| TITLE | PRICE |
Windmills & Waterwheels Explained – by Stan Yorke
In a book packed with photographs and line illustrations, Stan Yorke describes their machinery and historic importance. Also includes a list of those open to the public. | £10.00 |
The Victorian House Explained – by Trevor Yorke
A comprehensive guide to dating your house, recognizing styles and selecting the right fittings when renovating. Profusely illustrated throughout. | £10.00 |
English Canals Explained – by Stan Yorke
The story of how canals work and their development from the early days in the 18th century to their modern renaissance after the Second World War. Fully illustrated with photographs by the author and detailed drawings by his son, Trevor. | £9.00 |
The 1930s House Explained – by Trevor Yorke
A guide to the style of houses built in the 1930s. Tradition continued to dominate the outside while inside art deco was all the rage. With many photographs and detailed drawings. | £10.00 |
The Edwardian House Explained – by Trevor Yorke
A guide to the houses of the early 20th century from the style of the Arts and Crafts movement to the interior design known as art nouveau. With many photographs and detailed drawings. | £10.00 |
The Local Historian’s Glossary of Words & Terms – by Joy Bristow A key reference book containing the meaning of over 2,650 unfamiliar words and phrases, including some in Latin, old English currency, and the regnal years of English monarchs. | £12.00 |
A Dictionary of Old Trades, Titles and Occupations – by Colin Waters This excellent reference book explains the meaning of over 4,000 terms and contains over 82 illustrations. | £15.00 |
A Dictionary of Saints’ Days, Fasts, Feasts & Festivals – by Colin Waters A dictionary of over 1,400 alphabetical entries, which explain the many special days and annual customs in the calendar year celebrated by our ancestors, and sets them briefly in their historic, religious or social context. Illustrated. | £10.00 |
A Dictionary of Pub, Inn and Tavern Signs – by Colin Waters
A handy reference book detailing the history behind the names of over 3,000 pub signs, together with pictures of some of the most striking signs hanging outside these hostelries today. | £12.00 |