A National Trust guidebook covering history, horticulture, garden history, history of art, architecture, social history, natural environment and conservation.[...]
Stephen Lacey paints a vivid historical and horticultural picture of the great gardens of the National Trust. All the major periods and styles of garden design are represented, ranging from magnificent 18th century landscapes like Stowe and Croome Park, and heady Victorian creations at Biddulph Gran[...]
The National Trust is one of the largest private custodians of ancient trees in Europe. Amidst its properties are oak trees that support entire ecosystems, yew trees that were fully grown before the Romans arrived in Britain, and woodland that has remained virtually unchanged since the last ice age.[...]
Explore the British countryside with the National Trust. No organisation knows more about the British countryside than the National Trust, the custodians of some of our most beautiful stretches of land and coastline. Drawing on their expertise, this stunningly illustrated book is a comprehensive gui[...]
A celebration of the farmhouse foods of Britain and a collection of the best farmhouse recipes that have at their heart local ingredients. The South West has a wonderful tradition of cooking with pastry and clotted cream, the South East has puddings in suet crusts, and the Lake District often uses b[...]
The National Trust's collection of wallpaper, ceramics, textiles, tiles and furniture is almost unparalleled around the world and the patterns they feature are some of the most important in design history. This beautiful collection of 25 postcards feature the cream of this design heritage. From colo[...]
The National Trust has the finest collection of gardens in the United Kingdom. In this book Stephen Lacey paints a vivid historical and horticultural picture of the individual gardens, placing them firmly within the context of gardening history in Britain. All the major periods and styles of garden [...]
Taking the very best recipes for teatime treats from the National Trust, this new edition has been updated and expanded to include more atmospheric colour photography. A wonderful collection of the best recipes for a traditional British tea, from well-known favourites to regional and historic gems t[...]
The National Trust cares for a wealth of houses and historic buildings of all types, ranging from the grand to the quirky to the humble. This captivating book, fully revised and updated for 2013 and featuring more houses than ever before, is a guide to some of the greatest architectural treasures of[...]
Chicken in Red Wine, Lamb Meatballs, Potatoes Roast in Cream and Herbs a collection of delicious recipes for ultimate comfort foodsA hearty collection of the traditional favorite pies, stews, and one-pot meals, from Steak and Kidney Pie and Bolton Hotpot to Chicken & Leek Pie and Sausage & Lentil St[...]
Pears in Nightshirts, Brown Bread Ice Cream, Hollygog Pudding, Yorkshire Curd Cheesecake--traditional British dessert recipes from an expertThis mouthwatering collection of favorite puddings and desserts ranges from Chocolate Puddle Pudding and Sticky Toffee Sponge to Traditional Lemon Pancakes and [...]
A delicious collection of the nation's favourite jams, preserves and chutneys, from Piccalilli, Seville Orange Marmalade and Lemon Curd to old-fashioned Quince Jelly, Traditional Mincemeat, Sloe Gin and Fresh Lemonade. Includes recipes for chutneys and relishes, pickles, jams and jellies, butters, c[...]
The National Trust has nearly 200 cafes, and in 2014 they served 3.2 million cups of tea, 2.68 million home-made cakes and more than 600,000 soups. In this cookbook, the National Trust share their hugely popular, tried-and-tested dishes so you can cook your favourites at home.There are over 100 reci[...]
The National Trust has the finest collection of gardens in the United Kingdom. In this book Stephen Lacey paints a vivid historical and horticultural picture of the individual gardens, placing them firmly within the context of gardening history in Britain. All the major periods and styles of garden [...]
The National Trust cares for the finest collection of gardens in the UK, and these 50 postcards show some of the most beautiful. From the dense color of cottage gardens and the geometric perfection of knot gardens to the sweeping grandeur of Capability Brown's vistas, there's a perfect card for ever[...]
This captivating book, fully revised and updated and featuring more NT houses than ever before, is a guide to some of the greatest architectural treasures of Britain, encompassing both interior and exterior design. This new edition is fully revised and updated, and includes entries for eight new pro[...]
Scone obsessive Sarah Cleland has gathered 50 scone recipes from National Trust experts around the country, and has written a quirky guide to 50 National Trust places to delight and entertain you while you bake or eat those blissful treats. Eccentric owners, strange treasures, obscure facts it's all[...]
From cucumber sandwiches to jam and scones, this comprehensive cookery book from the National Trust is chock full of recipes that go perfectly with a cup of tea.Afternoon tea is the quintessential British ritual. And with over 100 tearooms across the country, the National Trust knows a thing or two [...]
From Sir Winston Churchill to Ellen Terry; Beatrix Potter to Vita Sackville-West: many of the National Trust's former residents were cat-lovers. Cats of the National Trust explores these feline fanatics and the animals (or animal objects) with which they filled their homes.Each entry includes gorgeo[...]
From cucumber sandwiches to jam and scones, this comprehensive cookery book from the National Trust is chock full of recipes that go perfectly with a cup of tea.Afternoon tea is the quintessential British ritual. And with over 100 tearooms across the country, the National Trust knows a thing or two [...]
The perfect gift book for any jam-maker. Includes 70 mouthwatering recipes for jams, marmalades and preserves.[...]
Ex-Navy SEAL sniper Scott Taylor served his country for eight years. Taylor finally came home after he was injured during Operation Iraqi Freedom. Years later, he became outraged when he discovered that the Obama administration was leaking sensitive intelligence information for political gain. Now S[...]