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Rituals of Death covers the ways in which society has handled death from prehistoric times to now.

Lavishly illustrated full-colour book exploring the landscape and geology of Northumberland.

A unique perspective on the landscapes of Northumberland

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Features a series of aerial photographs from Northumberland. The photographs in this work cover a specific archaeological excavation, then show the value of aerial photography. It also covers selected places on the coast, hills and scarplands, towns, villages, monuments, fortifications, church sites, industries, land use and deserted villages.

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Many exciting discoveries of prehistoric rock art have been made recently in Cumbria. They are included in this complete account of the earliest human communication, some 4-5000 years ago on outcrop rock, earthfast boulders, burials and other ritual structures. They are in some of Britain's most beautiful places.

This comprehensive work takes a broad view of what rock art entails, covering the history of rock art research and the discovery of many new sites. The author illustrates the different symbols and motifs that are found throughout the British Isles, and shows where they occur in landscapes and monuments. It is a book that captures the excitement of discovery and examines the various theories about the origin, use and meaning of rock art. Stan B...

SOCIAL SCIENCE / Archaeology

This fascinating selection of photographs traces some of the many ways in which Hexham has changed and developed over the last century.

Place names and field names of Northumberland

The history of recording and studying rock art

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Beautiful full-colour history of the churches of Northumberland, from the Anglo-Saxon era to the Reformation. Author has visited and photographed all remaining churches and read reports on sites no longer visible - all are in the book

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Prehistoric rock art in Northumberland

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An engaging insight into Northumberland's hidden heritage

One of Britain's most impressive monuments, Hadrian's Wall is now a prime attraction for visitors who enjoy the excitement of walking through the spectacular scenery of its 'corridor' and its visible history.This book of captioned pictures explores a sweep of the most attractive part of its course, from Heddon-on-the-Wall to Birdoswald, followed by carefully selected images of its main components such as wall, ditch, vallum, forts, milecastles...