Download or read book The Jewel of Knightsbridge written by Robin Harrod and published by The History Press. This book was released on 2017-02-02 with total page 314 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1836, Charles Henry Harrod found himself in a prison hulk awaiting transportation to Tasmania for seven years' hard labour. He had been convicted at the Old Bailey of receiving stolen goods, and this should have been the beginning of the end for his fledgling business and his family. And yet, in miraculously escaping his fate and vowing to turn his back on crime, he would become the much esteemed founder of the now legendary Harrods in London's fashionable Knightsbridge district. Some years later Charles was succeeded by his son, who brought with him the necessary energy and drive to take the shop from a successful local grocer's to a remarkable and complex department store, patronised by the wealthy and famous. Robin Harrod's fascinating family story reveals the previously unknown origins of the store, and follows its remarkable fortunes through family scandal, the devastating fire of 1883 and its subsequent rise from the ashes, to the end of the nineteenth century when its shares were floated on the stock exchange, thus completing one of the most extraordinary comeback stories in the history of commerce.
Download or read book Harrods Knightsbridge written by Sean Callery and published by Random House (UK). This book was released on 1991 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book London written by Louise Nicholson and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2011 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: National Geographic traveller guide to London, England.
Download or read book Consuming Fantasies written by Lise Sanders and published by Ohio State University Press. This book was released on 2006 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "In Consuming Fantasies: Labor, Leisure, and the London Shopgirl, 1880-1920, Lise Shapiro Sanders examines the cultural significance of the shopgirl - both historical figure and fictional heroine - from the end of Queen Victoria's reign through the First World War. As the author reveals, the shopgirl embodied the fantasies associated with a growing consumer culture: romantic adventure, upward mobility, and the acquisition of material goods. Reading novels such as George Gissing's The Odd Women and W. Somerset Maugham's Of Human Bondage as well as short stories, musical comedies, and films, Sanders argues that the London shopgirl appeared in the midst of controversies over sexual morality and the pleasures and dangers of London itself. Sanders explores the shopgirl's centrality to modern conceptions of fantasy, desire, and everyday life for working women and argues for her as a key figure in cultural and social histories of the period. This study will appeal to scholars, students, and enthusiasts of Victorian and Edwardian life and literature."--BOOK JACKET.
Download or read book Harrodsburg written by Dougie Wallace and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An uncompromising and revealing series of pictures which draw attention to the excesses of the super rich
Download or read book Brandstand written by Peggy Fincher Winters and published by Visual Reference Pub Incorporated. This book was released on 2002 with total page 234 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Today's major retail marketers look to the power of branding as their most potent and valuable strategic asset. This fascinating book of case studies demonstrates what really works in effective retail brand management, showing readers a myriad of marketing and creative efforts that help develop a branding story. Filled with over 500 full-color photos, Brandstand identifies, analyzes, and interprets each brand, and presents a new, "how-to-think" rather than "what-to-think" theory about building retail equity.
Download or read book The Misconceptions of Miss Harrod written by Robin Harrod and published by Austin Macauley Publishers. This book was released on 2021-02-26 with total page 394 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Beatrice Harrod is one of several daughters of the Harrods family and is living a very comfortable life at the end of the Victorian era. However, she is not yet married and is getting to an age where this is a little worrying. She has been stuck in the Devon countryside for some years and is now in rural Sussex with her family. Her head is turned by a dashing young man in uniform and all her troubles follow this. This true story takes her from London to Paris and Vienna and later to Calcutta. She leaves chaos in her wake and causes sadness and intrigue for her family. It results in her three sons being on opposing sides during the Second World War.
Download or read book The Sphere written by and published by . This book was released on 1919 with total page 740 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book London For Dummies written by Donald Olson and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2006-05-15 with total page 386 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: History, traditions, and pomp and pageantry abound in London, yet it’s a very modern European city. Whether you’re a history buff, art lover, architecture connoisseur, Royal watcher, dedicated shopper, or pub hopper, there’s something for you in London. And this friendly guide helps you enjoy it fully with information about: Getting around via Underground (and saving with Travelcards), bus, taxi, or on foot Four itineraries to maximize your sightseeing Great day trips to Bath, Stonehenge, Stratford-upon-Avon, and other attractions The best shopping neighborhoods and their specialties, including Knightsbridge for the legendary Harrods, Chelsea for the young and the antique, and Kensington for street chic Literary landmarks, parks and gardens, and royal castles and palaces Activities and attractions for teens and kids Like every For Dummies travel guide, London For Dummies, 4th Edition includes: Down-to-earth trip-planning advice What you shouldn’t miss—and what you can skip The best hotels and restaurants for every budget Handy Post-it Flags to mark your favorite pages
Download or read book Empire of Culture written by Waiyee Loh and published by State University of New York Press. This book was released on 2024-06-01 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Empire of Culture brings together contemporary representations of Victorian Britain to reveal how the nation's imperial past inheres in the ways post-imperial subjects commodify and consume "culture" in the late twentieth and early twenty-first centuries. The globalization of English literature, along with British forms of dress, etiquette, and dining, in the nineteenth century presumed and produced the idea that British culture is a universal standard to which everyone should aspire. Examining neo-Victorian texts and practices from Britain, the United States, Japan, and Singapore—from A. S. Byatt's novel Possession and its Hollywood film adaptation to Japanese Lolita fashion and the Lady Victorian manga series—Waiyee Loh argues that the British heritage industry thrives on the persistence of this idea. Yet this industry also competes and collaborates with the US and Japanese cultural industries, as they, too, engage with the legacy of British universalism to carve out their own empires in a global creative economy. Unique in its scope, Empire of Culture centers Britain's engagements with the US and East Asia to illuminate fresh axes of influence and appropriation, and further bring Victorian studies into contact with various sites of literary and cultural fandom.
Download or read book London written by Paul Knox and published by Yale University Press. This book was released on 2024-04-23 with total page 449 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A lively new history of London told through twenty-five buildings, from iconic Georgian townhouses to the Shard A walk along any London street takes you past a wealth of seemingly ordinary buildings: an Edwardian church, modernist postwar council housing, stuccoed Italianate terraces, a Bauhaus-inspired library. But these buildings are not just functional. They are evidence of London's rich and diverse history and have shaped people's experiences, identities, and relationships. In this engaging study, Paul L. Knox traces the history of London from the Georgian era to the present day through twenty-five surviving buildings. Knox explores where people lived and worked, from grand Regency squares to Victorian workshops, and highlights the impact of migration, gentrification, and inequality. We see famous buildings, like Harrods and Abbey Road Studios, and everyday places like Rochelle Street School and Thamesmead. Each historical period has introduced new buildings, and old ones have been repurposed. As Knox shows, it is the living history of these buildings that makes up the vibrant, but exceptionally unequal, city of today.
Download or read book Deep Excavations written by Malcolm Puller and published by Thomas Telford. This book was released on 2003 with total page 590 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: &Quot;This book assembles the practical rules and details for the efficient and economical execution of deep excavations. It draws together a wealth of experience of both design and construction from published work and the lifetime practice of the author. This second edition is extensively revised to include changes in design emphasis including those due to Eurocode 7 and descriptions of the latest equipment, construction techniques and geotechnical processes. Additional details include those of the latest piling and diaphragm wall equipment and innovations in top-down construction applied to basements and cut-and-cover works. The section on caissons has been expanded to include design methods."--BOOK JACKET.
Download or read book Couture Chocolate written by William Curley and published by Jacqui Small. This book was released on 2013-10-25 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Couture Chocolate examines the origins of one of the world's most popular foods--explaining the method of creating chocolate, how its quality depends to a large extent on the variety of beans used, and the differences between plain, milk and white chocolates. It reveals how some of today's most popular flavors - such as vanilla and chilli - were those favored by the pioneering Aztec chocolatiers centuries ago. William shares his techniques and most mouth-watering recipes, starting with the basics: tempering and making a bar of chocolate; advice on how to add exotic flavors like rosemary or raspberry; and introducing different textures. Once those skills have been mastered, it's time to tackle some of the authors incredible creations.
Download or read book The Rough Guide to London written by Rob Humphreys and published by Rough Guides. This book was released on 2003 with total page 692 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This definitive insiders' handbook to London covers all the sights from the old favorites to new wonders such as the London Eye and Tate Modern Gallery at Bankside. Includes additions to listings for clubs, shopping, dining, and performing arts. 35 maps. color maps.
Download or read book Rick Steves Best of England written by Rick Steves and published by Rick Steves. This book was released on 2024-02-27 with total page 597 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hit England's can't-miss art, sights, and bites in two weeks or less with Rick Steves Best of England! Strategic advice from Rick Steves on what's worth your time and money Short itineraries covering the best of London, Bath, the Cotswolds, the Lake District, York, and Edinburgh, including Windsor Castle, Oxford, Stonehenge, Stratford-upon-Avon, Liverpool, and more Rick's tips for beating the crowds, skipping lines, and avoiding tourist traps The best local culture, flavors, and more, including insightful walks through museums, historic sights, and atmospheric neighborhoods Trip planning strategies like how to link destinations and design your itinerary, what to pack, where to stay, and how to get around Over 400 full-color pages with detailed maps and vibrant photos throughout Suggestions for day trips and excursions Experience England's Old World sophistication and modern-day excitement for yourself with Rick Steves Best of England! Planning a longer trip? Pick up Rick Steves England, an in-depth guide perfect for spending more than two weeks exploring England.
Download or read book Rick Steves Best of Europe written by Rick Steves and published by Rick Steves. This book was released on 2024-04-16 with total page 1300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hit Europe's can't-miss art, sights, and bites with Rick Steves Best of Europe! Expert advice from Rick Steves on what's worth your time and money Itineraries for one to four days in the top destinations in England, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, and Switzerland Rick's tips for beating the crowds, skipping lines, and avoiding tourist traps The best of local culture, flavors, and haunts, including walks through the most interesting neighborhoods and museums Trip planning strategies like how to link destinations and design your itinerary, what to pack, where to stay, and how to get around Over 100 full-color maps and vibrant photos Coverage of London, Paris, Provence, the French Riviera, Barcelona, Madrid, Rome, Venice, Florence, Cinque Terre, the Swiss Alps/Berner Oberland, Munich, Rothenberg and the Romantic Road, the Rhine Valley, Berlin, and Amsterdam Experience the best of Europe with Rick Steves!
Download or read book Sketching for Engineers and Architects written by Ron Slade and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2016-05-20 with total page 271 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Using real working drawings from a 50 year career, Ron Slade shows how drawing remains at the heart of the design process in the everyday working life of engineers and architects. The book explains simple techniques that can be learnt and used to enhance any professional’s natural ability. Using over 180 categorised examples it demonstrates that drawing remains the fastest, clearest and most effective means of design communication. Unlike many other books on drawing in the construction industry, this book is ‘engineer led’ and science oriented but effectively shows that there is a close affinity between the working methods of architects and engineers.
