Cradley Heath & Old Hill in 1901 in a fascinating series of reproductions of old Ordnance Survey plans in the Alan Godfrey Editions, ideal for anyone interested in the history of their neighbourhood or family. The map covers Old Hill & the northern part of Cradley Heath; it also

Includes:: a portion of Worcestershire (sheet 4.08) around Dudley Wood. Coverage stretches from Whitehall Road eastward to Waterfall Lane, & from Saltwells Road & Primrose Bridge southward to Grainger`s Lane. Features include Cradley Heath town centre with High Street, Lomey Town, St Luke`s church, Newtown area; Old Hill with Holy Trinity church, Reddal Hill area, Trinity Hall, Riddings Colliery (disused), Bearmore Colliery (disused), Black Waggon Colliery (disused), Providence Chain Works, Cherry Orchard area; also Hadenhill Colliery (disused), GWR Stourbridge Extension with Old Hill station, GWR Netherton & Halesowen Branch, Waterfall Lane Colliery (disused), Pearson`s Colliery, Powkelane Sawmills, Oldhill Colliery, Oldhill Iron Works, Eagle Colliery, Dudley Canal, Fly Colliery, Mouse Street area, gas works, Tiger Works, Bowling Green, Dudley Wood area, Saltwells Colliery, Netherton Foundry, tramways, Spring Hill House, Saltwells Basin, etc. On the reverse is a directory of Cradley Heath. About the Alan Godfrey Editions of the 25” OS Series: Selected towns in Great Britain & Ireland are covered by maps showing the extent of urban development in the last decades of the 19th & early 20th century. The plans have been taken from the Ordnance Survey mapping & reprinted at about 15 inches to one mile (1:4, 340). On the reverse most maps have historical notes & many also include extracts from contemporary directories. Most maps cover about one mile (1.6kms) north/south, one & a half miles (2.4kms) across; adjoining sheets can be combined to provide wider coverage.FOR MORE INFORMATION & A COMPLETE LIST OF ALL AVAILABLE TITLES PLEASE CLICK ON THE SERIES LINK.

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Cradley South in 1901 in a fascinating series of reproductions of old Ordnance Survey plans in the Alan Godfrey Editions, ideal for anyone interested in the history of their neighbourhood or family. The map covers the eastern part of Cradley, southern part of Cradley Heath, the Haden Hill & Haden Cross area, & a rural portion of Hawne parish. Features include Corngreaves Works, Hightown & Overend areas of Cradley, Toy`s Green, Colonial Works, Colley Orchard, New Hawne Colliery with mineral railway, Colmanhill House, Timbertree Colliery with tramway, Corngreaves Hall, Surfeit Hill, St Peter`s church (split by margin), disused Codsall Colliery, Haden Hill, Haden Cross, Old Hawne Colliery (disused), Gunbarrel Mill, Tadpole Hole, Granville & Gorstyhill Colliery (disused), stretch of GWR Netherton & Halesowen branch, River Stour, etc. On the reverse is an 1896 Cradley directory. About the Alan Godfrey Editions of the 25” OS Series: Selected towns in Great Britain & Ireland are covered by maps showing the extent of urban development in the last decades of the 19th & early 20th century. The plans have been taken from the Ordnance Survey mapping & reprinted at about 15 inches to one mile (1:4, 340). On the reverse most maps have historical notes & many also include extracts from contemporary directories. Most maps cover about one mile (1.6kms) north/south, one & a half miles (2.4kms) across; adjoining sheets can be combined to provide wider coverage.FOR MORE INFORMATION & A COMPLETE LIST OF ALL AVAILABLE TITLES PLEASE CLICK ON THE SERIES LINK. ...

Craft Beer London by Will Hawkes & published by Vespertine Press, is a pocket guide to the places which offer the best beer experience in the capital. A compelling foreword by Evin O’ Riordain, head brewer at The Kernel, opens the doors to the finest craft beer pubs, bars & breweries to be found in London. Each entry features a brief introduction about the place & the beer served, inviting colour photographs, contact details & local transport. Grouped in geographical order they are all referenced with a folded general map of London, so that you can plan your visit according to your location. The last part of the book consists of a mini beer companion with information about craft beer, London’s beer history & the current brewing revival. Craft Beer London is the perfect pocket drinking guide for people who want know more about their drink! ...

The Craft Beer Tasting Kit is the perfect excuse to get a group of friends over to share some great beers & good times. Attention all craft beer fans, you must have this brilliant box set in your life, because if you`ve ever needed a valid reason to enjoy some delectable brews, this kit is it. Containing 200 tasting notes to fill in, a flavor wheel to help you identify the tastes you are experiencing, some specially designed beer mats & even a bottle opener to crack open a few bottles, the only thing you will need to do is supply the beers to try. To get you started, a 64-page book explaining the brewing process, how to taste beer & a guide different beer styles is also included. The kit is brilliant for social gatherings
- beer-tasting parties are great fun & perfect for sharing some of the amazing craft brews that are on the market. They also provide the perfect excuse for popping the cap on a few of those bottles of beer you`ve been saving for a special occasion.
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Craft Beer World is the must-have companion for anyone who appreciates decent beer. The last few years have seen an explosion in the popularity of craft beers across the globe, with excellent new brews being produced everywhere from Copenhagen to Colorado, Amsterdam to Auckl&. With more amazing beers available than ever before, it`s hard to know which ones to choose. That`s where Craft Beer World comes in. Gathering together over 300 of the most innovative & tastiest beers you need to try, & divided into 50 different catagories, you will find the best of the best each style has to offer. Every category comes with an explanation of the key characteristics of the style
- whether it`s an American IPA bursting with citrusy C-hops or an Imperial Stout full of dark roasted malts
- along with an example of a classic brew & a selection of cutting edge versions that are certain to become instant favourites. So whether you`re looking for bitter beers or balanced flavours, a hit of hops or a hint of coffee, the reviews will point you in the right direction to find the perfect beer to suit your tastebuds. Also included throughout the book are interesting nuggets of beer information, covering everything from the catalyst that has caused the astonishing growth in craft beer through to matching beer with food & how to serve your drinks.

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Bring the great wide world into your own home with these 35 travel-inspired craft projects! Driven by a passion for travel, photography & craft, Libby Abadee & Cath Armstrong have created Craft It Up Around The World to inspire children to look at the world around them. They have designed 35 unique & enduring projects that represent different countries, all complete with fun facts. Discover how with simple kitchen ingredients you can make salt dough coins to evoke the magic of the Trevi Fountain in Rome, or a Times Square pencil tin on which to store your vacation magnets from New York. Give the whirling Dervish doll a spin, or banish stress with their ` No worries` worry dolls, inspired by Peru. As you follow the simple step-by-step instructions, you`ll make stunning crafts that you`ll want to keep forever or give as beautiful gifts. ...

Bring Christmas from around the world into your home with these beautiful treasures. Ice-skating in New York? Gazing at starry nights in India? Jingling bells around your wrist as they do in Cuba? Let your imagination take flight, & join in a whole host of celebratory traditions from around the globe by making beautiful treasures, either as keepsakes or gifts. Libby Abadee & Cath Armstrong, both keen travellers, have discovered Christmas traditions from around the world & cleverly adapted them into 35 accessible craft projects, complete with fun facts about each country. Not only will you love making a gorgeous Ice Queen, you will learn when & why the ice rink was installed at Christmas time at New York`s Rockefeller Centre. From composing a Uruguayan crib scene to making a Japanese origami gift box, you can indulge your creative ability while learning about how things are done in other countries. Follow the simple step-by-step instructions & clear photographs to achieve delightful results. Christmas is a time of giving & spreading joy among friends & family, & this book presents a magical & inspirational way to help you do just that. ...

Distillation is as close as mankind has come to alchemy: turning everything from the humble potato to run-of-the-mill corn into glorious liquor. But there`s nothing like industrialisation to suck the soul out of a process % &, with their vast column stills & bulk-buy mentality, that is exactly what the spirit-industry behemoths have managed to do. Cue the micro-distiller
- a new breed of artisan producer reigniting our love of spirits & making drinks of quality rather than quantity. Artisan spirits can not only taste better, but each microdistiller has a tale to tell about the ingredients or the dream that led them to lovingly coax each drop of spirit from still to bottle. & we all love a good story. In ” Craft Spirit World”, over 100 of the best examples on the market of gin, vodka, rum, whisky, bourbon, cognac & more are revealed, coming from producers dotted across the globe
- from New Zealand & South Africa to Scotl&, Italy, Canada & the United States. Each entry then covers the history behind the drink, where to get it &, most importantly, what it tastes like.

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Want to mix drinks like a pro? Let Craft Spirits infuse your life with some mixology magic. This title helps you to learn how to mix spirits from brandy to bourbon to create your own custom cocktails for every occasion. Craft distillers & micro distilleries are big news, & Craft Spirits catalogues more than 250 spirits including schnapps, mezcal, rum, gin, & absinthe (for the brave). This unique book explores a truly international range of craft spirits, including the names to watch & spirits to try. With an intoxicating mix of reference, photography, & how-to information, Craft Spirits is the definitive guide to an exciting new mixology movement. Mix it up, infuse your own, & create new cocktails with Craft Spirits. ...

Crafted in Britain is a celebration of Britain`s traditional crafts & industries that have survived into the modern world, not as museums but on their merits. In an age of increasing automation & standardisation, it is a joy to find such places, where craftsmanship & personal skills are still valued. Their world is recreated in Rob Scott`s dramatic photographs, while the processes & history of the different industries is described in the captivating text by Anthony Burton. They have travelled the country from the Spey valley in Scotl&, where they recorded the workers in a traditional distillery & a cooperage, to Cornwall & the studio of a specialist pub sign painter. They have gone underground with a Free Miner of the Forest of Dean & seen molten metal being poured to create majestic church bells. The book delights in the variety & individuality of the different industries. For both author & photographer it has been a revelation to see some of these processes at work: to watch a craftsman take a strip of silver & work it by hand into a spoon, or to find clocks being made in a workshop that looks as if it has scarcely changed for a hundred years. Crafted in Britain gives you the opportunity to share these experiences & delight in the discovery of these magnificent survivors. ...