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A hilarious story of everyone’s favourite bear, Paddington – now a major movie star! When Mr Gruber takes Paddington to Buckingham Palace to watch the Changing of the Guard, there are so many people in the way he can’t see a thing. Luckily, a mysterious...

Filled with recipes that have stood the test of time as well as fascinating anecdotes and tales, Tea Fit for a Queen reveals how the tradition of afternoon tea started in royal Britain. Over 40 charming recipes include everything from delicate finger...

Inspired by the novels and letters of Jane Austen, this collection of cakes, bakes and pastries is based on authentic recipes from the Regency era, which have been fully updated for modern-day cooks. In Jane Austen's day, tea and cakes were usually...

Learn about London with this brilliant sticker book which includes fun games, puzzles, mazes and over 300 stickers!  Measures: H30cm X W23.5cm.

On 21 April 2016, Queen Elizabeth II, the longest-serving monarch in British history, celebrated her 90th birthday. During her 64 years on the throne, few have got to know her well, but there is one body of work that sheds new light on her thoughts,...

With over 220 entries, this glossary is intended for quick and easy reference - a portable Cockney kit. Originally formulated in the 19th Century, by criminals keen to outwit the police, it has proved an inventive language. For better comprehension...

Taking tea is one of the quintessentially English occasions, and who is a greater authority on the subject than the sumptuous Ritz London Hotel? This charming Edwardian-style book captures the essence of this traditional British pastime, and provides us...

This wonderful little guide to cockney rhyming slang contains over 1,700 old and new rhymes translated from Cockney to English and English to Cockney, including: Custard and jelly - telly Hot cross bun - nun ISBN: 9781529103922 128 pages Measures 11 x...

A charming and witty tale for children, stylishly illustrated by the author, Steve Antony. A sudden gust of wind sets off a marvellous London adventure for the Queen, the Queen's men and one very special hat. We follow the determined, daredevil Queen...

First published in 1961, this Ladybird hardback book is packed with information about Britain's capital. It illustrates the story of London, her sights and history, with twenty-four beautiful full-page pictures.Starting from Trafalgar Square, it takes...

Join pussy cat on his journey across London. See the Tower of London, rise on the London Eye and even visit Buckingham Palace and Westminster Abbey. Imaginative text accompanies spectacular illustrations inthis captivating new version of the classic...

Over 2,000 years of settlement give London its unique architectural heritage. Unlike Haussmann’s Paris, neither monarch nor politician imposed their will; private ownership and enterprise shaped the city and defined its parts. Elegant West End squares...