Back in the Days

An atmospheric scene of anticipation and excitement. Size 27.6 x 19.7” (70 x 50cms). Ref. H185472 £16.99

Harland & Wolff and Workman Clark

This beautifully illustrated volume covers construction of Olympic, Titanic and Britannic, and the skilled craftsmen that worked on these ships and many others from the Edwardian era to the 1920s, Readers can revel in atmospheric views of the boiler shop, foundry, machine shop and slipways as well as many successful launchings in a rich array of images showcasing the labour-intensive heavy engineering and shipyard practices that were once part of Belfast’s major industry, now sadly no more. HB, 120pp. Ref. H189614 £20.00

The Steamship Telegraph Watch

Time can fly past or drag painfully slowly. Just an illusion? Not according to this ‘watch with a difference’. The face is a facsimile of a traditional Engine Order Telegraph, as used by the mariners on the bridge to give orders to the engineers below. Powered by a precision quartz movement and fitted with a leather strap, it’s the ideal gift for old sea dogs awaiting their next command. Watch face diameter 1.29” (33cms). Gift boxed. Ref. H174629 £85.00

1:76 Scale Belfast Corporation Bedford Bus

The smart royal blue and white livery of this muchloved OB design wartime bus masks many of the austerity hallmarks of the period - cast iron, slatted wooden and small headlamps. Ref. H173295 £25.99

Royal Navy Land Rover Series III

The Series III Land Rover was produced between 1971 and 1985 and was the most popular of the Series vehicles, with an incredible 440,000 being built during that time. This 1:43 scale facsimile in the superb dark blue body colour of the Royal Navy. 3.1” (8cms). Ref. H184056 £25.99 orders daily: 0345 174 0199

Water Gypsies

Living afloat on Britain’s waterways has been a rich part of our social history, from the fisherfolk of ancient Britain to the bohemian houseboat dwellers of the 1950s as boat-dwelling evolved from an industrial phenomenon in the heyday of the canals to the rise of life afloat as an alternative lifestyle in postwar Britain. PB, 176pp. Ref. H189592 £14.99

Icons of the RNLI Rescue Fleet

The RNLI is one of the United Kingdom’s most treasured institutions, with volunteers forming the beating heart of this amazing, life-saving organisation. This replica set combines three of their most iconic vehicles - the Severn Class lifeboat 3.8” (9.8cms), the largest lifeboat in the fleet; the Shannon class lifeboat 3.9” (10cms), the most agile and manoeuvrable all-weather lifeboat; and finally the Land Rover Defender and D Class Lifeboat 5.3” (13.5cms) of the Flood Rescue Team. Together they make a fitting tribute to those whose aim is to prevent unnecessary drownings. Ref. H177651 £47.99

Folk Tales from the Canal Side

You might consider our waterways a place of peace and relaxation, but under the tranquil surface hides a turbulent past. a wealth of stories from the depthsmurder and mystery, heroes and lovers, devils and oatcakes are all wrapped up in this wonderful book. PB, 160pp. Ref. H189593 £12.00

Whistle Key Chain

The perfect gift for the intrepid explorer, steampunk or role player in us all, this whistle is crafted from solid brass as elegant, durable and functional. A gift for anyone with a love of the sea, it comes on a small twist key chain for keeping keys secure. Length including chain 5.5” (14cms).

Ref. H187832 £15.99

Cromer Lighthouse

High on the cliffs just east of the seaside resort, Cromer Lighthouse stands guard over the North Coast of Norfolk. This highly detailed 1/150 scale resin replica comes presented in a gift box with details of it’s history and ornate survey locator map. Size 5.3 x 4.1” (13.5 x 10.5cms). Ref. H193968 £39.99