Biography

John Henry Newman is one of the outstanding Christian figures of the 19th century. Never afraid to court controversy he lead the High-Anglican Oxford Movement until 1845, before becoming founder of the English branch of the Oratory, a catholic congregation.

A celebration of one of our greatest nature writers, and an unforgettable ode to the English countryside.

'England's greatest living country writer' INDEPENDENT - As the celebrated author of Akenfield, Ronald Blythe, turns 100 this year, Next to Nature brings together a seasonal collection from the very best of a lifetime of writing

An illustrated collection of the author's regular weekly column on the back page of the "Church Times", where, with a poet's eye, he observes the comings and goings of the rural world he sees from his ancient farmhouse in Constable country.

Elizabeth, their marriage and their dynasty.

A unique and deeply researched portrait of our best-loved monarch