Collection: Hobbies & Interests Books
Discover a world of inspiration and enjoyment with our collection of antique and vintage hobbies and interests books. Whether you’re a keen gardener, passionate cook, craft enthusiast, or collector, these books offer practical advice, timeless tips, and a fascinating glimpse into the pastimes that have delighted generations.
Explore the Variety of Hobbies & Interests
Our collection covers a diverse range of topics, including gardening, cookery and baking, needlework, crafts, card games, chess, angling, sports, music, and collecting. You’ll also find books on photography, travel, puzzles, and leisure activities; perfect for anyone looking to learn a new skill or deepen a lifelong passion. Each book is a unique window into the culture and creativity of its time.
Browse Our Hobbies & Interests Books
Looking for something specific? Use our search function to find books by title, author, or topic. You might also enjoy exploring our Sports & Leisure Books or Vintage Music Books collections for even more inspiration.
All of our antique and vintage books are carefully sourced and clearly described, so you can buy with confidence.
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The Lonsdale Keeper's Book, edited by Eric Parker with 60 Illustrations, 1938
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Dances of Death, The Group Theatre of London in the Thirties by Michael J. Sidnell, 1984
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Jane's Pocket Book 3, Commercial Transport Aircraft, Edited by John W. R. Taylor, 1973
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Old English Furniture and its Surroundings, From the Restoration to the Regency by MacIver Percival, 1920
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The Edinburgh Book of Plain Sewing by The Needlework Staff of the Edinburgh College of Domestic Science, 1940
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West Highland Steam Revival by Tom Noble, 1984
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Shooting Game by Michael Kemp, 1972
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Sundials by Christopher St J. H. Daniel, 1986
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Phaidon Guide to Antique Weapons and Armour by Robert Wilkinson-Latham, 1981
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Manual of Tidal Prediction, Brown, Son & Ferguson Ltd, 1950
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Life of Plants by Sir Frederick Keeble, 1936
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That Loon O' Baxter's, A Tale of Scottish Fisher Life by W. Skinner
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Great Angling Disasters Edited by Tom Quinn, 2017
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The Gardener's Bedside Book by Edward Hyams, 1968
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Tartan Tapestry, An Anthology of Scotland Past Present Future by John Hay, 1961
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Heathers in Colour by Brian and Valerie Proudley, 1974
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Effective Flowering Shrubs by Michael Haworth-Booth, 1972
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Strawberry Cultivation, A System of Procuring Fruit Throughout the Year by Edward Hyams
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Greenhouse Plants by John Warren, 1965
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Over the Setts, East Lancashire Trams & Buses by Richard Catlow & Tom Collinge, 1978
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Understanding Book Collecting by Grant Uden, 1983
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Modern Needlework In 600 Pictures A Daily Express Publication
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Bulbs all the Year Round by Roy Genders, 1960
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Modern Needlecraft, A Practical Guide, Editor Davide C. Minter
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