Jane Dawson on John Knox
John Knox was the leader of the Protestant Revolution in Scotland during the 16th century. He was a…
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General Election 2015: Get Ready, Get Reading!
General Election 2015. Get Ready! Get Reading! The UK general election is fast approaching. Despite current Prime Minister…
Bookshop of the Month: Topping & Company Booksellers, St Andrews
Our Bookshop of the Month heads north for April, up to the Topping & Company Booksellers of St…
Ireland: Crossroads of Art and Design – Catalogue to the Show
Ireland: Crossroads of Art and Design, 1690-1840 opened appropriately on this year’s St. Patrick’s Day as a new exhibition at…
Books on Ireland: A St Patrick’s Day Selection
On 17th March people from around the world will be celebrating St Patrick’s day, the death date of the…
The Old Boys: Toffs, Top Hats & Pasties
David Turner, author of The Old Boys: The Decline and Rise of the Public School, examines the controversial issues of education…
Alan Titley On Translating Cré na Cille
Cré na Cille or The Dirty Dust by Máirtín Ó Cadhain was originally published in 1949, but has only recently become available…
Durham Cathedral: History, Fabric and Culture
‘Grey towers of Durham, Yet well I loved thy mixed and massive piles’, proclaimed Sir Walter Scott. New…
The Execution of Mary Queen of Scots – Stephen Alford
The award-winning Mary Queen of Scots (2018) proves that the Scottish Queen remains as fascinating a figure as…
Art and Architecture of Ireland: From Start to Finish
A new group of deeply researched books covering the Art and Architecture of Ireland (AAI) in 5 volumes, is…
Foyles, Bristol: Bookshop of the Month
The Bristol branch of Foyles is first up in our bookshop of the month selections for 2015. Throughout…
Bookshop of the Month: Oswald Street Bookshop
With choruses of Robert Burns’ ‘Ayld Lang Syne’, and Burns night just around the corner, this is a rather…
Frank Browne: A Life Through the Lens
Father Francis Browne is a remarkable figure in the history of photography. Whilst he dedicated himself to life…
Dirty Old London: 30 Days of Filth: Day 24
‘They claimed the hint of mud added to the liquid’s vital properties.’ Throughout this month, Lee Jackson reveals…
London Fashion Week 2014: A Celebration
In celebration of London Fashion Week, we have put together a collection of our most exciting fashion books…