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English 30 hour clocks : origin & development, 1600-1800 /Jeff Darken and John Hooper. Darken, Jeff 1997. • BOOK • 1 copy available. 681.11(42)"16/18"

The Universal decimal classification : a guide to its use /I.C. McIlwaine. McIlwaine, I C 2000. • BOOK • 1 copy available. 025.432

Clock & watch trademark index of European origin / by Karl Kochmann. Kochmann, Karl, 2001. • BOOK • 1 copy available. 681.11(088.72)

The corpus clock / by Christopher de Hamel with photography by John C. Taylor. De Hamel, Christopher. c2008. • FOLIO • 1 copy available. 681.114

Fallen idols : history is not erased when statues are pulled down : it is made /Alex von Tunzelmann. "In the past few years, there has been a rush to topple statues. Across the United States of America, the United Kingdom, Belgium and elsewhere, Black Lives Matter protesters defaced and in some cases hauled down statues of slaveholders, Confederate icons, and imperialists. In Bristol, Edward Colston was knocked off his plinth and hurled into the harbour. Robert E. Lee was covered in graffiti in Richmond, Virginia. Christopher Columbus was toppled in Minnesota, burned and thrown into a lake in Virginia, and beheaded in Massachusetts. King Leopold II of the Belgians was set on fire in Antwerp and doused in red paint in Ghent. Winston Churchill was daubed with the word 'racist' in London. The backlash from conservatives has been fast and intense. Statues are one of the most visible forms of historical storytelling, maybe the most visible. The stories we tell are vital to how we as societies understand our past and make our future. The ultimate question is: 'who controls history?' FALLEN IDOLS tells the story of twelve toppled statues around the world. It will look at why they were put up in the first place; the stories they were intended to tell; the symbolism they came to embody; and the manner and consequences of their removal. History is not erased when statues are pulled down. If anything, it is made."--Provided by the publisher. 2022. • BOOK • 1 copy available. 306.47

Front-line and experimental flying with the Fleet Air Arm : "purely by chance" /G.R. (Geoff) Higgs. Memoir by Geoff Higgs, who served in the Royal Navy for more than 30 years as a pilot, first in carrier squadrons and later of experimental aircraft. Higgs describes his initial experiences of training and service during the latter part of the Second World War, then post-war in the Fleet Air Arm, including a stint as a flight instructor, before training as a test pilot. The book particularly emphasises this latter part of Higgs's career, during which he flew nearly one hundred types of aircraft. Includes 24 pages of black and white plates. 2010. • BOOK • 1 copy available. 92HIGGS

Port Architecture Quartermaine, Peter 1999 • FOLIO • 1 copy available. 725.34

The unfortunate Captain Peirce and the wreck of the Halsewell, East Indiaman a life and death in the maritime service of the East India Company /Philip Browne. An account of the life of Captain Richard Peirce and the sinking of the ship Halsewell off the coast of Dorset in 1786. At the time of the sinking, Peirce had had a successful career with the East India Company and had commanded the Halsewell since its launch in 1778, completing two earlier voyages to India. Soon after departing on its third voyage, the Halsewell encountered bad weather, was damaged and finally ran aground on rocks. As a result of the sinking, Peirce and his two daughters lost their lives along with many other passengers and crew. The author also describes the aftermath of the wreck which received considerable attention: King George III viewed the site, the wreck became the subject of a Eidophusikon show combining pictures with lighting and sound effects, and the event was the subject of paintings and poetry. Includes an extract from the family tree of the Peirce family, a bibliography and detailed notes. 2015. • BOOK • 1 copy available. 656.61.085.3HALSEWELL

In search of a kingdom : Francis Drake, Elizabeth I, and the perilous birth of the British Empire /Laurence Bergreen. "The relationship between Drake and Elizabeth is the missing link in our understanding of the rise of the British Empire, and its importance has not been fully described or appreciated. Framed around Drake's key voyages as a window into this crucial moment in British history, In Search of a Kingdom is a rousing adventure narrative entwining epic historical themes with intimate passions."--Provided by publisher. [2021] • BOOK • 1 copy available. 942.05/50922

Bustler class rescue tugs : in war and peace /R.O. Neish. "This new book reveals the part played by the eight Bustler Class Rescue Tugs built at the Henry Robb Shipyard during the Second World War and will shed more light on the almost-forgotten part played by this country's mariners. The men and women who were rescued under the most trying of times and dreadful weather conditions would no doubt have felt immense gratitude to the brave souls who formed part of the huge maritime effort, both in war and peacetime. This is the story of the small force of much-needed rescue tugs that were built during the dark forbidding days of the Second World War, when Great Britain had only the ships and men to bring in the raw materials that were required to fight against the might of Nazi Germany and its Allies. This compelling story shines a spotlight on the small, but very significant work done over many years by His and Her Majesty's Rescue Tugs in defence of the realm, and which benefited seafarers all over the world. The author's very detailed account of the contribution made by HMRT in general, and the Bustler Class in particular, is an excellent read, and has brought to life the immense impact that these rescue tugs have had over many years, usually in dire circumstances, and especially during the Second World War. Many of these ships also served with the Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) and this story recognises the part played by these heroic rescue tugs in accounts of many convoys that crossed the seas and were attacked by hostile forces. This fine volume will help to raise the profile of these magnificent small and immensely powerful vessels, and of course their highly-skilled crews without whom these heroic achievements would not have been possible."--Provided by the publisher. 2022. • BOOK • 1 copy available. 940.545941

Trinity House fraternity review. Trinity House (London, England) • JOURNAL • 1 copy available.

The air war at sea in the Second World War / Martin W. Bowman. "Martin Bowman's considerable experience as a military historian has spanned over forty years, during which time he has spent hundreds of hours interviewing and corresponding with numerous men and women and their relatives, in Britain, America and beyond, resulting in a wealth of material on the war at sea from World War One to the Falklands and the wars on terror. All these narratives have been woven into a highly readable and emotional outpouring of life and death in action in all his titles, as here, in World War Two, where the men of the Fleet Air Arm and the US Navy fighter, bomber and torpedo carrying aircraft describe the compelling, gripping and thought-provoking narrative of the air war in the freezing Atlantic wastes to the waters of the mighty Pacific." 2022. • BOOK • 1 copy available. 940.545

The lion and the dragon : Britain and China : a history of conflict /Lawrence James. "Charting the rise and fall of the British empire alongside the growth of China's powers, acclaimed historian Lawrence James unravels the intricate threads of British colonialism, China's struggle for sovereignty, and the impact of global events on their complex interplay. He follows the parallel trajectories of four competitive empires - the British, the Chinese, the Russian and the Japanese - during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, and then the fortunes of a fifth imperial power, the United States. In doing so, he paints a vivid picture of the interactions, alliances and conflicts between the two nations over almost two centuries, from imperial ambitions and cultural clashes to economic interests and political manoeuvrings."--Provided by the publisher. 2023. • BOOK • 1 copy available. 327.41051

Empire cruise : the special service squadron, 1923-24 /Daniel Knowles "In November 1923, the Royal Navy dispatched what was named the Special Service Squadron on a ten-month tour around the British Empire. Led by the battlecruiser HMS Hood - the pride of the Royal Navy and the largest ship in the world at the time - and comprising of the battlecruiser HMS Renown and the First Light Cruiser Squadron, the role of the Special Service Squadron was to 'show the flag' during a public relations exercise and strengthen ties across the Empire. Much publicised, the cruise served as a subtle reminder that in the aftermath of the First World War, Britannia still ruled the waves. Empire Cruise: The Special Service Squadron 1923-24 follows the situation faced by Great Britain and the Royal Navy in the years immediately after the Great War and details the origins of the cruise before charting the course of the expedition."--Provided by the publsiher. 2024. • BOOK • 1 copy available.

Museums and adults learning : perspectives from Europe /edited by Alan Chadwick and Annette Stannett. 2000. • BOOK • 1 copy available. 069.12(4)-053.8

Lost at sea in mysterious circumstances : vanishings and undiscovered shipwrecks /Richard M Jones. "When you think of something being lost at sea, you imagine a ship sinking gracefully, the survivors being rescued or a tragedy being caught on camera. But what if a ship is lost at sea without trace? What if an aircraft takes off on a routine flight and is never seen again? This book details over fifty of the most mysterious vanishings, ships that have made headlines but have never been found, both famous and forgotten cases that have left an outward ripple of tragedy and mystique. Most people have heard of the Mary Celeste crew vanishing, but how many knew that this was not the last case of an entire crew going missing? What about the three Scottish lighthouse keepers who were never seen again? Or the world famous aviation pioneers who took flight to never return? This book will tell you that MH370 was not the first airliner to disappear over the sea, nor was the Bermuda Triangle actually the cause of so many disappearing ships. How could six airplanes disappear in one day? Why did a ship with over 300 people on board not send a single distress call? Which ships vanished and then later messages in a bottle suddenly turn up, not just once but two separate shipwrecks? Lost at Sea in Mysterious Circumstances will cover all these and more as we reveal the stories of some of the most fascinating incidents above and below the waves."--Provided by the publisher. 2023. • BOOK • 1 copy available. 910.452

Survivors of enemy action : experiences of merchant seamen, 1939-1945 /Bernard Edwards. "The war years 1939 - 1945 were the most perilous in the long history of the British Merchant Navy. The figures speak for themselves. With 2,535 ships sunk and 36,749 merchant seamen lost, the proportional casualty rate was higher than any branch of the Armed Forces except for Bomber Command. The danger to the lightly armed merchant ships came from enemy air attacks, surface warships, raiders and, of course submarines. Prisoners were seldom taken so the crews of stricken vessels had to fend for themselves. Those who survived enemy action faced death by drowning, exposure and lack of food and water. Compiled mainly from experiences related direct to the author, this inspiring book draws on first-hand accounts of the lucky few who survived. With extraordinary honesty and modesty their stories describe the events leading up to the enemy attack, the actions and the aftermath. Readers will be struck by the courage and fortitude of these men who often suffered extreme hardship and privation. Too many died before reaching land or being rescued. These men are without doubt the unsung heroes of the Second World War and this fine book is an overdue recognition of their sacrifices and courage."--Provided by the publisher. 2023. • BOOK • 2 copies available. 940.545941

Where light in darkness lies : the story of the lighthouse /Veronica della Dora. "Suspended between sea and sky, battered by the waves and the wind, lighthouses mark the battlelines between the elements. They guard the boundaries between the solid human world and the primordial chaos of the waters; between stability and instability; between the known and the unknown. As such, they have a strange, universal appeal that few other manmade structures possess. Engineered to draw the gaze of sailors, lighthouses have likewise long attracted the attention of soldiers and saints, artists and poets, novelists and filmmakers, colonizers and migrants, and, today more than ever, heritage tourists and developers. Their evocative locations, their isolation and resilience have turned these structures into complex metaphors, magnets for stories. This book explores the rich story of the lighthouse in the human imagination."--Provided by the publisher. 2022. • BOOK • 1 copy available. 387.1/5509

Flag waves : house flags from the National Maritime Museum /by Sue Prichard. "Flag Waves is a collection of the little-known area of design history preserved by the National Maritime Musuem: the flags flown on ships to indicate the companies they belonged to. House flags are a mix of striking, abstract designs and hand-sewn motifs and were flown on vessels of all sizes from huge passenger ferries to small recreational dinghies. With an introduction and commentary by Sue Prichard, Senior Curator: Arts, at the National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, Flag Waves is the first book to examine the symbols and motifs of this remarkable collection of flags. Analysing the origins of flag design in heraldry and geometric forms, and showcasing the unique role of flags in expressing company identity years before the use of sophisticated logos and corporate branding, Prichard's book provides a vibrant survey of the company flags flown by everyone from British Rail to the Girl Guides. These bold, colourful textiles present a unique and compelling chapter in maritime history."--Provided by the publsher. 2021. • BOOK • 2 copies available.

The bye-laws and regulations of the Marine Society, instituted A.D. M.DCC.LVI : incorporated A.D. M.DCC.LXXII : Bishopsgate-Street, London ... containing an historical account of this institution Marine Society (London, England) 1887. • RARE-BOOK • 1 copy available.

Einstein's Clocks, Poincare's maps: Empires of time,2003 Galison, P 2003 • BOOK • 1 copy available. 681.11

Black Atlantic : power, people, resistance /edited by Victoria Avery and Jake Subryan Richards. "An illustrated history of the relationship between Cambridge and the Black Atlantic. Between 1400 and 1900, European powers, not least Britain, colonised the Americas and transported over 12.5 million people from sub-Saharan Africa as slaves. The contested space, formed by the interactions of multiple people and cultures, both Black and white, we now call the Black Atlantic. Cambridge and Cambridgeshire played a key role in this international narrative - a story of commerce, profit and colonialism, of opinion-forming, and of struggle. Through the lens of historic artworks, artefacts and natural history specimens, this book and the exhibition it accompanies analyse the rise and growth of enslavement, the profits made by Dutch and British traders and plantation-owners, the power of images, the knowledge produced by enslaved people, histories of resistance movements and the consequences of these events today. Works by contemporary makers challenge long-held assumptions, address erasures, and create alternative narratives of repair, freedom and justice."--Provided by the publisher. 2023. • BOOK • 1 copy available. 382.440942659

The Grimsby fisher lads / Marc Jones. This short book provides an account of orphaned and foundling boys, some as young as eight, who were recruited from workhouses to serve apprenticeships in the fishing fleets of Grimsby in the 19th and early 20th centuries. The individual histories of some such boys are included, largely compiled from newspapers and prison records of the time, including photographs. 2015. • BOOK • 1 copy available. 92:639.2(427.4)

Turning the tide : the history of everyday Deptford "The first history of Deptford for over a hundred years, Turning The Tide dips into the lives and times of colourful characters who have lived here from the Romans to the Present."--Provided by the publisher. 1993. • BOOK • 2 copies available. 914.216

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