Steam Trains TodayAfter the Beeching cuts of the 1960s, many railways were 'rationalised' and gradually shut down. Rural communities were isolated without ready access to the main lines and steam trains slowly gave way to diesel and electric traction. But some people were not prepared to let the romance of train travel die. Thanks to their efforts, many of these lines passed into community ownership and are now booming with new armies of dedicated volunteers. Andrew

the dissolution of all monasteries

Nothing quite like this has ever been published before

Harri might just be Imogen's fairy godmother

000 ponies were buried in the snow

Brendan has always lived a careful

This 'dream come true' soon turned to nightmare

the Swiss baron who destroyed nine British fighters in a day

By the time the war ended in May 1945

these poor birds have us all asking: ARE ORNITHOLOGISTS OK

They outstrip palaces and castles

10 minute and 20 minute practices - this book is perfect for busy lives

and blow your mind