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11/03/2026

This Mothering Sunday, what a beautiful way to honour the mother figures in our lives with a beautiful laid afternoon tea. Think warm scones, delicate sandwiches and pot of perfectly brewed tea shared around the table. It’s those small comforting moments with loved ones that we treasure most.

If you love stories and traditions behind afternoon tea, our book “Please pass the scones: a social history of English afternoon tea” explores the fascinating journey of this believed ritual- from elegant drawing rooms to today’s kitchen tables.

So this Mothering Sunday, gather you loved ones near, pour the tea and pass the scones.

Please pass the scones: a social history of English afternoon tea - Carnegie Publishing

Gillian Perry provides a lively and fascinating social history of the English afternoon tea accompanied by a selection of beautiful images.

13/08/2025

Please be aware that we are moving to a new phone provider and our phone system remains offline until the 18th of August.

Please be assured that orders placed on the website will be processed as usual and customers are welcome to use the other phone number of 01524 840333 whilst we work to resolve the issue

25/05/2022

With the Jubilee just around the corner, author Gillian Perry will be speaking at Brent Cross about her new book, Please Pass the Scones: A Social History of English Afternoon Tea. An event not to be missed!

Wednesday, 1 June, at John Lewis store in Brent Cross, London.

https://www.brentcross.co.uk/events/meet-gillian

And if you fancy a copy of the book itself:
https://www.carnegiepublishing.co.uk/product/please-pass-the-scones-a-social-history-of-english-afternoon-tea/

05/01/2022

Happy New Year, everyone! 🎉
We are starting 2022 off looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Assistant Book Production Editor to join our team here at Carnegie.
This is a part-time (30 hours a week), permanent position, working remotely.
For more information and to apply for the position, see https://uk.indeed.com/?vjk=a6e7d259bdfe784e&advn=1507462886965007
Closing date is 28 January 2022.

15/10/2021

Exciting news! We are hiring at Carnegie Publishing.
Initially to cover maternity leave from November, we are looking for a keen-eyed, detail-driven and well-educated individual to help with the production of a range of academic texts through the editorial process for print and online publication.
This role would be home-based, with variable hours (likely to average in excess of 22 hours), so would suit a freelancer. Although the role would be to cover maternity leave in the first instance, we anticipate an ongoing need for at least one person, and we may appoint several individuals, depending on the applications we receive. Training will be given, but as the post will be home-based, the successful candidate(s) will need to have at least one year’s experience of similar work.
For more information, see https://uk.indeed.com/jobs?q=Carnegie%20Publishing&l&advn=1507462886965007&vjk=578f980e3039768d
Please note we are only accepting applications through Indeed.
Closing date is 29 October.

09/03/2021

This brilliant, highly rated book by John A. Hargreaves, charting the history of Halifax from its very beginning, is a must-have addition to any bookshelf. As the Halifax Courier says: 'every local household ought to own a copy'.

Whether you are a Halifax local yourself or just curious to learn more about this fascinating town's history, the book is available to buy at https://www.carnegiepublishing.co.uk/product/history-halifax/, with a special reduction of £5 off.

Be sure to get your own copy today!

20/11/2020

6 year-old Erin, from Lancaster, dressed as Pendle ‘witch’ Jennet Device with The spell book of the good witch of Pendle. Erin went to Waterstones with her dad, who said she could choose any book she wanted, and this was what she chose!

Good choice, Erin! We hope you enjoy your book. If you yourself are interested in learning a spell or two, be sure to hop over to our website: https://www.carnegiepublishing.co.uk/product/spell-book-good-witch-pendle/

28/10/2020

Halloween is only a few days away, so perhaps now is the best time to be learning about the Pendle witch trials, the tragic story behind England’s most-famous set of witch trials and an important moment in Lancashire’s history.

Our collection of books ranges from primary accounts to illustrated histories, and even includes some historical fiction. Be sure to take a look for yourself: https://www.carnegiepublishing.co.uk/product-tag/pendle-witch-trials/

19/10/2020

As the nights draw in, perhaps it is time you discovered the tragic history of England's most-famous witch trials, the Pendle witch trials.

Discover the stories of the witches for yourself with our range of books on the topic: https://www.carnegiepublishing.co.uk/product-tag/pendle-witch-trials/.

16/10/2020

Good news, music lovers, When Rock Went to College is back in stock. Be sure to pick yourself up a copy while stocks last: https://www.carnegiepublishing.co.uk/product/rock-went-college/.

This vibrant and fascinating book is a must read for anyone with a love of rock music or for anyone feeling just plain nostalgic for their student gig days.