Books & Music

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...

This new recording from Westminster Abbey presents Matins, Eucharist and Evensong as they might be heard on the Feast of St Edward (13 October). The Saint, whose death in 1066 sparked the Norman Conquest, remains buried in the Abbey to this day and his...

This beautiful book takes a photographic journey through Queen Elizabeth II's ten decades of colour-blocked style. The photographs, which span the colours of the rainbow and a century of style, are gloriously accessorised with captions and commentary by...

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...

A beautiful first introduction to the Bible. Contains 64 tales from the Old and New Testaments, alongside maps of the ancient lands and a comprehensive guide to Biblical characters in order to bring the stories to life. Stunningly illustrated by Elena...

A journey through some of the most moving and majestic music taken from State occasions during the Queen's reign, chosen to celebrate her Jubilee. Queen Elizabeth II's Golden Jubilee message previously stated "I hope we will all be reminded of the power...

Who invented the 'House of Windsor' as a royal name? Who founded Westminster Abbey? Which king had 21 illegitimate children? David Hilliam answers all of these questions and more. Here is a continuous history of the English monarchy, showing how the nine...

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...

Take a look at the mad Tudor monarchs and their suffering subjects - who just couldn't help losing their heads. Discover who invited Queen Lizzie to visit his brand new toilet and what you get when you sew the front of a chicken to the back of a pig...

An illustrated pocket guide to the monarchs of the British Isles and Ireland from pre-Saxon times to the present, complete with concise genealogical charts and details of key historical events. The book is divided into five sections, together with a...

A delightful collection of music from the Elizabethan era including madrigals, masques, dances and songs from court entertainment as well as uplifting and beautiful sacred music – all by Queen Elizabeth’s favoured composers.Featuring fine performances by...

This classic children's book tells the story of a bear from Peru who sailed to England with nothing but a suitcase and an empty jar of marmalade! Board pages suitable for young children. Measures H18 X L18cm