Rural trades & skills books

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A beekeeper’s daughter and a student of folklore, Eimear Chaomhánach weaves folktales about bees with memories of...  Read More >>

In this long-awaited reprint, the late George Daniels, a master watchmaker of the twentieth century, documents the...  Read More >>

‘An important book, brimming with insight.’ Nicholas Evans, author of The Horse Whisperer ‘Material is generous,...  Read More >>

A guide to identifying the flint tools you find in the field, and a window into prehistoric archaeology  Read More >>

The untold story of rural Britain revealed through its artefacts 'A really lovely, fascinating...  Read More >>

Creative Projects Using Everyday Materials features more than thirty projects designed by the users of instructables.com....  Read More >>

The creative economy is one of the world’s most dynamic sectors. Drawing upon the author’s work on empowerment and...  Read More >>

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Beautifully illustrated study of the woodwork in the 'great' churches.  Read More >>

An engaging makers' guide to the history and craft of straw plaiting, brimming with helpful step-by-step diagrams....  Read More >>

Illustrated with 180 photographs including some step-by-step projects for both novices and more experienced smiths,...  Read More >>

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The newest volume of the eclectic biannual anthology from Greenhorns, a grassroots network for recruiting, promoting,...  Read More >>

The hidden history and superstitions behind the crafts which are seeing a 21st-century resurgence  Read More >>

In handicrafts and artisanal products, industry has witnessed both a technological shift and a renewed interest...  Read More >>

This book is the first of its kind to investigate the ongoing significance of industrial craft in deindustrialising...  Read More >>

The first comprehensive study of William Ince and John Mayhew's famous eighteenth-century cabinetmaking partnership,...  Read More >>

Wilderness Knits for the Home is Linka Neumann’s second book, showcasing a stunning collection of homeware knits...  Read More >>

‘Fun, festive and fabulous. A story that sparkles like Christmas snow.’ MILLY JOHNSON ‘A page-turner’...  Read More >>

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The fourth and final volume of John Hannavy's series of books exploring Britain's rich industrial past. This time...  Read More >>

This fully updated new edition for 2022, starts with a brief history of farriery, then looks at the legalities of...  Read More >>

A long-awaited reprint of an important illustrated reference work on the general history of the watch from 1500...  Read More >>

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