The section on British cultural items covers varied aspects of British civilization. Item 53 hits the upper class: The English Castle, by Hugh Braun, published in 1936. It contains 121 photographs of English castles. $65. For the working class, there is Britain in Pictures. British Boxing. This item by Denzil Batchelor was published in 1948. $45. Then there is English Folk Heroes by Christina Hole, also published in 1948. This covers legendary figures from King Arthur to Robin Hood and St. George. Item 56. $45.

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