Redvark Publishing Limited

09/11/2024

Just launched - an exploration of Jack Nastyface's account of his time in the Royal Navy from 1805, when he joined HMS Revenge and was at the Battle of Trafalgar.
As well as his original account, this book adds to his story with annotations, illustrations, and other contemporary accounts, both from fellow sailors and newspapers of the time.
If you are going to get a copy of Jack Nastyface, this is the one for you.
Available in Hardback, Paperback, and Kindle.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0DM25PHDY

In 1805, William Robinson volunteered for the Royal Navy, not knowing he would soon be plunged into the fierce action of the Battle of Trafalgar. Years later, he published his account of his six years at sea, all aboard HMS Revenge, under the pseudonym Jack Nastyface,in an account that is widely ...

23/04/2024

Out now! William Beatty's Authentic Narrative of the Death of Lord Nelson, but annotated, indexed, and with supplementary material and illustrations added, including more about Beatty and treatments of the time.

In 1807, William Beatty published his account of the death of Vice-Admiral Lord Horatio Nelson at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805. Both in response to other accounts of Nelson's last moments, and in response to criticism from some for his decision to use brandy rather than rum to preserve the bod...

01/02/2024

Think you know the movies? Can you unscramble the directors? Name the Oscar winning songs? Name your spaceships? Identify your Hammer Horror films? Place the movie city? Match the closing lines? Name the Arnie characters? Identify your Bond villains? Discover the Disney? All these and more can be found inside the Bitesize Movie Quiz Book. Little quizzes designed to keep the mind busy.
Once you’ve proven your movie buff credentials, check out our growing range of brainteasers in the Bitesize Quiz Collection; starting with the Bitesize Military History Quiz Book.

Think you know the movies? Can you unscramble the directors? Name the Oscar winning songs? Name your spaceships? Identify your Hammer Horror films? Place the movie city? Match the closing lines? Name the Arnie characters? Identify your Bond villains? Discover the Disney? All these and more can be...

12/01/2024

Out now - the Bitesize Military History Quizbook!

"The Bitesize Military History Quiz Book tests your knowledge and your wits against crosswords and puzzles all themed around military history.
Do you know your operations of World War II? Your ships from the Battle of Trafalgar? Your British castles? Famous Admirals? The English Civil War? The American Civil War? When the Spitfire came into service? How many crew were in a Halifax bomber? The Roman World?
All these and more are covered in this book."

The Bitesize Military History Quiz Book tests your knowledge and your wits against crosswords and puzzles all themed around military history. Do you know your operations of World War II? Your ships from the Battle of Trafalgar? Your British castles? Famous Admirals? The English Civil War? The Ame...

28/12/2023

Cover Reveal!
Just for you, out on January 12th...

16/08/2023

Author AJ Noon was incredibly lucky to get a tour of HMS Queen Elizabeth last night. He even got to leave a copy of our latest book, Navy Bites, for the ship's library (just don't tell the Captain he sat in his chair).

25/07/2023

Great news - Navy Bites is now out!
Navy Bites Volume 1 contains thirty-two tales from the Royal Navy, covering the great, the bizarre, and the tragic. Spanning from 1546 — when the Royal Navy was formed — through to 1993, this book brings to life the events that have shaped the RN. Whether it be the invasion of the Isle of Wight, women disguising themselves as men to serve, stone frigates, ships of ice and sawdust, the longest row, flat-pack ships, bizarre camouflage, Horatio Nelson losing his arm, the odd re-use of damaged ships, the Gibraltar apes, or nuclear London; this book covers them all. You may already have heard about some of these fascinating incidents, but Navy Bites reveals the extraordinary details behind them, and their place within the vibrant history of the Royal Navy.
For every copy sold a donation will be made to the Naval Children's Charity, who support children whose parents serve or have served in the Royal Navy.

Navy Bites: Volume I

25/04/2023

Exploring Portsmouth Dockyard? Walking Portsmouth? The Essential Visual HMS Victory? The Trafalgar Times?
All of our titles can be purchased from Amazon if you can't find them in your local bookshop.

Amazon.co.uk: Redvark Publishing Limited

15/03/2023

Our latest book is out - Exploring Portsmouth Dockyard.
It is split into several sections, with the first taking you through the history of the 12 acres of the historic dockyard site (Portsmouth Naval Base encompasses 297 acres in total). It also has the world's firsts for the dockyard, such as the first dry dock, the blockmills, and Dreadnought.
If you are planning on visiting the dockyard, it has a section on how to get the most out of your visit (visiting everything, as well as the sites on the Gosport side, will take you two days), and there is a ship spotters guide at the back as well for those who like to watch the Royal Navy come and go or do the harbour tour.
Get your copy from Amazon now, or it should be with local suppliers next month.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Exploring-Portsmouth-Dockyard-Most-Visit/dp/1838433295

Exploring Portsmouth Dockyard: And How To Get The Most Out Of Your Visit

03/01/2023

we are incredibly proud to support the quarterly The Trafalgar Times. Every quarter the new issue is free for a couple of days on Kindle, and all their sales help to send out free copies to schools and organisations, as well as a quarterly history-themed book parcel to a school.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Trafalgar-Times-015-Jan-2023-ebook/dp/B0BRHKGR8P

23/12/2022

As a small independent, can we ask that anyone who has purchased one of our books leave an honest review on the site of your choice (Amazon, Goodreads, etc).
What you liked, what you didn't like, who you thought would like the book - as long as it is honest to you, please take 5 minutes to record your thoughts. It doesn't matter if you purchased the book from these sites, as long as you have read a copy.
The big companies use wonderful algorithms for where to list books, and where they show in search results, and 50 is the magic number for one of ours to even be considered for processing.
There are plenty of companies we could use to create fake book reviews, but that is something we will never do - it is up to you, our readers, to help spread the word.
Whether you hated it or loved it - just remember your old English teacher on how to leave a critical review!
Merry Christmas everyone.

17/12/2022

Walking Portsmouth is now availble from Pigeon Books on Albert Road, as well as Sally Antiques in Old Portsmouth and New to you books in Cosham. Get your copies now for that last minute Christmas present!

24/11/2022

If you can't get a chance to buy Walking Portsmouth locally, you can get it from Amazon:

Online shopping from a great selection at Books Store.

13/10/2022

One of our authors, AJ Noon, will be at the Love Southsea market on Palmerston Road this Saturday with his new book, Walking Portsmouth. If you want him to sign a copy for a Christmas present, he will be there until just before 12.

24/09/2022

Out now - Walking Portsmouth and Her Environs!
Our latest publication is fresh off the presses, ready to help you explore Portsmouth and the surrounding areas. Each of the 32 walks takes you through some of the history of each area, and handily shows you the amenities available as you stroll.
The book includes a timeline of some of the historical events that created and shaped Portsmouth, as well as information on local walking and local history groups.

This book takes you on 32 walks in and around Portsmouth, bringing to life the history and stories of the area you are walking through. Step into history as you discover the factors that influenced the growth and development of Portsea Island and the surrounding areas. Each walk gives you details...

24/09/2022

Looking for a present for the gamer in your life? Then look no further!
Game Night Goodies is packed full of recipes for your game night, as well as hints and tips on how to make the most of your evening.
The recipes are easy enough for all age ranges to get involved, so the mini-meeples in the family can get involved.

Are you hosting a board game night? If so then clear the decks, saddle up your camels, and sweep out the corners of your castle – Game Night Goodies is here to help. Your game night may be in the dead of winter, or in the middle of a pandemic, but there is no need to panic as Game Night Goodies w....

02/04/2022

The Trafalgar Times Volume 3, compiling the issues for the last 12 months with some added extras, is now available. Link below for UK, available worldwide for you Age of Sail goodness.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B09WQDW4F2

The Trafalgar Times Volume 3: July 2021 to June 2022

29/03/2022

If you haven't delved into Quarterdeck then do so now!

The spring issue of QUARTERDECK is now available. Click on this link:
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