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This is an anthology of photographs that reimagine the British landscape as it is today. Celebrating the enduring beauty of our sceptred isle while documenting the reality of its changing climate, from eroded shorelines and sublime moors to industrial farmlands and abandoned villages, the images in this exquisitely bound book are shot using a variety of techniques – some experimental – that trace the variety of landforms, habitats, waterways and architecture in Britain. Far away from traditional images of landscapes, these photographers present Britain in a new and compelling light.
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We all know that London has some of the best museums and collections in the world. But it is the plethora of pop-up galleries, experimental street art, open studios and creative workshops that truly make this artistic city a masterpiece. We will show you where to find the best of London’s art scene, from independent galleries to treasured supply shops and printmakers off the beaten track. Whether it’s a free exhibition or lunch at a restaurant designed by an artist, an evening class or an art trail; discover the creative side of the city from a highly opinionated insider’s perspective.
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Without its pubs, London just wouldn’t be London. They are the backbone and the heart – not to mention the liver – of our city. This collection of vintage photographs is a glorious reminder of the pre-pandemic joys of jostling at the bar whilst also showcasing the classic design of the traditional pub, from large lounges to secretive backrooms and smoky bars. Celebrating the bartenders, musicians, gamblers and chancers that congregate to get one more round in, these uplifting images show us tipsy Londoners at their best – revelling in community, friendship and the art of letting loose.
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Emmy Watts offers advice on the very best things to do with older kids. From climbing walls to trampoline parks, interactive art galleries to slime-making workshops, discover Emmy’s unabashedly opinionated selection of the coolest, most creative places in the capital – guaranteed to inspire adults and big kids alike.
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London is a city of innovation. In its suburbs, green roofs grow on flats, homes are insulated with cork and light timber structures have been designed to be as beautiful as they are energy efficient; in the centre, striking new offices are retro-fitted over preserved buildings, while communal hubs are creatively built from reclaimed materials. This book looks at the way the capital is responding to the ever-pressing need to build with the environment foremost in mind – talking to the London architects, designers and residents who are creating a city that lives, works and plays sustainably.
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This opinionated guide is for London locals and visitors alike who want to enjoy the capital while eating, drinking, shopping and playing as sustainably as possible. From zero-waste supermarkets to ecological gardens, recycled clothing brands to vegan cafes using local produce, London is full of lovely small businesses trying to make a difference.
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There is a particular magic – and a fragility – to an English summer. During the colder months we long for lazy hot days; when they arrive, they feel all too momentary. This exquisite collection of images by Chanel Irvine – taken between 2020 and 2022 against the tumultuous backdrop of Brexit and the pandemic – captures the unique, tender mood of a time when so many of us rediscovered the gentle beauty of England’s landscape. From Kent to Devon, from Cornwall to Shropshire, Chanel traversed the country encountering all-too-familiar things, yet somehow seeing them afresh.
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A collection of the most beautiful and unusual contemporary photography projects on birds.
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This nostalgic and often hilarious collection of images taken in the last century capture the wonderfully defiant spirit of those that picnic in the British Isles. Whether tucking into crisp sandwiches in a field of cows, sharing a thermos flask on the edge of a windy cliff, or having a cheeky cuddle under a tree – the people in these pictures represent community, friendship and optimism. So don’t forget: if your car breaks down, get out the tartan blanket, sit on the roadside and enjoy the simple, honest fun of time spent in good company while eating white bread and drinking mildly warm tea.
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Whether you’re in the countryside or the city, there are all sorts of delicious plants growing around you – just waiting to be found and picked. This cookbook by foraging expert Rachel Lambert combines two of her favourite things – wild plants and sugar. Her recipes take you through the seasons, introducing you to the bounty out there to discover – from blackberries, sloes and elderflowers to yarrow, sorrel and even Japanese knotweed. Including jams, ice creams, cookies, cakes, cordials and more, this is a seriously sweet collection of wildly tasty desserts.
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Compelling stories from 25 couples, families and individuals who have left the city (and still kept their work, their inspiration and their social lives) prove there are many benefits to life outside the M25 beyond simply more space and better air. Full of photography, advice, beautiful interiors and inspiring tales from a wide variety of people – single young professionals, retired couples, freelancers, office workers, renters and home-owners – this book may just tempt you to escape the capital’s gravitational pull.
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Whether you are flirting with leaving the capital for good or fancy a daytrip to Margate or the South Downs for some much-needed country air, this small guide is an unashamedly opinionated guide to the very best places to get some release from city life in these dificult Covid times. Coastal walks, boutique hotels, top restaurants, wild swimming – there is much to discover within a short train ride from the capital, and so much to remind us that life is not quite as compressed and stressed as it seems.
