Keepers : the ancient offices of Britain / Alastair Bruce, [photography by] Julian Calder, Mark Cator.

London : Julian Calder Publishing, 2013.

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Titles of honour and nobility -- Great Britain.

Rites and ceremonies -- Great Britain.

Great Britain -- Court and courtiers.

Great Britain -- Social life and customs.

First steps: from early days to 1150

Organizing chaos: 1150-1485

Reformation and fear: 1485-1603

Uniting a kingdom: 1603-1750

Growing an empire: 1750-1901

Change of emphasis: 1901-2013.

Keepers tells the stories behind Britain’s titles, ancient offices and appointments, some of which are inherited, some of which retain a connection to something now no longer relevant and others that come with an important job. The earliest titles date back to Saxon times and the most recent was created just a few years ago. Each office distils a moment in Great Britain’s long, complex history. - Publisher's website.

Limited edition. Book 22/50. Autographed by the authors.

Previously published as: Keepers of the kingdom. London : Cassell, 2002.

Includes index.

9780955325335

253 pages : colour illustrations, portraits ; 36 cm