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The Oldest Julian Calder

The Oldest By Julian Calder

The Oldest by Julian Calder


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From the oldest gin distillery to the oldest apple tree, a fascinating compendium of Britain's oldest everything From the oldest gin distillery to the oldest pedigree pig, this beautifully photographed book offers an original and unusual look at the history of Britain.

The Oldest Summary

The Oldest: A Facinating List of Britain's Oldest Everything by Julian Calder

From the oldest gin distillery to the oldest apple tree, a fascinating compendium of Britain's oldest everything From the oldest gin distillery to the oldest pedigree pig, this beautifully photographed book offers an original and unusual look at the history of Britain. The oldest surviving buildings, businesses, sports clubs, transport routes, gardens and even the oldest tree are among over 200 fascinating subjects in this intriguing pictorial account of Britain's rich heritage. Providing glimpses of a hidden past that might otherwise go unnoticed, The Oldest shows that even our most ancient history is all around us.

About Julian Calder

Jullan Calder has photographed numerous stories and assignments for leading national and international magazines. He specialises in portraits and his work has been published around the world and exhibited at the National Portrait Gallery, London. Alastair Bruce is the Constitutional Commentator for Sky TV and broadcasts on constitutional and historical matters. He has made a number of films for television, including Victoria and Albert, Nicholas and Alexandra and Days of Majesty, which celebrated the ceremonial way in which Britain lives its history. He has written a history of the coronation and was appointed Fitzalan Pursuivant of Arms Extraordinary in 1998 to assist the College of Arms. Alastair and Jullan worked together on Keepers of the Kingdom (Cassell Illustrated 2002) that looked at the ancient and ceremonial offices of Britain.

Table of Contents

NATURAL BRITAIN (Gardens and Parks, Trees, Animal Breeds); PEOPLE AND LEISURE (People, Sport, The Arts, Fairs, Education); BUILDING BRITAIN; (People and Buildings); COMMERCIAL BRITAIN (Shops, Pubs, Businesses, Taxes, Charities, Newspapers, Magazines and Publishers; BRITAIN ON THE MOVE (Boats, Roads, Railways and Canals); CEREMONIAL BRITAIN (Military and Police, Clubs and Societies, Statues and Symbols).

Additional information

GOR001079499
9781844030804
1844030806
The Oldest: A Facinating List of Britain's Oldest Everything by Julian Calder
Used - Very Good
Hardback
Octopus Publishing Group
2005-10-13
224
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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