SIXTY GLORIOUS YEARS

 

Sixty Glorious Years is a stunning pictorial tribute that offers an unparalleled look at the life and work of Queen Elizabeth II, who looks set to become Britain’s longest surviving sovereign. With more than 300 formal portraits and behind the scenes ‘off duty’ pictures, this book expertly documents sixty years on the throne, in which time her determination to carry out her duties and ability to connect with the public has not faltered.

 

FX4 BLACK CAB MANUAL

 

This book explores the evolution and engineering of the ubiquitous Austin FX4 London Taxi, built between 1958 and 1997. Author Bill Munro follows the development of the black cab – an enduring icon of Britain’s transport heritage – from its origins as the Hackney carriage through to its final design by Mann and Overton.

 

SS GREAT BRITAIN MANUAL

 

Brunel’s SS Great Britain transformed world travel. Voyaging 32 times around the world and totalling nearly one million miles at sea, this uniquely successful passenger ship was a world first. Containing archive illustrations and specially commissioned photographs, this technical manual explains in detail how the ship worked and also looks at the ambitious salvage and conservation effort that brought her home to Bristol.

 

WALLACE & GROMIT - CRACKING CONTRAPTIONS
MANUAL 2

 

Following the success of the Cracking Contraptions Manual, Wallace has pulled the dust sheets off a further 20 of his ingenious inventions.

Cracking Contraptions 2 again features superbly detailed cutaway drawings, informative technical descriptions and colour photographs throughout. This time, as well as reprising his role as editor, Wallace plans to take control of the entire print production process...

 

ROUTEMASTER BUS MANUAL

 

The Routemaster bus – instantly recognisable as the classic red double-decker London Transport bus – is a British icon, and a symbol unmistakably associated with London. This book provides a unique perspective on owning, restoring and operating a Routemaster, as well as an insight into the design, development and anatomy of this remarkably resilient machine.

 

HMS VICTORY MANUAL

 

HMS Victory is probably the most famous surviving historic warship in the world today. She was flagship to Admiral Lord Nelson at the battle of Trafalgar in 1805, when he was killed on her deck in Britain’s hour of victory. This new Haynes book, officially licensed by the Royal Navy, offers fascinating insights into its construction, weaponry and operation, and includes over 300 images, many of which have never been seen before.

 

SUPERMARINE SPITFIRE MANUAL

 

This manual provides a unique perspective on what it takes to own, restore and operate a Spitfire, as well as a wonderful insight into the engineering and construction of this remarkable aeroplane. Presented mainly in colour, this highly detailed and attractively designed book is based around the restoration of the Spitfire Mk XVI at RAF Coningsby.

 

MGB: THE ILLUSTRATED HISTORY

 

Sales of over half a million made the MGB Britain's most successful ever sports car. Fifty years on from the MGB's introduction in 1962, its classic lines, affordability, fun factor and certain 'rightness' mean that its enthusiastic following remains undiminished. Here is a new '50th anniversary' edition of what is widely recognised as one of the best MGB books ever published.