123 results for 'Salisbury'

The Utah UFO Display: A Scientist's Report In 1947, Kenneth Arnold's private plane encounter with a chain-like formation of disc-shaped objects remains one of the most enduring UFO sightings. Noted...

Salisbury Through Time by Carol Dixon-Smith and Catherine Essenhigh explores the city's transformation over the years. Originally known as New Sarum, Salisbury was established in 1220 after a move...

The Forest of Souls: An Ela of Salisbury Medieval Mystery In 1227, a boundary dispute between two farmers leads to a shocking discovery - an ancient settlement with a recent corpse buried in it. As...

Alcock of Salisbury: A Life in MusicThis biography tells the story of Sir Walter Galpin Alcock, organist and composer who held the position at Salisbury Cathedral from 1916 to 1947. During his time...

A murder at Salisbury Castle sets off a chain of grim events in 1227. Ela Longespée, the young Countess of Salisbury, is accused of being involved in a plot to discredit her as sheriff. As she...

Eastleigh to Romsey and SalisburyA guidebook to the railway lines between these three towns in southern England. Written by Nigel S.M. Bray, this title is a detailed account of the history and...

Ela Longespée, High Sheriff of Wiltshire, is tasked with solving a murder that takes a strange and unexpected turn. A man found dead inside an ancient stone circle is later seen walking in Salisbury,...

Ela Longespée's life was one of duty and loyalty, but for her friend Alice de Gilbert, marriage had become a prison. When Alice's husband is found dead, Ela must navigate the treacherous world of...

The Public Houses and Inns of Salisbury A History by Edwin M. Garman is a comprehensive guide to 270 historic premises in Salisbury, covering inns, alehouses, taverns, public houses, and beerhouses...

Salisbury's rich history and architectural heritage are revealed in this engaging tour of its landmarks and significant buildings. From the magnificent Early English cathedral to bridges, almshouses,...

The Salisbury Motets Vocal Score by Bob Chilcott is a collection of four motets for SATB and organ. These pieces are adapted from Chilcott's larger work, Salisbury Vespers, which premiered in 2009 at...

In 1227, a brutal murder shakes the town of Salisbury. A local outlaw is accused and has vanished into the forest. Ela Longespée, a woman with a reputation for justice, sets out to uncover the truth...

Lord Salisbury: A Political Biography presents a comprehensive interpretation of the Marquess of Salisbury's character and ideas that shaped English politics during the Victorian Age.This biography...

The story of cinema in Salisbury spans over a century, from its early beginnings at the annual charter fair to the golden years of state-of-the-art cinemas. This history is told through the lens of...

Westbury to Salisbury Line explores the history and development of the railway line between Westbury and Salisbury in Wiltshire.The book delves into the construction, expansion and eventual decline...

In 1226, a young girl from a village outcast family vanishes in Salisbury. The new sheriff shows little concern for her disappearance. Ela Longespée, determined to help the desperate parents, sets...

The Origins of Photography in Salisbury 1839-1880 by Anthony Hamber A comprehensive study of the rise of photography in Salisbury from its beginnings in 1839 to 1880, this book explores the...

Salisbury's rich history and heritage are revealed in this engaging guide. First published in 1992, the book has been updated to provide a clear and fascinating explanation of how the city, its...

The Restoration of the Chapter House of Salisbury Cathedral Salisbury Cathedral's Chapter House was built in the valley below its eleventh-century cathedral at Old Sarum. Due to the site's lack of...

Salisbury and its People: A History of Endless StreetThis social history of Salisbury, Wiltshire, first published in 1983, has been reprinted in paperback to celebrate its enduring popularity. Now...

The Haunch of Venison, Salisbury An A-Z History Discover the rich history behind this iconic English pub. Located in the heart of Salisbury, opposite the Poultry Cross, this building has stood for...

John of Salisbury's Policraticus is a foundational work of political theory that offers insights into the social and cultural norms of 12th-century Western Europe.This Latin text, written in the...

Salisbury's dark history comes alive in this collection of spine-tingling stories. Haunted Salisbury reveals the city's most notorious ghostly encounters, from eerie apparitions to supernatural...

The D'Albiac Inheritance is the ninth book in the Ela of Salisbury Medieval Mystery Series by J. G. Lewis. In 1231, a violent encounter at a tournament sets off a chain of events that challenges...

Get the most detailed map for your outdoor adventures with EXP 130 Salisbury & Stonehenge. The Ordnance Survey's most detailed map is recommended for walkers, horse riders, and off-road cyclists,...

Salisbury City Hall - Through The Looking Glass The New Picture House Cinema in Fisherton Street opened in 1937, bringing entertainment to the people of Salisbury for 24 years. The cinema closed in...

The Register of Thomas Langton, Bishop of Salisbury, 1485-93 is a historical document edited by D. P. Wright and published by Canterbury & York Society in 1985. This volume contains the original...

Salisbury Vespers: Vocal Score A powerful and expressive work for chorus, chamber choir, and children's choir, or large divisi chorus with orchestra and organ. This vocal score showcases the...

The OS Landranger Map series provides detailed coverage of Great Britain, with 204 maps perfect for day trips and short breaks. This particular map focuses on the area around Salisbury and Amesbury,...

Salisbury's medieval past comes alive through the excavation of its foundations. Archaeological evidence from redeveloped areas has revealed the remnants of timber-framed buildings, allowing...

Hamish de Bretton-Gordon's remarkable life story is one of bravery and compassion. For thirty years, he has served in conflict zones around the world, using his expertise to prevent attacks and train...

The Sarum Chronicle is a recent historical research publication focusing on Salisbury and District. First published as an annual journal, this reprint brings together new insights into the region's...

Lady Margaret Pole Countess of Salisbury A tragic figure in Henry VIII's reign, Lady Margaret Pole was more than just a victim - she played a significant role in the politics of his time. As a great...

The Organs and Organists of St. Martin's Church, Salisbury: A Brief Historical Survey. This booklet provides an in-depth look at the history of music at St. Martin's Church in Salisbury, covering a...

This exploration of European political thought spans the medieval and modern periods, tracing the development of ideas from John of Salisbury to Hegel.Scholars have long debated the nature of the...

The Foundations of the British Conservative Party: Essays on Conservatism from Lord Salisbury to David Cameron This collection of essays provides fresh perspectives on the history and ideology of the...

Eric Midwinter's biography of the first Prime Minister of the 20th Century offers a unique perspective on British history during the height of the empire.This book provides an in-depth look at the...

Explore the ancient landscapes and historic sites of southern England with this guidebook to the Sarsen Way and Cranborne Droves Way. Spanning 107km, these two long-distance paths offer a unique...

A collection of sixty international illustrators' sketchbooks offers a unique glimpse into their artistic practice. The sketchbook is often a personal and intimate space, where every line is...

Published in 1889, "The Relation of Alimentation and Diseases" is a foundational work on the relationship between diet and health. This influential book has been preserved and made available to the...

Unlock the secrets behind the critically acclaimed series Inside No. 9. This behind-the-scenes guide delves into the creative process of the show's writers and producers, revealing the inspiration...

Discover the fascinating world of historical color names and their uses in fashion, fabric, and art. This comprehensive dictionary explores the evolution of color terminology from the 14th to the...

Behind the scenes of the 25th official James Bond film, a lavish coffee table hardback reveals the locations, characters, gadgets, weapons, and cars that brought the iconic spy to life. Exclusive...

Explore the art of visual storytelling in children's picturebooks, a genre that plays a major role in introducing young readers to both art and language. This revised edition of a highly acclaimed...

Drawing for Illustration by Martin Salisbury provides an in-depth exploration of drawing as a fundamental skill for illustrators. Through case studies and sketchbooks, Professor Salisbury examines...

Little Imber on the Down Salisbury Plain's Ghost Village by Rex L. Sawyer The village of Imber, located on the Salisbury Plain in Wiltshire, holds a unique place in British history. During World War...

The Gardens at Hatfield offers a unique insight into one of Britain's most famous gardens. This book is Lady Salisbury's own account of her work in the gardens, accompanied by photographs taken over...

The 900 Days: The Siege of Leningrad by Harrison Salisbury In one of the most tragic episodes of World War II, nearly three million people endured a brutal siege that lasted for over two and a half...

Thorstein Veblen's Chicago offers a richly visual exploration of modernity through the lens of 1890s Chicago. In this comprehensive and critical treatment, Joanna Merwood-Salisbury reexamines...

The Cruelest Miles: A Heroic Story of Dogs and Men in a Race Against an Epidemic by Gay Salisbury and Laney Salisbury. In 1925, a devastating diphtheria epidemic swept through Nome, Alaska. With the...

A New Dictionary of Eponyms by Morton S. Freeman is a comprehensive reference work that explores the origins of hundreds of everyday words derived from proper names. The term eponym itself has Greek...

The Skripal Files: Putin, Poison and the New Spy War by Mark Urban is a gripping account of one of the most shocking incidents in recent British history. In 2018, Sergei Skripal and his daughter...

Stories and myths surrounding Salisbury Cathedral and its Close are gathered in this collection of tales that span centuries. From hilarious to sensational, many of these stories have never been...

Branch Lines Around Wimborne explores two lesser-known railway lines in southern England. The line through Ringwood and the route south from Salisbury are both charming rural backwaters that were...

The Miser/The Idiot by Molière and Ranjit Bolt is a satirical comedy that explores the themes of materialism and deception. First performed in 1995, it was revived at the Salisbury Playhouse in April...

Unravel some of the mysteries surrounding Stonehenge, one of the world's most famous and enigmatic monuments. Located on the Salisbury Plain in Southern England, it is easy to find - but its purpose...

Leonard Bernstein's Chichester Psalms were written for a summer music festival in 1965, featuring the Cathedral of Chichester in Sussex, England, alongside its neighbors Winchester and Salisbury...

The Vicar of Bullhampton by Anthony Trollope is set in a small town in Wiltshire that few outsiders know. Located seventeen miles from Salisbury, it's also close to Marlborough, Westbury, Haylesbury...

A 15-year-old boy and a cheetah are brought together by chance in a desperate bid for survival. Wrongly convicted of theft, Samuel Miles has escaped from captivity, while Yarra, a restless resident...

Downton: The Town That Became a Village is an illustrated history of Downton, a community in south Wiltshire, England, from its earliest times to the present day.Elizabeth Hutchinson explores the...

Margaret Pole, Countess of Salisbury 1473-1541 Loyalty, Lineage and Leadership by Hazel Pierce. This biography reconsiders the life and martyrdom of Margaret Pole, a significant female figure in...

The Stonemason: A History of Building BritainA personal and deeply personal history of how Britain was built, from the inside out. Andrew Ziminski, a stonemason with a thirty-year career, takes us on...

The Deep Heart of Witchcraft Expanding the Core of Magickal Practice by David Salisbury This book invites you to explore the deeper mysteries behind traditional witchcraft practices. Rather than...

A lively account of the author's childhood in Rhodesia during the 1960s and 1970s, A Rhodesian Childhood Remembered offers a unique perspective on life in Salisbury, the country's capital. The text...

Lucy Salisbury's 'A Study in Shame' is an intense and unapologetic erotica novel that explores the darker side of desire. For Lucy, sex is a source of shame, and the more she feels this way, the more...

Sorrow Ventaxis has won the election, but at what cost? Governing under Vespus Corrigan's sinister control, she is isolated from her friends and must find a way to free herself. But Vespus has no...

Experience the final years of steam in the Southern Region of the UK railway network. From 1960 to 1967, this region was one of the last places where steam locomotives continued to run, despite the...

Choose Your Weapons: A History of Foreign PolicyThis book explores the evolution of foreign policy in Britain from post-Waterloo to the present day. Douglas Hurd examines the key figures and debates...

The Vale of Pewsey is a deeply personal and informative account of Wiltshire's geographical centre and emotional heart. Written by John Chandler over forty years of experience writing about regional...

The Sarum Compline: BCP English presents the complete liturgical text, music, and rubrics for observing Compline throughout the year in the English style of the Book of Common Prayer and the King...

Discover your Irish heritage with this comprehensive guide to researching your family history in Ireland. Written by Frank B. Salisbury, Fisiología vegetal is an essential resource for anyone looking...

Infant Losses, Adult Searches provides a comprehensive and logical exploration of psychopathology and sexual offending. Glyn Hudson-Allez's work is grounded in evidence-based research, making it a...

Defending the Faith: John Jewel and the Elizabethan ChurchThis volume brings together a diverse group of scholars to examine the life, work, and enduring significance of John Jewel, bishop of...

Constable's Skies celebrates John Constable's enduring fascination with the sky. His paintings often feature skies as the main focus, with the landscape beneath largely absent. This is evident in...

Sergei Skripal and his daughter Yulia were poisoned with A-234, a Novichok nerve agent, in Salisbury in March 2019. This event was part of a larger spy swap operation that had been years in the...

A quiet evening in Salisbury is shattered by a serious car crash. Five lives collide - a flower seller, a schoolboy, an army wife, a security guard, and a widower - all facing their own personal...

Rhodesia is sleep-walking towards its devastating civil war. In this haunting story, three women become entangled in that conflict and in relationships that harbour the seeds of tragedy. Set against...

Discover biblical and practical keys to making informed decisions in your life. Karen Jensen Salisbury's guide helps you find direction, uncover your purpose, and discover God's will.With successful...

Psalm Prayers from Sarum offers a unique collection of prayers inspired by the ancient psalms used in the Liturgy of Hours. These prayers reflect on each psalm, applying its truths or repeating...

Lucy Salisbury's 'My Secret Life in Paris' is an intensely kinky erotica novella. Lucy arrives in Paris to take up her new job, presenting as the perfect modern female executive. However, she arrives...

Darkness in Ronda is the second book in the Andalusian Mystery Series. Set against the stunning backdrop of Ronda, Spain, this crime thriller follows Diego Romero as he attempts to reform...

Herbert Ponting Scott was born in Salisbury in 1870 and went on to become one of the most renowned photographers of his time. This biography explores his life, from his early days as a photographer...

Alexander Litvinenko's life was cut short in a brazen and deadly attack in central London. On 1 November 2006, he was poisoned with Polonium, a rare and highly radioactive substance that would...

The year 1450 brings turmoil to the land. In Sherborne, tensions simmer as civil disobedience against the Abbot and Bishop of Salisbury continues. Meanwhile, a young man named Finn has disappeared,...

The 19th (Western) Division, known as the Butterflies from its divisional sign, began to assemble on Salisbury Plain in September 1914. This was one of the divisions of Kitchener's Second New Army...

A Bronze-Age burial mound near Stonehenge is unearthed during an archaeological excavation. Instead of finding ancient remains and historical artefacts, the team discovers a recent burial site. This...

The White House and White Africa by Eddie Michel offers an insightful analysis of presidential policy towards Rhodesia during the UDI era. The book provides an informative account of the differing...

Wiltshire's rich history and heritage are revealed in 50 Gems of Wiltshire. This county in southern England boasts an impressive array of ancient sites, including Stonehenge and Avebury, as well as...

In the bleak heart of Bodmin Moor, a dark presence lurks. Broom shrubs twist and turn, their black branches like fingers from the Devil's hand. A wind that never ceases howls through the night, its...

Nerve agents are the world's deadliest means of chemical warfare. Developed by Nazi Germany in the 1930s and 1940s, these toxic substances were intended for military use but never deployed during...

Reading Dido explores the figure of Dido as she emerges from ancient historical and literary texts and circulates in medieval textual cultures. Marlynn Desmond examines how Dido is represented across...

Discover an approach to witchcraft that's uniquely yours. Charlotte Wilde invites you to build a practice that reflects your individual style and flavour of magick, combining foundational skills with...

Cathedral Treasures of England and Wales: 50 Remarkable Artefacts The cathedrals of England and Wales are remarkable buildings, bearing the scars of centuries of history. From the Norman Conquest to...

The Cecils: The Dynasty and Legacy of Lord Burghley explores the lives of two influential men who shaped the course of English history. William Cecil, Lord Burghley, served as Chief Minister and...

A Strange and Murderous Air by Nikki Copleston is a gripping mystery that delves into the darker side of human nature. When a retired government agent is found dead, and a piano teacher vanishes...

The first comprehensive history of nerve agents, tracing their development from Nazi Germany to Russia's 2018 deployment of Novichok in Britain. Nerve agents are the deadliest means of chemical...

Illustrating Children's Books: Creating Pictures for Publication by Martin Salisbury provides a comprehensive guide to creating effective illustrations for children's stories. This book explores the...

Jane Morgan's life has been turned upside down after a chance encounter with her neighbour goes horribly wrong. Sentenced to six months of home confinement, she finds herself struggling to cope with...

Conservatism: The Fight for a Tradition by Edmund Fawcett provides a gripping account of the complex history of political conservatism. Over two centuries, the Right has adapted to liberal modernity,...

Josef Pieper's comprehensive guide to medieval philosophy offers a fascinating insight into the key figures and doctrines that shaped Western thought during this period.The author masterfully...