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First published in 1941 to considerable acclaim, this is a classic
account of the last days of peace in Europe before the outbreak of
the Second World War. William Russell was a young American diplomat
working at the US Embassy, in Hermann Goering Strasse, during the
grim days of 1939 just prior to and after Germany's invasion of
Poland. He had studied in Germany before joining his country's
diplomatic corps, so both his knowledge of history and considerable
linguistic skills would enable him to gain a unique experience of
one of the most momentous periods in world history. And he does not
miss any opportunity to write a totally absorbing account of both
the horror and the farce which so often accompanies such epic
times. This quite remarkable account deserves to find a whole new
readership, revealing as it does, in intimate detail, a time when
American diplomacy was forced to handle a Europe fast falling into
an abyss of nightmares.
The streetscape of London’s historic square mile has been
evolving for centuries, but the City’s busy commercial heart
still boasts an extensive network of narrow passages and alleyways,
secret squares and half-hidden courtyards. Using his wealth of
local knowledge, historian David Long guides you through these
ancient rights of passage – many dating back to medieval times or
earlier – their evocative names recalling old taverns, notable
individuals and City traditions. Hidden behind the glass, steel and
stone of London’s banks and big business, these survivors of
modern development bear witness to nearly 2,000 years of British
history.
The streetscape of London's historic square mile has been evolving
for centuries, but the City's busy commercial heart still boasts an
extensive network of narrow passages and alleyways, secret squares
and half-hidden courtyards. Most are ancient survivors dating back
to medieval times or earlier, their colourful and evocative names
recalling old taverns, trades and City traditions. Others
commemorate individuals associated with the seemingly unstoppable
rise which has seen the area around an old Roman wharf become the
global financial powerhouse that London is today. Maintaining that
position means that few of these old rights of way have escaped the
attention of developers, but their survival rate has been
surprisingly good. Because of this, hidden behind the glass, steel
and stone of the banks and big business, these little corners
continue to bear witness to nearly 2,000 years of British history.
Captain Claud Williams’ memoir tells, first-hand, what it was
like to be a Light Car Patrol commander during the First World War,
while Russell McGuirk’s commentary provides the historical
background to the formation of the Patrols and follows their
activities from the British raid on Siwa Oasis to desert
exploration and survey work and the Kufra Reconnaissance Scheme.
Lavishly illustrated with original photographs from Light Car
officers, this combined memoir and history provides a fascinating
and informative picture of an unsung hero of the desert – the
Model T Ford.
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The Early Adventures - The Age of Endurance (CD)
Nick Wallace; Performed by Carole Ann Ford, William Russell; Toby Hrycek Robinson; Cover design or artwork by Tom Webster; Directed by …
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In 2014, Big Finish started a new range of Doctor Who stories,
bringing back original cast members from the 1960s eras in order to
tell new stories: they're audio tales in black and white! The
TARDIS materialises on board a still and eerie spaceship. When a
squad of soldiers land, they realise they've found themselves in
the middle of a war zone. With one of their crew trapped by the
enemy, the Doctor and his friends find themselves locked in a
desperate race for survival. Vast warships manoeuvre around each
other as both sides try to out-think their opponents, flying into
ever more dangerous areas of space. The stakes could not be higher.
But as ever in war, the lines between good and evil are hard to
define. Will anyone survive to claim the moral high ground? This
range of era-authentic new stories has been hugely popular with
fans, with a further two series already commissioned! Carole Ann
Ford and William Russell return to play characters from the very
first Doctor Who story in 1963 - the Doctor's companions Susan and
Ian.Actor Jemma Powell is familiar to Doctor Who fans for her role
as Jacqueline Hill in 2013's drama-mentary about the origins of
Doctor Who - An Adventure in Space and Time. Jacqueline Hill played
the original companion Barbara, a role Jemma now takes on. CAST:
Carole Ann Ford (Susan/Narrator), William Russell (Ian/The Doctor),
Jemma Powell (Barbara), Rachel Atkins (Myla), John Voce (Toban),
Gethin Anthony (Olivan), Andy Secombe (Benya), Tom Bell
(Arran/Shift).
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Orthophony
William Russell
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William Russell
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William Russell
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Orthophony
William Russell
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Discovery Miles 18 870
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