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Richard Wyndham's evocative and charmingly eccentric account of his tour of Sussex, Kent and Surrey, taken as Britain stood on the brink of the second world war. An eccentric, fun and informative read, following a self-confessed 'haphazard' journey along side roads.

12 classic English fairy tales and their history reissued for 2019. These are stories of giants, dragons, fairies and Arthurian Romance. Together, they form a perfect introduction to the different types of traditional stories and their place in English oral and written heritage.

A highly diverting read for anyone with even a passing interest in English history, this myth-busting book will take you on a great ride through the national character. From Winston Churchill's speeches to the famous stiff upper lip, the land of Punch and Judy is gloriously rediscovered.

A fun and accessible guide to painting flowers in watercolour, featuring step-by-step exercises and advice on technique and packed with inspirational images.

Mid-century design continues to grow in popularity and this book is perfect for any design lover.

The Victorians transformed the way Britain celebrated Christmas in the 19th century and we continue with their traditions today. The Victorians that really centred Christmas round the family, with the eating of a Christmas dinner together, giving gifts and playing games. All these things have become central to a British Christmas Day.

A classic work on beekeeping returns in paperback. Packed with expert advice for beekeepers of all levels, this charming and practical guide contains in-depth but simple instructions for all the techniques you need, from choosing your own hive to harvesting the tastiest honey.

A beautifully illustrated account of one of the greatest royal love matches of all time

This beautifully illustrated book looks at some of the UK's best-loved royal homes, current and former, their buildings, gardens, treasures and, of course, their inhabitants past and present. Discover how these homes have evolved over the centuries and how they are being adapted for the future and the demands of modern life.

Recycling is one of the hottest new trends in embroidery, and this is the first book to cover it. Embroiderers recycle for many different reasons: to conserve old pieces of ephemera for the future, to give their work a personal touch, to convey meaning, or simply for economy.

Every chessplayer who aspires to achieve chess mastery must learn the techniques for winning a won game. It is the perennial problem which confronts players at all levels of play. This book will enable chessplayers to better recognize their positional advantages and the ways in which these can be used in order to bring them closer to victory.

'The Sicilian BB5 Revealed' follows the huge success of 'The Benko Gambit Revealed' and 'The Queen's Pawn Attack Revealed' in a new and innovative series of books. Using fresh, clear presentation, the key ideas of the openings are explained in an entertaining and accessible way.

A beautifully illustrated anthology of poetry celebrating babies, children and childhood, featuring poets Wordsworth to Betjeman, Walt Whitman to e e cummings, and Coleridge to Auden.

The fascinating story of the Isokon, from its beginnings to the present day, and the artistic networks and legacy of the Bauhaus artists during their time in Britain.

The most beautiful Victorian maps of England's counties and cities - in large format - by one of Britain's great cartographer's Thomas Moule.

Textile Landscapes demonstrates how to develop your approach to textile art with a focus on using found objects and paint and stitch on cloth and paper.

This new Pitkin souvenir guide highlights key sites that have become famously linked to internationally successful and much loved films and TV shows, such as Harry Potter, Inspector Morse, Downton Abbey and X Men. Includes 15 individual walks around Oxford, and information on both architecture and filming history.

A visual history of tea towel designs, from the 1950s to today.

An engaging and witty puzzle book for science fans all over the world.

A beautifully lyrical collection of essays on the natural world in Britain by the Guardian's country diary writer Paul Evans.

A fascinating and humorous read that debunks the surprising myths about the world we live in.

Pitkin is proud to introduce the tale of one man's ascent from relatively humble origins to international legend. Walter Raleigh was a pirate, traitor, scholar, coloniser, explorer, soldier, poet, adventurer, scientist, cartographer, botanist, fashionista and Favourite of a queen. He is credited with introducing tobacco and potatoes to England.

This book features 100 churches built since 1914, showing the development of modern church architecture in Britain. From Spence's Coventry Cathedral to Giles Gilbert Scott's Liverpool Cathedral and featuring churches, mosques and synagogues. Architects include George Pace, Eric Gill and Frederick Gibberd.

An informative and beautifully illustrated celebration of our favourite farmyard animals.

A highly entertaining book debunking the many myths about the human body. Is it dangerous to swim after eating? Does sugar make kids go hyper? And is there such as thing as being 'double-jointed'? Matt Brown will take you to the heart of this most puzzling subject.

Shibori is one of the world's richest textile traditions in the world. Commonly associated with Japan, it is in fact a technique long used in Africa, India and South America.

Though the Ruy Lopez is one of the oldest openings in chess, it offers a host of exciting new variations just discovered in recent years; and though a favourite of champions such as Kasparov and Anand, it has a tactical clarity that makes it ideal for beginners.

The office of Archbishop of Canterbury is the oldest continuous institution in Britain - older than the English crown and much older than Parliament. This new Pitkin captures the story of Archbishop faith and power, wisdom and folly and explores how high principle is matched at times by craven self-interest.

We are honoured to announce the re-release of the first ever Pitkin title, published by Mr Pitkin in 1947 to celebrate the magical wedding day of Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip in Westminster Abbey on 20 November 1947.

A spectacular, large-format collection of Adam Dant's fine art maps giving a unique view of our history and life today.