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A variety of historically based reference guides, including Falconry, Blacksmithing, Nail making, guides to linen and flax, Heraldry, tempering steel, foundry work and antique maps.

  • $22.31 101 Celtic Borders
      A comprehensive design source book by leading Celtic artist Courtney Davis. From ancient Celtic border designs carved on stone monuments, to modern interpretations, 101 Celtic Borders contains a wealth of Celtic history, shape ...

  • $22.31 101 Celtic Illuminated Letters
    A comprehensive design source book of all types of Celtic illuminated letters by leading exponent of Celtic art, Courtney Davis. The 101 illuminated letters reflects the history of Celtic design from the earliest examples to Courtney Davis's...

  • $26.78 Blacksmith’s Craft
    The Blacksmith’s CraftA Primer of Tools & Methods   Author: Charles McRaven   About this book Setting up your own forge and crafting everyday items is easier than you might think. Charles McRaven, a master...

  • $12.49 Discovering Antique Maps
      Author: Alan G. Hodgkiss   About this book This book is designed as an introduction to the history and the many-sided aspects of early mapmaking.   180x110mm120 pagesIllustrated...

  • $17.85 Discovering Heraldry
      Author: Jacqueline Fearn   About this book Heraldry's unfamiliar terminology tends to discourage people from learning more about this fascinating subject. But heraldic language is essential for the precise description of coat...

  • $15.17 Falconry - book
      Author: Emma Ford   About this book The relationship established between man and bird is central to the ancient sport of falconry; to earn the trust of the bird, the falconer must show a great deal of patience, skill and...

  • $12.49 Flax and Linen - book
      Author: Patricia Baines   About this book Patricia Baines literally wrote the book on growing flax, processing it and working it into linen thread and fabric. If you're wanting to learn to grow flax, ret it, spin it and weave...

  • $17.85 Foundrywork for the Amateur - book
      Author: Terry Aspin   About this book This book is regarded as the perfect introduction to casting work in common metals. This new edition, brings everything right up to date.  210x148mm112 pagesIllustrated...

  • $17.85 Hardening, Tempering and Heat Treatment - book
      Author: Tubal Cain   About this book A comprehensive exposition of the structure of steels and the effects of different heat treatments, particularly in respect of tools. It includes solid fuel, gas and electric furnaces,...

  • $12.49 Ironworking - book
      Author: W.K.V.Gale   About this book Iron has been used for about 4000 years; it was essential to the industrial revolution and is still the principal metal of commerce. This book describes how iron and steel have been made...

  • $31.24 $23.44 Medieval and Tudor Needlecraft: Knights and Ladies in 1/12 Scale
    With this unique new 1/12 scale project book, both lovers of miniatures and of needlepoint will be utterly charmed by the meticulously researched and executed original projects created by established dolls house author - Sandra Whitehead...

  • $12.49 Medieval Tiles - book
      Author: Hans van Lemmen   About this book During the Middle Ages decorative floor tiles were used in abbey churches, royal palaces, parish churches and the homes of wealthy citizens. Tiles were durable and hygienic and added...

  • $12.49 Nailmaking - book
      Author: Hugh Bodey   About this book Today, nails are such an ordinary and widespread object that it may come as a surprise to learn that the range of shapes and sizes available now is but a fraction of those made in the...

  • $17.85 Roman Britain - book
    Roman Britain   Author: Richard Russell Lawrence   About this book For nearly four centuries, Britain served as the western border of the Roman Empire. Covering various aspects of Roman British life from family, food,...

  • $17.85 Tudor England - book
    Tudor England   Author: Derek Wilson   About this book The Tudor period was a time of massive social change in England with growing cities, increasing trade, and growing stability after the chaos of the Wars of the Roses. This...

  • $35.70 $26.78 Tudor Treasures to Embroider
    Well known for her beautiful miniature period embroidery creations Pamela Warner's stunning new collection of projects offers the needleworker an unexpected challenge: great original patterns based on authentic designs and motifs of the Tudor...