Books & Music

Roy Strong has written an exemplary introduction to the history of Britain, as first designated by the Romans. It is a brilliant and balanced account of successive ages bound together by a compelling narrative which answers the questions: ‘Where do we...

This handy, easy to carry book provides the reader with a strictly visual approach to the reading of churches. Covering all the ecclesiastical building types of Western Christianity, readers are taken on a journey tracing the development of the church...

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...

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...

In Where's Mr King?, you're on the look out for Mrs Tube Driver, Mr Beefeater, Mrs Cyclist and Mr King himself! Lift the final flap and there's a surprise mirror - always a hit with the little ones. Board Book Ages: Toddler 12 pages Dimensions: H23 X...

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

Discover everything there is to know about the life and the legacy of Queen Elizabeth II in this beautifully illustrated book. Readers will learn all about Elizabeth II's youth growing up during WWII, how she came to the throne and what it really meant...

This volume includes four of Paddington Bear’s hilarious adventures, all set in London: Paddington at the Zoo Paddington at the Palace Paddington and the Marmalade Maze Paddington and the Grand Tour Paddington, the lovable bear from Peru, arrived at...

Westminster Abbey Choir, James O'Donnell (conductor), Peter Holder (organ) Throughout its history the Church of England has performed the conspicuous role of musical patron, and while this role may have changed in emphasis across the generations, it has...

In this fascinating history of Britain in bite-sized chunks – from the Roman invasion to the end of the Second World War – you will find all the important dates, people and events you should know.Lively, exciting, full of great stories and humorous...