Books published by Batsford

On 6 June the greatest landing force ever assembled began the Allied Liberation of France and Europe.

For many, the name of Ypres invokes some of our most poignant poetry, written by soldiers at the front line. Reminders of the horrors and heroism of a terrible war await the visitor, but also the pleasures of discovering the richness of a heritage that stretches back over 800 years.

On 6 June the greatest landing force ever assembled began the Allied Liberation of France and Europe.

A history of Cottingham

Did you know that Henry VIII was too fat to walk down the stairs? That Mary Queen of Scots was almost killed by an earthquake at Sheffield Castle? Or that Elizabeth I wore poisonous makeup? This book, containing 400 fantastic facts about the Tudor era and more than 100 illustrations, will delight Tudor fans everywhere!

Did you know that one of Shakespeare's relatives was executed for plotting against Elizabeth I? Or that Shakespeare once played the ghost in Hamlet? This book, containing 400 fantastic facts about the Bard and his work and more than 100 illustrations, will delight fans everywhere!

This fun little book, with 400 fantastic facts about British royal history and more than 100 illustrations, will delight fans of British history everywhere!

A fascinating Pitkin guide with stunning photographs of England's most famous gardener.

The Blitz was a defining moment of the Second World War when civilians were faced with bomb raids over Britain. This title reignites the chilling wail of the air-raid siren followed by anxious, sleepless nights and stories of bravery from ordinary people in extraordinary situations. This book explores the Blitz and its effect on places and people.

Beautifully illustrated colouring book of celebrated London buildings, accompanied by evocative descriptions. Book created by the cult ceramics company People Will Always Need Plates.

A practical guide to using gouache in botanical painting, by a leading botanical painter. Includes step-by-step demonstration paintings.

Most people are familiar with the use of horses and their heroic actions in the First World War, but what about camels, monkeys and the mighty elephant? In this wonderfully illustrated title, learn about how animals were trained and used, the role pets had to play in the war, and the plight of animals on the farm, down the mine and in the street.

When the Romans came to Britain in AD 43, they brought a new style of domestic life, one that better-off Britons soon copied. This informative guide looks at how villas were built, and at the accommodation and daily life villa residents enjoyed - their living rooms and bedrooms, kitchens and baths, gardens and courtyards, furniture and food, and the servants and slaves who kept the villa running.Illustrated with site photos from Roman villas around Britain, archaeological treasures, and museum reconstructions of villa interiors, this is a fascinating look at life in Roman Britain before the Roman army left in AD 406 and the villa way of life faded into history.Includes a list of places to visit.