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Churches: A Question of Conversion
An elaborate and comprehensive report on the problem of redundant churches and how to save, maintain and re-purpose those whose falling congregations and maintenance costs become burdensome with an emphasis not only on the older Anglican churches but, often more pressing, the difficulties faced b
Anchored in a Small Cove: A History and Archaeology of The Rocks, Sydney
A large and beautifully illustrated accompaniment to an exhibition mounted by the sydney cove authority that traced the social hisotry of the old harbour area of The Rocks through old maps, archive documents and photographs, and the display of early settler's domestic artefacts from the C18th and
Long Barrows in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight
A complete survey of all known extant Neolithic long barrows arranged alphabetically by Hampshire parish, each with accompanying photograph and site plan.
Waterways' Heraldry
As canal construction burgeoned in the late C18th a great many entrepreneurial canal companies were founded, each with a need to validate legal documents. To do so required a company seal cast and engraved in metal, often with elaborate armorial insignia.
Guide to the Canada Hall
A guide to exhibits exploring the history of Canada from the Viking settlements at L'Anse aux Meadows, through French farming immigration of the C17th, to the British fur and timber trading of the C18th and C19th where relations with indigenous tribes were of significance.
Clay Tobacco Pipes in Gloucestershire
Extensive survey of known Gloucestershire clay pipes and pipemakers dating from 1630 onwards with many excellent illustrations of types and maker's marks. Large format paperback. 80 pages. Cover slightly grubby, but internally good clean condition. Cat No 4505
Makonde: Wooden Sculpture from East Africa from the Malde Collection
Exhibition catalogue of the modern tradition of wooden figurative sculpture by the Bantu of the Makonde plateau of Southern Tanzania and Northern Mozambique which originated as the production of trade and tourist items, but built upon the much older tradition of carving wooden Mapiko dance masks.
Philippi
Attractive and detailed illustrated site guide to this ancient Greek site in Macedonia written by local archaeologist. Paperback. 94 pages. Many excellent colour photographs, site plans and maps. New condition. Cat No 4500
Archaeology of the Devon Landscape: Over 5000 Years of Devon's Heritage
A comprehensive overview of historic sites in Devon, from the Palaeolithic and Neolithic, to Medieval castles, historic towns and bridges. Illustrated with many b&w photographs, site plans and location maps. Paperback. 142 pages. Good clean condition.
Early Medieval Dean: The Forest of Dean and West Gloucestershire 409 to 1272 AD
A comprehensive survey of early medieval remains extant in the Forest of Dean - castles, churches, lost villages, field boundaries, warrens, Offa's Dyke, and St Briavels arsenal - followed by a catalogue of small finds. Includes a chronology, a list of place names and a bibliography.