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Author : T. E. McNeill
Publisher : B. T. Batsford Limited
Page : 158 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : Architecture
ISBN : UOM:39015025193031
Author : English Heritage
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 20 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2006-11-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1905624433
The Big Books of Castles is packed with eye-catching illustrations and informative text, making it an exciting resource for children to learn about castles and castle life. It tells the story of life in a medieval castle: who lived in them, why they were built and where, as well as how they were attacked and defended. Each spread asks a question - how did attackers get inside, how were castles made stronger - and easy-to-follow explanations and picture labelling provide the answers. The vivid pictures are packed with detail and each spread includes useful parents' notes.
Author : J. G. Coad
Publisher : B. T. Batsford Limited
Page : 142 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Architecture
ISBN : UVA:X002684731
Author : Richard K. Morris
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 52 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2010-05-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1848020759
Kenilworth Castle is one of the largest and most splendid historic sites in Britain. First built in the 1120s, and a royal castle for most of its history, it was expanded and enhanced by King John, John of Gaunt and Henry V.Queen Elizabeth I’s favourite, Robert Dudley, earl of Leicester, lavished a fortune on transforming Kenilworth into a palatial residence fit to receive the queen.For her 1575 visit Leicester built a magnificent garden with bejewelled aviary and marble fountain – now brought to life once more by English Heritage.This beautifully illustrated guidebook contains a full tour and history of the site, including a special section on the garden.
Author : Edd Morris
Publisher : Skyhorse
Page : 893 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2015-04-07
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781634500098
A guide to some of the most historical and picturesque castles in England for romantics and Anglophiles alike. Castles have shaped England. For almost one thousand years, castles have been the settings of siege and battle, dens of plotting and intrigue, and refuges for troubled kings. Today, the romantic yet ruinous shapes of once grand fortresses stud the English countryside—a reminder of turbulent times past. Exploring English Castles provides readers with a breathtaking tour through the grandest castles of England. It brings ruins to life through true stories of royalty, chivalry, deception, and intrigue, played out within formerly majestic walls. Uncover the secret of Bodiam Castle, Sussex—a fortress seemingly from a fairy tale, built for a knight returning from the Hundred Years’ War. Discover how Mary Tudor, first queen of England, took refuge in Framlingham Castle, Suffolk, overturning a wily plot to deny her the throne. Unearth a delicate love story between Queen Elizabeth I and Robert Dudley, which unfolds against the genteel backdrop of Kenilworth Castle, Warwickshire. Filled with evocative photographs, awe-inspiring historical tales, and gentle humor, Exploring English Castles will delight any armchair historian, travel aficionado, or fan of historical fiction.
Author : Courtenay Arthur Ralegh Radford
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 27 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 1965
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:1179422512
Author : Paul Kingsnorth,Graeme Macrae Burnet,Fiona Mozley,Sarah Hall
Publisher : September Publishing
Page : 180 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2019-10-24
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781912836536
New legends for modern times; sprung from our ancient lands, stories and stones. 'Marvellous and menacing.' Daily Mail 'The shadow from which I thought I had unshackled myself has returned. Whether this Horror is real or merely the handiwork of my imagination I cannot say. Nor can I say which of these possibilities disturbs me more.' from 'The Dark Thread' by Graeme Macrae Burnet From the legends of King Arthur embedded in the rocky splendour of Tintagel to the folklore and mysticism of Stonehenge, English Heritage sites are often closely linked to native English myths. Following on from the bestselling ghost story anthology Eight Ghosts, this is a new collection of stories inspired by the legends and tales that swirl through the history of eight ancient historical sites. Including an essay by James Kidd on the importance of myth to our landscape and our fiction, and an English Heritage survey of sites and associated legends, These Our Monsters is an evocative collection that brings new voices and fresh creative alchemy to our story-telling heritage. 'Nobody believes you when you talk about the whispering. Oh, Monny, you are funny, they say, you've such an imagination. There's a lot they don't believe.' from 'The Hand Under the Stone' by Sarah Hall The atmospheric locations: Edward Carey - Bury St Edmunds Abbey Sarah Hall - Castlerigg and other stone circles Paul Kingsnorth - Stonehenge Alison MacLeod - Down House Graeme Macrae Burnet - Whitby Abbey Sarah Moss - Berwick Castle Fiona Mozley - Carlisle Castle Adam Thorpe - Tintagel Castle
Author : English Heritage,Goodall
Publisher : Historic England Press
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2001-09
Category : Castles
ISBN : 1850747865
Perched high on a headland that rises sheer-sided above the North Sea, Scarborough Castle occupies one of the most dramatic castle sites in the country. This natural fortress, inhabited for nearly 3000 years, was developed in the twelfth century as an important royal castle by Henry II. Its defences were strengthened by later monarchs, and Scarborough Castle played a prominent role in national events throughout the Middle Ages and Tudor times. A lengthy siege during the Civil War of the seventeenth century left the great tower of the castle as the magnificent shell which still dominates the skyline today.This guidebook traces the history of the castle and headland from earliest times to the present day, and includes a guided tour of the impressive remains.
Author : Bernard Lowry
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 81 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2017-05-18
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9781784422158
Designed to dominate the surrounding area, to house powerful garrisons, offer sumptuous quarters for local nobility, and to discourage and repel enemy attacks, castles dominated England and Wales for more than half a millennium. Though some were built before 1066, the Norman Conquest left a lasting legacy in the form of fortifications ranging from small earthworks now barely discernible, to mighty and dominating stone fortresses. This book examines why castles were so essential to medieval warfare, their importance in domestic politics, and the day-to-day lives of those who lived and worked within them. It also shows how the development of new technologies affected their construction and design, and why they eventually fell into disrepair in the late Middle Ages. Beautifully illustrated with stunning photographs, this is the perfect guide for any castle enthusiast seeking to discover more about medieval fortifications and their inhabitants.
Author : Sarah Perry,Jeanette Winterson,Mark Haddon,Max Porter
Publisher : September Publishing
Page : 149 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2017-09-28
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781910463741
Rooted in place, slipping between worlds - a rich collection of unnerving ghosts and sinister histories. 'An impressive line-up of established and emerging names.' The Sunday Times 'These eerie, unsettling stories are guaranteed to send shivers down your spine.' Daily Express Eight authors were given the freedom of their chosen English Heritage site, from medieval castles to a Cold War nuclear bunker. Immersed in the past and chilled by rumours of hauntings, they channelled their darker imaginings into a series of extraordinary new ghost stories. 'Subtly evocative of human relations loss, grief, or the fear of loneliness.' TLS 'A satisfying and spooky read.' Sun Also includes a gazetteer of English Heritage properties which are said to be haunted.
Author : Annie Gray
Publisher : September Publishing
Page : 276 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2020-09-24
Category : Cooking
ISBN : 9781910907603
A sumptuous cookery book and the definitive guide to the life, times and tastes of the world's favourite Victorian cook Mrs Crocombe. As seen on English Heritage's The Victorian Way YouTube series. Mrs Crocombe is the star of English Heritage's wildly popular YouTube series, The Victorian Way. In delightful contrast to the high-octane hijinks of many YouTube celebrities, The Victorian Way offers viewers a gentle glimpse into a simpler time - an age when tea was sipped from porcelain, not from plastic cups; when mince pies were meaty and nothing was wasted; when puddings were in their pomp and no kitchen was complete without a cupboard full of copper pots and pans. Avis Crocombe really did exist. She was head cook at Audley End House in Essex from about 1878 to 1884. Although only a little is known about her life, her handwritten cookery book was passed down through her family for generations and rediscovered by a distant relative in 2009. It's a remarkable read, and from the familiar (ginger beer, custard and Christmas cake) to the fantastical (roast swan, preserved lettuce and fried tongue sandwiches), her recipes give us a wonderful window into a world of flavour from 140 years ago. How to Cook the Victorian Way is the definitive guide to the life, times and tastes of the world's favourite Victorian cook. The beautifully photographed book features fully tested and modernised recipes along with a transcription of Avis's original manuscript, plus insights into daily life at Audley End by Dr Annie Gray and Dr Andrew Hann, and a foreword by the face of Mrs Crocombe, Kathy Hipperson. It showcases the best recipes from Mrs Crocombe's own book, alongside others of the time, brought together so that every reader can put on their own Victorian meal. It's a moreish smorgasbord of social history an absolute must for fans, foodies and anyone with an appetite for the past. Please note this is a fixed-format ebook with colour images and may not be well-suited for older e-readers.
Author : John Weaver
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Middleham Castle Site (North Yorkshire, England)
ISBN : OCLC:277477668
Author : Matthew Champion
Publisher : Random House
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2015-07-02
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9781473503632
For centuries carved writings and artworks in churches lay largely unnoticed. So archaeologist Matthew Champion started a nationwide survey to gather the best examples. In this book he shines a spotlight on a forgotten world of ships, prayers for good fortune, satirical cartoons, charms, curses, windmills, word puzzles, architectural plans and heraldic designs. Drawing on examples from surviving medieval churches in England, the author gives a voice to the secret graffiti artists: from the lord of the manor and the parish priest to the people who built the church itself. Here are strange medieval beasts, knights battling unseen dragons, ships sailing across lime-washed oceans and demons who stalk the walls. Latin prayers for the dead jostle with medieval curses, builders’ accounts and slanderous comments concerning a long-dead archdeacon. Strange and complex geometric designs, created to ward off the ‘evil eye’ and thwart the works of the devil, share church pillars with the heraldic shields of England’s medieval nobility.
Author : Julian Humphrys
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 216 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Architecture
ISBN : STANFORD:36105129865981
Containing tales of triumph and disaster, courage and cowardice, loyalty and betrayal, this book takes a look at English castles under siege, from the tunnels and trebuchets of the early Middle Ages to the Civil War when many fortifications, left undisturbed for centuries, were propelled to the forefront of national events.
Author : Niall M. Sharples
Publisher : B. T. Batsford Limited
Page : 162 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 1991
Category : Architecture
ISBN : UOM:39015025279350
Maiden Castle is Britain's largest hillfort. Based partly on the authors own excavations, this book provides a survey of this monument placing it in the context of the surrounding area and relating it to significant regional and national developments from the same period. Maiden Castle is written by Niall Sharples who is an archaeologist and was Director of the Maiden Castle project.