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The University Archives was established in 1634. Based in the
Bodleian Library, it is the institutional archive of Oxford
University, holding records which span just over 800 years,
documenting the University's activities and decisions throughout
that time. Fifty-two documents and objects from the University
Archives are showcased here, telling a wide range of intriguing
stories about the University. Arranged chronologically, they deal
with the University's relations with governments and monarchs; the
effects of war; teaching and student behaviour; the University's
buildings and institutions; widening access to university
education; and the impact it has had on the city of Oxford and its
people. Also documented here are fascinating insights into the
University's erstwhile police force, a hidden time capsule, brewing
licences, brawls and illicit steeplechasing. The items - all
illustrated - also often unlock human stories to which we can
relate today, opening a window on the individuals (from University,
city, or even further afield) whose lives the University has
touched, including people who would perhaps not be expected to
feature in a history of Oxford University, but whose stories are
preserved forever in its magnificent archives.
Bath: City on Show provides a unique and fascinating blend of
historical images and contemporary photography, contrasting a World
Heritage city as depicted over several hundred years with how it is
seen through the lens today. Talented local photographers have
worked in all seasons developing a stunning portfolio of new and
original views of Bath's most notable locations. These are
presented with a pick of classic images of the city from the
extensive archive of Bath in Time. From the Roman Baths of 2,000
years ago to the twenty-first century Thermae Bath Spa, via
Georgian splendour and architectural grandeur, Bath has evolved to
meet the changing needs and tastes of its residents and visitors.
This book is a compelling and powerful reminder of past times with
a fresh and revealing look at life today.
Since its first publication in 1984, Night Falls in Ardnamurchan
has become a classic account of the life and death of a Highland
community. The author weaves his own humorous and perceptive
account of crofting with extracts from his father's journal - a
terse, factual and down to earth vision of the day-to-day tasks of
crofting life. It is an unusual and memorable story that also
illuminates the shifting, often tortuous relationships between
children and their parents. Alasdair Maclean reveals his own
struggle to come to terms with his background and the isolated
community he left so often and to which he returned again and
again. In this isolated community is seen a microcosm of something
central to Scottish identity - the need to escape against the tug
of home.
The incredible story of the man and legend who has come to
symbolize the continuing pursuit of justice for Blacks in the
United States Through the 1980s, the mainstream press portrayed the
Reverend Al Sharpton as a buffoon, a fake minister, a hustler, an
opportunist, a demagogue, a race traitor, and an anti-Semite.
Today, Sharpton occupies a throne that would have shocked the white
newspaper reporters who covered him forty years ago. A mesmerizing
story of astounding transformation, craftiness, and survival, King
Al follows Reverend Sharpton's life trajectory, from his early life
as a boy preacher to his present moment as the most popular Black
American activist/minister/cable news host. In the 1980s, Rev. Al
created controversies that would have doomed a lesser man to the
dustbin of history. Among these controversies were his work with
the FBI as the agency attempted to locate Black Liberation Army
leader Assata Shakur; and his involvement in the 1987 Tawana
Brawley episode. Regarding the Brawley matter, a white prosecutor
sued Sharpton, successfully, for falsely accusing him of having
raped the then-fifteen-year-old Brawley. It was the white press, in
its glory days, that created the podium from which Sharpton became
both famous and infamous. Those reporters would joke that the most
dangerous place in New York was between Al Sharpton and a
television camera. But it was those reporters who made Sharpton the
media figure he is today. Today, as host of MSNBC's PoliticsNation
news program, Sharpton has more news viewers than those reporters
ever had readers. The Reverend Al's rise to respectability is a
testament to an endurance and boldness steeped in Black American
history. Born in Brooklyn to parents from the old slave-holding
South, he transformed himself into one of the most respected and
politically influential Blacks in the United States. In his
in-depth coverage, author Ron Howell tells the stories of
Sharpton's ascendance to the throne. He tells us about the glory
years of American newspapers, when Sharpton began his rise. And he
tells us about the politicians who intersected with Sharpton as he
climbed the ladder. King Al is an engaging read about the
late-twentieth-century history of New York City politics and race
relations, as well as about the remarkable staying power of the
colorful, politically skillful, and enigmatic Sharpton.
'Fascinating' The Times 'Tantalising . . . Low's conclusion is a
valuable one.' The Telegraph The gripping account of how the Royal
family really operates from the man who has spent years studying
them in his role as Royal correspondent for The Times. Valentine
Low asks the important questions: who really runs the show and, as
Charles III begins his reign, what will happen next? Throughout
history, the British monarchy has relied on its courtiers - the
trusted advisers in the King or Queen's inner circle - to ensure
its survival as a family, an ancient institution, and a pillar of
the constitution. Today, as ever, a vast team of people hidden from
view steers the royal family's path between public duty and private
life. Queen Elizabeth II, after a remarkable 70 years of service,
saw the final seasons of her reign without her husband Philip to
guide her. Meanwhile, newly ascended Charles seeks to define what
his future as King, and that of his court, will be. The question of
who is entrusted to guide the royals has never been more vital, and
yet the task those courtiers face has never been more challenging.
With a cloud hanging over Prince Andrew as well as Harry and
Meghan's departure from royal life, the complex relationship
between modern courtiers and royal principals has been exposed to
global scrutiny. As the new Prince and Princess of Wales, William
and Kate - equipped with a very 21st century approach to press and
public relations - now hold the responsibility of making an ancient
institution relevant for the decades to come. Courtiers reveals an
ever-changing system of complex characters, shifting values and
ideas over what the future of the institution should be. This is
the story of how the monarchy really works, at a pivotal moment in
its history.
This is a Liverpool history with a difference. Packed with
information, this lively book is not only about events but about
people - our Great Liverpudlians - and the part they each played in
shaping the city. There are many familiar faces, of course, but
they stand shoulder to shoulder with the ordinary men and women who
have made Liverpool what it is. And as well as bringing the unsung
heroes and their interesting lives to our attention, Daily Post
columnist David Charters has also dug deep to unearth less well
known details about those famous names we all thought we knew
everything about. Great Liverpudlians takes the reader on a
wonderfully enjoyable journey through the city's past, introducing
us to an array of colourful characters, from kings and politicians,
to philanthropists, poets, musicians, comedians, sportsmen and
women, barrow girls and clergy. All human life is here, as they
say, and what is any great city if not the sum of its people?
Thousands of impoverished Northern European immigrants were
promised that the prairie offered "land, freedom, and hope." The
disastrous blizzard of 1888 revealed that their free homestead was
not a paradise but a hard, unforgiving place governed by natural
forces they neither understood nor controlled, and America's
heartland would never be the same.This P.S. edition features an
extra 16 pages of insights into the book, including author
interviews, recommended reading, and more.
For readers of Laura Hillenbrand's "Seabiscuit" and "Unbroken," the
dramatic story of the American rowing team that stunned the world
at Hitler's 1936 Berlin Olympics
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"Daniel James Brown's robust book tells the story of the University
of Washington's 1936 eight-oar crew and their epic quest for an
Olympic gold medal, a team that transformed the sport and grabbed
the attention of millions of Americans. The sons of loggers,
shipyard workers, and farmers, the boys defeated elite rivals first
from eastern and British universities and finally the German crew
rowing for Adolf Hitler in the Olympic games in Berlin, 1936.
The emotional heart of the story lies with one rower, Joe Rantz, a
teenager without family or prospects, who rows not for glory, but
to regain his shattered self-regard and to find a place he can call
home. The crew is assembled by an enigmatic coach and mentored by a
visionary, eccentric British boat builder, but it is their trust in
each other that makes them a victorious team. They remind the
country of what can be done when everyone quite literally pulls
together--a perfect melding of commitment, determination, and
optimism.
Drawing on the boys' own diaries and journals, their photos and
memories of a once-in-a-lifetime shared dream, "The Boys in the
Boat "is an irresistible story about beating the odds and finding
hope in the most desperate of times--the improbable, intimate story
of nine working-class boys from the American west who, in the
depths of the Great Depression, showed the world what true grit
really meant. It will appeal to readers of Erik Larson, Timothy
Egan, James Bradley, and David Halberstam's "The Amateurs."
Discover hidden gems around Birmingham with 20 walking routes.
Featuring 20 walks in and around the city, including lesser-known
circuits and details on popular walks. Accompanied by guided
walking instructions and written by local experts, A-Z Birmingham
Hidden Walks is the perfect way to explore the city in a new light.
Small enough to fit in a bag or pocket, this handy guidebook is
ideal for tourists or locals looking to discover more about the
city. Each route varies in length from 1 to 6 miles (1.6 to 9.6
km), and is clearly outlined on detailed A-Z street mapping. * 20
walking routes with instructions and maps * Full-colour photographs
of hidden gems and city attractions * Key sights and locations
clearly marked on map * Information such as start/finish points,
nearest postcodes, distance and terrain included More from the A-Z
Hidden Walks series: A-Z Birmingham Hidden Walks A-Z Bristol &
Bath Hidden Walks A-Z Edinburgh Hidden Walks A-Z London Hidden
Walks A-Z Oxford Hidden Walks A-Z York Hidden Walks A-Z Brighton
Hidden Walks A-Z Cambridge Hidden Walks A-Z Manchester Hidden Walks
A-Z Liverpool Hidden Walks
One of the most exhilarating cities in the world, London is steeped
in history whilst embracing innovation. Its skyline is a mix of old
and new, with the beautiful architectural splendour of St Paul's
Cathedral sitting comfortably alongside the staggering modernity of
new high rises. The pomp and ceremony of quintessential British
culture remains very much on show, from Changing the Guard to the
Lord Mayor's Show and tea at The Ritz. With world-famous museums,
art galleries, theatres, eight royal parks, shops, restaurants and
a buzzing nightlife, London has something on offer for everyone.The
latest Pitkin guide to London is a fresh, updated edition of our
best-seller In and Around London. This guidebook celebrates the
most famous icons in our English heritage, as well as introducing
the newest architectural additions to the city's skyline - from
museums to The Shard. The book showcases all these top attractions
in a fun and accessible manner, offering exciting facts and
anecdotes as well as significant historical information.At 44
pages, London is compact enough to fit into a bag or a small piece
of hand luggage, but it is still an insightful read. Whether it is
an expedition through the museums - back in time to ancient London,
following the footsteps of one of the most famous royal families in
the world or indulging in the countless eateries, theatres and
shopping hubs, this text is the perfect companion to any tourist
visiting London.
In 1854, the United States acquired the roughly 30,000-square-mile
region of present-day southern Arizona and southwestern New Mexico
from Mexico as part of the Gadsden Purchase. This new Southern
Corridor was ideal for train routes from Texas to California, and
soon tracks were laid for the Southern Pacific and Santa Fe rail
lines. Shipping goods by train was more efficient, and for
desperate outlaws and opportunistic lawmen, robbing trains was
high-risk, high-reward. The Southern Corridor was the location of
sixteen train robberies between 1883 and 1922. It was also the
homebase of cowboy-turned-outlaw Black Jack Ketchum's High Five
Gang. Most of these desperadoes rode the rails to Arizona's Cochise
County on the US-Mexico border where locals and lawmen alike hid
them from discovery. Both Wyatt Earp and Texas John Slaughter tried
to clean them out, but it took the Arizona Rangers to finish the
job. It was a time and place where posses were as likely to get
arrested as the bandits. Some of the Rangers and some of
Slaughter's deputies were train robbers. When rewards were offered
there were often so many claimants that only the lawyers came out
ahead. Southwest Train Robberies chronicles the train heists
throughout the region at the turn of the twentieth century, and the
robbers who pulled off these train jobs with daring, deceit, and
plain dumb luck! Many of these blundering outlaws escaped capture
by baffling law enforcement. One outlaw crew had their own caboose,
Number 44, and the railroad shipped them back and forth between
Tucson and El Paso while they scouted locations. Legend says one
gang disappeared into Colossal Cave to split the loot leaving the
posse out front while they divided the cash and escaped out another
entrance. The antics of these outlaws inspired Butch Cassidy and
the Sundance Kid to blow up an express car and to run out guns
blazing into the fire of a company of soldiers.
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Pottery
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This illustrated history portrays one of England's finest major
cities and some of its county towns and villages. It provides a
nostalgic look at Leicester's past and highlights the special
character of some of its most important historic sites. The
photographs are taken from the Historic England Archive, a unique
collection of over 12 million photographs, drawings, plans and
documents covering England's archaeology, architecture, social and
local history. Pictures date from the earliest days of photography
to the present and cover subjects from Bronze Age burials and
medieval churches to cinemas and seaside resorts. Historic England:
Leicester shows the city as it once was, from its churches, parks,
streets and alleyways to its Victorian mills and textile factories.
Leicester has been at the very heart of the country's political and
economic development for over two millennia. Evidence of Roman
occupation remains at the Jewry Wall, Cardinal Wolsey lies buried
in Leicester Abbey and, in 2012, the skeleton of Richard III was
discovered lying beneath a car park. The city grew rapidly in the
eighteenth and nineteenth centuries with the construction of the
Grand Union Canal and the arrival of the railway. These
developments encouraged and accompanied a process of
industrialisation which intensified throughout the Victorian era;
hosiery, textiles, and footwear became the major industrial
employers. Today, Leicester is a major distribution centre and has
attracted new service and manufacturing businesses through its
academic-industrial connections with the engineering departments at
Leicester University, De Montfort University and nearby
Loughborough University. Leicester remains one of the country's
most important cities and this book will help you discover its
colourful and fascinating history.
An insightful exploration of the impact of urban change on Black
culture, identity, and language Across the United States, cities
are changing. Gentrification is transforming urban landscapes,
often pushing local Black populations to the margins. As a result,
communities with rich histories and strong identities grapple with
essential questions. What does it mean to be from a place in flux?
What does it mean to be a specific kind of person from that place?
What does gentrification mean for the fabric of a community? In The
Black Side of the River, sociolinguist Jessi Grieser draws on ten
years of interviews with dozens of residents of Anacostia, a
historically Black neighborhood in Washington, DC, to explore these
ideas through the lens of language use. Grieser finds that
residents use certain speech features to create connections among
racial, place, and class identities; reject negative
characterizations of place from those outside the community; and
negotiate ideas of belonging. In a neighborhood undergoing
substantial class gentrification while remaining decisively Black,
Grieser finds that Anacostians use language to assert a positive,
hopeful place identity that is inextricably intertwined with their
racial one. Grieser's work is a call to center Black lived
experiences in urban research, confront the racial effects of urban
change, and preserve the rich culture and community in historic
Black neighborhoods, in Washington, DC, and beyond.
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