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The Uses of Literacy: Aspects of Working-Class Life, With Special References to Publications and Entertainments
by Hoggart, Richard
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- 1963
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London: Penguin, 1963 Book. Very Good. Pbk. Reprint. Vintage early Penguin. Masterly survey of British popular culture after WWII- scholarly but literate and readable. "... a broad, detailed and perceptive description of a large section of the community - its culture, its habits, its traditions. Mass literacy has opened up new worlds to new readers. How far has it… Read more about this item Item Price
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English Hours
by James, Henry
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- As New
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- First Thus
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- 1989
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- Hardcover
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- 9780712621403
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London: Barrie & Jenkins, 1989 Book. Illus. by Joseph Pennell. As New. Hardcover. First Thus. "Henry James`s articles about England were written for various periodicals during the period 1870-1890 and published as a collection under the title `English Hours` in 1905 with illustrations by Joseph Pennell. . James's descriptions of the English countryside, monuments, university and cathedral cities are as… Read more about this item Item Price
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Languages of Class: Studies in English Working Class History 1832-1982
by Jones, Gareth Stedman
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- 1983
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- 9780521276313
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Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1983 Book. Very Good. Soft cover. 1st Pbk Ed.. This collection of essays by Gareth Stedman Jones proposes a different way of seeing both historians" analytical conceptions of "class", and the actual manifestation of class in the history of English politics and English culture since the 1830s. As the progenitor of the first generally acknowledged working-class… Read more about this item Item Price
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Prehistoric Avebury
by Burl, Aubrey
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- 1979
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- 9780300023688
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New Haven: Yale University Press, 1979 Book. Near Fine. Hardcover. First Edition.. "In this highly readable book Aubrey Burl carefully sifts the rich archaeological and historical evidence that is available about the Avebury monuments and their builders to present a comprehensive and convincing picture of the life of the primitive communities who erected these massive structures nearly 5000 years ago."… Read more about this item Item Price
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The King's Grace 1910-1935
by Buchan, John [Lord Tweedsmuir]
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- 1st UK Edition
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- 1935
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London: Hodder & Stoughton, 1935 Book. Fine. Hardcover. 1st UK Edition. Written at the time of the King's Jubilee celebrations in 1935 "This book is not a biography of King George, but an attempt to provide a picture and some slight interpretation of his reign, with the Throne as the continuing thing through an epoch of unprecedented change." John… Read more about this item Item Price
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The Fortunate Islands - The story of the Isles of Scilly.
by Bowley, E.L. [Edward Lyon].
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- Very Good, Slight Chips & Tears
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- 4th.Ed.
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- 1957
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St Mary's, Isles of Scilly:: Garrison House, 1957 Book. Very Good. Hardcover. 4th.Ed.. 143p. illus bibliography.index $12.50. Item Price
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The English at Love.
by McKnight, Gerald
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- 1967
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Loandon: Four Square/ New English Library, 1967 Book. Near Fine. Pbk. "The Habits and Hazards of the British in bed " A lighthearted look at love in the 1960's. 174p.. Item Price
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The sociology of modern Britain : an introductory reader
by Butterworth, Eric & Weir, David
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- 1970
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London: Fontana / Collins, 1970 Book. Fine. Soft cover. 1st Pbk Ed.. An introductory reader examining aspects of British life in the 1950-60 period. "In chapters headed Family, Community, Socialization, Work, Class, Power, Values .. the editors have brought together extracts from a great variety... of scholars... and have added .. useful lists of books for further reading". 340p.. Item Price
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The British Genius
by Grosvenor,Peter & McMillan, James.
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- 1974
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- 9780340187708
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London: Coronet/ Hodder & Stoughton, 1974 Book. Near Fine. Pbk. 1st Pbk Ed... "..a one-volume guide to British achievements in every walk of life in this century [1900-1970]... a look at how the people of Britain have contributed so much in so many fields of progress. Includes a list of British Nobel Prize winners 560p. illus.index. Item Price
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Twelve Literary Walks with Ordnance Survey Maps
by Somerville, Christopher
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- First Thus.
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- 1985
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- 9780863791055
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London: Comet/ W.H.Allen, 1985 Book. As New. Soft cover. First Thus.. A guide to twelve literary landscapes in Britain associated with interesting books set in distinctive localities such as Tom Brown's Rugby, the Bronte's Howarth, the Wordsworth's Lake District etc. Each walk is described in detail and the route marked out on the OS maps included in the book 186p… Read more about this item Item Price
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Britain from the Air
by Swift, Michael & Grant, George
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- 2000
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- 9781552670194
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Toronto: Prospero Books / Indigo, 2000 Book. New. Hardcover. Explores the past and present of British countryside and towns from above. 192p. illus.. Item Price
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Travellers in Britain :Three Centuries of Discovery
by Trench, Richard
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- 1st UK Edition.
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- 1990
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- 9781854101020
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London: Aurum Press Ltd, 1990 Book. As New. Hardcover. 1st UK Edition.. Britain as descibed by various travellers through the centturies : William Worcestre, John Leland Willliam Kempe, John Taylor, Celia Fiennes, Daniel Defoe, Arthur Young, Samuel Johnson, James Boswell and "Don Manual Espriella " 216p. ilus bibliography Ogilby maps on endpapers. A nice gift book. Item Price
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Britain B.C
by Winbolt, S.E. (Samuel Edward)
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- 1945
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London: Penguin / Pelican, 1945 Book. Good>Very Good. Pbk.. Reprint.. Original vintage Penguin edition [A 106] It surveys Paleolithic to Iron age Britain. 160p.Published 1943 so the printing and paper quality as in war-time standards. Text complete and unmarked, some slight wear and tear to staples in original wraps.. Item Price
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A Visitor's Guide to Britain
by Borer, Mary Cathcart.
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- 1st Pbk Ed..
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- 1971
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- 9780006125389
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London: Collins/Fontana, 1971 Book. Fine. Soft cover. 1st Pbk Ed... 188p. illus ( B & W] Clean crisp copy, looks unread.Paper age toned, else as new.. Item Price
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A Stranger's Eye : A Foreign Corresspondent's View of Britain
by Keane, Fergal
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- 1st UK Edition.
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- 2000
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- 9780670888399
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London: Viking, 2000 Book. As New. Hardcover. 1st UK Edition.. The acclaimed foreign correspondent set out on on a journey through Britain for the BBC (for the series "Forgotten Britain") although born in London he has never lived there until recently, having spent years covering the world's conflicts. In his travels in 1999 he discovered a world of poverty, exclusion… Read more about this item Item Price
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To England With Love
by Frost, David & Jay, Antony
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- 1st Edition
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- 1970
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- 9780340106709
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London: Hodder, 1970 Book. Near Fine. Pbk. 1st Edition. "In this trechant look at England, its people and customs David Frost and Anthony Jay hold up their mirror so that we cal all see it ourselevs - a race apart, at turns grom and gay, enlightened and bigotesdm serious and foolis.The result is spectacular - diverttng and entertaining, relevant and… Read more about this item Item Price
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Climbing in Britain
by Barford, J.E.Q. [John Edwin Quintus]
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- 1947
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London: Penguin, 1947 Book. Good. Soft cover. Reprint.. Vintage original Penguin paperback. The British Mountaineering Council was founded in 1944 to 'represent the common interests of mountaineering and rock climbing clubs in England, Wales and Scotland. One of its first decisions was to prepare a book for British climbers. This . was prepared by the Secretary of the council.' 160p.… Read more about this item Item Price
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