HOME OF THE ORIGINAL AFTERNOON TEAThe Langham holds a unique place in the history of Afternoon Tea. Opened in 1865, it was the first place to move this great Victorian invention from the drawing rooms of the aristocracy and into a refined yet accessible experience, enjoyed in the grand setting of a luxurious hotel.Since then, The Langham’s Afternoon Tea has evolved into an internationally celebrated event, admired for its elegant presentation, culi...

First published in 1987. Reprints material from the 1850's and 1860's, a period which marked a turning point in the history of British Feminism. At the centre of this was Barbara Leigh Smith Bodichon, whose pioneering schemes to improve the status of women made these years some of the richest in debate and reform

Preachers are given the great honour and responsibility of inviting people into deeper faith and hope through their sermons. There are many books written about the art of preaching but what if the Bible itself could be the greatest resource? In this comprehensive exploration of communication in the Old Testament, Dr. John Goldingay highlights the four ways communication helped shape the people of God. The models of preaching presented in the Old Testament are story, teachings of the Torah,...

In 1362, Simon Langham, the Archbishop of Canterbury, founded a collegiate hall at the University of Oxford, establishing statutes for its governance. The document emphasizes the importance of scholarly pursuit and the role of divine wisdom in education. It specifies the election process for fellows, including qualifications and the importance of consensus among members. The text highlights the need for a careful selection of candidates based on merit and the necessity of maintaining a hig...

Bloody Paralyser: The Giant Handley Page Bombers of the First World War tells the story of the largest British bombers of the First World War and the men who flew them. In 1915, the biggest plane ever seen in Britain took flight for the first time a twin-engine monster with a 100- foot wingspan, designed to be a Bloody Paralyser to the Germans. Operating mainly at night, the Handley Page bombers attacked Germany and Germanoccupied towns and cities, disrupting the ...

This volume of essays brings together the work of scholars and activists from around the world as they reflect on the lives, theology, and witness of Dietrich Bonhoeffer and Edith Stein, with a particular emphasis on freedom. The sacrificial faith and moral resistance of these two martyrs led them to resist oppressive evil and ultimately give up their lives in Nazi concentration camps. Engaging with the themes of discipleship, public theology, resistance in the context of suffering and inj...

The North Eastern Railway underwent extreme change after the outbreak of war in August 1914. Within months, the company raised its own battalion of men and was the only railway company to do so. The NER also set to work adapting to the changes and requirements the war would bring. Not only would there be a drop in regular passenger traffic levels and increase in freight, transporting both war material and troops, but the workshops formerly used to build locomotives were turned over to maki...

Mawlwῑ ‘Imad-ud-Dῑn Lahiz – a devout Sufi Muslim convert, scholar and relentless seeker after the truth – holds an important place in the history of South Asian Christianity, particularly his role after the Great Agra Debate of 1854. Immersed in Urdu primary sources, Ibn Hikmat examines Lahiz’s unique contributions to Christian-Muslim debates, especially on issues of abrogation, the textual integrity of the Bible, and the Trinity, Quran and Muhammad. This work challenges established narrat...

After the financial failure of the Stanhope & Tyne Railroad Company in 1841, a new company was set up to operate the coal-carrying eastern half of the railway that ran from the area around Consett down to South Shields. This new company, the Pontop & South Shields Railway, continued to enjoy success in moving coal from pits in north-west Durham to the shipping point on the River Tyne. Through changes of ownership and modifications to the route, the line continued in use up until the early ...

Many people are aware of the extraordinary explosion of Christianity throughout China in recent decades, but few know how it has occurred. In The China Chronicles, Paul Hattaway draws on 35 years of experience in China and numerous first-hand interviews with church leaders to provide insight into how the Living God has brought about the largest revival in the history of Christianity. Presented in a style that is exciting, relevant and transformative, Hattaway documents the acts of the Holy...

The Stockton & Darlington Railway Company’s takeover of half of the 1834 Stanhope & Tyne route, under the guise of the Wear & Derwent Railway, saw the most interesting period in the history of this part of the line. The route, which ran from the limestone quarries above Stanhope to Consett, was now joined to the Stockton & Darlington Railway’s network, and the new operators wasted no time in converting the line to locomotive working where possible, building deviations to the original route...

Opened in 1834, the Stanhope & Tyne Railroad Company’s line ran from the limestone district of Weardale, via the collieries of north-west Durham to the mouth of the River Tyne at South Shields. This extraordinary railway used horses, steam locomotives, stationary engines and gravity-worked inclines to transport lime, limestone and coal. The company soon found itself in financial trouble, and its downfall almost bankrupted Robert Stephenson, who was consulting engineer for the company. Chan...