Chain Stores in the Golden Age of the British High Street by Kathryn A Morrison is the latest book to publish in our Historic England imprint. This new publication examines the history of multiple retailing through the prism of its shops and stores, arguing that gigantic enterprises like Marks & Spencer, Woolworths and Burton created the character … Continue reading
Gin and the English by Paul Jennings
Gin and the English: An Illustrated History by Paul Jennings is the latest book to publish in our Historic England imprint. This work looks at the history of gin from its arrival in England in the sixteenth century to the present day. It takes the story from its use as a medicine, through the Gin Craze of … Continue reading
Oasts and Hop Kilns: An Image Selection by Patrick Grattan
Oasts and Hop Kilns: A History is the first comprehensive account of the 400-year history of hop drying buildings, oasts and hop kilns, unique to England. Pieced together from multiple sources, and richly illustrated, the charm of oasts and hop kilns on the countryside is captured in sketches, diagrams and photos. To celebrate the publication of … Continue reading
England’s Ten Best Co-op Buildings: A Selection by Lynn Pearson
To celebrate the publication of England’s Co-operative Movement, author Lynn Pearson has selected ten of the best co-op buildings from across the country to tell us a little more about.
Announcing Ramsgate, the first publication in the Historic England and Liverpool University Press partnership
Liverpool University Press is pleased to announce the publication of the first book in our partnership with Historic England, Ramsgate: The Town and its Seaside Heritage by Geraint Franklin, with Nick Dermott and Allan Brodie. This attractively-illustrated book casts new light on Ramsgate’s rich maritime and seaside heritage. It charts the resort’s growth – and its colourful … Continue reading
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