Staff Favourites
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A Treasury of British Folklore : Maypoles, Mandrakes and Mistletoe
An entertaining and engrossing collection of British customs, superstitions and legends from past and present. Did you know, in Cumbria it was believed a person lying on a pillow stuffed with pigeon's feathers could not die? Or that green is an unlucky colour for...- £12.99 GBP
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Barbara Hepworth : Art & Life
Barbara Hepworth is one of the most important artists of the 20th century, yet she has been the subject of relatively few monographs in comparison to her male counterparts. This biography moves beyond the traditional narratives of modernism, truth to materials, and the landscape...- £25.00 GBP
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Eric Ravilious: Landscapes & Nature
A joyful and celebratory gift book devoted to the work of the much-loved English artist Eric Ravilious (1903-1942) and the influence of natural forms and themes in his work. Eric Ravilious was a designer, painter, printmaker and illustrator best known for his depictions of...- £14.99 GBP
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A Spotter's Guide to the Countryside : Uncovering the wonders of Britain's woods, fields and seashores
Discover the answers behind the mysteries of the countryside in all their fascination and beauty... Ever wondered about the masses of twigs in bare-branched trees that look like abandoned nests?Seen fuzzy red balls on roses? A stranded pond on a hilltop? Or even considered...- £12.99 GBP
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Craft Britain : Why Making Matters
Craft is at the very heart of British identity, from stained-glass windows in country churches to the Enid Blyton charm of thatched houses; from Harris Tweedr (famously poached by Coco Chanel) to the ceremonial livery worn by horses at Buckingham Palace. The burgeoning of...- £40.00 GBP
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Down in the Valley : A Writer's Landscape
A moving portrait of the landscape that shaped the life of Laurie Lee, the beloved author of Cider With Rosie 'Before I left the valley I thought everywhere was like this. Then I went away for 40 years and when I came back I...- £8.99 GBP
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The Swimmer : The Wild Life of Roger Deakin
BEST BOOK OF 2023 ACCORDING TO THE NEWSTATESMAN AND OBSERVERThe definitive biography of beloved author, Roger DeakinRoger Deakin, author of the immortal Waterlog and Wildwood, was a man of unusually many parts. A born writer who nonetheless took decades to write his first book,...- £20.00 GBP
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