Pitkin Guide Books

The official guide of HMS Victory written by the curator of the ship Peter Goodwin.
Includes colour photos of on board the ship, and a deck layout in the centre pages.

Britains first and last iron hulled warship
Includes a deckplan, colour photographs of inside the ship and lots of fascinating information.

A look at the history of Cutty Sark, fully illustrated.

Written by Colin White

A biographical guide to Lord Nelson, from his birth to his heroic death at the Battle Of Trafalgar.

Henry VIII is probably the best known King in English history, famous - even in his own day - for his treatment of his wives. Yet Henry, exuberant, passionate, energetic, believed that he only acted for the good of England.

A fascinating biography for adults and students alike.
Useful for educational use too.

A look at the life of Winston Churchill from his childhood to his death in 1965.

An illustrated book on the life, times and works of Charles Dickens.

This illustrated book traces the development of Sainthood since Biblical times recalling the lives of English saints.

A simple, colourful and very popular introductory guide book to King Arthur.

A look at the life of Queen Victoria.

British Monarchy from Egbert AD802 to Queen Elizabeth II including English and Scottish Royal family trees. Queen Elizabeth II is the descendant of a long, illustrious line of Kings and Queens stretching back to the Anglo Saxon Egbert in the early 9th century. A helpful text and clear diagrams explain how the line of succession works in practice and the guide is beautifully illustrated with portraits of the sovereigns.

A history of Britains Kings and Queens.

An illustrated guide to Edwardian England.

Fully illustrated book on changing of the guard, trooping the colour and the regiments.

This book includes a cd of music by the guards

Discover the fascinating stories behind the royals, the infamous, and some less well-known characters who entered Traitor’s Gate, often never to return.

This illustrated guide examines the impact on British life of the great Roman civilization, from the arrival of the forces of Julius Caesar until the Romans departed.

A fully illustrated educational book on The Civil War 1642-1651.

This title explains the complex truth behind the bloody struggles for power that ensued during the Wars of the Roses. A family tree enables the reader to see the relationship between the Houses of Lancaster and York

A look at life in an English country house.

An illustrated biography of Isambard Kingdom Brunel (1806-59), the foremost engineer in an age of great engineers, when the Industrial Revolution was at its height and Britain, its birthplace, was the vibrant hub of a world empire. It presents the story of this perfectionist, the setbacks and challenges he faced, and the results of his work.

This guide gives a brief overview of the social history of the time, and life as it was in the Georgian period in Britain.

In the history of Britain, invasion, or fear of invasion, has never been far away. The Invaders is a must have title for anyone interested in the turbulent period when Britain was invaded by the Celts, Saxons, Vikings and William the Conqueror.

Conveys the outline, features and consequences of the British history of slavery, and of our role in ending the slave trade

Throughout history, Britain has been subject to outbreaks of serious fire and deadly disease. There have also been numerous plots attempting to topple the nations rulers. Many of those dramatic incidents, some taking place many centuries ago, are still remembered today.

Branded one of the greatest villains of all time, the name Guy Fawkes is synonymous with a spectacular crime that never was. Discover who Guy Fawkes was and how he became involved in a world of intrigue, find out who orchestrated the famous plot and unravel the mystery of why it failed, in this informative and finely illustrated guide.

A fascinating look at crimes from the medieval period, right up to the present day.

A look at the most notorious serial killer of all time, to this day he remains unknown, this book takes a look at the theories surrounding the murders and the main suspects.

A fully illustrated guide to The First World War.

Fully illustrated book with a campaign map.

Omaha beach is the most visited Second World War battlesite in Europe. This book takes a look at why the grim title 'Bloody Omaha' has been given to this narrow strip of Normandys coast.

A fully illustrated simple account of the story of Bletchley Park, Home of Station X.

A fully illustrated and educational look at the Normandy American Cemetery.

Coats of Arms is a highly colourful guide which presents the essence of this vast, complicated and romantic subject.

This is the story of the life of Jane Austen.

Costume from 1500 to the present day.

William Shakespeare
William Shakespeare lived according to his own text - a man of many parts, and a man for all the world. He was born of modest origins in an inconspicuous Midlands market town.

The World of Dickens... Looks at all aspects of Charles Dickens life including chapters such as his early years, the family man, Dickens' women and a dreamer of characters.

Since the late 19th century, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's most famous detective has kept readers entertained and today still delights a fanatical following. Discover details of Sherlock Holmes, the Victorian world that he inhabited and intricacies of the stories that continue to thrive in both book and film format. Find out too about the man who created a character so realistic that letters still arrive at 221B Baker Street, Holmes' London address.

Portrays Elizabeth I's turbulent life and times and the achievements of the talented men of the time, among them Sir Francis Drake, Sir Walter Raleigh and William Shakespeare.

The Blitz was a defining moment of the Second World War when civilians faced total war from the air with bombing raids over Britain. This title brings back the effect of the chilling wail of the air-raid siren followed by anxious, sleepless nights and stories of bravery from ordinary people in extraordinary situations. Well-illustrated with contemporary photographs, this book explores the Blitz and its effect on places and people. Comes with a CD of wartime memories

The story of slavery links the history of three continents - Africa, the Americas and Europe - over many centuries. It is a history with massive consequences for people of both sides of the Atlantic. This fascinating guide conveys the outline, features and consequences of the British history of slavery, and of our role in ending the slave trade.

This compelling book reveals how these events and people had such an effect on the time.

This Pitkin Guide peeps inside to find out what life was like for all in the Middle Ages, rich and poor alike.

Mankind likes to consider itself civilized. Sadly, this civilization is only skin-deep and man's inhumanity to man, both in war and peace, has always been a cause for shame. But how should traitors, criminals and society's enemies be dealt with? This book shows some of the means used to chastise and punish down through the ages.

We see the Green Man half-hidden on the walls of many of our old churches, a face surrounded by leaves. This beautifully illustrated and well-researched Pitkin Guide looks at this fascinating creature, its history, and where to find him.

The Normans invaded England in 1066 and brought with them a new culture which included law, architectural style and methods, and leisure pursuits. This guide examines the impact the new Norman rule had on the English way of life.