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England's Living History by Countryside Books

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	The Victorian House Explained by Trevor Yorke The Victorian house comes in all shapes, sizes and materials. The legacy of this hugely influential era can be found in every region of the country, from the majestic rows of gleaming white terraces in West London to the grid of red-brick houses in northern mill towns. Using his own drawings, diagrams and photographs, Trevor Yorke explains all aspects of the Victorian house and provides a definitive guide for those who are renovating, tracing the history of their own house or are simply interested in the period. 128pp, illustrated, glossary, bibliography, index, RRP £7.99 Our price: £6.00


	The Industrial Revolution Explained by Stan Yorke The English Industrial Revolution was a triumph of ingenuity and invention. New sources of power, better manufacturing methods and expanding transport systems brought fantastic changes affecting all walks of life. Man (and Woman!) and machine worked side by side to produce iron, coal and cotton cloth on a scale never before imagined. Stan York explains the background, machines and processes that helped to create our industrial world, using drawings and diagrams by his son, Trevor. Recent television documentaries have reawakened interest in this subject and there are now over 500 museums related to industry in the British Isles and information on where to find them is contained in this book. 128pp, illustrated, glossary, index, RRP £7.99. Our price: £6.00


	The Country House Explained by Trevor Yorke The country houses of England were the ultimate expressions of power and wealth in previous generations. Many of those remaining now welcome unprecedented numbers of visitors, proving a source of pleasure and interest that the original owners could not have imagined. How many of us, though, fully understand or appreciate the finer points of their design, both inside and out, or the use to which their rooms were put, both above and below stairs? Using his own drawings, diagrams and photographs, Trevor Yorke explains the features to be seen on a tour of a country house, including a glossary of the more unfamiliar architectural terms. 256pp, illustrated, bibliography, index, RRP £9.95 Our price: £7.00


	English Canals Explained by Stan Yorke The English canal network becomes increasingly popular and widely used each year. The main aim of this book is to explain how everything works - from locks and lifts, to tunnerls and towpaths. The book is divided into three sections covering the history of the canals, the structures and features of the network and special sites of interest round the country. Stan Yorke explains all this in an easy-to-understand manner, ably assisted by his son Trevor's superb drawings and diagrams. 128pp, illustrated, glossary, bibliography, index, RRP £6.95 Our price: £5.25


	The English Abbey Explained by Trevor Yorke The English abbey conjures up images of soaring cathedrals, hooded monks and great mediaeval churches. But what was the abbey really like and what were the buildings we see today designed for originally? Using his own drawings, diagrams and photographs, Trevor Yorke explains the history of the abbey and illustrates how the fragmented remains we see today were used in the past. 128pp, illustrated, glossary, bibliography, index, RRP £7.95 Our price: £6.00

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