The defence of britain
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This book is the story of britain's battlefield - the land, and how farms were armed and equipped so that the rich soil of britain could be won back to fertility and help feed and sustain a nation at warthis original publication provides a fascinating insight into how war came to the landthis book details the struggles and the triumphs of working the land no weapon ever invented is more deadly than hunger the finest armies in the world, courageous enough in the face of the enemy, can be reduced to helplessness without sustenance remember that this was produced in so was published in wartime, so there is a lot of patriotic rhetoric, but this adds to the authenticity of the book
7 €
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Oxfam bookshop cheltenham this is the story of britain told through its buildings and the people who built themjoin david dimbleby on his colourful chronological journey through the nation39;s architectural landscape: to towering fortresses, timber&45;framed barns, magnificent palaces, railway viaducts, music halls, suburban homes and tower blockshe climbs to the top of the light45;flooded ely cathedral, a looming vision of norman conquest and domination; he explores harvington hall in worcestershire, riddled with hidden passages to conceal catholic priests; he delves into manchester&39;s network of sewers, constructed to flush away the polluted waters of disease; and he takes a quizzical look at the scottish parliament in edinburgh, the symbol of devolutiontying in with the hit bbc1 series and generously illustrated with specially commissioned colour photography and over 100 historic images, this book reveals how these structures originated in the experiences and beliefs of the british people, and how they hold the key to who we aresee oxfam website for delivery information read more
4 €
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For much of our history britain was a third-rate maritime power on the periphery of europeempire of the deep also reveals how our naval history has shaped us in more subtle and surprising ways - our language, culture, politics and national character all owe a great debt to this conquest of the seasoxfam bookshop cheltenham the story of our navy is nothing less than the story of britain, our culture and our empirefew other nations have fallen so deeply in love with a branch of the armed forces as the british did with its navythis is a gripping, fresh take on our national storysee oxfam website for delivery information read moreyet, as ben wilson shows, there was nothing inevitable about this rise to maritime domination, nor was it ever an easy pathmuch more than a parade of admirals and their battles, this is the story of how an insignificant island nation conquered the world's oceans to become its greatest trading empire
6 €
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Battle of britain rectangularpiece jigsawof britain, then this is the jigsaw for you
15 €
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Waterways of britainpublished by "the times"a fabulous hardback illustrated guide to britain's stunning waterwayscollection only
10 €
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Oxfam bookshop cheltenham field guide to edible mushrooms of britain and europe is an invaluable source of information and advice on when and where to look for edible fungi throughout europea clear summary for each species provides information on edibility, habitat, season, size and key identification featuresit features over 65 of the very best edible mushroom species and 30 poisonous confusion species for extra safety see oxfam website for delivery information read moreuseful and practical advice is given on the storage and cooking of each species, to help make the best culinary use of themthe book is fully illustrated with over 200 superb species photographs, shot in situ using natural light and highlighting unique characteristics
9 €
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Tracks: volume 1 - side one 1 locomotives , and in north of england volume 1 - side two 1 locomotives and and , and near princes risborough 3 locomotives and , and and around bromsgrove locomotives at muhlen bei horb in southern germany locomotives of spanish national railways at castejon de ebrovolume 2 - side one - steam locomotives at work in yugoslavia, romania and france volume 2 - side two - steam locomotives at work in great britain, west germany and romania  volume 1 was issued and volume 2 was issued infor both volumes, the lps and inner sleeves are in excellent condition both the outer sleeves have slight rubbing and bumping but are both intactsee oxfam website for delivery information read moreoxfam shop cotham hill 2 vinyl lps of the sounds of steam locomotives on railways in britain, germany, spain, turkey, yugoslavia, romania and france locomotives on baghdad to ankara and istanbul railway in turkey
(England)
9 €
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Poetic account of the history of britain, attempting to follow the verse form of the various ages from 55 bc to the battle of britain pagesthe island by francis brett younga sound unmarked wartime publication
3 €
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Artist: the beatles title: the beatles fourth tour of britain date of concert: 1 november and 13 december condition of programme: the beatles concert programme is in very good condition with light creasing to the front and back covers, and being internally cleanthis is a very attractive early beatles concert programme that will make a great addition to any collection
170 €
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Bradbury history of britain stamp sheet - nobradbury has sold out - now scarce - this sheet is an investment if you are collecting bradbury history of britain ! please make me an offer ! read more6 - coronation of george v1 - mint condition
175 €
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Oxfam books & music bedford keepers of the kingdom; the ancient offices of britainlavishly illustrated in colour; printed on high-quality, glossy papersee oxfam website for delivery information read more224 pages, published , ny; hardback - red cloth boards with gold lettering on spineoverall condition - as newdust cover - unmarked
14 €
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Block clean; binding remains goodvery good, with dj"the author of animal farm, that brilliant satire on revolution, should need no introduction to english readersdj (good) in matching green pictorial, with minor edgewear and scuffs, and a 1 cm closed tear to spinea part of each free endpaper is tanned, but essentially this is a clean and excellent copy, with pages throughout (plus 8 colour plates and 17 b/w illustrations) all remaining clean, with no marks, tears or annotations notedthey will also find matter for prideoxfam books & music winchester 47 ppbut it is always better to be self-critical and to leave praise to others part of the "britain in pictures" seriessee oxfam website for delivery information read more"those who read this book may find much to make them angry - much with which they will disagreetaken from dj inner flappictorial green boards, very clean, with only minor scuff to rear cover, and minor fraying to corners and spine ends
29 €
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A history of the arts in britain from prehistoric to after ww2oxfam shop didsbury 6 volumes out of the original 9 volume setsee oxfam website for delivery information read morecondition: good - see pics
29 €
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Your chance to own one of the festival of britain badged publications in this short fascinating serieshas occured over the yearsa comparitive rarity of great interestthey won't make any more like thisthis book is now sixty-nine years old, as you may expect a trifle of wearit is intact, clean within, and entirely legible with much to fascinate the modern traveller
12 €
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Bradbury history of britain stamp sheet - nobradbury has sold out - now scarce - this sheet is an investment if you are collecting bradbury history of britain ! please make me an offer ! free tracked postage read more6 - coronation of george v1 - mint condition
175 €
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Bradbury history of britain smiler stamp sheet - nobradbury has sold out - now scarce - this sheet is an investment if you are collecting bradbury history of britain ! please make me an offer ! free tracked postage read more6 - coronation of george v1 - mint condition
175 €
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Collector item your chance to own one of the festival of britain badged hardback books in this short fascinating serieshas occured over the yearsa comparative rarity of great interestthey won't make any more like thisit is intact, clean within, and entirely legible with much to fascinate the modern travellerthis book is now nearly 72-years old, as you may expect a trifle of wear
12 €
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The penguin illustrated history of britain and irelandfrom the earliest times to the present daypaperback in good conditionisbn ad id: delivery service consumer creditconsultant editors barry cunliffe, robert bartlett, john morrill, asa briggs and joanna burke
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• : the beginnings of the railways – wollaton waggonway opens in nottinghamshirewe do our best to process as quickly as possiblehardcover: 304 pagesdiscover the historic events that have shaped britain’s railways
15 €
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Bradbury history of britain stamp sheet - nobradbury has sold out - now scarce - this sheet is an investment if you are collecting bradbury history of britain ! please make me an offer ! read more17 - titanic - mint condition
175 €
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Bradbury history of britain stamp sheet - nobradbury has sold out - now scarce - this sheet is an investment if you are collecting bradbury history of britain ! please make me an offer read more18 - british butterflies - mint condition
275 €
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Regional history of the railways of great britain: thames and severn vdispatched with royal mail 2nd classcondition is very good
10 €
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Now you can refight the air campaign on a strategic level with talonsoft's battle of britainyour task is to coordinate either the raf or the luftwaffe in the campaign and ensure victory for your side
28 €
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Oxfam shop clitheroe a guide to birds of prey of britain, europe, north africa and the middle east see oxfam website for delivery information read more
5 €
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Battle of britain by richard borg, a remastering and upgrading of the classic, much loved old tsr classicbut don’t be fooled by your starting strength! your losses will not be replaced as the spitfires and hurricanes carve holes in your ranks
118 €
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All the aircraft of corgi’s first edition battle of britain memorial flight plus the dc3 dakota in correct liveryprice includes uk p&p read moreaa lancaster - in excellent condition aa spitfire and hurricane in excellent condition but repair to one stand aa dc3 dakota also in excellent condition all four aircraft complete, boxed and certificated where issuedhighly collectible and quite rare in this series
65 €
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Bradbury history of britain stamp sheet - nobradbury has sold out - now scarce - this sheet is an investment if you are collecting bradbury history of britain ! please make me an offer ! free tracked postage read more17 - titanic - mint condition
100 €
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Bradbury history of britain stamp sheet - nobradbury has sold out - now scarce - this sheet is an investment if you are collecting bradbury history of britain ! please make me an offer free tracked postage read more18 - british butterflies - mint condition
225 €
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I am selling this hardback book, which is still in a good condition title: philip’s wild flowers of britain and northern europe number of pages (including the index at the back): 368 original price: £25 year of publication: dust cover: yes collection onlyfrom whitley bay read more
3 €