From HRH the Prince of Wales comes this intimate, full-color guide to his royal gardens and his pioneering organic approach to creating world-class beauty.
The definitive guide to these historic gems along with maps to ensure visitors can plan their trips with ease. Included are recent acquisitions such as Tyntesfield and John Lennon's childhood home, Mendips. An invaluable reference for visitors to Britain.
The late Sir Harry Secombe was known and loved throughout the world as a comedian, singer, and Goon, and his death in 2001 prompted many tributes to his great talent and kindness. He also proved himself to be a writer of considerable wit and calibre, with two bestselling novels and the highly praised first and second volumes of his autobiography, ...
Want to improve your village? Your town? Your city? Frustrated with conventional planning processes? A community planning event may be just what you have been waiting for. For a few, intensive days, everyone concerned gets an opportunity to have their say and be involved - residents, businesses, professionals and politicians. It's effective and it ...
Shakespeare's plays, argues Lings, concern far more than the workings of the human psyche; they are sacred, visionary works that, through the use of esoteric symbol and form, mirror the passage the soul must make to reach its final sacred union with the divine.
Urban regeneration is currently at the forefront of the political and professional agenda worldwide. There is a growing desire to identify and deliver solutions that not only define models of sustainable and identifiable urban form but also underpin a real sense of a vibrant community. The design philosophy of Urban Villages has gained ...
Produced in association with Botanic Gardens Conservation International (BGCI), this book is a celebration of the world's finest botanic gardens. Not only do these gardens contain stunning displays of trees, shrubs and plants which are often rare in horticulture, but they also provide living laboratories for botanical research and are increasingly ...
In 1860, the members of the RWS Council proposed that, following the example of the Royal Academy, each newly elected Member should give a painting to the Society. This collection of amazing artworks forms the basis of the "Royal Watercolour Society Diploma Collection" - one of the most important collections of watercolours in the world. From ...
Seaside, Florida, is a town designed as an "ideal" community, where houses have front porches and verandas, picket fences, sleeping porches, where streets are carved and paved with brick, and sidewalks are made of pebbles and seashells. This resort town on Florida's panhandle coast has had an extraordinary impact on the thinking of architects, ...
Sir Thomas Sopwith's 101-year life spanned aviation history. A contemporary of the Wright Brothers, he went on to become a highly successful airplane manufacturer in his own right: his Camel and Pup revolutionized aerial combat in the First World War. His Hurricane and Lancaster were among the most successful designs of the Second and the ...
A historical atlas of the South-West of England. Its aim is to create and communicate the history of the south-western peninsula of England - Devon, Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly - from the beginnings of man's occupation to the present day. Contributors include archaeologists, geographers, historians, sociologists and the region's museum, ...
Prince Charles stresses the need to preserve the unique character of towns and cities, the desirability of reviewing existing planning laws, and the importance of providing architecture on a human scale. 300 color photos.
In this particularly rich issue, internationally renowned author Nasr discusses with penetrating insight the relation between the Divine Word and Islamic art. Additionally, metaphysician Wolfgang Smith turns to Christian mysticism to shed light on the writings of Meister Eckhart.
Artists such as John Flaxman, Thomas Stothard, Edward Hodges Baily were among the many who designed and modelled silverware for Rundell & Bridge, the Royal Goldsmiths who served two monarchs - George III and his son the Prince Regent (later George IV). It was a period of unparalleled prosperity in Britain during which patrons, led by the colourful ...
The church is the physical and spiritual center of the English village, and the churchyard surrounding it contains memorials that are more than simple markers. They are visible links between the living and the dead, valuable records of changing social patterns, and excellent examples of vernacular art and architectural design. The author deals ...
The biography of Sir Thomas Sopwith, pioneer aviator and aircraft manufacturer of, among others, the Sopwith Camel, Avro Lancaster and Harrier 'jump jet' . His life spans 100 years of the aviation industry from the Wright brothers through World War II with his successful Hurricane aircraft, to the jet age. More than a remarkable aviation pioneer ...
This report is the result of consultations with interested companies and organizations, organized in the first half of 2001 in Johannesburg, New Delhi and London by the Commonwealth Business Council. It sets out principles and strategies for action by business and for dialogue with governments and other sectors of society.
Published to mark the 150th Great Yorkshire Show in July 2008, this book is a celebration of a unique institution. 'Great' in every sense of the word, the Show captures the essence of Yorkshire by providing the perfect arena for farming and rural life as well as an unforgettable day out for the family. At the same time an agricultural showcase, a ...
When The Prince of Wales bought Highgrove House in 1981 the surroundings consisted of a brown path which ran around the house, a lawn and a few thorn bushes. Twenty years later, he has transformed the land adjoining the house into several exquisite gardens which embody his gardening ideals and organic principles. With help from some of Britain s ...
"Call Out Mountain Rescue - A Pocket Guide to Safety on the Hill" takes the reader through preparation and route planning, what to take on the hill and how to pack it, how best to stay safe in the mountains and what to do if you have an accident. If you do hit trouble, there's a run down of the mountain rescue call-out procedure and how to relay ...
An anthology of Shakespeare's work selected by the HRH the Prince of Wales and performed by such figures as John Gielgud, Glenda Jackson, Alan Bates, Robert Lindsay, Maggie Smith and Juliet Stevenson. The selections are divided into categories such as extraordinary people, public life and humour.
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