April 2024 Newsletter
Welcome to the April 2024 newsletter from Stella and Rose's Books. The aim of our newsletter is to keep you informed of new information, articles and books available on our website.
The weather seems to finally be improving a bit, and spring has definitely arrived. The bluebells are starting to put on their glorious spring show - we'll try and include a photograph next month! Our photo this month is some beautiful spring blossom.
In the bookshop, the Enid Blyton collection we mentioned in our last newsletter is now all catalogued and on our shelves (and website). The transport book collection is a work in progress - it was a large collection!
Locally, there is conservation work happening on Tintern Abbey. However, CADW are offering a 10% discount on admission prices due to the scaffolding; so maybe a good time to save a little money on a visit? The Wye Valley is always a beautiful place to walk, however, on Sunday May 14th, the local Rotary clubs have organised six walks along various parts of the Wye between Monmouth and Chepstow. The walks are of various lengths and should be a wonderful opportunity to explore the Wye Valley.
In our article of the month, Bernice takes a look at a very British subject: the weather! If you've ever caught the shipping forecast on BBC Radio 4, you'll find this article fascinating as it explains the history of that iconic radio feature. Meanwhile, our featured book this month is actually a series - Yeadon's Register of LNER Locomotives. Maria explains the history of these unusual books and includes some photos of the contents. Enjoy!
The Weather Forecast contributed by Bernice
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We are having to get used to the frequency and ferocity of storms. We have currently experienced more than seven storms this winter already. With this information in mind, I was very interested in an article about a shipwreck off Porth Alerth near Moelfre on Anglesey that was instrumental in the creation of the shipping forecast. As often happens, tragedy leads to a catalyst for change. Read more... |
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A Sample of New Stock
| African Arms and Armour written by Spring, Christopher | Monmouthshire Sketch Book written by Hando, Fred J. | Dog Painting: The European Breeds written by Secord, William | Glamorgan County History Volume V written by John, Arthur H. & Williams, Glanmor |
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| Price: £48.00 | Price: £18.00 | Price: £34.00 | Price: £45.00 |
| Categorised in HISTORY HISTORY (AFRICAN) ARMOUR | Categorised in TOPOGRAPHY (UK) WALES MONMOUTHSHIRE WYE VALLEY | Categorised in ART DOGS | Categorised in TOPOGRAPHY (UK) GLAMORGAN HISTORY INDUSTRIAL HISTORY |
| British Teenage Dolls 1956-1984 written by Baird, Frances | Five On A Secret Trail written by Blyton, Enid | China and Global Nuclear Order From Estrangement To Active Engagement written by Horsburgh, Nicola | Protecting Civilians In War written by Bradley, Miriam |
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| Price: £42.00 | Price: £45.00 | Price: £35.00 | Price: £90.00 |
| Categorised in HISTORY HISTORY (BRITISH) DOLLS | Categorised in CHILDRENS FAMOUS FIVE ENID BLYTON | Categorised in HISTORY HISTORY (FOREIGN) CHINA NUCLEAR | Categorised in HISTORY SOCIAL HISTORY |
Yeadon’s Register of LNER Locomotives contributed by Maria
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Yeadon’s Register of LNER Locomotives As I am normally the buyer of Children’s books for the business I often write about children’s books, authors and illustrators. However, as we have recently purchased a very large collection of books about trains and buses, I thought I would take a look at what the collection contained. Yeadon’s Register is a series of 56 books covering all the locomotives of the LNER (London and North Eastern Railway). Each volume is well illustrated with class introduction and full history of each locomotive, leaving the reader in no doubt as to what happened to any particular LNER locomotive during its lifetime. A must for the railway enthusiast! Read more... |
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A Selection from The Special Book Room
| Endurance Racing 1982-1991 written by Briggs, Ian | Deer of The World written by Geist, Valerius | James Hunt written by Hamilton, Maurice | Monmouthshire Houses (3 Vols) written by Fox, Cyril & Raglan, Lord |
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| 1st 1992 Yearly summaries and annual reviews of the FIA and IMSA championships are linked to summarised reports and results for ever World Championship Group C race between 1982 and 1990 - and of course, each running of the Le Mans 24 hours. Red boards, silver title to spine. B/w photos. A unique copy SIGNED to title page by multiple drivers in the 1994 62nd Le Mans 24... Price: £340.00 | 1st 1999 Their Evolution, Behaviour and Ecology. Large, heavy format. Blue cloth, silver title to spine. Colour photos, b/w illustrations. 421 pages. Spine and corners bumped and rubbed. Small mark to front pastedown. Some faint foxing to endpapers and light marks to textblock. Dustwrapper is just a little creased at edges and lightly faded to spine. Price: £130.00 | 1st 2016 An exclusive and personal insight into one of the world's most charismatic racing drivers. Black boards, silver title to spine. Packed full of colour and b/w photographs. Dent to top edge of rear cover. Contents fine. Some light rubbing to dustwrapper edges. Price: £110.00 | 1st 1951 Part I: Medieval; Part II: Sub-Medieval; Part III: Renaissance. Red cloth. B/w photos and numerous line drawings. Spines and corners are bumped. Spines are sunned. Endpapers are lightly browned, there is some light foxing to each volume. Dustwrappers are slightly worn at spine and corners with minimal loss. A nice set. Price: £120.00 |
This Month's Special Offer
Special Offer20% discount on Dog Books in our Special Book Room. Type in voucher code DOGS24 at the checkout to apply your discount before payment. Valid to 5th May 2024. Browse current stock in this offer. |
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The Stella & Rose's Books Team
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