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ISBN: 9781846742200
Published by : Countryside Books
Aimed at the interested general reader, this well-illustrated guide looks at the development of England's timber framed buildings, from medieval origins to modern revivals. Aided by diagrams Yorke explains construction techniques, including the... .... Learn More

ISBN: 9781846742026
Published by : Countryside Books
A concise well-illustrated guide to the types of funerary memorials to be found in the churchyards of England. Yorke describes the different types of gravestones, effigies and tombs, and gives guidance on development, dating and regional varia... .... Learn More

ISBN: 9781853067426
Published by : Countryside Books
England has a wealth of surviving houses from past centuries, be they country mansions or rustic framed cottages, and the circumstances of the age are often reflected in the interiors. Linda Hall charts the development of the fixtures and fitti... .... Learn More

ISBN: 9781853068188
Published by : Countryside Books
Men may carry the surname in genealogy but it is often the women who lead the most interesting and colourful lives. This book is devoted to researching the `strong but invisible roots of the family tree', namely women, beginning c.1800 until th... .... Learn More

ISBN: 9781853068249
Published by : Countryside Books
Taking information from a range of sources, including literary texts, legal documents, letters and diaries, this little book contains more than 1400 entries of special days and ceberations, listed by date. It is a quick reference guide to all t... .... Learn More

ISBN: 9781853067938
Published by : Countryside Books
Thousands of people visit country houses every years and spend a few pounds on a visitor's guide, but what if you want a more general guide to English houses as a whole. The Country House Explained is just such a book. With lots of photographs... .... Learn More

ISBN: 9781853067419
Published by : Countryside Books
What's in a name? We would all like to believe that we are related to someone famous, or wealthy, but few of us are. So how can we be certain we are not descended from royalty, or that we don't have a real claim to the Rothschild millions? This... .... Learn More

ISBN: 9781853067945
Published by : Countryside Books
In true `Call My Bluff' style, who knows what a mell man did, or a duffer, a ripator or a bummer? This dictionary contains almost 4000 old trades, titles and occupations, many of which have disappeared or simply gone out of fashion. A useful r... .... Learn More

ISBN: 9781853067075
Published by : Countryside Books
A comprehensive collection of more than 3000 ancient words, terms and phrases compiled from various documents, papers, registers and inventories. This third edition includes new terms and topics providing an invaluable guide for local and famil... .... Learn More