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Shoes: A History from Sandals to Sneakers
From ancient times to the present, shoes have had a cultural as well as a practical purpose. This features everything you want to know about shoes, including the tiny crushing shoes of China, the infamous chopine with its 23-inch heel, how dandies made men's shoes beautiful in the eighteenth century... More |
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John Lewis
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29.99
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The Steam Locomotive, A History
The railway locomotive was invented by a Cornishman called Richard Trevithick in February 1804. From small beginnings, this locomotive was responsible for the speed of industrialisation in many countries, for commuting, for tourism and for industrial progress in all fields. This book looks at the hi... More |
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John Lewis
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15.99
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The Visual History of Britain
Traces the course of Britain's history from the death of Queen Victoria at the beginning of the twentieth century, through two World Wars, to the explosion of creativity and youth culture in the 1950s and 1960s, and up to the London bombings of 2005. Every aspect of history is covered from politics ... More |
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John Lewis
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25.00
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The Seventy Great Journeys in History
From the migrations out of Africa by our earliest ancestors to the voyages into space, this illustrated work talks about seventy of humanity's remarkable journeys. It is for everyone who is fascinated by the stories and personalities of those who were there first, who explored the unexplored and who... More |
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John Lewis
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24.95
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Discover Your Family History Gift Box
Discover the history behind a surname of, discover the history behind a surname of, your choice & trace your family tree, Includes:, Welcome letter & explanation of gift, Tracing family history book, Information on introduction of surnames... More |
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Currys
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19.99
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Natural History Museum Radio Controlled Tarantula.
Incredibly life-like and somewhat scary radio controlled tarantula! Fully directional, and can even spin on its eight furry, independently moving legs! Works indoors and out within a range of up to 30 feet. Based on the Goliath Tarantula measuring a realistic 10 inches in diameter. Requires 4 x AA a... More |
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Argos
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29.99
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