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A history of firefighting in Worcestershire.
The largest ship ever built for the transatlantic route to Canada was the 'Empress of Britain'. But it wasn't just size that made the 'Empress' Britain's greatest liner - her interiors were the finest ever seen on the Canadian route. Designers from W. Heath Robinson to Edmund Dulac created sumptuous interiors while the naval architects of John Brown's at Clydebank designed the exterior. In winter, the 'Empress of Britain' became the most luxurious cruise ship, undertaking world cruises to such exotic locations as Hong Kong, Cuba, Singapore, and South America. In 1941, her career was to be cut short by a lone German bomber that straddled her with bombs. She caught fire and was left to burn, being finished off by a U-boat. It was a tragic end for Britain's greatest liner.
As much a history of the line’s former owners, Norwegian America Line, as it is the story of the two ships whose lives have been so closely intertwined, The Saga Sisters is a unique tale of two ships, Saga Ruby and Saga Rose, by two ocean liner experts, Clive Harvey and Roger Cartwright.
Voted non-League manager of the era in the late 1990s, Geoff Chapple achieved an incredible five Wembley triumphs in seven years, having already risen to national prominence thanks to some marvellous FA Cup exploits with Woking Football Club. This work is the biography of Geoff Chapple. It is the story behind the legend.
The combined counties of Hereford and Worcester have a twenty-seven fire stations and the fire and rescue service protects the community from a range of dangers, from fires to road traffic incidents. This work is filled with descriptions of day-to-day activity by serving staff and is complemented with a variety of photographs.
On an icy cold day in February 1942, while undergoing conversion into a troopship, the former French Line flagship, Normandie, the most glamorous liner ever to sail the North Atlantic, was destroyed by fire and a legend was born. Normandie was designed in the midst of the Depression and was built as a showcase of French art and design. Costing over $60 million, she was literally State of the Art. While the conversion was underway, a pile of lifejackets caught fire. The untrained staff could not control the ensuing blaze and the NY Fire Brigade pumped in millions of gallons of water in a vain effort to put out the flames. Only a few hours after the first flames she was a burnt out hulk and capsized at her berth. The loss of the Normandie was one of the most tragic liner losses. Her artwork was second to none and her design was way ahead of any of her competitors. She has been sorely missed since.
This selection of detailed pen and ink drawings brings Northamptonshire to life. Collated from the long-running series ‘Around the County’ in the Northamptonshire Chronicle & Echo, this book contains over ninety of Clive Holmes’ popular images of the area. Focusing on a variety of subjects, from rivers and cottages to churches and manor houses, the outstanding architectural heritage and natural beauty of Northamptonshire is portrayed in a unique and fascinating style. The drawings are combined with informative captions to give background information about the featured locations. From Kings Sutton in the south to Kings Cliffe in the north, a host of Northamptonshire towns and villages are included, and anyone who knows the county is sure to find pictures of interest. This book is a must-have addition for any Northamptonshire resident’s bookshelf.
The Metropolitan Railway can claim to have had an influence on the evolution of our railway system out of all proportion to its tracks reaching just forty-seven miles from London. However it was the world’s first underground passenger railway, built in 1863 to ease the traffic congestion of a growing London and thus creating the first metro system. Embraced by the notorious Victorian entrepreneur Sir Edward Watkin as part of his ultimately unsuccessful ambition to link Manchester and Paris by rail, the Metropolitan decided to use Watkin’s land to create the iconic ‘Metro-land’, an Arcadian form of suburbia embracing affordable housing with easy commuting to London. The brand soon became accepted as the generic description of a lifestyle and by the end of the First World War Metro-land represented the appealing factors of aspiration and affordability. This fascinating history of London’s first tube line and the people involved in its evolution brings us up to date with the latest plans for this idiosyncratic railway in line with the coming 2012 Olympics. Featuring many previously unpublished photographs, it is a must for all railway enthusiasts and social historians.
Derby at War presents a superb collection of over 200 images supported by informative captions. Together they portray the experiences of Derby people during the Second World War. This is not a definitive account of the war years, but an attempt to recapture the atmosphere during what was perhaps the most important period in Britain’s recent history – a time when our nation’s towns and villages fought for their very survival against a determined enemy, in a war that directly touched the lives of everyone. Many of these images are rare and so offer a unique glimpse into these bygone days. Names and dates are provided where possible, revealing historical and anecdotal detail that gives life to the scenes and personalities captured through the camera lens. This absorbing collection will evoke wartime memories for many, and will also inspire younger readers through images of hope, strength and unity.
To celebrate its 150th anniversary, this book endeavours to capture in pictures the beguiling character of the Metropolitan Railway, which started as the world’s first underground railway between Paddington and Farringdon, but grew to create iconic Metro-Land, later immortalised by John Betjeman. However, this evolution was influenced by the notorious Victorian entrepreneur, Edward Watkin, which resulted in the ‘Met’ having to share some of its routes with a mainline railway – indeed it still does so. The other major change was the reluctant absorption in 1933 into the new London Transport, which sought to make it adopt their standard practices. Although this was suspended due to the Second World War, in which bombing took a heavy toll on the vital cross-London lines, by 1961 LT was able to replace most of the Met steam services with electrification. Now these trains are themselves being replaced by new stock, marking another facet in the complex story of the idiosyncratic ‘Met’ cherished by millions of travellers.
Each country on Earth is unique, and each can be introduced and explained through its physical and human geography. From the densely populated industrial landscapes of western Europe to the icy wastes of Siberia, this book is a passport to every country on the globe. The Kingfisher Geography Encyclopedia is an authoritative, up-to-date guide to countries of the world
Basketball is one of the most popular and fastest-growing team sports in the world. In the UK it is the third most popular team sport. This colourful and exciting book is the essential guide to the game, offering easy-to-follow instruction that is sure to improve the all-round play of any young basketball player, from passing and dribbling to shooting, defending and tactics. The detailed practical advice is enhanced by spreads about the all-time great players, the NBA and unusual versions of the sport.
Where is the hottest place on the Earth? Which animals love the hot weather? Where would you see a mirage? In Focus: Tropical Lands has the answers! In Focus is a cool, new information series that's perfect for curious kids. These fun books feature modern, magazine-style pages, including top 10 lists, fast facts, quickfire quizzes and more! With pages packed with vivid photography and fun facts, kids will have fun learning about the world around them!Each In Focus book features a contents page, glossary and index, plus front and end gatefold flaps on the cover.
Where would you find the largest tortoise in the world? What is a blue-footed booby? Who discovered the Galapagos? In Focus: Galapagos Islands has the answers! In Focus is a cool information series that's perfect for curious kids. These fun books feature modern, magazine-style pages, including top 10 lists, fast facts, quickfire quizzes and more! With pages packed with vivid photography and fun facts, kids will have fun learning about the world around them! Each In Focus book features a contents page, glossary and index.
Discover everything you need to know about football with this fully updated edition of The Football Encyclopedia. Including a pull-out EURO 2020 wallchart to fill in as the tournament progresses, this in-depth book is the ultimate guide to football around the world. It's packed with pictures and profiles of the world's most skillful players – old and new – from Luka Modric and Lucy Bronze to Neymar and Cristiano Ronaldo, and many more. Over 40 of the best international and national teams to have lit up the game are covered in detail, including the US Women's National Team, France, Brazil, Manchester United and Barcelona.All the drama of the 'beautiful game' is fully analyzed with all-action photos and digital artworks that recreate famous moves and goals, while each chapter includes links to websites, providing a valuable access point to databases of players, international results, all the major tournaments, and club histories. Includes in-depth coverage of every aspect of football, including rules and skills; fans and the media; managers and tactics. Packed with the latest statistics from around the globe, this is a superbly detailed reference book for all the family.
Myth Busters: Animal Errors takes readers on a wild ride through the natural world in search of-the truth! Have you been told a goldfish only has a three-second memory? Or that ostriches bury their head in the sand? Think again! Conspiracy theories, popular trivia, old wives' tales, common misconceptions and misinterpretations are explored to explain exactly why they are wrong, and how and why they were adopted as fact in the first place. Thoroughly entertaining with fun typography, fast-paced text written by Clive Gifford, light and fascinating side-stories, and lively, photo-montaged illustrations, this big huge compendium of curriculum-led subjects appeals to today's technological-savvy children. Fully detailing each myth and error, along with its historical or scientific background, each falsehood is debunked, and then a full explanation of its true facts are presented.
Uncover the truth behind popular myths and misconceptions about the human body in this wildly entertaining and informative book!Have you been told that carrots improve your eyesight? Or that junk food causes spots? Think again! Myth Busters: Body Bloopers explores conspiracy theories, popular trivia, old wives' tales, common misconceptions and misinterpretations to reveal exactly why they are wrong, and how and why they were adopted as fact in the first place.Thoroughly entertaining with fun typography, fast-paced text written by Clive Gifford, light and fascinating side-stories, and lively, photo-montaged illustrations, this big compendium of curriculum-led subjects appeals to today's technology-savvy children. Fully detailing each myth and error, along with its historical or scientific background, each falsehood is debunked, and then a full explanation of its true facts is presented. Perfect for curious young minds interested in science, the human body, and separating fact from fiction.
This essential title from award-winning author Clive Gifford provides children with all the information they need to know how the world works!We are surrounded by amazing things in the natural world, and we live in an age of exciting advances in science, engineering and technology. But do we really understand how and why things happen the way they do? This book explains all!- Witness the formation of Earth and the evolution of living things- See how animals and plants have adapted to live in every corner of the planet- Learn how ancient people lived and created their technology- Discover today’s incredible scientific and eco-friendly advancesCovering a range of children's favourite subjects, including space, nature, wildlife, dinosaurs, volcanoes, technology and much more, How the World Works is guaranteed to provide the answers to a world of tricky How? and Why? questions!