A beautifully illustrated alternative history book, tracing the history of the British Isles through its landmark pubs with recreations of their pub signs in stunning colour. The perfect combination of Britain's two favourite past-times - talking about history and going to the pub! Be transported around the British Isles with this plotted history of the most interesting, and sometimes surprising facts about the history of Britain. Radicals, Rebels and Royals is packed with trivia, stories, and practical 'Out and About' segments for each location which will leave any pub-goer satiated. Learn how pub history has memorialised the Celts, World War II, football teams and much more as well as reading about their most famous patrons. With tales of pirates, highwaymen and secret affairs Radicals, Rebels and Royals features over 70 pubs from England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland. Brush up on your local history, or discover your next watering hole all from the comfort of your own home. Pubs include: The Shakespeare's Head in London, The Robert the Bruce in Dumfries, Scotland, The King's Head in Galway, Republic of Ireland, The Star and Garter in Manchester, the Blue Boar in Essex and many more! Come for the history and leave drunk on the fun, with Radicals, Rebels and Royals!

Radicals, Rebels and Royals: A pub crawl through British history for lovers of trivia, general knowledge, and humour

Arts & Photography

Routledge, Martyn

Wills, Elspeth

History & Criticism

Pavilion Books

The twelfth edition of this well-established guide has been completely rewritten and reorganized.Rolling countryside, ruined abbeys, quiet fishing villages, cliff-top castles, peaceful lochs, majestic Highlands, magical islands—Scotland is an outstandingly varied and beautiful region. In addition to advice on when to go and how to make the most of your visit, there are suggestions on places to stay and eat, boat trips, bicycle routes, and walks. 35 illustrations, 12-page atlas, 13 town plans

Blue Guide Scotland (Twelfth Edition) (Blue Guides)

Travel

Europe

Blue Guide

The 12th edition of this well established Blue Guide has been completely rewritten and reorganised by its new, Edinburgh-based author. Rolling countryside, ruined abbeys and palaces, quiet fishing villages, ancient kingdoms, hills and valleys of the Border country, clifftop castles, country houses, peaceful lochs, ancient forts, the majestic Highlands, magical islands - Scotland is an outstandingly varied and beautiful country. As well as advice on when to go, how to get there and how to make the most of your visit, there are suggestions on interesting places to stay and eat, boat trips, cycle routes and walks.

Scotland

History

Portfolio

Stars Aboard

Photography & Video

Open Agency

Is your guide to exploring the world of liners, it contains everything you need to know to take your seat at the captain´s table.

Cunardia: A Steamer Trunk of Tidbits, Trivia and Trifles by Elspeth Wills (2005-05-03)

World

Cunard Queens: The Story of the Six Cunard Line Queens

Over the centuries countless Scots have travelled to every conceivable corner of the globe - some to start a new life, others asentrepreneurs, explorers, missionaries, colonial administrators, soldiers and in a multitude of other contexts. This book takes the reader on a journey from the wastes of Antarctica to the South African Highlands, from Canada's prairies to Australia's vineyards. It visits cities and deserted villages, scales mountain peaks and calls in at far-flung islands. All these places have one thing in common - the fact that they were named by, or after, Scots. The places named and the people they honoured provide a different way of looking at the influence of Scots overseas, whether railroad engineer, pioneer farmer, displaced crofter or multi-millionaire. Abbotsford to Zion also highlights the curious and the accidental - the Gretna Greens and the Xenias. It tells how Scots-born innkeepers and postmen who happened to be in the right place at the right time gained immortality. It looks at why developers used Scotland's image to sell real estate and how homesick emigrants recalled the land they had left. From Abbotsford to Zion, each place has its unique storyand identity.

Abbotsford to Zion: The Story of Scottish Place-names Around the World

Birlinn

The Beautiful Badge is the first book to explore the history of football club badges. From the original Red Devil to the £10 canary, it looks at what inspired them, who crafted them and how fans reacted. Extensive illustrations show how badges followed fashion, negotiated copyright, and expressed the aspirations of owners, managers, and fans.

The Beautiful Badge: The Stories Behind the Football Club Badge

Graphic Design

Pitch Publishing Ltd

The Beautiful History charts the fascinating history of Britain through its football badges. From Premier League giants to non-league sides, the book covers over 100 clubs, revealing the story behind each badge motif and linking it to an historical event. Delving deep into our nation's past, from early times to the present day, each badge is celebrated with a beautiful illustration to help bring the story to life. Why did a Viking standing on a thistle give the game away and end their occupation of mainland Scotland? What is the connection between canaries and 16th-century refugees? Which team celebrates the Battle of Britain on its badge and why? Ever wonder who Blackbeard was or why some badges incorporate a rose or bee? The Beautiful History holds all the answers and links football to key dates like 1066 and 1588, with tales that are often surprising, quirky or laugh-out-loud funny. An engaging, informative and fun book for fans of all ages, it includes activities, places to visit, a football timeline and quiz.

The Beautiful History: Football Club Badges Tell the Story of Britain

Sports & Outdoors

Miscellaneous

The Briggers: The Story of the Men Who Built the Forth Bridge

Origin

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