It is amazing to discover that there are well over 400 waterwheels and windmills open to the public in England and Wales. Many of them are in excellent working order and provide a valuable insight into the partnership between man and machine going back, not just to the Industrial Revolution, but to a time of 1,000 years ago or more. Stan Yorke is an engineer and designer with a lifelong interest in early machinery and the industry it powered. He describes the background of both waterwheels and windmills and the crucial part they played in the country's development. In particular, he explains in simple language, without recourse to overly technical terms, how the different machines work. The book is illustrated with photographs from the author, together with numerous line diagrams and drawings by Trevor Yorke. It also includes a list of those open to the public.

Windmills and Waterwheels Explained (England's Living History)

Yorke, Stan

Arts & Photography

Countryside Books

Stan Yorke is well known for his easy-to-follow style and here he goes beyond the characters and events of railway history to look at why things are the way they are, how the machines work, and the function of the numerous devices we see around a working railway line. Illustrated with over 100 photographs and aided by his son Trevor's superb drawings, the book is divided into four sections looking at the history; the track, signalling and building; the locomotives and rolling stock, and finally a review of the restored railway scene today including a list of sites to visit.

Steam Railways Explained: Steam, Oil and Locomotion (England's Living History)

History

Europe

Today we take so much for granted, but it wasn't always so! Just a hundred years ago barely half the country had gas and very few had electricity, another hundred years before that and there were no utility supplies at all. Domestic life has changed so dramatically during this period that it can be fascinating to see just how we progressed. This easy to follow book is illustrated by over 160 photographs and drawings and is divided into three time zones.

The Domestic Revolution Explained: From Brainwave to Microwave (England's Living History)

Tales of Victorian man-made failures, follies and disasters which were forgotten or swept under the carpet at the time. The book explains what went wrong and how improvements were made.

What the Victorians Got Wrong (England's Living History)

Yorke, Trevor

Steam engines, with their hissing pistons, revolving wheels, and smell of oil and coal smoke, have an irresistible attraction for many of us.The realisation that steam could be used to power machinery became one of the great Eureka moments of history - comparable to the discovery of iron and the invention of the printing press. It was steam powered engines of all kinds that drove the vast industrial expansion during the nineteenth century. They featured in almost every aspect of life. They made possible the excavation of deep mines, the forward thrust of ships though the oceans, and the propulsion of trains along the tracks of the world's railways. In this book Stan Yorke explains the history of the steam engine and the enormous variety of uses to which it was put. There are over 100 photographs plus detailed diagrams by Trevor Yorke. There is also a list of places where steam engines, restored to working order by the hard work and enthusiasm of endless devotees, can be seen today.

Steam Engines Explained (England's Living History)

The weather has always dominated our daily lives, and it remains our favourite topic of conversation. We all want to know what the weather will be for the week ahead in order to plan our days. But even with television forecasts it is hard to fathom the meaning of the weather charts; reliability is doubtful beyond the next 24 hours; and the area covered is not always a match to the place where you live. Stan Yorke shares this frustration. He has written a short guide that explains in simple language the basic weather principles, and it has a special illustrated section on how to read skies and clouds. The book allows us to properly interpret daily weather forecasts, and will give those who wish to, the confidence to set about predicting the local weather for themselves.

Weather Forecasting Made Simple

Science & Math

Earth Sciences

Author Stan Yorke takes a look at the story of public transport, explaining how services developed into the system we are familiar with today. From horse-drawn coaches and trams to trains and buses, with stops on the way to take in the genius of Victorian invention, the chicanery of politicians, and the turbulence of social upheaval. The book is packed with color photographs showing public transport vehicles of every kind. There is also a list of places to visit where superb, restored examples can be seen today.

Fares, Please!: The Story of Public Transport (Britain's Living History)

A brilliant history of English canals and what makes them work. The book is divided into three clear sections. The first describes the history of the canals, the second looks at their structures and features, and the third suggest special sites of interest around the country, which can be visited on foot or by boat. Highly readable text by Stan Yorke, backed by diagrams and illustrations from Trevor Yorke.

English Canals Explained (England's Living History)

The story of how machines changed the face of industry and farming in the 18th and 19th centuries. Highly readable text by Stan Yorke, backed by expert diagrams and illustrations from Trevor Yorke.

The Industrial Revolution Explained: Steam, Sparks and Massive Wheels (England's Living History)

Business & Money

Economics

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