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Plan your pub crawl with ‘Doors of London’. Follow us as we work our way through the 20 historic pubs written up in the book. Today we visited The Ram Inn in Wandsworth🐐 A pint always tastes better when you know the backstory! 🍺 See more in ‘Doors of London’🚪 #londonpubs #theram #wandsworth
We’re raising a glass to the locomotive Big Boy 4014 as it celebrates America 250. Why not make your very own Big Boy cocktail? 🚂🍸 You’ll need: - 50 ml brandy - 25 ml Cointreau - 20 ml Sirop-de-Citron - Ice Combine and shake like Big Boy! For more, see bit.ly/LogosUSA. #bigboy #cocktails
We’re following Big Boy 4014 as it steams west from Philadelphia to its home in Cheyenne. Here it is 20 miles outside Pittsburgh on Sunday 12th July, photographed for us by a friend. Why are we hooked? Read our blog Big Journey for a Big Boy, bit.ly/BigBoySP #bigboy4014 #up4014
Here’s a simplified itinerary of Union Pacific Big Boy 4014 on the final leg of its America 250 tour. Cast your eye down the list of stopping points to find possible viewing locations. #bigboy4014 #up4014 #America250 #unionpacific #railroadhistory #Nostalgia www.sheldrakepress.com/news/big-boy...
Big Boy 4014 Journey Schedule - Quick Reference from Sheldrake Press
To help you find places to see Union Pacific Big Boy 4014 on its semiquincentennial tour, Sheldrake Press provide a simplified itinerary.
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To celebrate America 250 and Union Pacific Big Boy 4014’s coast-to-coast journey, we have created a commemorative book-and-card set that tells the story of the railroads in six chapters and gives you a set of retrospective postcards to send to your friends. www.sheldrakepress.com/product/a-ce...
A Celebration of Old-Time America - Book & Cards from Sheldrake Press
To celebrate America 250 and Union Pacific Big Boy 4014’s coast-to-coast journey, Sheldrake Press are promoting a commemorative book-and-card set.
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Big Journey for a Big Boy: what’s that all about? #trains #railway #america250thanniversary www.sheldrakepress.com/blog/big-jou...
Big Journey for a Big Boy - Role of Railroads Reviewed by Sheldrake Press
The editors of Sheldrake Press follow the world’s largest steam locomotive across the USA and assess the state of the nation at 250.
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It’s Heath Robinson’s birthday this week. Get this ‘whopping (1.9 kg), wonderful new book’, in the words of one reviewer, for 25% off plus a set of 6 free greetings cards by the master of the absurd. ⚙️ Birthday offer lasts one week only, ending 5th June 🎈 www.sheldrakepress.co.uk/product/cele...
Celebrating Heath Robinson’s Birthday - One-Week Sale at Sheldrake Press
In hard times you need a bit of Heath Robinson. To celebrate the humorist’s birthday, Sheldrake Press offer a laughter-filled book and cards bundle for £30.
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Join our Editor as he visits @drjohnsonshouse.bsky.social, one of the most fascinating locations featured in our book ‘Doors of London’🚪 You can read more about what’s behind this door in our #blogpost ‘Lounge in a Literary Workshop’ on our website, link in bio 🔗 #Londontourist #londonmuseum
At this table in this room, Samuel Johnson wrote the first comprehensive Dictionary of the English Language. Join our Editor as he time travels back to the editorial world of Fleet Street in the 1750s. @drjohnsonshouse.bsky.social @cathlondon.bsky.social www.sheldrakepress.co.uk/blog/lounge-...
Lounge in a Literary Workshop - A London Visit with Sheldrake Press
Take a look inside Dr Johnson’s literary workshop in the City of London and see his famous Dictionary with the Publisher of Sheldrake Press.
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Coming out of the British Museum, we stumbled upon some independent bookshops 📖 We always encourage buying from independent booksellers, who are so vital to keeping the book trade alive and full of individuality (1/4)
Need ideas for things to see in London? ‘Doors of London’ can help you find the perfect hidden spot you never knew about, whether you’re a Londoner or a visitor passing through. To get a better look inside this book, go to www.sheldrakepress.co.uk/product/door.... 🚪
It’s UK Mother’s Day on Sunday, and if you need a present for a new mother, consider a baby book illustrated by the beloved children’s author and illustrator, Kate Greenaway. #mothersdaygifts #babybook #newbaby www.sheldrakepress.co.uk/news/gifts-f...
Gifts For New Mothers - Mother’s Day Ideas from Sheldrake Press
With Mother’s Day coming up, Sheldrake Press have put together a couple of charming book and card bundles as gifts for new mothers.
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Help save Liverpool Street Station! New plans put forward by Network Rail are threatening the Victorian Grade II and Grade II* listed buildings, and today, 10th February, is the last day to object. Click below for details. 🛑 #SaveLiverpoolStreetStation www.sheldrakepress.co.uk/news/goodbye...
Goodbye Liverpool Street - Demolition Alert from Sheldrake Press
Sheldrake Press warn that Network Rail are seeking planning permission to demolish an important part of their listed buildings heritage.
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Why not get a chuckle on Valentine’s Day as well as a kiss or a hug? Thanks to that greatest of English humourists, William Heath Robinson, we have a card for you that might just do the trick. #valentine #books #independentpublishers www.sheldrakepress.co.uk/news/your-fu...
Your Funny Valentine - Add Humour to Romance with Sheldrake Press
To add humour to romance, we will send you a funny Valentine Card free with any book you purchase. Everything 15% off, 1st – 14th February.
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The age of #streamliners on the American #railroads was so visually exciting that we created an #artbook, Logomotive, in tribute and made the cover art into a limited-edition print 🚃 Check out our News Flash to find out more: bit.ly/TrainArtPrint
Acquire a Work of Art - Limited Edition from Sheldrake Press
Sheldrake Press are giving away a work of art with every copy of ‘Logomotive’ ordered between 8th and 19th December 2025.
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The most difficult thing about #publishing a #book is finding the right #cover. Here are a few initial #designs that give you a glimpse into the evolution of ‘Doors of London’🚪 Today is the last day of our flash sale for ‘Doors of London’, available here: www.sheldrakepress.co.uk/product/door...
NEWS FLASH To mark one year since the publication of ‘Doors of London’, and to toast its authors, the city photographer Cath Harries and the house historian Melanie Backe-Hansen, we are holding a four-day flash sale for UK customers. #flashsale #architecture #history bit.ly/CathandMel
Celebrate One Year with Cath and Mel - Anniversary Sale at Sheldrake Press
The editors of Sheldrake Press launch a flash sale to celebrate with Cath and Mel one year of their book ‘Doors of London’.
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🎺 NEWS FLASH 🎺 To mark five years since the publication of his book ‘Logomotive’, we interviewed the British designer, Ian Logan. How did he get into design, we asked, and how did he get hooked on American trains? #designer #trains #americana bit.ly/LoganVision
Stopped off at @waterstones.bsky.social Piccadilly yesterday and chuffed to see two of my books on display! 😄😁 #AHouseThroughTime #DoorsofLondon @davidolusoga.bsky.social @cathlondon.bsky.social @picadorbooks.bsky.social @sheldrakepress.bsky.social
Gears, gadgets and gloriously improbable inventions ⚙️ Our book ‘Very Heath Robinson’ is a celebration of the artist’s whinsical creativity and cultural impact ✨ Our ever watchful Mr Jenks 🐾 makes sure even the trickiest contraptions run smoothly 🔧
Ian Logan’s love of folk songs got him hooked on American railroads.He says there’s a song for every line.Here are some of his favourites🎶 Ian even sings himself.Listen in as he launches into ‘City of New Orleans’.Then take a look at his book on the railroad art of mid-century USA,‘Logomotive’🚂
If you’re looking for a gift, we can provide you with beautiful books, beautifully wrapped. 🎁 Add gift wrapping at checkout and we’ll do the rest – available exclusively in the UK at sheldrakepress.co.uk ✨ #ukpublisher #gift #giftwrapping #christmas #logomotive #heathrobinson #doorsoflondon
Every door has a story to tell. 🚪✨ From ornate stained glass and timeworn letterboxes to commemorative blue plaques, London’s entrances are full of history. Overseen by our Feline Director Mr Jenks, bit.ly/DoorsofLondon opens up this hidden world. 🐾 #Architecture #DoorsOfLondon
Step back to the golden age of American railroads – 🚂 bold graphics, catchy ads and sleek locos. And keeping a watchful eye? Our Feline Director, Mr Jenks, because every train needs a conductor. 🐾 More at 🇬🇧 bit.ly/logomotive or 🇺🇸 bit.ly/LogosUSA #DesignInspiration #RailroadHistory
From page to present 🎁: choose any book from our UK site and we’ll gift wrap it for just £3. Perfect for birthdays, anniversaries or just because. Add gift wrap at checkout, and we’ll do the rest ✨ #GiftWrapping #Books #GiftIdeas sheldrakepress.co.uk/news/gift-wr...
Gift Wrapping Available - A Personal Touch from Sheldrake Press
We offer personalized gift wrapping to customers ordering on our UK website, including handwritten cards, envelopes and gift tags.
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🖊️ EDITOR'S NOTES 🖊️ On a grubby door in Balham market, London, I spotted this letterbox. Much more intriguing than the unadorned door furniture available today. Even the L and S of LETTERS are embellished with scrollwork. See more at bit.ly/DoorsofLondon. SR. #LondonArchitecture #LondonHistory
BOOKSPOTTING This month our new book ‘Doors of London’ is getting the full mahogany treatment. You could say it has arrived! Here it is in the hallowed halls of London clubland, displayed on a mahogany lectern and announced as Book of the Month on a mahogany sign holder. SR.
🎺 NEWS FLASH 🎺 Your front door is the focus of your façade, the face you show to the world. Here are just three examples from our new book ‘Doors of London’. It is published in the USA today. #doorsoflondon #househistories @cathlondon.bsky.social @househistorian.bsky.social bit.ly/DoorsUSA
Who Doesn’t Love a Good Door? - News from Sheldrake Press
If you’re into doors, take a look at ‘Doors of London’ just published in the USA by Sheldrake Press, with 500 photographs by Cath Harries.
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Cast ne’re a clout till May be out. But if the forecasters are right, soon we’ll be seeing bees in the garden again. For cautionary tales about these and other hazards, turn to Harry Graham’s ruthless rhymes in ‘When Grandmama Fell Off The Boat’ at bit.ly/giftsSP. SR #illustration #rhymes #art
