Shakespeare's Sonnets Decoded
One of the most enigmatic publications of all time was the collection of sonnets by William Shakespeare, first published by Thomas Thorpe in 1609. For centuries scholars have puzzled about the identity of of the young man who is the subject of the sonnets and the”dark lady” who makes an appearance in some of them.
Stewart Trotter draws upon a lifetime’s experience in the theatre and the production of Shakespeare’s plays to develop his theory that the Sonnets tell the story of the love affair between William Shakespeare and Henry Wriothesley and that they can therefore be re-arranged in the order they were written.
Accordingly, this book reveals the evolution of the relationship through the evidence of the sonnets.
This is a milestone in Shakespearean studies. The relationship between the two men, through early passion, infidelity, reconciliation and despair can be traced through this reading of the poems.
Before Milton Keynes IV
A Stony Stratford Miscellany
This is the fourth volume in a series where we have collected articles bout the history of the Milton Keynes area. Many of these have been published before in newspapers, magazines and blogs.
This volume is about Stony Stratford.
Before Milton Keynes V
A Wolverton Miscellany
This is the fourth volume in a series where we have collected articles bout the history of the Milton Keynes area. Many of these have been published before in newspapers, magazines and blogs.
This volume is about Wolverton
Swanbourne: A Short History
Swanbourne is a small village in Buckinghamshire. This history was first written in 1981 and re-published in this edition.
Histories of Ampthill and Flitwick
Ampthill and Flitwick are two neighbouring small towns in mid-Bedfordshire. This volume contains histories of both Ampthill and Flitwick and an account of Ampthill during World War II.
Look at Olney
A stunning collection of photographs by Alicja Lorenc-Withers of the historic town of Olney. The 212 page book includes Weston Underwood, Lavendon, Clifton Reynes and Emberton.
The Making of Milton Keynes
These four volumes trace the inception and development of the new city of Milton Keynes, from 1967, when it was announced, to the end of the Milton Keynes Development Corporation’ 25 year mandate in 1992.
Presented in a handsome box set.
Village Histories of Milton Keynes
in four volumes
A good number of historic villages were subsumed into the new city of Milton Keynes.
John Taylor has compiled detailed histories of each village up to the time that the Milton Keynes development began.
Presented as a handsome box set.
