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Urquhart Castle and the Great Glen
Using the physical evidence from the ruined castle site on the shore of Loch Ness the author traces the development of the castle and its glen, chronicling the role it played in Scottish and regional history. Illustrated. Large paperback. 128 pages.
Treasures on Earth: Museums, Collections and Paradoxes
The Director of the University Museum Oxford asks: “Why are so many museums seriously short of funds and some failing. Who are museums for? Who will pay? Who will choose?” Paperback. 114 pages. In new condition. Cat No 4962
Langley Mill Pottery: Its History & Its Wares
A complete chronology and history of this prolific Debyshire pottery which opened in 1865 and closed finally after many iterations and ownership changes in 1982.
Cromeleque dos Almendres - Almendres Cromlech: From Mystery to Knowledge
A fine illustrated guide to the largest megalithic structure on the Iberian peninsular and one of the largest Neolithic complexes in Europe comprising large granite menhirs arranged in circles, ellipses or single monoliths, thought to date from three distinct phases of construction and with clear
The Lie of the Land: Aspects of the Archaeology and History of the Designed Landscape in the South West of England
This book uses archaeological techniques to explore many aspects of the designed landscape and, in so doing, reveals how rich is the West country in such places. It will appeal to those with an interest in garden history, landscape studies and archaeology.
Aspects of Medieval and Later Southwark: Archaeological Excavations (1991-8) for the London Underground Limited Jubilee Line Extension Project
This short monograph presents evidence related to medieval Southwark uncovered at London Bridge Station during construction of the Jubilee Line Extension. Environmenta evidence realting to diet and hygiene accompnaies similar evidence providing indications of industry and trade.
Schone Schijn / Brillance et Prestige - Romeinse Juweelkunst in West-Europa / La Joaillerie Romaine en Europe Occidentale
Organised by the Gallo-Roman Museum in Flanders ‘Beautiful Appearance: Roman Jewellery Art in Western Europe’ was the first retrospective exhibition that portrayed five centuries of the Roman jeweller’s art.
The Tyntesfield Emergency
SAVE's report published in support of its campaign to save for the nation the Victorian gothic revival masterpiece Tyntesfield House, its contents,and its estate, ahead of a possible private sale and break-up obligated to meet the inheritance of the deceased Lord Wraxall's heirs.
Kaboul, le passé confisqué : musée de Kaboul, 1931-1965 [Kabul, the Confiscated Past: Kabul museum, 1931-1965]
The looting and deliberate destruction that accompanied two decades of war left the Kabul museum with nothing but a carcass, emptied of its prestigious collections: Missing - the ivories and glass from the treasure of Begram; Destroyed - the stelae and Buddhas of Hadda, Shotorak and Païtava; Disa
Ancient Yesterdays
A large exhibition catalogue of images produced by reduction linocut and influenced by a wide range of archaeological subjects dating back 4000 years.