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The Little Book of Staffordshire

Author : Kate Gomez
Publisher : The History Press
ISBN 13 : 0750982861
Total Pages : 206 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (59 download)

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Download or read book The Little Book of Staffordshire written by Kate Gomez and published by The History Press. This book was released on 2017-04-06 with total page 206 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: DID YOU KNOW? A gravestone in the churchyard of St Edwards at Leek suggests that the deceased died at the ripe old age of 438! The ashes of Hanley-born Sir Stanley Matthews are buried beneath the centre circle at Stoke’s Britannia Stadium. The sun sets twice in Leek each summer solstice. Sarah Westwood from Lichfield was the last woman to be executed at Stafford Gaol, in 1844. THE LITTLE BOOK OF STAFFORDSHIRE is a compendium of fascinating information about the county, past and present. Contained within is a plethora of entertaining facts about Staffordshire’s famous and occasionally infamous men and women, its towns and countryside, history, natural history, literary, artistic and sporting achievements, customs ancient and modern, transport, battles and ghostly appearances. A reliable reference book and a quirky guide, this can be dipped into time and time again to reveal something new about the people, the heritage, the secrets and the enduring fascination of the county. A remarkably engaging little book, this is essential reading for visitors and locals alike.

The Little Book of Staffordshire

Author : Kate Gomez
Publisher : The History Press
ISBN 13 : 0750982861
Total Pages : 204 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (59 download)

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Download or read book The Little Book of Staffordshire written by Kate Gomez and published by The History Press. This book was released on 2017-04-06 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Did you know? A gravestone in the churchyard of St Edwards at Leek suggests that the deceased died at the ripe old age of 438! The ashes of Hanley-born Sir Stanley Matthews are buried beneath the centre circle at Stoke's Britannia Stadium. The sun sets twice in Leek each summer solstice. Sarah Westwood from Lichfield was the last woman to be executed at Stafford Gaol, in 1844. The Little Book of Staffordshire is a compendium of fascinating information about the county, past and present. It contains a plethora of entertaining facts about Staffordshire's famous and occasionally infamous men and women, its towns and countryside, history, natural history, literary, artistic and sporting achievements, customs ancient and modern, transport, battles and ghostly appearances. A reliable reference book and a quirky guide, this can be dipped into time and time again to reveal something new about the people, the heritage, the secrets and the enduring fascination of the county. A remarkably engaging little book, this is essential reading for visitors and locals alike.

The Little Book of Somerset

Author : Maurice Fells
Publisher : The History Press
ISBN 13 : 0750990252
Total Pages : 191 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (59 download)

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Download or read book The Little Book of Somerset written by Maurice Fells and published by The History Press. This book was released on 2018-11-09 with total page 191 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Did you know? The town of Wincanton is twinned with a place that does not exist. William Gibbs of Tyntesfield House made his fortune by importing bird droppings from Peru. A song by 'Scrumpy and Western' singer Adge Cutler was banned by the BBC for being too raunchy. Nine villages in Somerset are known as the 'Thankful Villages'. From seaside to countryside and villages to towns, Somerset is a county where it's difficult to separate history and mystery. This fast-paced, fact-packed compendium of places, people and trivia reveals all sorts of answers to questions you might have wondered about – and some you didn't. The facts, stats and anecdotes will surprise even those familiar with this beautiful and historic county.

The Staffordshire Hoard

Author : Kevin Leahy
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780714123424
Total Pages : 64 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (234 download)

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Download or read book The Staffordshire Hoard written by Kevin Leahy and published by . This book was released on 2014-08-04 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On 5 July 2009 a metal-detectorist started to unearth gold objects in a Staffordshire field. Thus began the discovery of the largest hoard of Anglo-Saxon treasure ever found. Consisting of over 1600 items including fittings from the hilts of swords, fragments from helmets, Christian crosses and magnificent pieces of garnet work the Staffordshire Hoard has begun to rewrite history. This new and extended edition of the successful title by Kevin Leahy and Roger Bland delves deeper into the story behind the hoard, using the latest research to fill previous gaps in knowledge and turn some of the original ideas about the discovery on their head. Complete with new photography of the cleaned and conserved objects, showing off the stunning and intricate decoration, this book provides a fascinating account of the history and the discovery of this remarkable hoard.

A-Z of Staffordshire Dogs

Author : Clive Mason Pope
Publisher : Antique Collectors Club Dist
ISBN 13 : 9781851492589
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (925 download)

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Download or read book A-Z of Staffordshire Dogs written by Clive Mason Pope and published by Antique Collectors Club Dist. This book was released on 1996 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Staffordshire dogs usually took pride of place on mantelpieces in 19th century homes where they could

Staffordshire Bull Terrier

Author : Jane Hogg Frome
Publisher : Fox Chapel Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1593789874
Total Pages : 243 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (937 download)

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Download or read book Staffordshire Bull Terrier written by Jane Hogg Frome and published by Fox Chapel Publishing. This book was released on 2012-03-13 with total page 243 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The experts at Kennel Club Books present the world's largest series of breed-specific canine care books. Each critically acclaimed Comprehensive Owner's Guide covers everything from breed standards to behavior, from training to health and nutrition. WIth nearly 200 titles in print, this series is sure to please the fancier of even the rarest breed!

People, Passions, Pastimes, and Pleasures

Author : Myrna Schkolne
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780977381104
Total Pages : 323 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (811 download)

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Download or read book People, Passions, Pastimes, and Pleasures written by Myrna Schkolne and published by . This book was released on 2006-01-01 with total page 323 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: All lovers of British history and ceramics enthusiasts will want to own the first comprehensive collectors' reference book devoted exclusively to early 19th century enamel painted figures made in the Staffordshire potteries. In this lavish volume, over 400 superb color photographs of figures from museums and private collections serve as time capsules. Along with a meticuously researched text, they reveal astonishing information about life almost two centuries ago. The book also explores and illustrates design sources used for the figures and divulges a wealth of information for collectors.

Staffordshire Pottery

Author : Robert E. Cluett
Publisher : Schiffer Book for Collectors w
ISBN 13 : 9780764320224
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (22 download)

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Book Synopsis Staffordshire Pottery by : Robert E. Cluett

Download or read book Staffordshire Pottery written by Robert E. Cluett and published by Schiffer Book for Collectors w. This book was released on 2004 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Over 1150 images display ceramic wares produced at the Cauldon Pottery Works of Staffordshire, England, by Brown-Westhead, Moore & Company. Included are table and tea sets decorated in blue and white, flow blue, and multiple colored transfer prints; majolica centerpieces, jardineres, and garden seats; fine bone china vases, utilitarian ewers, and basins, and decorative tiles. Current market values are found in the captions.

The Little Book of Emotional Intelligence

Author : Andy Cope
Publisher : Hachette UK
ISBN 13 : 1473636361
Total Pages : 192 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (736 download)

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Download or read book The Little Book of Emotional Intelligence written by Andy Cope and published by Hachette UK. This book was released on 2016-08-25 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A SELF HELP MANUAL FOR HUMAN BEINGS The Little Book of Emotional Intelligence is an immediate, outcome-focused primer on the important topic of EQ, which provides practical, no-nonsense life advice and takes a sideways look at a world which is complicated and overwhelming at times. Do you seem to spend half your life counting down the days 'til your next holiday? Does it sometimes feel like your life is being lived on fast forward, with little time for reflection or idle amusement? It's time to stop kicking happiness into the long grass and get on with really living. Funny, colourful and profound, this book is a gripping manual for the human mind, enabling you to understand and control your emotions, communicate better, unpick limiting beliefs and finally get around to living a happier, more balanced life.

The Little Book of Darts

Author : Brian Belton
Publisher : The History Press
ISBN 13 : 0750953934
Total Pages : 88 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (59 download)

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Download or read book The Little Book of Darts written by Brian Belton and published by The History Press. This book was released on 2011-11-01 with total page 88 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a fascinating and entertaining mixture of the history and characters of the darts world. It features player profiles, trivia—including players' walk-on music, quickest matches, longest matches, 9-dart finishes, the most loved and hated players, and celebrity fans, as well as a treasure trove of statistical information. As such, all the tension, glory, complexity, and irony of the "art of the arras" is portrayed. Funny, interesting, and perplexing, the reader will smile, reminisce, laugh, and occasionally experience bewilderment as the spirit of the oche is brought to life. The wit and skill of players is mixed with expressions of frustration, pain, confusion, and anguish. Fighters, moaners, clowns, and philosophers rub shoulders between the pages, creating an atmosphere that anyone who has either watched or played the game will recognize. With this book, Brian Belton hits the bullseye of a simple passion that has enjoyed a massive resurgence of popularity in recent years.

The Little Book of Great Britain

Author : Neil R Storey
Publisher : The History Press
ISBN 13 : 0752482459
Total Pages : 193 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (524 download)

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Download or read book The Little Book of Great Britain written by Neil R Storey and published by The History Press. This book was released on 2012-01-31 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This little gem of a book is a repository of intriguing, fascinating, obscure, strange and entertaining facts and trivia about Britain and all the things that have made it great. Within this volume are such themes as myths and legends, traditions and customs, great Britons and great British places, while not forgotten is a celebration of the best of British music, food, entertainment and sport and a host of topics that explore the more eccentric and eclectic people and things that contribute to and define Great Britain. Despite being a relatively small collection of islands, there is always something new, fascinating, frivolous or even bizarre to discover about Great Britain – you will find much of it here. Did You Know? There is no location in Britain which is more than 741⁄2 miles from the sea. The first person in Britain to be convicted of speeding was Walter Arnold of Kent, who in 1896 was fined 1s plus costs for driving at a breakneck 8mph. Britain has some thoroughly unusual pub names, including: The Bucket of Blood in Phillack, Cornwall, The Honest Lawyer in Folkestone and The Old Thirteenth Cheshire Astley Volunteer Rifleman Corps Inn in Stalybridge – which also enjoys the honour of having Britain's longest pub name. Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II is a well-known corgi fan. She has owned no fewer than 30 during her reign, the first being Susan, who was given to her in 1944.

The Little Book of the Black Country

Author : Michael Pearson
Publisher : The History Press
ISBN 13 : 0750951788
Total Pages : 219 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (59 download)

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Download or read book The Little Book of the Black Country written by Michael Pearson and published by The History Press. This book was released on 2013-10-01 with total page 219 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Did You Know? Butcher Keith Boxley of Wombourne made the longest continuous sausage in 1988. It was 21.12km in length! The first general strike in the Black Country took place in 1842. The widespread public unrest was regarded nationally as the first ever general strike. Hell Lane in Sedgley was described as the ‘most unruly place’ in the Black Country. A woman who lived in the lane was said to have been a witch and could turn herself into a white rabbit to spy on her neighbours. The Little Book of the Black Country is a funny, fact-packed compendium of frivolous, fantastic, and simply strange information. Here we find out about the region’s most unusual crimes and punishments, eccentric inhabitants, quirky history, famous figures and literally hundreds of wacky facts. From royal visits and local celebrities, to the riotous Wednesbury protests and a particularly notorious reverend, this is a myriad of data on the Black Country, gathered together by author and local historian Michael Pearson. A handy reference and quirky guide, this engaging little book can be dipped into time and again to reveal something you never knew, making it essential reading for visitors and locals alike.

The Duchess of Northumberland's Little Book of Poisons, Potions and Aphrodisiacs

Author : The Duchess of Northumberland
Publisher : The History Press
ISBN 13 : 0752497251
Total Pages : 110 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (524 download)

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Download or read book The Duchess of Northumberland's Little Book of Poisons, Potions and Aphrodisiacs written by The Duchess of Northumberland and published by The History Press. This book was released on 2013-06-14 with total page 110 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Combining the fascinating archive of the first Duchess of Northumberland with the expertise of Jane, the present duchess and the creator of the famous Poison Garden at Alnwick Castle, this gift book contains a collection of wonderful medicinal recipes passed down through generations. The reader will learn the secrets of the poisonous and curative properties of these plants and the more unusual varieties that have been cultivated and planted for centuries, and will discover how 'to make teethe whyte' and how 'to make heare growe'. Beautifully illustrated, The Duchess of Northumberland's Little Book of Poisons, Potions and Aphrodisiacs is the ideal gift for those with an interest in the wild plants of Britain, and for those with an interest in poisons and potions... The Duchess of Northumberland was responsible for the £35 million restoration of the 12 acres of walled garden at Alnwick Castle, which now includes the largest treehouse in the world and the famous Poison Garden. The Poison Garden remains one of the few places to have obtained permission from the Home Office to grow cannabis, opium poppies and catha edulis for display.

The Little Red Hen

Author : Mary Finch
Publisher : Barefoot Books
ISBN 13 : 1782855041
Total Pages : 36 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (828 download)

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Download or read book The Little Red Hen written by Mary Finch and published by Barefoot Books. This book was released on 2018-09-01 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How will the red hen transform a seed into bread? Follow her step-by-step process from the farm to the table and learn about the value of teamwork. Includes a recipe for baking your own loaf of bread.

Victorian Staffordshire Dogs

Author : A. & N. Harding
Publisher : Schiffer Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9780764324567
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (245 download)

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Download or read book Victorian Staffordshire Dogs written by A. & N. Harding and published by Schiffer Publishing. This book was released on 2006 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Over 700 color photos display the ceramic dogs produced by potters of England's famous Staffordshire district during the Victorian era. They include King Charles Spaniels, Whippets, Bull Mastiffs, Poodles, St. Bernards, and many others. Among the figures are dogs alone, and with men, women, and children engaged in a variety of pursuits. Histories for potteries known to produce Staffordshire dogs are presented, including James Dudson, the Par-Kent Factory, Poole & Unwin, Ridgway & Robey, and Sampson-Smith. Instruction on differentiating original antique Staffordshire dogs from modern reproduction are provided. The various decorative treatments used on these popular dogs over the decades are also discussed. Value codes are provided in every caption.

Pet Owner's Guide to the Staffordshire Bull Terrier

Author : Clare Lee
Publisher : Interpet
ISBN 13 : 9781860540820
Total Pages : 88 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (48 download)

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Download or read book Pet Owner's Guide to the Staffordshire Bull Terrier written by Clare Lee and published by Interpet. This book was released on 1998 with total page 88 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Pet Owner's Guide series, including new titles, now comprises 35 books on dog breeds or training and 16 titles on other animals. Each book is written by an expert on the breed or animal concerned, and covers choosing a pet, basic obedience, exercise and health care, plus much more with the specific breed in mind. Both words and pictures are unique, with no repeat material transferred from book to book. The more recent titles in this series are available in the U.S. for the first time.

The Little Book of Aviation

Author : Norman Ferguson
Publisher : The History Press
ISBN 13 : 0752492853
Total Pages : 121 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (524 download)

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Download or read book The Little Book of Aviation written by Norman Ferguson and published by The History Press. This book was released on 2013-05-01 with total page 121 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Little Book of Aviation is a collection of facts, figures and interesting stories from the world of flight. Sad, humorous, baffling and astounding stories abound, from the pioneering days of the Wright Brothers to the present day, and covering everything from great milestones, famous names who've served, and the greatest of aircraft icons; phantom pilots and aircraft and a glossary of slang; the origins of plane-spotting and unusual aircraft names; great feats and enduring mysteries; lucky escapes and great aircraft in the movies... the trivia is limitless and will appeal to everyone, whether you want help telling your Spitfire from your Messerschmitt or you know a Spitfire I from a Spitfire II!