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Book of The Week: Star Wars Heroes in Hiding

Posted on May 4, 2012 by Catriona

Amongst our recently catalogued books are several devoted to Star Wars. This book caught my eye  as it features C-3PO and R2-D2 – my favourite characters in the Star Wars films! Both appeared in all six Star Wars films and … Continue reading →

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Beautiful Boats!

Posted on April 12, 2012 by Theresa

I spoke to one of our customers this morning and found out that he is a Model Shipwright and makes the most beautiful model ships. They are made to order and each project can take up to 4 1/2 years, … Continue reading →

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Book of the Week: Roald Dahl’s Revolting Recipes

Posted on April 6, 2012 by Catriona

There are some really useful recipes in this book. How to make  Lickable Wallpaper for Nurseries, Candy-Coated Pencils for Sucking in Class, & Hair Toffee to Make Hair Grow on Bald could prove very useful! The recipes in this book have … Continue reading →

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Ladybird Book Illustrator

Posted on April 3, 2012 by Catriona

Earlier today one of our shop customers introduced herself as a former Ladybird book illustrator. Her name is Kathie Layfield and she illustrated numerous titles in various series. It was lovely to meet her and we had a chat about her … Continue reading →

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Tim’s Teaser – 19th March

Posted on March 19, 2012 by Tim

This week… Which of the following ships was NOT in the British fleet at The Battle of Trafalgar? 1)  Brittania 2)  Dreadnought 3)  Invincible 4)  Royal Sovereign Answer to last week’s Teaser… Time I Was Dead — Cecil Aldin The … Continue reading →

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Book of the Week: Races of Domestic Poultry

Posted on March 16, 2012 by Theresa

If you have been reading our blog during last summer you will know that I am the proud owner of four Light Sussex chickens – who started laying eggs just before Christmas and have not looked back. What drew me … Continue reading →

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Off to the Races!

Posted on March 13, 2012 by Theresa

Today is the first day of the Cheltenham Racing Festival, if you have never been before it is a brilliant day out. You need to start your day early, have a race day breakfast (that should include a Guinness), read … Continue reading →

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Book of the Week: The Rohan Book of Hours

Posted on March 2, 2012 by Theresa

This book came into stock recently and although it may look unprepossessing from the outside, inside the book is stunning! The book is a reproduction, the original being in the Bibliotheque Nationale in Paris, although if this edition is anything … Continue reading →

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Secrets of the Special Book Room

Posted on February 14, 2012 by Adam

Sometimes the cover of the book really lets down the contents. So here are a few examples which we currently have on display in our Special Book Room at Tintern. A HAND-BOOK TO THE ORDER LEPIDOPTERA by W.F.Kirby Published 1896 … Continue reading →

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Celebrating the 200th birthday of Charles Dickens

Posted on February 7, 2012 by Adam

The year long celebration of what would have been Charles Dickens 200th birthday, has so far been extremely enjoyable. We have had some great new adaptations of his work  by the BBC both on T.V. and Radio. Today is finally … Continue reading →

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