Karl Showler
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Thomas John Karl Showler (born November 1932, died 3 Aug 2022) was a director of the International Bee Research Association and an author on beekeeping. Showler was president of the British Bee Keepers Association 1989-90.[1] He resided in Brecon in Wales.[2] With his late wife Betty, Showler was a partner in B & K Books of Hay on Wye.[3]
Selected publications[edit]
- Practical bee-keeping. Ward Lock, London, 1977. (With Herbert Mace) ISBN 0706353919
- The observation hive. Bee Books New & Old, Steventon, 1978. ISBN 0905652037
- Some hints on the art and mystery of skep making. Northern Bee Books, 1990.
- Swarming: Its control & prevention. Bee Books Old & New, Burrowbridge, 1995. ISBN 9780905652283
- Tales from the Wye. 2000. (Illustrated by Ben McKee) ISBN 0953878805
- Essays in beekeeping history. BeeCraft, Warwickshire, 2011. ISBN 9780900147128
- Honey bee drone congregations. Central Association of Bee-Keepers, Upminster, 2012. ISBN 9781904379218
- James Atlay. Hereford's forgotten bishop a private study. 1868-1894. Karl Showler, 2012.
References[edit]
- ^ BBKA - The History. Archived 2016-03-03 at the Wayback Machine Stoneleigh Park, British Beekeepers Association, 2011.
- ^ Better news on the bee front. FarmingUK, 31 March 2009. Retrieved 24 January 2016.
- ^ IBRA Trustees. International Bee Research Association. Retrieved 24 January 2016.
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