W.H. Crossland: An Architectural Biography by Sheila Binns Out now What inspired you to write W. H. Crossland: An Architectural Biography? My inspiration was the stupendous Founder’s Building, Royal Holloway, University of London. I first became acquainted with its architect, W. H. Crossland, when I worked there. However, it was impossible to get to know… Continue reading Sheila Binns Author Interview
Following up with Margaret Coombs after the publication of her book, Charlotte Mason: Hidden Heritage and Educational Influence, we were able to catch up with Margaret Coombs to learn more about her, her book and her future projects! 1. What inspired you to write Charlotte Mason: Hidden Heritage and Educational Influence? Well, it happened by… Continue reading Meet the Author: Our Q&A with Margaret Coombs
Once again the Lutterworth Press is pleased to find our esteemed author Margaret A. Coombs has been enhancing the world wide blogosphere with her next oh so Lutterworthy post on Charlotte Mason. This blog post about Charlotte Mason’s health is just the tip of the iceberg of Margaret A. Coombs’s biographical knowledge of Charlotte Mason.… Continue reading Why Was Charlotte Mason an Invalid for so Long? by Margaret Coombs
In the highly anticipated lead-up to the release of Swallows, Amazons and Coots later this month, we were able to catch up with author, Julian Lovelock to hear all about his motivations, interests and upcoming projects! 1. What inspired you to write Swallows, Amazons and Coots: A Reading of Arthur Ransome? It began life as… Continue reading Meet the Author: Our Q&A with Julian Lovelock
Following the publication of his new title, Arthur Mee: A Biography, we were able to catch up with Keith Crawford to ask him some questions about himself and his work! 1. What inspired you to write this book? I came across Arthur Mee by accident. I knew that he had edited the Children’s Encyclopaedia but that… Continue reading Meet the Author: A Q&A Session with Keith Crawford!
It’s March the 8th and time for us all to be celebrating International Women’s Day! Follow the link below and do your bit to get us to gender parity as soon as possible. http://www.internationalwomensday.com/ #IWD2016 The Lutterworth Press catalogue contains a huge database of influential and celebrated women from history. These books further raise the… Continue reading International Women’s Day: Why Do We Not Already Have Gender Parity?
Masters of their Craft The Art, Architecture and Garden Design of the Nesfields by Shirley Rose Evans ISBN: 9780718893231 “…the beautiful drawings and watercolours, and the detailed planting lists, contribute hugely to making this an invaluable contribution to any study of mid-nineteenth century landscaping and to an understanding of the contemporary reasons for the decline… Continue reading Review! Masters of their Craft
Kilvert’s World of Wonders Growing up in mid-Victorian England By John Toman ISBN: 9780718893019 “Toman’s book is a useful reminder of the whole range of response to the Victorian ‘crisis of faith.’” Cliff Davies, Wadham College Gazette, (2013)
Masters of their Craft The Art, Architecture and Garden Design of the Nesfields By Shirley Rose Evans ISBN: 9780718893231 “[…] this is a significant study of the Nesfields. It is an informative, well-illustrated volume with … family trees, list of commissions, an excellent bibliography and a glossary of words and terms used in the book.”… Continue reading Review! Masters of their Craft
Herbert Hensley Henson: A Biography by John Peart-Binns ISBN: 9780718893026 “[Peart-Binns] research is heavily dependent on primary archival work which is demonstrated throughout. the writing style is readable and the chronology is easily followed […] this book may interest people wanting an introduction to the church of England’s history from the late Victorian era through… Continue reading Review! Herbert Hensley Henson
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