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“nicholas storey”

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  • History of Men's Fashion

    What the Well Dressed Man is Wearing

    by Nicholas Storey ...
    "Anyone aiming for timeless elegance, rather than temporary chic, will benefit from Storey's authoritative, but readable book." — EsquireEverything you ever wanted to know about men's clothing—and so much more—from the exact hour Nelson lost his right eye to the type of palm needed for a Panama hat, what Cary Grant's tailor had to do to his shoulders—and those all-important questions of what to ... Read more

    Was $12.99 USD Now $2.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • History of Men's Accessories

    A Short Guide for Men About Town

    by Nicholas Storey ...
    "The ideal book for anyone interested in men's fashion from the past to the present day" from the author of History of Men's Etiquette (Antiques Diary).This idiosyncratic book takes the reader on a fascinating journey through high-end grooming and care, from open razors, strops and Belgian Waterstone; silver-tipped badger shaving brushes and shaving soaps; through colognes and scents and even D. R ... Read more

    $8.69 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • History of Men's Etiquette

    A Short Guide to the Sporting Life

    by Nicholas Storey ...
    This is Nicholas Storeys third book in the series, following History of Mens Fashion: What The Well Dressed Man Is Wearing (2008), and History of Mens Accessories: A Short Guide For Men About Town (2011) and is called History of the Sporting Life: A Short Guide to Some Sports and Pursuits For The Man of The World. This book, also with historical and social background, covers: the conduct of ... Read more

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  • Great British Adventurers

    by Nicholas Storey ...
    In selecting my adventurers, I have had to find limits. The first has been to confine my selection to men and women who are (at least loosely) British and, even then, service and adoption have sometimes, as with Krystyna Skarbeka, taken the place of birth, and I have chosen to ignore such things as competing national claims for Tenzing Norgay. The second limit that I have set myself is generally ... Read more

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  • King George V's Obsession

    the biography of a stamp collector

    by Jack Shamash ...
    George V - the current British Queen's grandfather - spent most his time collecfting stamps and building up the finest collection in the world. This is the first biography of George V in 30 years.Using new sources and papers from the Royal archives, it looks at his life, his isolated upbringing and his obsession with stamps. It also examines the impulse that led rich people to devote their time ... Read more

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    Discover the Capital's Secrets & Surprises

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  • A Curious Guide to London

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  • Brighton, A Very Peculiar History

    by David Arscott ...
    Series Book 21 - A Very Peculiar History
    Brighton: that curious master of reinvention - whether it's considered 'London-by-the-Sea' or 'England's San Francisco', it's certainly a city with a reputation for being on the edge. Delve deep into the weird and wonderful history of 'Brighthelmstone', and find out how this dreary fishing village became a dazzling playground for the louche and wealthy: from the fashionable Regency period to the ... Read more

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    by Jim Brown and Ralph Coney ...
    This book is an account of the origins and history of Townhill Park House over the past 200 years. Detailed information is given of its occupancy by Lord & Lady Swaythling, with illustrations of the house and grounds during the height of its splendour. Ralph Coney was an engineer with Cunard before becoming a lecturer with the department of Marine Engineering at the Southampton Technical College. ... Read more

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  • A Mudlark's Treasures

    London in Fragments

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    'A beautiful book.' Daily Mail'Exhilaratingly curious.' Evening Standard'Gripping.' Spectator'Brilliant.' Penelope Lively'Indefatigably researched.' Country Life'Beautifully illustrated.' MonocleMudlarking, the act of searching the Thames foreshore for items of value, has a long tradition in En... ... Read more

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  • Nails, Noggins and Newels

    An Alternative History of Every House

    by Bill Laws ...
    Starting at the front door, this book takes a look at our homes through different eyes, revealing the history of every part from the bricks and beams to pelmets, lights and water pipes; from wallpaper, windows and paints to floors, fires and fitted kitchens. Crammed with fascinating facts about the everyday bric-a-brac of the house in which you live, Nails, Noggins and Newels is written in a ... Read more

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