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Publisher of history, heritage & nostalgia books Founded in 1962 by John Rotheroe, Shire Publications has earned a unique reputation in British publishing.

Bringing together experts and enthusiasts, Shire has continually sought to fill the gaps in published material, providing affordable non-fiction paperbacks that reflect the interests and passions of ordinary people everywhere. In its 55 year history the company has published over 1000 titles, covering a broad and eclectic range of subjects rarely, if ever, published elsewhere.

12/05/2025

Until midnight on Sunday you can get 30% off Shire books in our May Sale! Our fully illustrated introductions to British history include books on motoring, churches, railways, fashion, military history, women’s history, social history, architecture and more!

You can browse the sale on the Shire Library here: https://bit.ly/3GPmYIp

11/03/2025

There are two new series on the BBC for train enthusiasts- Great Continental Railway Journeys and Great British Railway Journeys!

Watch here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00xgqxy

And you can find out more about the history of our railways in our list.

19/02/2025

We are currently experiencing technical difficulties with regards to fulfilment of our Print On Demand titles so you may notice that some of our titles are showing as temporarily out of stock. We are working with our partners to resolve this ASAP. To receive updates on availability please use the ‘Notify me by email when this item is available’ on the product page. We are incredibly sorry for any inconvenience caused.

10/02/2025

February Flash Sale!

This week you can save 30% on paperbacks and 40% on eBooks!

Shop the sale here: https://bit.ly/3ExwG0T

Ends midnight on Sunday.

01/01/2025

29/11/2024

It's Black Friday which means books! Get 30% off our varied and exciting list of history and heritage books.

Browse the Shire Library: https://bit.ly/3OdSQGX

27/11/2024

Bradshaw’s Handbook is included in our Black Friday Sale!

The book that inspired the BBC television series 'Great British Railway Journeys'.

Find out more and get 30% off here: https://bit.ly/4fQFLje

18/11/2024

Our 30% off Holiday Sale has landed! Grab yourself a bargain across our list of history and heritage titles.

Available until midnight (GMT) Sunday, 8th December 2024

You can browse the sale here: https://bit.ly/3OdSQGX

17/07/2024

We spotted some of our books in the gift shop at Jane Austen's House!

26/05/2024

During 1940 the German army swept with devastating speed across the Low Countries and into northern France and drove Allied forces back into a small pocket around Dunkirk. Without a swift withdrawal across the English Channel, the latter faced certain death or capture.

On this day in history in 1940, Operation Dynamo began to evacuate soldiers from Dunkirk.

Discover how events unfolded in Philip Weir's Dunkirk and the Little Ships .

https://www.bloomsbury.com/dunkirk-and-the-little-ships-9781784423759/?utm_content=1716393519&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook

20/05/2024

Today is World Bee Day!

Bees existed long before human beings, but our future is perhaps more reliant upon them than any other species. They pollinate 80 per cent of the world's crops and plants, but how much do we really know about them?

Find out everything you've ever wanted to know about bees in our book 'Bees and Beekeeping'.

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