R101
R101

Author: Nick Walmsley

Publisher: Sutton Publishing

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 160

ISBN-13:

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His Majesty's Airship R101 was intended to be an aerial flagship, connecting the far-flung outposts of the Empire in a fraction of the time it took to make a sea voyage. Her story is one of grand dreams and fine ideas, brilliant technology, political and romantic intrigue, human weakness, heroism and ultimate tragedy. The ill-starred career of the gigantic airship and her horrific fiery end on a French hillside exert the same kind of fascination reserved for the Titanic and the Hindenburg. Her loss in 1930 sent the nation into shock, marking the end of Britain's interest in airships and even perhaps representing the death throes of the imperial dream. This pictorial history of the airship is based on the archives of the Airship Heritage Trust. These include the records of the Royal Airship Works, which built the R101 and have previously denied all access.

Fifty Classic British Films, 1932-1982
Fifty Classic British Films, 1932-1982

Author: Anthony Slide

Publisher: Courier Corporation

Published: 1985-01-01

Total Pages: 168

ISBN-13: 9780486248608

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200 striking photographs, in-depth commentaries, plot synposes, contemporary reviews, and more — about 50 British classics from yesterday and today. Preface. Text. Alphabetical list of films. Bibliography.

Riley & Wolseley Cars 1948 to 1975
Riley & Wolseley Cars 1948 to 1975

Author: David Rowe

Publisher: David and Charles

Published: 2022-02-22

Total Pages: 104

ISBN-13: 1787117189

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A full colour guide to all Wolseley cars built from 1948 until the end of production in 1975. With an informative history, detailed model-by-model comparisons and technical information it is a comprehensive guide to the later cars.

Book of Old-Time Trades and Tools
Book of Old-Time Trades and Tools

Author: Anonymous

Publisher: Courier Corporation

Published: 2005-10-27

Total Pages: 322

ISBN-13: 0486443426

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Lavishly illustrated primer on the work of tailors, shoemakers, calico printers, millers, and 29 other craftworkers provides valuable insights on Victorian working class culture. More than 700 illustrations.