Wales: Churches, Houses, Castles (Jenkins Simon)(Paperback)

Wales: Churches, Houses, Castles (Jenkins Simon)(Paperback)

From the great citadels of Caernarvon, Harlech, Powis and Beaumaris in the north, to the Victorian glories of Cardiff in the south, St David's cathedral ('the loveliest church in Wales') in the west to the exquisite little hill church of Patrishow in the east, from Plas Newydd above the Menai

A New History of the Church in Wales (Doe Norman)(Paperback)

This book marks the centenary of the Church in Wales, following its disestablishment in 1920. Part I provides a historical overview: from the Age of the Saints to Victorian times; the disestablishment campaign; Christianity in Wales since 1920; and broad issues faced over the century. Part II

Short History of Europe - From Pericles to Putin (Jenkins Simon)(Paperback / softback)

Castles in Wales: A Handbook (Morgan Gerald)(Paperback)

You may be a castle enthusiast on holiday or an armchair aficionado seeking the perfect introduction to Welsh castles. If so, here is the perfect solution: a combination of fireside companion and practical handbook for windswept walks. The introduction sweeps through medieval history, setting the

Photographing North Wales - The Most Beautiful Places to Visit (Kitchin Simon)(Paperback / softback)

PHOTOGRAPHING NORTH WALES is a comprehensive photo-location guidebook to North Wales including: Snowdonia National Park, the Isle of Anglesey, the North Wales Coast, Llyn Peninsula, Llangollen and the North East. The book guides the reader to the most scenic places and gives advice on how to take

Churches and Churchyards of England and Wales (Hayman Richard)(Paperback)

An engaging introduction to the workings of church buildings and churchyards, explaining the integral elements of a working church and how they have changed over time. The parish church is a symbol of continuity, a cornerstone of the urban and rural landscape, and a treasure trove often as rich in

Castles of Wales (Phillips Alan)(Paperback)

Wales, a small country, is littered with the relics of war - Iron Age forts, Roman ruins, medieval castles and the coastal forts of the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. The biggest construction of fortifications in Wales took place during the reign of Edward I. They were not only built to deter

A House in the Sky (Jenkins Steve)(Paperback)

Caldecott Honor recipient Steve Jenkins shines as the author of this amusing and thorough introduction to animal homes. Turtles, birds, fish, beavers, and kangaroos are just like people--they need homes, and take up residence in unusual places. A simple main text introduces similarities between

Short History of London - The Creation of a World Capital (Jenkins Simon)(Paperback / softback)

Welsh Castles Colouring Book (Davies Dorian Spencer)(Paperback)

A collection of beautiful but fun illustrations of Wales' most spectacular castles, drawn by well-known Welsh artist Dorian Spencer Davies for you to color and treasure. Anyone from 4 to 94 will enjoy bringing these vivid, joyful images of 21 stunning Welsh landmarks to life. The book includes

Country Houses, Castles and Mansions of Peeblesshire (Byrom Bernard)(Paperback / softback)

Country Houses, Castles and Mansions of Selkirkshire (Byrom Bernard)(Paperback / softback)

Country Houses, Castles and Mansions of East Lothian (Baker Sonia)(Paperback / softback)

After I Do - Taylor Jenkins Reid

From the New York Times bestselling author of The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo, comes a breath taking novel about modern marriage, the depth of family ties, and the year that one remarkable heroine spends exploring both. When Lauren and Ryan's marriage reaches the breaking point, they come up with

Short History of England (Jenkins Simon (Columnist))(Paperback / softback)

The definitive concise account of England's remarkable past - now

John Major - The Autobiography (Major John)(Paperback / softback)

'The best memoir by a senior politician for years.' Simon Jenkins, Sunday

The Lost History of Christianity (Jenkins Philip)(Paperback)

A paradigm-shifting history that reveals how the early Christian churches in the East helped to shape the Asia and the Christianity we know

Country Houses, Castles and Mansions of Northern Ireland (Leslie Rose Jane)(Paperback / softback)

Country Houses, Castles and Mansions of East Ayrshire (Young Alex F.)(Paperback / softback)

Haunted House - Book 6 (Simon Francesca)(Paperback / softback)

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Tale of the Castle Mice (Bond Michael)(Paperback / softback)

The Earl's Castle is home to a magnificent doll's house, and inside lives a family of mice. Mr and Mrs Perk and their thirteen children live happily together and work hard to maintain their splendid home. But one day their beloved doll's house is taken away

Paul's Idea of Community: Spirit and Culture in Early House Churches (Banks Robert J.)(Paperback)

This highly readable investigation of the early church explores the revolutionary nature, dynamics, and effects of the earliest Christian communities. It introduces readers to the cultural setting of the house churches of biblical times, examines the apostle Paul's vision of life in the Christian

Medieval Castles of England and Wales (Lowry Bernard)(Paperback)

Designed both to protect the inhabitants of the towns they towered over and cow them into submission, castles dominated the landscape of Medieval England and Wales. Though some were built before 1066, the Norman Conquest left a lasting legacy of domination in the form of fortifications ranging from

Welsh Castles: A Guide by Counties (Pettifer Adrian)(Pevná vazba)

The medieval castles of Wales are an imposing group of monuments. Although there are examples from the Norman period, the vast majority of the surviving castles date from the thirteenth century, a dramatic and turbulent period when Wales was nearly united under native rule before succumbing to