SUTTON (ALAN) PUBLISHING

John Stow first published his "Survey of London" in 1598 during the reign of Elizabeth I. His detailed description of the city and its suburbs was an immediate success when it first appeared and has remained a popular classic of English history ever since.

The first biography in over a century of Adrian IV , the only English pope in the history of the Catholic Church

The First World War claimed over 995,000 British lives, and its legacy continues to be remembered today. Great War Britain: West Sussex offers an intimate portrayal of the county and its people living in the shadow of the 'war to end all wars`.

A generation of ordinary young men and women were thrust into the most extraordinary of situations when the Second World War was declared.As this important period passes from living memory into history, this is likely to be the last time that these personal tales are told, tales which should never be forgotten.

How the poppy came to be a symbol of remembrance after the First World War

The names of the 300 or so underground stations are part of everyday life for Londoners, but we hardly ever question their history. This entertaining book delves into their origins, ensuring you never view your journey in the same way again.