The floor-standing Statesman is a 50cm (20”) globe with an imposing presence, suitable for any study, office or home. The Blue Globe Statesman features a h&-applied, h&-cut map; the illuminated globe is mounted on a striking hardwood base. With classic design details, solid brass engraved meridian, & light control make this a bold addition to any environment. Other

Features:- Sumptuous blue ocean design- Illuminated globe with light control- Political boundaries also displayed

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We are able to source a wide range flags in many sizes, sewn or printed on 100% Ministry Of Defence Standard Woven & Knitted Polyester. Flags are supplied with rope & toggle. If you would like more information, have a custom size request or cannot find a desired product, please email us at maritime@stanfords.co.uk. We will be glad to help! ...

This text is a celebration of the life & architecture of the railway station & its evolution. It provides an informative account of the social & political context of stations over the last 150 years, & examines the background of some of the world`s major stations. Railway stations have always held a special place in the public`s affection. The lure of the great railway terminus has been especially strong, with the grandeur of the architecture fused with the prospects for adventure, escape or challenge promised by far-flung destinations. The many stations featured in this book cover a wide spectrum of architectural styles & developments & important historic events, from the early provincial & colonial railways, the Victorian Gothic of London`s St Pancras & the Beaux-Arts splendour of Grand Central Station in New York, to the modern structural feats of Nicholas Grimshaw`s Waterloo International Terminal & Santiago Calatrava`s Lyon Satolas. Other stations from all over the world include the Union Stations in St Louis, Washington, DC, Chicago & Toronto; Pennsylvania Station, New York; Helsinki, Finland; Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; Howrah Station, Calcutta & more. ...

Shortlisted for the Stanford Dolman Travel Book of the Year at the Edward Stanfords Travel Writing Awards 2016. The line from London to Bristol connects two great cities, but what lies in between? London`s western suburbs, the Thames Valley, acres of farmland punctuated by tourist traps & provincial towns; what could possibly be of interest in such a landscape? To his surprise, James Attlee
- a regular traveller on the route
- finds himself knee-deep in stories, the line awash with ghosts, including those of Charles I, Oscar Wilde, T.E. Lawrence, the Beautiful Spotted Boy, Haile Selassie, Stanley Spencer, Diana Dors, Eddie Cochran & of course the creator of the line himself, Isambard Kingdom Brunel. Among the living he seeks the stories of the overlooked workers who keep the trains running
- including the man who flies an owl to scare the pigeons out of Paddington station. Drawing on his own experience as a commuter Attlee explores the effect of velocity on vision, & the links railways have with music & literature. Despite the ease with which it slips backwards & forwards in time, this is not another nostalgic book about `heritage` Engl&. As Britain embarks on the greatest period of rail construction since the nineteenth century, the author argues that trains are the future, not the past. Will increased connectivity really guarantee general prosperity this time around, as Victorian engineers promised it would 175 years ago?


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This beautifully designed book shows how the seemingly mundane objects that populate desks & cubicles everywhere are now being re-imagined as collector`s items. & as today`s trendsetting artists & designers are increasingly returning to non-digital techniques & methods, letterpress stationery, typewriters, & ink pens have developed the cache of vintage fashion & cars. Stationery Fever showcases the plethora of retro & fine office goods being produced & sold around the world. Organized like your favourite stationery store-pencils, pens, notebooks, erasers, greeting cards, school supplies, etc.- it features exquisitely photographed objects that transcend the decades since laptops took over most of our office needs. Each chapter highlights distinct objects & features a store that specialises in that category. Along the way, readers will learn the history of the lined notebook, the proper way to sharpen a pencil, & the story of how postcards came to be. Whether you`re stuffing a college backpack or decorating your home office, this book will appeal to lovers of lo-fi & bespoke objects alike. ...

This study covers the whole sweep of history from the earliest written records to the present day. From May Day revels & Midsummer Fires, to Harvest Home, Hallowe'en & the twelve days of Christmas, Ronald Hutton takes us on a journey through the ritual year in Britain. Seeking to challenge many common assumptions about the customs of the past & debunk many myths surrounding festivals of the present, this text illuminates the history of the calendar we live by today. This book is intended for students & historians of social & cultural history, folklorists, & anyone with an interest in traditional customs & rituals. ...

Stavanger West area in Norway in a series of GPS compatible recreational maps at 1:25, 000 with cartography based on the country’s topographic survey & additional tourist information. The base map is an enlargement of the standard 1:50, 000 topographic survey series. Contours lines are drawn at 20m intervals. The overprint varies from title to title, but

Includes:: local footpaths, in some cases distinguishing between easy & more difficult trails, as well as mountain huts & campsites. Many titles also indicate cycle, ski or canoeing routes, other accommodation possibilities, sport & recreational facilities, including alpine skiing slopes, places of interest, etc. The maps have a UTM grid & margin ticks giving latitude & longitude. Map legend

Includes:: English. Several titles have on the reverse additional tourist information, although in most cases in Norwegian only.PLEASE NOTE: this title is also available together with the Stavanger East map as a 2-map set. To see the list of Turkart maps at 1:25, 000 & links to Turkart series at 50K, 100K & Hiking Sets please click on the series link above.



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Map No. 10008, Stavanger, in the new topographic survey of Norway at 1:50, 000 covering the country on 195 double-sided sheets & first published by Nordeca in 2011
- 2012; fully GPS compatible, indicating waymarked footpaths, campsites, tourist huts, illuminated ski runs, etc. The maps, now published by Nordeca, the successors to Statens Kartverk & its subsequent owners the Ugland Group, are printed on light, waterproof & tear-resistant synthetic paper. Each map covers an area of 62x 45 kilometres (39 x 28 miles approx.), with a 2-km overlap between the sheets. The maps have contours at 20m intervals (10m glacier contours), plus colouring & graphics to show cultivated areas, bogs, forests, etc. In addition to all the information expected of topographic mapping at this scale the maps distinguish between waymarked & unmarked footpaths & show campsites, tourist huts (serviced/self service/no supplies), country hotels & restaurants, & illuminated ski trails. The series uses EUREF89 (WGS84) datum & the maps have a 1-km UTM grid. Map legend is in Norwegian & English. Each title comes in a sturdy protective card envelope.
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The map is printed on a durable plastified water resistant paper & is difficult to tear apart. Archipelago Skaret is a detailed route maps for coastal adventures in a scale of 1:25 000. The map features information on hiking trails on land & along the archipelago, personalized breakfast accommodation & beaches. Ideal for walking, cycling & canoeing / kayaking along the coast. ...

Detailed spiral-bound street atlas of Stavanger at two scales; the central region is displayed at a scale of 1:5000, the rest of the atlas at the smaller scale of 1:10, 000. All major & minor roads are shown, as are bridges, paths, municipal boundaries, ferry routes & railways. The cartography is at a scale large enough that individual houses are shown, with their respective house numbers indicated. Local utilities are all shown, including post offices, hotels, schools, libraries, restaurants, wine/liquor shops & also places of interest & cultural monuments. ...