A Medieval Miscellany selected by Judith Herrin, with an introduction by Emmanuel Le Roy Ladurie. A varied and engaging collection of medieval writings offering insight into life, culture, and thought in the Middle Ages. Good used condition with light signs of wear.
Pocket Guide to Tropical & Sub-Tropical Butterflies by Jean Beard & David Lees. A compact field guide covering a wide range of butterfly species with clear identification details and illustrations. New old stock copy, unused but stored for some time.
Includes erratum: Page 36 photograph shows Tirumala limniace.
A key piece of UK legislation outlining the framework for land use and development control. An essential reference for those interested in planning law and policy.
A classic children’s adventure continuing the story of Charlie Bucket, as he journeys through space in the Great Glass Elevator. Imaginative, fast-paced, and full of Roald Dahl’s trademark humour.
A nostalgic and affectionate look at post-war London life, reflecting on a childhood shaped by pie and mash shops, prefabs, and a close-knit community. A warm and engaging memoir full of character and social history.
A gripping thriller where past secrets refuse to stay buried, as a man is drawn back into a decades-old mystery linked to his missing sister. Fast-paced and full of twists, this is a compelling read from a bestselling author.
Real-life accounts from the SAS and elite forces, revealing the intensity and reality of special operations.
Paperback memoir by Alec Smith exploring themes of faith, identity and reconciliation. 128 pages in good used condition with some foxing due to age (see photos), but text remains clean and fully readable.
Hardback book by William Aitken with 96 pages in good used condition. Clean and fully readable throughout with light signs of age consistent with previous use.
Colchester in Old Photographs Compiled by Andrew Phillips Andrew Phillips presents a fascinating collection of photographs chosen to illustrate the social life of Colchester between 1850 and 1950. Attention is paid to the impact of rail and river, civil life and municipal enterprise, shops, pubs and the Industries of the town, the local garrison, sport,…