Susan Williams-Ellis originally conceived the idea for a Birds of Britain range in 1974. The beautiful and highly decorative illustrations were taken from the book 'Natural History of British Birds' by E. Donovan. The range launched in 1977. The Black Cock was removed as its name was thought to discourage sales, and so it is much rarer than the others and discontinued in 1985. The whole range was discontinued around 1997. 26 cm.