Chiselbury presents…

This weekend will see the fifth book, ‘Conversations with my Dog’ by Chris Parker published by Chiselbury.

In this video Chris discusses the background about his other four Chiselbury books: Monk, the city fox & others in the community, the Celebrant and Living in the Moment: The Sayings & Wisdom of Epiah Khan. Each is very different, all are compelling reads. All are available from Chiselbury, Amazon and all good bookshops.

This October award-winning writer and former FT journalist Jimmy Burns' latest book 'A Faithful Spy', based on the private papers of former MI6 and MI5 officer, Walter Bell, is being published by Chiselbury.

Ahead of its release Elliot Hartley spoke to Jimmy about the book and some of the startling things that uncovered during his research.

The film was made by undertheledge

'A Faithful Spy' is available to buy from Chiselbury, Amazon and all good bookshops.

Chris Parker talking with Stuart Leasor, founder of Chiselbury Publishing about his upcoming book 'Conversations with my Dog'.

A science-based, practical and philosophical guide to improving communication and influence, ‘Conversations with my Dog’ book has two unique points of difference.

Firstly, the author uses a series of stories and cartoons to introduce Sam, his 10-year-old Staffordshire Bull Terrier, as his unlikely communications guru.

Secondly, he explains how meditation, silence and forgetfulness can be used to create the state from which we can influence powerfully, whilst emphasising the importance of conversations in creating our professional and personal life experience.

Throughout, the author provides numerous principles, processes, strategies, tactics and skills for improving our communication and so achieving our desired outcomes.

Early reviews of the book have said:

“Chris Parker is a hugely talented and experienced trainer and practitioner” Antionette Minniti, PhD., Wellbeing and Engagement Lead, High Performance Sport NZ.

“Chris Parker is a brilliant communicator and an inspiring teacher. I think you’re going to love this book.” Alan Barnard. Campaigner and storyteller. Former Director of Campaigns and Elections for the Labour Party.

A film by Steve Reynolds.

The poetry of Chris Parker.

This film is based on poems from Chris Parker’s work, the City Fox & others in our community, the complete collection published by Chiselbury Publishing.

It highlights and explores the relationship between community, communication and learning.

The film was made specifically to raise money for Nottingham Central Women’s Aid, a Nottingham-based charity offering services to support women and children subjected to domestic abuse.

To make a donation click here: Nottingham Central Women's Aid - CWA

Thanks to the following for their generous contributions to the making of this film:

Therapeutic and Sports Massage. The Stables, Darley Abbey, DE22 1DS.
Franco’s Italian Restaurant. Jermyn Street, London.
Mamas Pilates. (rachelrafiefar@gmail.com.)
Ashbourne Secretarial & Printing Services.
Plains Fish Bar. Mapperley, Nottingham.

“A remarkable, never disclosed story…” Peter Hennessy

“A must-read book for those interested in a personal drama at the frontline of international relations” Dr Calder Walton, author & historian“

“A rare look behind the scenes of British intelligence… this story is not only well-told but also true” Nicholas Reynolds, former CIA officer, New York Times bestselling author

Drawing on previously undisclosed personal papers, this biography of Walter Bell by award-winning author Jimmy Burns gives a remarkable insight into the working of British Intelligence. He was at heart of the emerging intelligence special relationship between Britain and America before, during and immediately after WW2 - the very time that MI6 had been penetrated by Russian intelligence. He was acquainted with Philby, Burgess and Maclean.

Moving to MI5 Bell had postings in Kenya, India, and the West Indies, playing a crucial role in the passing power of power to newly independent governments, and developing close ties with agents of influence at the highest levels in the former colonies, from journalists and judges to generals and independence heroes.

Back home he was intimately involved in operations to limit the reputation damage provoked by the media outcry over the Cambridge Five affair and suspected KGB misinformation about further alleged Soviet agents at the highest level of the British state.

He was rewarded for his service with a CMG and the US Medal of Freedom.

JL50, the 1937 SS Jaguar 100, drives from Islington to Belgravia (at warp speed). This is the car that stars in James Leasor's 'Aristo Autos' series of books, with the hero running a vintage car garage in a mews in Belgravia.

In this video we see the SS100 speed through Central London on a very hot Sunday morning to arrive at the 96 Club meet in the heart of London's Belgravia

Nick Watts introducing his recent book, 'Ridgeway'.

Intrigue, Conspiracy and Murder...

A General Election is looming and former soldier Tom Scobie is first on the scene of a fatal road accident. It is the local MP’s car. What caused it to leave the road for no obvious reason?

The vacant seat will be a shoo-in for the chosen candidate, and is therefore much sought after. But who will that be - a local insider, an A-lister from party HQ or a complete outsider?

There are dark forces at play and it rapidly becomes clear that there is much more at stake for than just normal local political shenanigans.

Tom has to discover the truth, but who can he trust? How far will others go?

Tom needs to use all his skills and guile to uncover what really is going on, and perhaps even to survive…

Margaret Ford has lived a long and inspirational life. From humble beginnings in a terraced house in Blackburn in the 1920s, she has witnessed nine decades of change and challenge in contemporary Britain.

She has also travelled the world and been part of an era that is now gone: army life in Britain’s colonies, the end of a mighty empire, and the tensions of the Cold War.

After a chance meeting in Blackburn, a whirlwind romance and an avalanche of impassioned letters, Margaret married Jim Ford in 1947.

Jim was a British Army veteran of one of the Second World War’s most ferocious campaigns, against the Japanese in Burma, and fought at the legendary Battle of Imphal.

For six decades, Margaret became an army wife in Africa, Asia, and Europe. But she also forged her own career in finance and voluntary service.

Their marriage was full of fun and frolics but ended in sadness when Jim came back from service in Northern Ireland a broken man.

This wonderful book is now available from Chiselbury, Amazon and all good bookshops.

JL50 is an SS Jaguar 100, commonly shortened to SS100.

The SS100 is widely considered one of the most aesthetically pleasing sporting cars of the 1930s.

JL50 was manufactured in February 1937 by SS Cars Ltd of Coventry, England. (In March 1945 the SS Cars shareholders agreed to change the name to Jaguar Cars Limited). It still has its original engine, gearbox and chassis. It was originally black but was repainted to its current British Racing Green in the early 1970s.

On test by the Autocar magazine in 1937 a 2½-litre SS100 was found, with the windscreen lowered, to have a maximum speed of 95 and a 0–60 mph time of 13.5 seconds.

In 1937 it cost £395.

Built using traditional methods of alloy and steel panels laid across an ash wooden framework, it has a 2½-litre straight-6 overhead valve engine producing approximately 100 BHP and 4-speed gearbox.

It is one of only 198 2½-litre and 116 3½-litre models made.

It was purchased by author James Leasor in 1964 and ownership has remained in the same family ever since. It features prominently in some of his books.

On this channel we will be showing videos of JL50 on the roads of London and the surrounding countryside to try to give a feel of what it is like to drive and ride in a 1937 classic.

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1937 SS Jaguar 100 JL50 on the unspoilt and almost deserted lanes of rural Hertfordshire and Cambridgeshire. Most, but not all, of the video is speeded up. It includes two fords, glimpses of some other great cars, a stop at a windmill and some different camera angles. The weather was better than it appears, with only a few spots of rain.

This is the car that stars in James Leasor’s thriller series, Aristo Autos. Written in the early 1970s the books feature an old car dealer who gets involved in a number of mysteries involving classic cars such as a Mercedes 540K and a Bugatti Royale. The books are 'They Don't Make The Like That Any More', Never Had a Spanner on Her' and 'Host of Extras'. All are published by Chiselbury and are also available from Amazon and all good booksellers.

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1937 SS Jaguar 100 JL50 visiting some of London's most iconic landmarks on Easter Sunday morning, 2023.

Includes Oxford Circus, Regent Street, Piccadilly Circus, Trafalgar Square, Whitehall, Downing Street, Westminster Abbey (with the Easter bells ringing), the Houses of Parliament, The Embankment with views of the London Eye, Shard, etc.) and St Paul's Cathedral. All bathed in glorious sunshine (and relatively little traffic).

This is the car that stars in James Leasor’s thriller series, Aristo Autos. Written in the early 1970s the books feature an old car dealer who gets involved in a number of mysteries involving classic cars such as a Mercedes 540K and a Bugatti Royale.

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JL50, a 1937 SS100 (SS Jaguar 100) on a short tour of some major sites in Central London on the morning after the Coronation of King Charles III.

Time-warp speed to St Paul's Cathedral - listen out of the great bell at about 1:50 and then back to time-warp along the Embankment, round Parliament Square, along Whitehall to Trafalgar Square and then up the flag-decked Regent Street before heading home.

This is the car that stars in James Leasor’s thriller series, Aristo Autos. Written in the early 1970s the books feature an old car dealer who gets involved in a number of mysteries involving classic cars such as a Mercedes 540K and a Bugatti Royale.

Subscribe to see more of JL50 on the road @user-JL50

1937 SS Jaguar 100 JL50 crossing Tower Bridge and passing the Houses of Parliament, two of London most iconic landmarks .

This is the car that stars in James Leasor’s thriller series, Aristo Autos. Written in the early 1970s the books feature an old car dealer who gets involved in a number of mysteries involving classic cars such as a Mercedes 540K and a Bugatti Royale. The books are 'They Don't Make The Like That Any More', Never Had a Spanner on Her' and 'Host of Extras'. All are published by Chiselbury and are also available from Amazon and all good booksellers.

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