In which part of North London were wild beasts once thought to roam the sewers? Why did 1920s working-class Londoners wear necklaces of blue beads? Who was the original inspiration for the 'pearly king' costume? This enchanting guide discusses the ancient legends and deep-rooted beliefs that can be found the length and breadth of the city.
A book of cartoons that includes topics, such as: what your pew says about you, when to stand up for a hymn, flags on church towers, the dangers of arriving too early or too late, and other uneventful aspects of life in local churches.
New Hart's Rules provides the information and guidance you need to prepare written copy to a high standard. Compiled by experts and using the resources of Oxford Languages it is the authoritative guide to style for writers, editors, and anyone who works with words.
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.