The Oldest
The Oldest
Summary
From the oldest gin distillery to the oldest apple tree, a fascinating compendium of Britain's oldest everything From the oldest gin distillery to the oldest pedigree pig, this beautifully photographed book offers an original and unusual look at the history of Britain.
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The Oldest by Julian Calder
From the oldest gin distillery to the oldest apple tree, a fascinating compendium of Britain's oldest everything From the oldest gin distillery to the oldest pedigree pig, this beautifully photographed book offers an original and unusual look at the history of Britain. The oldest surviving buildings, businesses, sports clubs, transport routes, gardens and even the oldest tree are among over 200 fascinating subjects in this intriguing pictorial account of Britain's rich heritage. Providing glimpses of a hidden past that might otherwise go unnoticed, The Oldest shows that even our most ancient history is all around us.
Jullan Calder has photographed numerous stories and assignments for leading national and international magazines. He specialises in portraits and his work has been published around the world and exhibited at the National Portrait Gallery, London. Alastair Bruce is the Constitutional Commentator for Sky TV and broadcasts on constitutional and historical matters. He has made a number of films for television, including Victoria and Albert, Nicholas and Alexandra and Days of Majesty, which celebrated the ceremonial way in which Britain lives its history. He has written a history of the coronation and was appointed Fitzalan Pursuivant of Arms Extraordinary in 1998 to assist the College of Arms. Alastair and Jullan worked together on Keepers of the Kingdom (Cassell Illustrated 2002) that looked at the ancient and ceremonial offices of Britain.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781844030804 |
| ISBN 10 | 1844030806 |
| Title | The Oldest |
| Author | Julian Calder |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Octopus Publishing Group |
| Year published | 2005-10-13 |
| Number of pages | 224 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |
