Brilliant Isles: Art that Made Us 20%OffWatches The embroidered life ring features

The embroidered life ring features a white ring with navy blue "Cutty Sark London" lettering and red rope detail

Beginning with its fascinating deep history

In the background is the Anglo-Dutch fleet

King Charles took a considerable interest in the Navy and it was his shortage of money to support it that led him to extend the levying of Ship Money to the inland towns

Brilliant Isles: Art that Made Us 20%OffWatches The embroidered life ring featuresExplore the history of the British Isles through 80 extraordinary creations from Beowulf and the Bayeux Tapestry to Banksy, Stormzy, and beyond Author: James Hawes A companion book to the landmark BBC series, Brilliant Isles tells the story of these islands through art, music, buildings and literature the creations of visionaries, mavericks and rule breakers who responded to their times and shaped the future. Whether read cover to cover or dipped