An in-depth look at Jane Austen's life and times that brings to life the world of her novels.

In this richly illustrated book, Deirdre Le Faye explores and evokes country life in Jane Austen's day, offering new perspectives on her life and work.

A re-evaluation of Jim Stirling's three 'red buildings', the University of Leicester Engineering Building, the History Faculty and Library at Cambridge and the residential Florey Building at Queen's College, Oxford.

Study of the work and influence of John Fowler, an interior decorator who set fashions and changed tastes.

A breezy and entertaining account of Britain as it really is.

Set partly in Revolutionary Paris, and partly in romantic Cumbria, Judith Paris is the story of the two very different men who love Walpole's most delightful heroine.

Julia Bradbury walks six spectacular old railway lines, looking at how the rise and fall of the railways has altered the lives of communities across Britain.

The companion to the BBC series Wainwright Walks, with Julia Bradbury following in the footsteps of famous fell-walker and guide writer AW Wainwright.

Accompanying the BBC television series, this book follows Julia Bradbury as she re-traces Wainwright’s grand traverse.

The adventures in gardening and living of 'the queen of vegetable growing'.