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The Whisky River - Distilleries of Speyside (Paperback, Revised): Robin Laing The Whisky River - Distilleries of Speyside (Paperback, Revised)
Robin Laing; Illustrated by Bob Dewar
R323 Discovery Miles 3 230 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Which river has half the distilleries in Scotland found along its length and in its surrounding glens? Were monks at the forefront of developing whisky? Which Speyside distillery produced chilli-flavoured whisky? How did Glenrothes distillery expel its ghost? Robin Laing - singer-songwriter, author of "The Whisky Muse", and chair of the Scotch Malt Whisky Society's Tasting Panel - set out to visit every distillery in the Speyside area, from Benromach to Tomintoul, and presents a guide to each of them here. There are descriptions of over 50 distilleries on Speyside, including The Macallan, The Glenlivet, Cardhu, Aberlour, Glenfiddich and Glengrant. Each entry is part history, part travelogue and part commentary on the changes in the whisky industry. It includes personal musings by the author, stories associated with the distillery and snippets of poetry and song. Laing's 'spirit' guide in his journey is Alfred Barnard, author of "1887's "The Whisky Distilleries of the United Kingdom. Barnard visited many of the same distilleries that Laing visits now and similarly left his impressions of the state of the facilities and the beauty of the surroundings. Much of this present book compares what Barnard found with what exists now, and the differences - and similarities - are often fascinating.

The History of Meopham (Paperback): Cuthbert Hilton Golding-Bird The History of Meopham (Paperback)
Cuthbert Hilton Golding-Bird
R543 R451 Discovery Miles 4 510 Save R92 (17%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days
A City Built Upon the Water - Maritime Bristol 1750-1900 (Paperback): Steve Poole A City Built Upon the Water - Maritime Bristol 1750-1900 (Paperback)
Steve Poole
R485 R390 Discovery Miles 3 900 Save R95 (20%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days
Lake District Folk (Paperback): William Mitchell Lake District Folk (Paperback)
William Mitchell
R454 R375 Discovery Miles 3 750 Save R79 (17%) Out of stock

W. R. Mitchell has had a sixty-year connection with the Lake District. It started with his work for 'Cumbria' magazine and from the 1950s he made innumerable trips to find out more about this beautiful area and particularly its people. Using the maxim 'people not places' passed down by Harry Scott, editor of the 'Cumbria' and 'Dalesman' magazines, Bill has carried out countless interviews with a rich tapestry of Lakeland folk. This book reflects on some of the most memorable meetings and reveals links with great names of the area, such as William Wordsworth and Beatrix Potter. Lakeland folk can be set in their ways but have always been keen to talk about a way of life that has changed appreciably with the passing of time. Bill also remembers fondly the many outings of the band of four intrepid walkers, including himself, known as the 'Geriatric Blunderers'. They climbed every mountain and forded every stream of this most beautiful of areas. In 'Lake District Folk' Bill makes a nostalgic walk on his own back through the decades as he recollects some of the many wonderful experiences in the Lakes.

The London Bus in Colour - From the 1970s to the 1990s (Paperback): John Bishop The London Bus in Colour - From the 1970s to the 1990s (Paperback)
John Bishop
R455 R372 Discovery Miles 3 720 Save R83 (18%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The last three decades of the twentieth century saw dramatic changes in the bus industry with deregulation of bus services nationally in October 1986 in the provincial areas. Visually London seemed to stay the same with the buses still operating in the customary red liveries which all cherished from childhood. This book sets out to show how the vehicles moved forward from the traditional layout of rear platform and open half cab to the introduction of one man buses with their front entrances. The effects of deregulation are shown with dynamic colour schemes especially with the Bexleybus blue and cream colour scheme. With the passing of years we progress to the now familiar single deck buses, and also cover various other transport experiments.

The Art of Chinese Living - An Inheritance of Tradition (in 4 Volumes) (Paperback): Xiang Yao The Art of Chinese Living - An Inheritance of Tradition (in 4 Volumes) (Paperback)
Xiang Yao
R1,932 Discovery Miles 19 320 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Chronicling the traditions of Chinese life and culture, The Art of Chinese Living is a visual cornucopia and an epic cultural immersion into everything from cuisine and history to art and rituals, calligraphy and music to artefacts and interiors, and from widespread national traditions to the minutiae of daily family life. Spanning over 1,100 stunning pages and divided into the four seasons, this lavish four-volume set in a cloth-bound slipcase is alive with culture. The passion and research that have gone into producing this masterpiece are palpable on every page, from the 10,000 commissioned photographs and illustrations to the incredible gatefold pages and painstaking detail. It is a love letter to Chinese culture written by a mother keen to share her passion for incredible traditions both big and small with her own children, and those of families around the world - whether looking to rekindle a connection with their own traditions or eager to learn more about China, its history and culture. From recipes and home-made gift ideas to an epic timeline of Chinese dynasties and cultural artefacts, The Art of Chinese Living is a joy to behold and a treasure to share. In the words of the author, 'This volume of books is a gift to all the Chinese people, as well as all who have a love for Chinese culture. My objective was to enable everyone to access Chinese culture in their everyday lives, rather than something that could only be appreciated in museums or history books.'

In and Around Cambridge in the 1960s (Paperback): Richard Gaunt In and Around Cambridge in the 1960s (Paperback)
Richard Gaunt
R589 R485 Discovery Miles 4 850 Save R104 (18%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

A unique book showing Cambridge in the late 1960s from different angles. Striking, previously unpublished photographs show famous buildings as well as the river and backstreets and some of the small towns, villages and countryside nearby. Students and distinguished members of staff are here, with builders, shoppers in the market, and men from the gasworks. This was a time of 'demos', protests and disruption to established, maybe complacent, academic traditions. The author draws on archive sources to illustrate 'official' concerns at that time with, for example, major worries about overreactions triggering widespread unrest. However, he also draws on personal recollections as a Cambridge student, together with anecdotes from others and further archive material to suggest that most students were far more interested in the quality of meals they were served, and the state of the showers. Cambridge students from any generation, and anyone else who knows the city, will find themselves entertained and challenged. But the book's appeal goes further: there are amusing reflections on moving from the north of England to Cambridge almost half a half century ago, and on student life in post-war Britain; the eye-catching photographs will have widespread appeal.

Hope and Hard Truth - A Life in Texas Politics (Hardcover): Mary Beth Rogers Hope and Hard Truth - A Life in Texas Politics (Hardcover)
Mary Beth Rogers
R754 R621 Discovery Miles 6 210 Save R133 (18%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Mary Beth Rogers has led an eventful life rooted in the weeds of Texas politics, occasionally savoring a few victories-particularly the 1990 governor's race when, as campaign manager for Ann Richards, she did the impossible and put a Democratic woman in office. She also learned to absorb her losses-after all, she was a liberal feminist in America's most aggressively conservative state. Rogers's road to a political life was complex. Candidly and vulnerably, she shares both public and private memories of how she tried to maintain a rich family life with growing children and a husband with a debilitating illness. She goes on to provide an insider's account of her experiences as Richards's first chief of staff while weaving her way through the highs and lows of political intrigue and legislative maneuvering. Reflecting on her family heritage and nascent spiritual quest, Rogers discovers a reality at once sobering and invigorating: nothing is ever completely lost or completely won. It is a constant struggle to create humane public policies built on a foundation of fairness and justice-particularly in her beloved Texas.

Essex Dialect - A Selection of Words and Anecdotes from Around Essex (Paperback): Camilla Zajac Essex Dialect - A Selection of Words and Anecdotes from Around Essex (Paperback)
Camilla Zajac; Compiled by Camilla Zajac
R154 R126 Discovery Miles 1 260 Save R28 (18%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days
Borough Government in Restoration Grantham - The Hall Book of Grantham, 1662-1704 (Hardcover): John B. Manterfield Borough Government in Restoration Grantham - The Hall Book of Grantham, 1662-1704 (Hardcover)
John B. Manterfield; Edited by (general) Nicholas Bennett
R1,255 Discovery Miles 12 550 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The key theme of the Hall Book remains Borough Governance. The town's charters and rights were confirmed and extended in 1664 by the Charter of Charles II. The key theme of the Hall Book remains Borough Governance. The town's charters and rights were confirmed and extended in 1664 by the Charter of Charles II. James II's Charter of 1685 led to the Alderman becoming Mayor, the First Twelve becoming Aldermen and the Second Twelve becoming Councillors. James also sought to extend his powers with more rights to interfere, as with other cities and boroughs across the country. The Quo Warranto issued in April 1688 and the removal of six Aldermen resulted in an un-sought for Charter later in 1688 but this may not have even been physically received in Grantham as the events of the Glorious Revolution intervened and governance was restored under the terms of the 1631 Charter of Charles I. The borough of Grantham was then governed in these terms until the Municipal Corporations Act of 1835. Subsidiary themes include the precautions against plague in 1665; the issue and recall of the town's half-pennies in 1667-1674; references to non-conformity in 1668-69 and the lives of some of the Corporation members.

A Treasury of Tennessee Tales - Unusual, Interesting, and Little-Known Stories of Tennessee (Paperback, Revised edition): James... A Treasury of Tennessee Tales - Unusual, Interesting, and Little-Known Stories of Tennessee (Paperback, Revised edition)
James Ewing, James Crutchfield
R247 R185 Discovery Miles 1 850 Save R62 (25%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

In "A Treasury of Tennessee Tales" you'll discover:

Who painted "See Rock City" signs on barns?

What man, born in Nashville, became president of Nicaragua?

What were the best excuses moonshiners gave to the "revenooers" when their stills were discovered.

How Nathan Bedford Forrest won a naval battle in Tennessee during the Civil War.

Mountaineers Are Always Free - Heritage, Dissent, and a West Virginia Icon (Paperback): Rosemary V. Hathaway Mountaineers Are Always Free - Heritage, Dissent, and a West Virginia Icon (Paperback)
Rosemary V. Hathaway
R667 R550 Discovery Miles 5 500 Save R117 (18%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The West Virginia University Mountaineer is not just a mascot: it is a symbol of West Virginia history and identity embraced throughout the state. In this deeply informed but accessible study, folklorist Rosemary Hathaway explores the figure's early history as a backwoods trickster, its deployment in emerging mass media, and finally its long and sometimes conflicted career - beginning officially in 1937 - as the symbol of West Virginia University. Alternately a rabble-rouser and a romantic embodiment of the state's history, the Mountaineer has been subject to ongoing reinterpretation while consistently conveying the value of independence. Hathaway's account draws on multiple sources, including archival research, personal history, and interviews with former students who have portrayed the mascot, to explore the complex forces and tensions animating the Mountaineer figure. Often serving as a focus for white, masculinist, and Appalachian identities in particular, the Mountaineer that emerges from this study is something distinct from the hillbilly. Frontiersman and rebel both, the Mountaineer figure traditionally and energetically resists attempts (even those by the University) to tame or contain it.

Swinging the Lamp - Thames Estuary Tidal Tales (Paperback): Nick Ardley Swinging the Lamp - Thames Estuary Tidal Tales (Paperback)
Nick Ardley
R582 R477 Discovery Miles 4 770 Save R105 (18%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Pure salt water courses through Nick Ardley's veins: he was brought up on a Thames spritsail barge and 'sailed' the high seas on ocean going ships. For many years he's weaved his way through the Thames estuary's tidal creeks and rivers, mostly aboard his clinker sloop, exploring, noting and investigating, with his mate beside him.The estuary of the Thames is a world of constant flux. It is an artery of modern commerce and archaeology of past industry peppers its rivers and creeks. Flooded islands have become the domain of myriads of birds, nesting on hummocks of saltings and feeding on mud flats. Rotting wharves festooned with bladder wrack alive with life, the time worn ribs of barges the perch for cormorants. Around all of that, man has created new uses for disused lime, cement and brick docks. Boatyards, marinas and waterside housing have emerged like a water born phoenix from industrial ashes.Wending in and out of this, Nick Ardley weaves his magic, commenting.Beneath Whimbrel's swinging lamp he muses about old souls, the relationship of humble spritsail barge and shoal draft yachts, but all along he is alive with enthusiasm for the environment in this little corner of England...

Dundrum Then & Now (Paperback): Hugh Oram Dundrum Then & Now (Paperback)
Hugh Oram
R391 R295 Discovery Miles 2 950 Save R96 (25%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

According to legend, Dundrum dates back to the seventh century, when St Nahi founded his monastery here, and for centuries it remained a rural village on the edge of Dublin. However, large-scale housing developments in the last fifty years and retail advances in the last decade have led to extensive changes in the character and makeup of the area. Local historian and author Hugh Oram explores its history by contrasting forty-five archive images with modern photographs taken by Vincent Clarke. Accompanied by detailed and informative captions, each page provides a vibrant and important record of the changing face of Dundrum.

When Outlaws Wore Badges (Paperback): Melody Groves When Outlaws Wore Badges (Paperback)
Melody Groves
R477 R390 Discovery Miles 3 900 Save R87 (18%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Lawman or outlaw? Black-hatted "villains" and white-hatted "good guys" of the Old West walk the streets of our imagination. Hollywood draws a convenient line in the Western dirt, differentiating between the two. But in reality, at times it was difficult, if not impossible to distinguish who was who. Shadowy faces roamed the West. When Outlaws Wore Badges explores the world of lawman and outlaw wrapped into one person. At times the badge speaks, other times-the gun. Living in the Old West was not easy. Often, law and justice were left behind in the east, when men migrated to the open lands of the West. Some men took advantage of fluid regulations while others found themselves helping to invent and enforce law and order. A few men did both.

The A-Z of Curious Wales - Strange Stories of Mysteries, Crimes and Eccentrics (Hardcover): Mark Rees The A-Z of Curious Wales - Strange Stories of Mysteries, Crimes and Eccentrics (Hardcover)
Mark Rees
R460 R378 Discovery Miles 3 780 Save R82 (18%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Wales' history is packed with peculiar customs and curious characters. Here you will discover alien landscapes, ancient druids and a Victorian ghost hunter. Find out why revellers would carry a decorated horse's skull on a pole door to door at Christmastime, how an eccentric inventor hoped to defeat Hitler with his futuristic ray gun, and why a cursed wall is protected by a global corporation for fear it might destroy a town. From the folklore surrounding the red dragon on the flag, to the evolution of the song 'Sosban Fach', this compendium of weird and wonderful facts will surprise and delight even the most knowledgeable resident or visitor.

Staffordshire in Photographs (Paperback): Noel Bennett Staffordshire in Photographs (Paperback)
Noel Bennett
R549 R447 Discovery Miles 4 470 Save R102 (19%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Mention Staffordshire to most people and they immediately think of a county dominated by heavy industry. While it certainly has a rich industrial heritage - with the Potteries in the north and the iron ore, limestone and coal of the Black Country in the south - there are many more treasures to discover. This north Midlands county has a wealth of natural beauty; sweeping hills and valleys shape its magnificent landscape, which includes moorland, heathland and the Staffordshire Peak District. In this book, professional photographer Noel Bennett captures Staffordshire's diverse and dramatic landscapes. From the cities of Lichfield, Stoke-on-Trent and Stafford to the scenic villages, and the industrial heritage to the breathtaking countryside, Staffordshire in Photographs is an exceptional portrait of the county by a photographer who knows it well. Readers will discover the endless variety of scenery, the hidden delights and the well-loved places that make Staffordshire special.

The Complete Diary of a Cotswold Parson, No. 8 - The Man of Property (Hardcover): Francis E. Witts The Complete Diary of a Cotswold Parson, No. 8 - The Man of Property (Hardcover)
Francis E. Witts; Edited by Alan Sutton
R1,513 R1,182 Discovery Miles 11 820 Save R331 (22%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Volume Eight begins with a family holiday, probably the only time in which the whole family, including grandchildren, spent a long time together (May-June 1846). The destination was the Isle of Wight where they had an enjoyable sojourn of five weeks, although Margaret's poor health precluded her doing much walking. Much of the volume covers property matters and the Hunt Trust. The summer of 1847 did not include a holiday, but as a substitute, Francis and Margaret spent nine days with the Hunt family in Stoke Doyle, Northamptonshire, and of course much Trust business was discussed. The following year saw their holiday, with a four-week break in North Wales. From 1848 onwards Margaret's health went into a severe decline. Missing diaries result in us knowing little of what happened between November 1848 and December 1849, but from that point onwards Margaret became bed-bound and by the end of this volume she was lying at death's door. Volume Eight is interesting for depth of detail. The Irish Potato Famine is covered, although not in as much detail as one may have imagined.There is also the say news of the death of Frederick Howell, in South Africa, killed in a conflict with Hottentots. Frederick was the eldest son of Thomas Howell, Francis Witt's closest friend.

Doncaster Then & Now (Paperback): Geoffrey Howse Doncaster Then & Now (Paperback)
Geoffrey Howse
R456 R346 Discovery Miles 3 460 Save R110 (24%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Doncaster thrived during the Georgian period, and continued to grow as a railway town in the nineteenth century. As a consequence, it can boast a rich architectural history, the influence of which can still be seen and appreciated in the fabric of the Doncaster of the modern day. Geoffrey Howse's comparisons between archive images of the Doncaster of decades past and modern photographs of the same scenes today beautifully illustrates the changing face of this historic city, as well as the changes in society, transport and fashions.

The English Village - History and Traditions (Paperback): Martin Wainwright The English Village - History and Traditions (Paperback)
Martin Wainwright 1
R243 R180 Discovery Miles 1 800 Save R63 (26%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

A charming guide to the story of the English village, celebrating this beloved heart of the countryside. The village remains a quintessential and much-loved treasure that is often representative of England. This rural idyll has inspired generations of great poets, novelists and artists including the likes of Constable, Hardy and Wordsworth. The English Village champions all that is unique and loved about a typical village - the pub, the green, the school, the church, the pond, the local shop and more - as well as exploring how the village has changed over the centuries, and how it has adjusted to modern-day life. A fascinating compendium of interesting details, facts, customs and lore, this is an unabashed toast to the English village, as well as a record of a disappearing world.

Literary Walks in Bath - Eleven Excursions in the Company of Eminent Authors (Paperback): Andrew Swift, Kirsten Elliott Literary Walks in Bath - Eleven Excursions in the Company of Eminent Authors (Paperback)
Andrew Swift, Kirsten Elliott
R543 Discovery Miles 5 430 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Few cities have been so celebrated in print as Bath - from Smollett to Jane Austen, from Dickens to Fanny Burney, and from Sheridan to Georgette Heyer. Many other famous writers have passed through as well - Mary Shelley wrote Frankenstein in a house in the Abbey Church Yard, Coleridge met his wife in the city, and in the twentieth century John Betjeman championed its architectural heritage. Even Shakespeare - or so it is believed - turned up to take a dip in the hot springs. These eleven walks look at Bath through their eyes, creating a vivid social history of the city over the last 300 years and bringing the past alive with unparalleled immediacy. Fully illustrated, and including in-depth accounts of the writers and works featured, they can either be followed on foot or - with the aid of historic maps of the city - read as a series of essays.

Below Manchester - Going Deeper Under the City (Paperback): Keith Warrender Below Manchester - Going Deeper Under the City (Paperback)
Keith Warrender
R565 R515 Discovery Miles 5 150 Save R50 (9%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days
Edinburgh's Historic Mile (Paperback): Duncan Priddle Edinburgh's Historic Mile (Paperback)
Duncan Priddle
R91 R71 Discovery Miles 710 Save R20 (22%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This work contains the stories of the many closes and wynds of the Royal Mile in Edinburgh, from the castle to the palace. It is written with all the knowledge and experience the Witchery Tours have gathered in 15 years of answering queries, and is full of quirky, fun and interesting stories.

The Haunt of Home - A Journey through America's Heartland (Paperback): Zachary Michael Jack The Haunt of Home - A Journey through America's Heartland (Paperback)
Zachary Michael Jack
R457 R368 Discovery Miles 3 680 Save R89 (19%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

What does it mean to deeply love a home place that haunts us still? From Mark Twain to Grant Wood to Garrison Keillor, regionalists from the Gilded Age to the Digital Age have explored the American Gothic and the homegrown fatalism that flourish in many of the nation's most far-flung and forgotten places. The Haunt of Home introduces us to a cast of real-life Midwestern characters grappling with the Gothic in their own lives, from promising young professionals debating the perennial "Should I stay or should I go" dilemma, to recent emigres and entrepreneurs seeking personal reinvention, to faithful boosters determined to keep their communities alive despite the odds. In The Haunt of Home Zachary Michael Jack considers the many ways a region's abiding spirit shapes the ethos of a land and its people, offering portraits of others who, like himself, are determined to live out the unique promise and predicament of the Gothic.

Devon's Torre Abbey - Faith, Politics and Grand Designs (Hardcover): Michael Rhodes Devon's Torre Abbey - Faith, Politics and Grand Designs (Hardcover)
Michael Rhodes
R554 R464 Discovery Miles 4 640 Save R90 (16%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Torre Abbey is an archaeological site of national importance. Founded in 1196, it became the wealthiest English monastery of the order of Premonstratensian canons. The extent of its survival makes Torre Abbey the best preserved medieval abbey in Devon and Cornwall. After King Henry VIII closed the monastery in 1539, two of its former ranges were adapted for use as a private house. From 1662, this house became the home of the Roman Catholic Cary family, who lived there for nearly 300 years. The story of Torre Abbey mirrors in a remarkable way the story of English Catholics during the years of the penal laws. The local council acquired Torre Abbey in 1930, and adapted it for use as an art gallery and Mayor's Parlour. Today, the abbey provides an ideal setting for Torbay's collection of paintings and antiques, most of which have been donated by local people. It has recently been restored and modernised. This book is the first complete history of Torre Abbey. It is based on the latest historical and architectural research, and is richly illustrated throughout.

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