Christopher Nicholson Book order

A much expanded new edition of the classic best-selling lighthouse book with over 300 illustrations and many dramatic photographs, in full colour

A lavishly illustrated history of railways in the area of the Peak District, which were born out of necessity to connect the major cities on either side of the Pennines.

Discover the story of Disneyland, Walt Disney's visionary theme park in Anaheim, California. This intriguing visual history includes stunning color photographs, concept drawings, as well as ephemera from the historical collections of the Walt Disney Company, to trace the park's development and immersive world of magic and wonder.

Christopher Nicholson's first book of nature writing is a beautiful account of an unusual obsession. In 2016 he spent August searching for the remaining snows of the Scottish Highlands. His account of his solitary walk is by turns funny, fascinating and inspiring. A meditation on walking, mountains, snow and our changing climate, Nicholson also turns his curious eye on nature-lovers themselves. What are we looking for when we walk and what is it we want from nature? What is it we see and what is it we miss? What remains when we are gone and what have we lost from the landscape forever?

From the author of the Costa Best Novel-shortlisted `The Elephant Keeper', a poignant imagining of Thomas Hardy's relationship with his last muse.

Through a blend of humor and insight, this collection of stories explores moral dilemmas and the pursuit of justice in both legal and everyday contexts. Over two decades, Nicholson crafts narratives that are amusing, poignant, and candid, reflecting his belief that nothing is beyond scrutiny. With a keen ear for language and a focus on diverse relationships, these tales invite readers to ponder significant themes while ensuring an entertaining experience.

Focuses on the photography of Roger Redfern - his images of Britain's countryside from his wanderings amongst the hills, valleys and villages of rural England, Wales and Scotland.

Pictures from the past of Britain's remotest lighthouses with interesting historical information

An exceptional novel that delivers an intensely moving experience, exploring deep emotional themes and character development. The narrative captivates readers with its poignant storytelling and profound insights, making it a standout work in contemporary literature.

I asked the sailor what an Elephant looked like; he replied that it was like nothing on earth. In the middle of the 18th century, a ship docks at Bristol with an extraordinary cargo: two young elephants. Bought by a wealthy landowner, they are taken to his estate in the English countryside. A stable boy, Tom Page, is given the task of caring for them. The Elephant Keeper is Tom's account of his life with the elephants. As the years pass, and as they journey across England, his relationship with the female elephant deepens in a startling manner. Along the way they meet incredulity, distrust and tragedy, and it is only their understanding of each other that keeps them together. Christopher Nicholson's charming and captivating novel explores notions of sexuality and violence, freedom and captivity, and the nature of story-telling -- but most of all it is the study of a profound and remarkable love between an elephant and a human being.