rolling countryside of south Northamptonshire, it consists of a market place with an attractive Georgian town hall built in 1706 and a broad, tree-lined uphill high street to the north. Up until 1987, this carried volumes of traffic on what was the A43 - the main link between the north and south - essentially dividing the town into two sides. An unintended consequence of the construction of the town bypass was to lessen passing trade and put pressure on town traders, but with excellent road communications easy access is gained to all points of the compass. Today, Brackley''s identity is in part shaped by its association with Silverstone and the motor sport industry, and the current masterplan for the town is intended to herald a new era of prosperity for the town.

DKK 152.00
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Literary Sussex - Alan Starr - Bog - Amberley Publishing - Plusbog.dk

Literary Sussex - Alan Starr - Bog - Amberley Publishing - Plusbog.dk

In the quiet countryside or by the sea - and always very close to London - Sussex has offered a creative space for writers for centuries, from Lord Tennyson to Lee Child. Other writers, like Kate Mosse, Maureen Duffy and David Hare, were born in the county or have found Sussex the perfect location for their work, such as Hilaire Belloc or Stella Gibbons in Cold Comfort Farm.Literary locations in Sussex include the cottage in Felpham where Blake began to write ‘Jerusalem’ and the hotel room in Eastbourne where T. S. Eliot had his disastrous honeymoon. H. G. Wells often visited Uppark, the stately home where his mother was a housemaid. It is said that Jane Austen’s Sanditon was based on her stay in Worthing. There are literary cottages scattered around the county, including the home of Malcolm Lowry and the winter residence of W. B. Yeats and his secretary, the young Ezra Pound. The South Downs near Lewes is associated with the Bloomsbury group, Winnie the Pooh’s world is set in Ashdown Forest and high in the Weald there is Rudyard Kipling’s home of Bateman’s, which inspired Puck of Pook’s Hill. Rye’s authors include Henry James and E. F. Benson, whose Mapp and Lucia novels were written about the town, Radclyffe Hall and Rumer Godden. Brighton is associated with Graham Greene’s Brighton Rock, but has attracted writers from Jane Austen and Fanny Burney through to Keith Waterhouse and Peter James. Hastings is the home of The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists and Bexhill includes Angus Wilson, Spike Milligan and David Hare in its inhabitants. One school in Eastbourne had, in a single year, George Orwell, Cyril Connolly and Cecil Beaton.This book explores the fascinating history of Sussex’s remarkable literary legacy, as well as being a guide to the locations where that legacy can still be found.

DKK 161.00
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The King's Traitor - Helen Hyde - Bog - Amberley Publishing - Plusbog.dk

The King's Traitor - Helen Hyde - Bog - Amberley Publishing - Plusbog.dk

Reginald Pole lived through the reigns of three Tudor monarchs, yet is little known to most lovers of Tudor history. This book brings to life a man who became a cardinal and almost Pope; who so angered Henry VIII that a price was set on his head and attempts were made to kill him; and who was even once suggested as a prospective husband for Mary Tudor and before holding her hand during her short-lived and ultimately tragic reign. He and Mary, paired in the minds of many during their lives, died on the same day.Who was Pole? Was he a man who lacked conviction in his beliefs, as some say? Was he a heretic as one Pope denounced him? Or was he simply a man who tried to do his best, whatever the cost to both his country and to his family?Set against the background of a tumultuous half-century in England’s history, The King’s Traitor answers these questions and is a must read for those interested in the Tudor period.

DKK 209.00
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Artorius - John Matthews - Bog - Amberley Publishing - Plusbog.dk

Artorius - John Matthews - Bog - Amberley Publishing - Plusbog.dk

The search for the historical figure behind what is arguably the most famous cycle of legends ever has been unrelenting over the centuries. Here, two noted Arthurian experts argue that the man whose story started the Arthurian myth was a soldier named Lucius Artorius Castus who lived at the end of the second century AD. Castus’s extraordinary career took him from one end of the Roman Empire to the other, bringing him into contact with tribespeople among the Steppe nomads – in particular the Sarmatians.For several decades the Sarmatians have been thought to be the inspiration behind Arthur’s Knights of the Round Table, among other British tales. The authors provide a fascinating detective story following the life of Lucius Artorius Castus against the colourful backdrop of the history of the reigns of Marcus Aurelius and his son, the barely sane Commodus. In doing so they reveal the manifold links between Artorius and the legend.

DKK 190.00
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Plaxton: The Supreme Years - Howard Berry - Bog - Amberley Publishing - Plusbog.dk

Plaxton: The Supreme Years - Howard Berry - Bog - Amberley Publishing - Plusbog.dk

The Plaxton Supreme was the epitome of classic British coachbuilding and was the most popular British-built coach body of the 1970s and 1980s. Its high-floor cousin, the Viewmaster, was the first high-floor coach produced by a British coachbuilder and set the standard for many years to come. The story of these icons of British coachbuilding is told through 180 colour photographs, all taken during their operating heyday and accompanied by informative and sometimes humorous captions.

DKK 161.00
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Macclesfield Through Time - Paul Hurley - Bog - Amberley Publishing - Plusbog.dk

Macclesfield Through Time - Paul Hurley - Bog - Amberley Publishing - Plusbog.dk

Macclesfield is an ancient Cheshire town that stands beneath the sprawling and beautiful Peak District. It is Cheshire''s furthest outpost before taking the road into Derbyshire and many years ago entered the Industrial Revolution in a more genteel manner perhaps, by becoming a silk town. Here all manner of silk items were manufactured such as the narrowest ribbons and the best of silks and satins.It is the perfect place to explore Macclesfield Forest and the Cheshire Peak District but the town itself has plenty to offer including the Heritage Centre with its museums and tea room. Paul Hurley has carefully selected modern and old views to paint a nostalgic historical portrait, so enjoy this pictorial tour of the town and see what is here now and compare it to what was here many years ago.

DKK 156.00
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East Lancashire Coachbuilders - David Barrow - Bog - Amberley Publishing - Plusbog.dk

East Lancashire Coachbuilders - David Barrow - Bog - Amberley Publishing - Plusbog.dk

East Lancashire Coachbuilders was first registered in October 1934 when two former Massey Bros of Wigan employees decided to set up their own company in Blackburn. Their names were George Danson and Alfred Alcock. Over the next seven decades they supplied both single- and double-deck bodywork to most, if not all, Lancashire municipal bus operators, plus a number of south coast operators.The majority of photographs in this book have been taken by the author, and are mostly previously unpublished.

DKK 161.00
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Buxton Through Time - Alan Roberts - Bog - Amberley Publishing - Plusbog.dk

Buxton Through Time - Alan Roberts - Bog - Amberley Publishing - Plusbog.dk

Buxton''s growth as an inland spa town began in the 1780s when The Crescent was built for the Duke of Devonshire. This was followed by the natural baths, thermal baths, pump room and several large hydropathic establishments. Buxton became a fashionable spa resort, its popularity later boosted by the arrival of the railways. Large villas and hotels were built, as well as a range of entertainment facilities including the Pavilion Gardens and Opera House, to cater for the town''s many visitors. By contrast, Buxton is also considered the gateway to the Peak district. The town''s position, high up in the hills and at the head of the Wye valley, gives easy access to miles of stunning scenery. Using a fascinating collection of old and new photographs Buxton Through Time sets out to illustrate these many remarkable features and how they have adapted to the passage of time.

DKK 156.00
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Black Markers - Jan Andrew Henderson - Bog - Amberley Publishing - Plusbog.dk

Black Markers - Jan Andrew Henderson - Bog - Amberley Publishing - Plusbog.dk

Edinburgh has a unique history, darker and more unexpected than you might imagine. Fortunately, it also has a set of graveyards to match. Ancient, modern, beautiful, haunted – they are the perfect reflection of the city’s amazing past with astonishing stories of their own. Greyfriars Graveyard alone was instrumental in the creation of Darwin’s Evolutionary Theory, Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, Christmas celebrations and Cats: The Musical.Black Markers explores each cemetery, creating a fascinating patchwork of tales that builds an intriguing picture of Edinburgh through the centuries.

DKK 231.00
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