From simple patterns to the most intricate ornamentation, hand-drawn decoration was a vital part of 19th-century design. Originally published in 1888, ...

First published in 1922, English Country Life and Work presents an enduring record of a long-vanished way of life. Travelling from farm to moorland, from ...

This is the third and final instalment in Dave Wilson's series, concluding his fascinating tales of life as a London fireman. This book looks closely at ...

A delightful and nostalgic stroll around the gardens of the early 20th century, Gardens In The Making was originally published in 1914 as a guide to the ...

The Cheap Cottage and Small House sets out architect Gordon Allen's vision of simple, well built housing for both the working and middle classes. This ...

Alison Halford was the most senior police woman in the United Kingdom when she was forced into retirement, her reputation in ruins after a viciously defended ...

Originally published in 1931, Representative British Architects profiles twelve of the foremost practitioners of the time in architecture. In an age when ...

First published in 1937, Woodcraft In Design And Practice contains a wealth of designs for 1930s furniture. Working from solid design principles, Rodney ...

Originally published in 1914, The English Parish Church is a thorough and illuminating survey of nine centuries of ecclesiastical architecture. Accompanied ...