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Brunel’s Hidden Kingdom - by Geoffrey Tudor |
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| A unique account of Isambard Kingdom Brunel creating his estate and planning his family mansion at Watcombe, Torquay. here he spent his happiest days with his family and became deeply involved in the local community.This colourful A4 size, 160 page hard back, coffee table book contains over 130 images, many of which have never been published before. A must have for all Brunel enthusiasts.
160 pages, ISBN 0-9546071-2-0
RRP £19.50
Nominated for the 2008 Costa Book Awards
Shortlisted for the 'Devon Book of the Year' - Devon Historical Society
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Famous Devon Figures - by Ian L. Handford |
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| 52 captivating biographies brought together in one volume, featuring famous characters such as Agatha Christie, Edward Lutyens, Isambard Kingdom Brunel and Ella Rowcroft, that have had significant influence on the County of Devon.Compiled by Ian L. Handford of the Torbay Civic Society, this well researched A4, 112 page, softback book, features a wealth of archive photographs that compliment this fascinating and easy to read book. A must for anyone with an interest in their local history and Devon’s heritage!
112 pages. ISBN 0-9546071-0-4
RRP £14.99
FINALIST 2008 ARTSBASE AWARDS 2008
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Oliver Heaviside - It's my genius that keeps me warm - by Alan Heather |
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| Brilliant scientist, physicist and electrical engineer, he is attributed with one of the three greatest mathematical discoveries of the late 19th century and he lived in Torquay. Today scientists from all over the world travel to Torquay to follow in the footsteps of the mathematical genius who discovered the 'Kennelly-Heaviside Layer'. This fascinating book sheds new light on the eccentric world of this mathematical genius.
This brand new biography is the next instalment in the Local History series.
96 pages, including 16 page full colour section
ISBN 978-0-9546071-5-9
RRP £11.99
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Paignton - After the Railway Came - by Harold Rumbelow FRICS |
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| Written by local 94 year old Paigntonian, this fascination book is an historical work that analyses the development of all the different sections of paignton’s community.It presents chronologically the remarkable transformation of Paignton following the coming of the railway. £2 from every book sold is donated to the Devon Air Ambulance Trust.
132 Pages. ISBN 0-9546071-1-2
RRP £10.99
FINALIST 2006 ARTSBASE AWARDS 2006
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