IWM Duxford Guidebook
Author: Jonathan Asbury
Publisher:
Published: 2016
Total Pages: 64
ISBN-13: 9781904897453
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Secrets of Churchill's War Rooms
Author: Jonathan Asbury
Publisher: Imperial War Museums
Published: 2016
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781904897491
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis magnificent new volume gives you exclusive access to the Churchill War Rooms, bringing you closer than ever before to where Churchill not only ran the war - but won it.
Churchill's War in Words
Author: Jonathan Asbury
Publisher:
Published: 2017
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781904897361
DOWNLOAD EBOOKChurchill's War in Words transports the reader back to the storm-struck days of the Second World War. Focussing only on words used at the time, it reveals the way that Winston Churchill talked about the conflict in public and in private - and the way that he himself was viewed at the time by family, friends, politicians, military leaders, staff, voters, allies and enemies. Presented in chronological order and accompanied by short year-by-year introductions, the quotations convey afresh the full force of Churchill's oratory, the wit he displayed in the face of often appalling odds, and the hopes and fears that he inspired in those around him. Together they reveal to the modern reader what it was truly like to be locked in a struggle in which victory - or total defeat - was yet to be decided. Together they tell the extraordinary story of Churchill's War in Words.
Churchill War Rooms Guidebook
Author: Imperial War Imperial War Museums
Publisher: Imperial War Museums
Published: 2019-03-15
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781904897552
DOWNLOAD EBOOKOn May 10, 1940, Britain's new prime minister strode purposefully down to the basement of an anonymous government building and entered a top secret command center. "This," growled Winston Churchill, "is the room from which I will run the war." At the war's end, Churchill and his colleagues left the chamber and locked the door behind them--and the War Rooms remained there, untouched and little known, until the early 1980s. Today, those historic chambers are on display as the Churchill War Rooms exhibit. The Churchill War Rooms Guidebook provides an inside view of Britain's wartime nerve center. In this concise, but informative reference, readers can meet the people who worked at the War Rooms, see how the work carried out in this underground bunker helped Britain win the war, and delve into the life story of the man himself--Winston Churchill. Highly illustrated, this is an accessible overview of one of Britain's most significant historic sites.
Lonely Planet Pocket Oxford & the Cotswolds
Author: Lonely Planet
Publisher: Lonely Planet
Published: 2019-04-01
Total Pages: 222
ISBN-13: 1788685679
DOWNLOAD EBOOKLonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher Lonely Planet's Pocket Oxford & the Cotswolds is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Wander the honey-toned streets of Oxford, follow in the footsteps of Betjeman and Wilde on a tour of Magdalen College and explore picture-perfect Cotswold villages - all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Oxford & the Cotswolds and begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet's Pocket Oxford & the Cotswolds: Full-colour maps and images throughout Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sightseeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss Free, convenient pull-out map (included in print version) User-friendly layout with helpful icons, and organised by neighbourhood to help you pick the best spots to spend your time Covers Oxford, the Cotswolds, and more The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet's Pocket Oxford & the Cotswolds is our colourful, easy to use and handy guide that literally fits in your pocket, providing on-the-go assistance for those seeking the best sights and experiences on a short visit or weekend away. Looking for more extensive coverage? Check out Lonely Planet's England guide for an in-depth look at all the country has to offer. About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company and the world's number one travel guidebook brand, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we've printed over 145 million guidebooks and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You'll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, video, 14 languages, nine international magazines, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more. 'Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.' - New York Times 'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves, it's in every traveller's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.' - Fairfax Media (Australia) eBook Features: (Best viewed on tablet devices and smartphones) Downloadable PDF and offline maps prevent roaming and data charges Effortlessly navigate and jump between maps and reviews Add notes to personalise your guidebook experience Seamlessly flip between pages Bookmarks and speedy search capabilities get you to key pages in a flash Embedded links to recommendations' websites Zoom-in maps and images Inbuilt dictionary for quick referencing Important Notice: The digital edition of this book may not contain all of the images found in the physical edition.
Poppies
Author: Imperial War Museum
Publisher: Imperial War Museums
Published: 2018
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781904897514
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe major art installation Blood Swept Lands and Seas of Red at the Tower of London marked one hundred years since the first full day of Britain's involvement in the First World War. Created by artists Paul Cummins and Tom Piper, 888,246 ceramic poppies progressively filled the Tower's famous moat between 17 July and 11 November 2014. Each poppy represented a British military fatality during the war. The poppies encircled the iconic landmark, creating a spectacular display visible from all around the Tower, which attracted more than 5 million visitors. The scale of the installation was intended to reflect the magnitude of such an important centenary and create a powerful visual commemoration. Featuring forewords by Paul Cummins and Tom Piper and stunning photography of the installation, The Poppies: Blood Red Lands and Seas of Red is the only official publication to mark this landmark event. As thousands of the poppies used in the installation tour the country during the remainder of the First World War Centenary, this publication will undoubtedly prove popular with visitors to both the Tower and the new venues alike.
Bizarre England
Author: David Long
Publisher: Michael O'Mara Books
Published: 2015-06-04
Total Pages: 126
ISBN-13: 1782433775
DOWNLOAD EBOOKFrom weird buildings to eccentric museums and from mystical superstitions to remnants of magical rites, this is a guide to England like no other.
Go Slow England
Author: Alastair Sawday
Publisher: Little Bookroom
Published: 2008
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781892145673
DOWNLOAD EBOOKCelebrates the slow philosophy of life with a selection of the places, recipes and people who take their time to enjoy life at it most enriching. This book focuses on the people who live in Special Slow Places and what they do. You will meet farmers, literary people, wine-makers and craftsmen - all with stories to tell.
Instructions for American Servicemen in Britain, 1942
Author: United States. War Department
Publisher: Instructions for Servicemen
Published: 2004
Total Pages: 48
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKIn 1942 the United States War Department distributed a handbook to American Servicemen advising them on the peculiarities of the 'British, their country, and their ways'. The guide was intended to lessen the culture shock for those embarking on their first trip to Great Britain, and for the most part, abroad. The instructions are a wonderful interpretation of the differences between the two allies. By turns hilarious and poignant, many observations remain quaintly relevant today.Every page is full of enchantingly nostalgic advice and observations. Reproduced in a style reminiscent of the era, this is a wonderfully evocative war-time memento.The reader, from whatever country, will revel in the amusing and terrifically truthful American perception of the British character and country.
