Books by Andrew Powell-Thomas

Wiltshire is one of the largest counties in southern England. Much of it is comprised of high chalk downland, most famously on Salisbury Plain, and wide valleys and vales, often with rivers running through them, but in the north-west Wiltshire runs into the Cotswolds and south-east Wiltshire lies on the edge of the New Forest. Wiltshire is unsurpassed in its ancient sites, from the Neolithic monuments of Stonehenge and Avebury to numerous barrows and burial chambers. Later ages have also added to Wiltshire's gems, from the distinctive white horses cut into the chalk on hillsides, to Salisbury Cathedral, Longleat and the gardens at Stourhead. In 50 Gems of Wiltshire author Andrew Powell-Thomas explores the many places and their history that make this part of the South West so special. The 50 Gems include ancient sites of the earliest settlers in the area, castles, historic towns and villages, stunning country houses and estates, natural beauty spots and many other treasures. Alongside the justly famous the author includes many lesser-known gems that are equally deserving of attention.

Join Alfie on an adventure of a lifetime as he is transported back to the streets of ancient Rome! Helped by local boy Diocles, can Alfie escape from the Roman army and return home?The start of a new school term is anything but ordinary as Alfie somehow finds himself on the cobbled streets of ancient Rome. With local boy Diocles offering to help him, they are soon accused of stealing, leaving them with two choices... surrender to the Roman army or run! After sneaking through glorious villas and sprinting through crowds, they are eventually captured by the soldiers and taken to the Colosseum. Faced against a mighty gladiator, have they met their match or can they escape?With beautiful illustrations and an informative factual section (that contains some startling revelations about the book!), any young reader will soon be researching the Roman empire for themselves.Reading for pleasure at its best, this is a page turning adventure story that with inspire and engage young readers.

James is a boy who lives with his fellow townspeople in a happy and friendly place. But it didn't last long for up in the sky, a dragon appeared with a glint in his eye. Who will save the day? A delightful rhyming book with stunning illustrations, James and the dragon is a book your children will return to time after time.

An illustrated history of one of Britain's finest counties - Somerset. Using photographs taken from the unique Historic England Archive.

This beautifully photographed selection of fifty of Somerset's most precious assets shows what makes it such a popular destination.

Uncovers the remains of nearly 400 Home Guard emplacements scattered across Somerset, Dorset and Devon.