Peter Sellers was one of the biggest stars of the 1960s and 70s. His career began with characters such as Bluebottle on BBC radio's The Goon Show and he achieved global fame as Inspector Clouseau in the Pink Panther series. What is less well known is that he served in the Royal Air Force Entertainment Units (known as Gang Shows) for over three ......
Only Us is a comprehensive, photographic portrait of humanity; a tapestry of mankind. As a species we are incredibly diverse, yet remarkably similar in so many ways. Our ability to adapt is unrivalled; from the four corners of the planet there are few places we have not succeeded in inhabiting. Only Us is a unique look at what essentially makes ......
The stories of five men and women of the Great War as told by their medals
Richard Cullen takes the reader through the Great War history, led by the medals of five who served, each decorated for distinguished service. Their stories are untold and open our eyes to the struggles that so many faced without formal recognition. They are tales of sadness, power, modesty, compassion, bravery and a fulfilled post-war life.
Explore the fabulous Royal Museums Greenwich with the RMG Kids' Handbook! This compact handbook broadly introduces the history and themes of the main RMG sites, and includes loads of creative activities, do-it-yourself projects, games, quizzes and Did You Know? facts to keep children engaged.
The royal history of Greenwich stretches back to the mid-15th century, when it was the site of a major royal palace. From the beautiful Queen's House, completed in the 1630s, to the Charles II's Royal Observatory in 1676, and the Royal Hospital for Seamen, begun in 1696, a national institution for maritime welfare.
This book tells the story of the Frontline Walk, a sponsored walk across the former battlefields of the Western Front supporting the work of ABF The Soldier's Charity. The service charity was estalised in 1944, working with army veterans of every conflict and to support future generations and their dependants. This book uncovers the stories ......
This highly illustrated gift book tells the stories of those who lived through Christmas in wartime, when wrapping paper was banned, rationing was in force and children were separated from their families. Also included are tips and tricks to create recycled presents and greetings cards, and recipes to cook a delicious wartime Christmas meal.
ISBN-13: 9781912423231
(Paperback)
Publisher: UNICORN PRESS Imprint: IMPERIAL WAR MUSEUM
An Anthology of Christian Currents in English Life since 550 AD
For many today the Church stands picturesquely in the background of modern life, but its time-honoured place has always been firmly in the foreground; it has been intimately woven into the unfolding fabric of English society and culture for one and a half thousand years. This may be largely lost to view, but the legacy is everywhere. The people ......
Laura Knight is described by art historians as the most important female artist of 20th-century Britain. In 1929 she was made a Dame, and in 1936 she became the first female to be elected to the exclusive Royal Academy - the first woman since its inception in 1768. She captured in oils and watercolours the world of theatre and ballet, became an ......