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A lot of research has gone into this book. The author gives a fascinating insight into the families who lived in Nostell Priory in the past to the present day. Although this is not a guide book, there are lots of interesting details about the house and its contents. I enjoyed reading about Thomas Chippendale and the furniture he made for Nostell Priory, which is still in situ. There are some good pictures in the book, plus old recipes and old newspaper articles about the people of Nostell.
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A lot of research has gone into this book. The author gives a fascinating insight into the families who lived in Nostell Priory in the past to the present day. Although this is not a guide book, there are lots of interesting details about the house and its contents. I enjoyed reading about Thomas Chippendale and the furniture he made for Nostell Priory, which is still in situ. There are some good pictures in the book, plus old recipes and old newspaper articles about the people of Nostell.
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Another great book from one of my favourite writers. As always, her research is meticulous. What I particularly like about this book is that, although I am sure it will be a first class reference book for history students, it is written in a style that makes it a very interesting and easy read for those reading it , as I did, purely for pleasure. I loved the photos; reading about the rise of the Women's movement, and, in particular, reading about the Sheffield women who had played such a key role in the steelworks during the two world wars, finally getting the recognition they deserved in 2010. Truly "Women of Steel" in all senses of the words. So brave. A wonderful book. Highly recommended.
Amazon Customer
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐[b] Highly Recommended [/b]
Another great book from one of my favourite writers. As always, her research is meticulous. What I particularly like about this book is that, although I am sure it will be a first class reference book for history students, it is written in a style that makes it a very interesting and easy read for those reading it , as I did, purely for pleasure. I loved the photos; reading about the rise of the Women's movement, and, in particular, reading about the Sheffield women who had played such a key role in the steelworks during the two world wars, finally getting the recognition they deserved in 2010. Truly "Women of Steel" in all senses of the words. So brave. A wonderful book. Highly recommended.
Amazon Customer
Books to look out for with a Yorkshire link
Yorkshire Post, 4th January 2019
Books to look out for with a Yorkshire link
Yorkshire Post, 4th January 2019
This is a fascinating account of how ordinary women and girls were sought out by artists and asked to become models for them in the post-Edwardian era in London. Reminiscent of the ladies who inspired the pre-Raphaelites except that few if any of these new models were famous. Absolutely enthralling, and well illustrated too.
Read the full review [link=https://booksmonthlyreviews.wordpress.com/pen-and-sword-books-2/]here[/link]
Books Monthly
This is a fascinating account of how ordinary women and girls were sought out by artists and asked to become models for them in the post-Edwardian era in London. Reminiscent of the ladies who inspired the pre-Raphaelites except that few if any of these new models were famous. Absolutely enthralling, and well illustrated too.
Read the full review [link=https://booksmonthlyreviews.wordpress.com/pen-and-sword-books-2/]here[/link]
Books Monthly
You're really going to have to be a keen subscriber to the age to get through it. There is a nice mono, glossy plate section in the middle to show some of the locations being discussed and the appendices and bibliography will be useful for students.
The Armourer, February 2019
You're really going to have to be a keen subscriber to the age to get through it. There is a nice mono, glossy plate section in the middle to show some of the locations being discussed and the appendices and bibliography will be useful for students.
The Armourer, February 2019
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Doncaster in the Great War
How the experience of war impacted on the town, from the initial enthusiasm for sorting out the German kaiser in time for Christmas 1914, to the gradual realization of the enormity of human sacrifice the families of Doncaster were committed to as the war stretched out over the next four years. A record of the growing disillusion of the people, their… Read more...
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Graham Ibbeson The People's Sculptor
'Just William’. The name conjures memories of Richmal Crompton’s favourite character. No childhood was complete without the outrageous exploits of William and his constant companions, ‘The Outlaws.’ Sculptor Graham Ibbeson was beguiled by the words in the bestselling books and by the portrait of William on the front covers, a cheeky boy with… Read more...
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The Ulster Tales
The Ulster Tales captures the lives and experiences of ten individuals from mainland Britain who found themselves caught up in the Northern Irish Troubles. Each has a very distinct story to tell according to their role and position. The first ‘tale’ is that of Simon Hoggart, The Guardian journalist who reported in Belfast and Londonderry from the… Read more...
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Sailing into the Past
Until recently, there was little practical knowledge of the ships of the distant past. We could only surmise as to the manner in which a Viking ship sailed or how fast a Greek trireme could be rowed. The building of accurate replicas over the past generation has changed all that, and what has been learnt about the ships and boats of our ancestors has… Read more...
This is a fascinating and highly informative guidebook to the Capital which will be invaluable to those who wish to understand what Londoners went through during the Second World War. By means of five easily manageable walks, the reader is transported back to those dark days of devastating destruction. Using rich anecdotes and first-hand accounts the… Read more...
These are the highly controversial memoirs of Austin Mitchell, local TV star of the 1970s and MP for Great Grimsby. Austin was the poster boy for Calendar TV at a time when local television had a much greater impact than national TV and its stars were the celebrities of the day. Austin charts his career path and reveals how he fell into his role at… Read more...
When people think of a World Cup manager from Barnsley, Mick McCarthy instantly springs to mind for his exploits with Ireland. But did you know one man from the town took a country to the semi-finals long before McCarthy had even kicked a ball. Barnsley's Best pays tribute to the those who have flown the flag on the biggest stage and, not content with… Read more...
