Full colour hardback book, 26,000 words, many unique pictures, telling the story of one of Ireland's most impressive castles. Interwoven with the tragic tale of the Oliver Gascoigne family, who built... More > and lived in the castle; from their 17th Century settlement of the lands, to the departure of their last descendant in 1978. Includes chapters about Lola Montez; Ghosts; Servants and much more. This 2nd edition contains up to date pictures and information about the latest phase of restoration, under the guidance of the energetic and resourceful new owner. The transformation of a ruin into a comfortable home in 10 eventful years.< Less
Full colour hardback book, 26,000 words, many unique pictures, telling the story of one of Ireland's most impressive castles. Interwoven with the tragic tale of the Oliver Gascoigne family, who built... More > and lived in the castle; from their 17th Century settlement of the lands, to the departure of their last descendant in 1978. Includes chapters about Lola Montez; Ghosts; Servants and much more. This 2nd edition contains up to date pictures and information about the latest phase of restoration, under the guidance of the energetic and resourceful new owner. The transformation of a ruin into a comfortable home in 10 eventful years.< Less
A concise guide to Castle Oliver, with many colour and b&w images of the castle before and after restoration. Includes the history of the Oliver/Gascoigne/Trench families who built and lived in... More > the castle, with numerous photos or reproduced portraits of the family. There are chapters about Lola Montez; Ghosts; the Servants (including a list of all known to have worked at the castle); plus lots of information about the Gardens and Estate, etc.< Less
A concise guide to Castle Oliver, with many colour and b&w images of the castle before and after restoration. Includes the history of the Oliver/Gascoigne/Trench families who built and lived in... More > the castle, with numerous photos or reproduced portraits of the family. There are chapters about Lola Montez; Ghosts; the Servants (including a list of all known to have worked at the castle); plus lots of information about the Gardens and Estate, etc.< Less
Just over twenty years ago I went to my first Tottenham Hotspur football match at White Hart Lane. From that moment I was hooked. From the Lane is the story of one fan's experiences in the following... More > of their club over two decades. It touches on the factual aspects of the games I have been to, but is centred mainly on the emotional journey that this obsession undoubtedly provides. It is written based on personal experiences, all against a real-life background that covers the vast majority of my lifetime. From that first Chris Waddle and Glenn Hoddle-inspired moment, through the years of such great players as Paul Gascoigne, Gary Lineker, Jurgen Klinsmann and David Ginola, right up to the current era, this story reveals how being a supporter of a football club is able to affect a human being, able to provide both sadness and joy. From the Lane is a story that all Tottenham fans, and indeed dedicated football fans everywhere, will enjoy and be able to relate to.< Less
Just over twenty years ago I went to my first Tottenham Hotspur football match at White Hart Lane. From that moment I was hooked. From the Lane is the story of one fan's experiences in the following... More > of their club over two decades. It touches on the factual aspects of the games I have been to, but is centred mainly on the emotional journey that this obsession undoubtedly provides. It is written based on personal experiences, all against a real-life background that covers the vast majority of my lifetime. From that first Chris Waddle and Glenn Hoddle-inspired moment, through the years of such great players as Paul Gascoigne, Gary Lineker, Jurgen Klinsmann and David Ginola, right up to the current era, this story reveals how being a supporter of a football club is able to affect a human being, able to provide both sadness and joy. From the Lane is a story that all Tottenham fans, and indeed dedicated football fans everywhere, will enjoy and be able to relate to.< Less
