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Treasures from the National Trust
National Trust

National Trust, 2008

From Rubens paintings to Chippendale cabinets to elaborate Palladian doll houses, the enormous range of priceless objects held in the Trust's hundreds of historic properties is unequalled, and many of them are still housed in the places for which they were originally designed or bought. Divided into themed chapters such as Paintings, Sculpture, Textiles, Furniture and Woodwork, and Ceramics, Treasures from the National Trust explains the ...

Hidcote: The Garden and Lawrence Johnston

1 review
Graham Pearson

National Trust, 2007

Hidcote: The Garden and Lawrence Johnston
Excellent detailed description of the history of the garden. Good bird's eye view of the garden makes it easy to follow locations. Overall descriptions of individual gardens but for me not enough details on plants. Nice planting plan drawing of the red border. Wished other areas had been detailed in the same way. Of the current books on Hidcote this is by far the best.

Houses of the National Trust
Lydia Greeves

National Trust, 2008

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. A companion volume to the bestselling Gardens of the National Trust , this captivating book is a guide to some of the greatest architectural treasures in the country, encompassing both interior and exterior design of more than 250 properties. In addition to houses, the book also covers fascinating buildings as ...

Gardens of the National Trust

1 review
Stephen Lacey

National Trust, 1999

good informative guide
This is a good book to read before your trip & decide where to go, much too big to travel with. Well written, informative, but could use a few more photos-these are gardens after all.

Complete Traditional Recipe Book

1 review
Sarah Edington

National Trust, 2007

Complete Traditional Recipe Book
Love this book- many fine recipes. Only problems I found was the need for a food glossary, as many items contained in the book are not found in the US. (i.e.) Golden Syrup, blood pudding, ratafia biscuits. I was able to go online and search most of these out though, so it was ok, and really interesting to hunt ingredients down. The color photos are wonderful, and it is a high quality book, ...

How to ''Cook'' Compost: A Gardening Guide to Making and Using Compost (National Trust)

National Trust, 2008

Exploring one of the most straightforward and rewarding garden activities, this handy, easy-to-follow guide reveals every aspect of making and using compost?selecting the right type of container, deciding on the recipe that makes best use of the waste materials on hand, and showing the variety of ways in which this almost magical material can be put to work in the garden. For anyone concerned with sustainability, creating compost is an almost ...

The Art of Dress

7 reviews
Jane Ashelford

National Trust, 1999

Superb UK costume reference
This is a wonderful book! And I'm not saying that just because I'm English and I know intimately the Paulise de Bush collection (one of the collections featured in this book.). It deals specifically with the history of European costume (not American or ethnic costume - sorry, US of A'ians!) as reflected in the collections of English houses and collections in the National Trust, and has ...

A Butler's Guide to Table Manners
Nicholas Clayton

National Trust, 2007

With the revival in good manners, etiquette, spelling, and grammar, this is a timely guide to table manners and dining etiquette to ensure grace at the table at all times. All aspects of eating etiquette are covered?from napkin folding, cutlery, glasses, bread rolls (never use a knife!), and silver service to how to eat soup, spaghetti, escargot, artichokes, and how to open a bottle of champagne. With diagrams for tricky table placements and ...

Hats And Bonnets (Fashion & Style)

4 reviews
Althea MacKenzie

National Trust, 2005

Beautiful collection...
Wonderful photos of the collection. After devouring all the information as well as the photos... you just have purchase the other books from the series to complete the set! Interesting background on the collector himself, in the book's introduction. A good source of information and ideas for anyone interested in 18th and 19th century headwear.

Inside Out: A Brief History of Underwear (National Trust)
Shelley Tobin

National Trust, 1999

Drawing on the National Trust?s costume collection, Shelly Tobin traces the items that were used to squeeze women into a variety of shapes and styles, from the stays and corsets of the early 18th century to the silk and lace-trimmed items of the early 20th century. She also looks at nightclothes, maternity garb, and menswear.

Hedgerow and Wildlife: Guide to Animals and Plants of the Hedgerow
Jane Eastoe

National Trust, 2008

Hedgerows are one of the richest sources of wildlife in Britain. They have evolved over centuries, and their importance is still vital today. This book offers an insight into the hedgerow wildlife?how they have developed and been managed, how to identify different types, and what plants, birds, insects, and small mammals can be found inside. A mixed hedge containing species such as elder, blackthorn, hawthorn, hazel, wild cherrry, and field ...

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