The expertly written text offers an insight into the private and public life of the heir to the throne of England, from his early years at Buckingham Palace through to his education at Gordonstoun and Trinity College, Cambridge, as well as his time in the Royal Navy. With a wide range of humanitarian and social interests, Charles is patron to a number of charities and organisations, including The Princes’s Trust, founded in 1976. He has played a central role as father to Princes William and Harry and his devotion and dedication to his mother, Queens Elizabeth II, is outstanding.

This beautifully illustrated biography is part of the Pitkin Royal Collection series, celebrating the lives of the British royal family. Other notable titles in this insightful series include Royal Babies, The Queen and Her Family and Queen Elizabeth II.

This special royal souvenir celebrates the family life of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge following the birth of their second child, Princess Charlotte.

Beautiful photographs help to tell the story of how William and Catherine grew up, met and fell in love, with a particular focus on their fairytale wedding, the birth and christening of Prince George, and royal events and engagements up to the joyous arrival of Princess Charlotte.

This insightful guide reflects on the family’s journey so far, and looks forward to what the future holds for the couple that has captured the hearts of the nation and, indeed, the world.

This beautifully illustrated book is part of the Pitkin Royal Collection series, celebrating the lives of the British royal family. Other notable titles in this insightful series include Royal Babies, The Queen and Her Family and Queen Elizabeth II.

Renowned as a centre of ship-building and steel-working in the early twentieth century, the town of Jarrow, on the river Tyne, has seen a huge amount of change over the course of the last 100 years. Today, the famous shipyards of Jarrow are silent, yet it is difficult to imagine that they ever existed. The town continues to thrive, and new buildings constantly appear, from the bustling modern town centre to the quiet garden suburb of Primrose Hill. An intriguing insight into days gone by, local historian and photographer Paul Perry illustrates the changes that have been wrought upon the town through a selection of captivating images from his archive alongside full-colour modern photographs of the same scene today. Not only do we see these differences in the streets and buildings but also in the people and the way they work and live.

Few Sussex town centres have changed as dramatically as Horsham, and many of its residents would be hard-pressed to recognise the location of photographs taken as recently as thirty years ago. In this nostalgic guide, David Arscott walks the modern townscape to discover what remains of Horsham’s past, and what has replaced features that have gone for ever. The book concentrates on the central area of town, where changes to the road system have carved a busy canyon through the townscape – but where many vestiges of old Horsham may still be found intact.

Shropshire Then & Now captures the dramatic changes that have taken place across the county. Placing amazing archive images alongside beautiful modern photography and detailed captions, local historian David Trumper shows us just how much has changed in the county, giving anyone with an interest in Shropshire a fascinating insight into its development.

What constituted a secret or a scandal in times gone by? This entertaining title in this new series gives an overview of the times and attitudes to ‘secrets’, and what was meant by a ‘scandal’.

The series uncovers revelations of infidelity, murder, poisonings and corruption. In the context of Victorian propriety the tales in this book are even more startling. Detailing scandalous celebrities and poor ‘unfortunates’. From those upstairs and down, to those dwelling in the slums, they all sampled the same pleasures and sometimes met the same ghastly fate, and the new defamatory popular press gleefully printed the most lurid tales.

Standing stones come in a variety of guises. Some are erected in circles; some make up megalithic tombs; some have intriguing patterns on them, or are steeped in myth.

Long-standing questions include why they were erected and how? What do they tell us about Britain’s cultural history? As a standing stones enthusiast, Steve Marshall has travelled the British Isles to inspect these fascinating monoliths and this guide serves as a comprehensive introduction from the Mesolithic to the Iron Ages.

Stonehenge and Avebury are possibly the most famous sites in Britain, but the Standing Stones of Callanish on the Isle of Lewis also have a magical quality; and at the Ness of Brodgar, a Neolithic complex has recently been uncovered by archaeologists.

With accompanying photographs taken by the author, this accessible guide to standing stones in Britain will tell you all you need to know.

On 6 February 1952, Princess Elizabeth succeeded to the throne on the untimely death of her father, King George VI.

Her Coronation in Westminster Abbey on 2 June 1953 represented a day of historic pomp and ritual for the dignitaries at the ceremony, and the excitement of colourful pageantry and national rejoicing for the crowds who lined the streets of London in the rain to see their new sovereign, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. 

Sixty years on, Pitkin Publishing is proud to publish this facsimile edition of the original Pitkin Pictorial record of this historic event, a poignant and personal account seen through the eyes of the late Beverly Nichols.

Jane Austen is one of Britain’s best loved authors and this beautifully illustrated guide to her novels, released to commemorate the 200th anniversary of her death, is an essential for any Jane Austen fan or literary lover. Revealing key aspects of Jane’s own background and life, this fascinating guide explores the relationships between the key themes of her most celebrated works and her own experience as a woman in 18th-century England.

This exploration of her life and works is the perfect way to celebrate the legacy she has left in the past 200 years.

Look out for more Pitkin guides on the best in history, heritage and biography

A beautifully illustrated guide to the city and surrounding area

Chichester is nestled beside the clear blue sea of Wittering’s beaches and Chichester Harbour, a designated area of outstanding Natural Beauty and one of the few remaining relatively wild and undeveloped areas along the bustling South Coast.

Further north, the chalk hills of the South Downs National Park encompass both fertile farmland and ancient woodland, providing diverse habitats. Chichester District, once used as ancient humans’ hunting ground and the site of military invasion, now continues to draw sailors, walkers and creatives alike to experience its rich heritage and beautiful countryside. This informative guide takes in the wonderful sites that this coastal city has to offer, as well as attractions nearby.

Also available in this series: Bath, Cambridge, Edinburgh, Ely, Glasgow, Lincoln, Liverpool, Norwich, Oxford, York.

Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge embarked on a new life when she married Prince William, Duke of Cambridge in April 2011. Now she is the wife and mother of future monarchs. She has proved herself more than equal to the demanding life of a member of the Royal Family, and meanwhile has become a fashion icon and ambassador for several charities. This superbly illustrated souvenir guide follows her life, from her happy childhood and prestigious education to her fairy-tale wedding and the births of her two beautiful children. Catherine, with her natural charm, easy manner and kind nature, has won hearts in Britain and around the world. This is her story.