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Shire on the World Wide Web

It is always nice when someone else likes the books you publish - and from different sources a couple of nice write-ups on Shire have caught my eye.

Rural Online!

In the first of a new series of articles in the Shire Journal I will take a peek at the stories and blogs that have caught my eye recently relating to our monthly theme. This month we will be looking at the online world of farmers, small-holders, gardeners and anyone involved with rural life.

February themed reading list

To tie in with the February theme of Agriculture, Farming and Garden history we bring a selection of titles published by Shire that should satisfy your every rural history need!

February is farming, agriculture and garden history month

For the month of February the Shire journal will be concentrating on farming, agriculture and garden history. With a themed competition, a reading list and a list of other websites or news stories that have caught our eye the journal this month will be a valuable resource to anyone interested in these subjects. We are also proud to welcome a number of guest authors to the journal this month.

Shire at Who Do You Think You Are Live!

What do Rory Bremner, Esther Rantzen, Kate Humble and Shire Publications all have in common? The answer is that they will all be attending Who Do You Think You Are? Live at London Olympia on the 26th -28th February.

Vanished Armies appear in the Times

Since starting work at Shire I have been fascinated by a number of books on a range of subjects. One of my favourites has always been Vanished Armies - A.E. Haswell Miller's record of the military uniforms worn in various European countries.

Predictions for 2010, January to June

As we have hit that time where websites and magazines are filled with predictions for 2010 it seemed rude not to join in. So read on to find out some of the highlights of Shire's 2010 publishing programme and watch me make a fool of myself with my predictions for the bestselling titles of the next 6 months.

A Book Review and New Year Wishes!

Happy New Year from Shire Publications!

Eric Knowles loves Shire

Obviously everyone here at Shire is very proud of the books that we publish; but that doesn't mean that we don't need a bit of appreciation from outside the company now and again! Read on to see what the renowned antiques expert, and star of The Antiques Roadshow, Eric Knowles has to say about us.

Golden eagle protection areas increased in Scotland

One of the most enduring icons of Scottish wildlife is to receive greater protection under new legislation announced today.

December is Scottish heritage month

Welcome to Scottish heritage month on the Shire Journal. Read on to find out details of what we have planned in the Journal for December - Happy St.Andrews' day everyone!

What is your favourite board game?

Nostalgia November

With the nights drawing in and Britain still in recession let the Shire Journal bring you comfort and entertainment with Nostalgia November.

Adventures on the potter's wheel

I have always envied people with a talent for making things. Whether it is for practical or creative purposes, whatever it is that enables people to create a tangible product is resolutely lacking in me.

Say no to Nazi gnomes

Whilst Germany debates the morality or otherwise of Nazi gnomes why not find out a bit more about the history of these instantly recognisable characters.

Help! I think I need a hobby.

Now it may be because I've reached a certain age but recently I have started to think that hours not spent in the pub are not necessarily hours wasted. In short I have started to think that I need a hobby.

Monumental Brasses

Monumental Brasses featured in the Times

Anglo-Saxon hoard discovered

The largest haul of Anglo-Saxon treasure in the UK has been discovered underneath a field in Staffordshire.

Scalextric and childhood jealousy

When I was growing up there was one particular friend whose house I was desperate to be invited to after school. The reason was not because I liked him better then any of my other friends, but that he indisputably had the best scalextric track set-up of anyone in my school.