The Beautiful History charts the fascinating history of Britain through its football badges. From Premier League to non-league, it covers over 100 clubs, revealing stories that are often surprising, quirky or funny. An engaging, informative and fun book for fans of all ages, it includes activities, places to visit, a football timeline and quiz.
This alternative history book uniquely explores the British Isles by highlighting its landmark pubs, offering a vivid portrayal of their significance through beautifully illustrated pub signs. The stunning color recreations serve as a visual journey, intertwining the cultural and social history of the region with the beloved tradition of pub culture.
The Beautiful Badge is the first book to explore the history of football club badges. From the original Red Devil to the GBP10 canary, it looks at what inspired them, who crafted them and how fans reacted. Extensive illustrations show how badges followed fashion, negotiated copyright and expressed the aspirations of owners, managers and fans.