Social and cultural history

Queen Elizabeth II: A Lifetime Dressing for the World Stage

Exquisite and sumptuous, immaculately tailored, dignified and, above all, practical. The wardrobe of Queen Elizabeth II was as distinctive in style as her position in the world was unique. This remarkable book is a fond reflection of the days when her Majesty led the field in fashion, showcasing some of the world’s best designers.

Elizabeth

Sarah Gristwood celebrates the legacy of Queen Elizabeth II and how her enduring popularity was tantamount to her many supporters. The twists and turns of her life follow her teenage years during the war, marrying the Duke of Edinburgh and her ascension to the throne.

Panic Ye Not: A survival guide to the middle ages

Fresh from the award-winning Woodmansterne studio, Hysterical Heritage juxtaposes imagery inspired by the Bayeaux Tapestry with modern day expressions and dilemmas, resulting in a hilarious and unique, new humour range.

Lost – Lost Ireland (Lost)

Pavilion’s 20-title Lost series crosses the Atlantic to chronicle some of the precious losses from across the island of Ireland.

Sharp Suits: A celebration of men's tailoring

This book contains everything you need to know about suits, from the traditional designs of the early 1900s, to innovative contemporary variations. It was awarded Financial Times’ Fashion Book of the Year.

Fabulous Frocks

This book contains everything you need to know about modern history of dress design, from the corset-free styles of 1920s flappers to the conceptual constructions of modern artists.

Lost – Lost Charleston (Lost)

Using classic archive images, Charleston’s greatest architectural and cultural losses are documented in chronological order from 1861 thru 2018.

St Ives

The definitive account of the modern art made in St Ives between the 1930s and the 1960s, telling the story of this extraordinary artistic community and its legacy.

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