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Tea - An Everyday IndulgenceTea - An Everyday Indulgence
Step into a world of afternoon teas! This delightful book contains advice on every aspect of one of the most sociable and popular events of the day! Hardback, 128 pages with black and white illustrations. 

Price:  £10.00 


Never
Never complain, never explain. Never do anything eccentric. This little book of manners for the multitude was never meant seriously and will make everyone laugh. First published in 1907. Paperback, 64 pages including black and white illustrations. 

Price:  £5.25 
Never


The Week-End BookThe Week-End Book
A fantastic gift, this hardback book is a copy of the 1920s original. In its 350 pages, it deals with such eclectic subjects as food and drink, poetry, architecture, games, birdsong, etiquette and travels with a donkey!  

Price:  £10.99 


Mangles, Mops and Feather Brushes
A sweet little book full of hints for spring cleaning and removing stains the old-fashioned way. First published in 1893. Includes illustrations from a time when everyday items such as potatoes, old beer and walnut juice were considered indispensable! 64 pages. 

Price:  £5.25 
Mangles, Mops and Feather Brushes


The Servantless HouseholdThe Servantless Household
Some polite advice on how to cope without servants in the modern day and age. Maintain high standards and be prepared for anything. 96 pages. 

Price:  £6.50 


Halving the Housework
Clear muddle and clutter. Discover the pleasure of a clean sparkling home - without becoming a drudge! 96 pages. 

Price:  £6.50 
Halving the Housework


The Lady's Book Of MannersThe Lady's Book Of Manners
This book presents the general rules of politeness and etiquette in a plain and instructive manner; showing how to become a perfect lady. First published in London in the 1890s. Hardback, 128 pages. Makes a quirky gift! 

Price:  £10.00 


Keeping A Few Hens In Your Garden
All you need to know to start keeping hens, with useful chapters on housing, feeding, rearing chicks, selecting breeds and gardening with hens. Written by Francine Raymond, with lovely drawings and henhouse plans by Gabrielle Stoddart. Around 30 pages. 

Price:  £6.50 
Keeping A Few Hens In Your Garden


Beekeeping For BeginnersBeekeeping For Beginners
The mysteries and practicalities of keeping bees explained by Penelope Hand with affection, realism and lots of good advice, plus mouth-watering honey recipes and delightful drawings by Julia Bickham. Around 30 pages. 

Price:  £6.50 


Keeping A Few Ducks In Your Garden
An affectionate and informative handbook for those who fancy a few ducks in their garden. By Francine Raymond, with more lovely drawings from Gabrielle Stoddart. Around 30 pages. 

Price:  £6.50 
Keeping A Few Ducks In Your Garden


Food From The Kitchen GardenFood From The Kitchen Garden
Egg and vegetable recipes month by month from the garden, celebrating the joys of growing, picking and eating. Written by Francine Raymond and illustrated with great style by Jean-Francois Raymond. Around 30 pages. 

Price:  £6.50 


Rosie Flo's Night-time Colouring Book
Rosie Flo's night-time book is printed on black paper with easy to follow imaginative white line illustrations. Just use regular colouring pencils, gel pens and paint to create unusual and fun pictures. Fashion highlights include a spider's web dress and an owl cape. And look out for a sleepover party, a flying carpet and a cinema audience all wearing x-ray specs! Makes a wonderful stocking filler. 

Price:  £5.99 
Rosie Flo's Night-time Colouring Book


Rosie Flo's Colouring BookRosie Flo's Colouring Book
A delightful retro colouring book. A collection of dresses to provide hours of colouring fun, just add heads, legs and arms! Sturdy enough to withstand a few journeys without falling apart and small enough to fit in any child's hand luggage. 

Price:  £5.99 


Rosie Flo's Garden Colouring Book
A delightful collection of dresses as above but with a garden theme. Everything from flowers and butterflies to pruning in the greenhouse and playing on the trampoline...just add heads, legs and arms! 

Price:  £5.99 
Rosie Flo's Garden Colouring Book


Rosie Flo's Games Colouring BookRosie Flo's Games Colouring Book
More eccentric dresses taking teddy bears picnics, playing hopscotch and skipping! Simply colour and add heads , legs and arms! 

Price:  £5.99 


Rosie Flo's Holiday Colouring Book
Hours more fun with windy days on the prom, toasting marshmallows by the camp fire and snow boarding! Simply colour in the outfits and add heads, legs and arms. A wonderful addition to every little girl's hand luggage! 

Price:  £5.99 
Rosie Flo's Holiday Colouring Book


Rosie Flo's Animals Colouring BookRosie Flo's Animals Colouring Book
Gorgeous butterfly dresses, scallop dresses and even matching scallop shoes. A lovely retro colouring book , simply add heads, legs and arms! 

Price:  £5.99 


Johhny Joe's Colouring Book
A lovely retro colouring book especially for the boys. A collection of action-led scenes where heads, legs and arms are still required. Perfect for fitting into ruck sacks and sturdy enough to survive several outings!

 

Price:  £5.99 

Johhny Joe's Colouring Book

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