A lonely ruined church, mysterious bumps in a field, or stone walls visible on the shoreline of a reservoir in high summer: all these are signs of settlements abandoned over the years. Over the centuries many villages in Britain have been abandoned. This book describes the natural & man-made causes, from coastal erosion to the closing of old mines. The author puts together a picture of lost villages when they were at their height & the way of life of their people. In each case the process of abandonment is traced in vivid detail. Evidence from archaeology & historical records is summarised, & for more recent settlements the accounts of former residents are"ed. Abandoned Villagesis fully illustrated with photographs of villages before & after they were abandoned. It will inspire readers to visit the sites of abandoned villages, near home perhaps, or as they travel around Britain. This book is part of the Britain`s Heritage series, which provides definitive introductions to the riches of Britain`s past, & is the perfect way to get acquainted with the nation`s abandoned villages in all their variety. ...

From the empty magical theatres of Detroit to the lost playgrounds of Chernobyl, there are places across the globe that were once a hub of activity, but are now abandoned & in decay. With nature creeping in & reclaiming these spots, we are left with eerie crumbling ruins & breath-taking views of deserted places, that offer us a window into past & capture our imagination. Abandoned showcases the very best photographs from around the world documenting this phenomenon. More immersive than a museum & more human that a lecture, abandoned photography has given the world an exciting way to look at our history & the places we have long neglected. Compiled & curated by photographer & former urban explorer, Mathew Growcoot. ...

The name Frederick George Abberline has become synonymous with that of Jack the Ripper, & he has been portrayed as everything from an alcoholic, a drug addict, a womaniser & a bully. In reality Abberline was none of these but instead was a devoted husband & a dedicated policeman in a time of rampant corruption. Furthermore, the Whitechapel murders were not the only notorious cases he worked on. From his humble origins as a clockmaker through to his rising through the ranks of the Metropolitan Police, Abberline tells the story of a man who lead some of the most infamous investigations in criminal history. Long before the Ripper, Abberline infiltrated an Irish terrorist group known as the Fenians, before he became embroiled in the Cleveland Street Scandal
- an incident that almost brought the Government to its knees. When he retired from the police at the age of 49, Abberline had received eighty-four commendations & awards
- a testament to his tenacity & ability.

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Topographic survey of France at 1:25, 000 in IGN`s excellent TOP25 / Série Bleue series. All the maps are GPS compatible, with a 1km UTM grid plus latitude & longitude lines at 5’ intervals. Contours are at 5m intervals except for mountainous areas where the maps have contours at 10m intervals, vividly enhanced by hill shading & graphics for rocky terrain. Colouring with graphics indicates different types of vegetation or land use (deciduous or coniferous forests, moors, orchards, vineyards, etc). PLEASE NOTE: coverage of France at this scale is currently being revised – the format & the presentation of each title are indicated by the letters at the end of its Sheet Reference number (e.g. 0416ET, 3531ETR, 1923SB, etc.)MAPS WITH FULL TOURIST OVERPRINT & AN ENGLISH MAP LEGEND: all TOP25 maps & the SB editions of Série Bleue have an overprint highlighting waymarked walking trails including long-distance GR routes &, where appropriate, ski routes. Symbols indicate campsites, gîtes d’etape, refuges, equestrian centres & other recreational facilities or sites, tourist information centres, cultural heritage, etc. Towns & locations of particular interest are highlighted.- ET or OT = single-sided TOP25 map covering approx. 29x 21 km / 18x 13 miles.- ETR or OTR = waterproof & tear resistant TOP25 map covering the same area as the corresponding ET or OT number, but double-sided, printed on a smaller size sheet with a good overlap between the sides.- SB = Série Bleue map with full tourist overprint; these maps, first introduced in summer 2014, each cover approx. 29x 24km / 18x 15 miles.SÉRIE BLEUE maps with numbers ending in E (Est) or O (Ouest): most editions now indicate the GR routes, but do not show any other tourist information. Map legend is in French only. Each map covers approx. 14x 20km / 9x 12 miles. ...

The beautiful Yorkshire countryside is home to some of England`s greatest abbeys, & along The Abbey Trail you have the opportunity to visit no less than seven of these historic buildings. Included are Kirkstall, Fountains, Byl&, Rievaulx, Lastingham, Rosedale & Whitby. Although The Abbey Trail is 116 miles long & can be completed as a long-distance walk, it is also divided into eight one-day sections. Clear directions mean that readers can choose to select many shorter alternatives. There are also six one-day circular walks outlined, but whichever walk you choose, you will find relevant detailed maps provided throughout. The author provides a brief history about each of the seven abbeys, linking this with information on the beautiful surrounding countryside. The Abbey Trail also takes the walker past a variety of other places of historic interest such as Otley (the birth of Chippendale), Ripon with its wonderful cathedral built in 1220, & Whitby with its historic harbour & old town. The Yorkshire countryside, with its gently sloping hills & valleys & amazing scenic views, is perfectly suited to walkers of all ages & abilities. ...

The timeless appeal of alphabet books meets the richest Scanimation book ever. ABC Animals is a romping, stomping journey ...

Derived from the author`s successful series of larger format railway atlases covering the British Isles & Europe, the first edition of the abc British Railway Atlas was published in 1995. Designed as a handy traveling guide, the book`s format makes it absolutely ideal for slipping into the pocket or camera bag. Now the pocket atlas has been fully updated with 55 pages of maps showing the railways of Great Britain & Irel&. Information
Includes:: Passenger & freight-only lines All passenger stations Enlargements of major centres Preserved railways Disused & mothballed lines Proposed lines Full gazetteer of stations
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A presentation tin box from Cavallini & Co containing three rubber stamps, made from solid wood, with images of Paris: the name of the city, the Eifel Tower & the Arc de Triomphe. Each block is individually sized according to the design & ideal for adding the image to cards, labels & letters. Please note: the ink pad is not included. ...

Find out what makes London one of the world`s most exciting cities in this unusual alphabet picture book. A is for Art, B is for Brick Lane, C is for Changing of the Guard...this delightful new alphabet of words & pictures looks at some of the things that give London its unique & stylish cultural identity, with a glossary at the end. Art. Brick Lane. Changing of the Guard. Dick Whittington. Elephant & Castle. Fashion. Gherkin. Heath. Isle of Dogs. Jewels. Kings Cross. Lions. Museum. Number 10. Observatory. Portobello Road. Queue. River. St Paul`s. Taxi. Underground. Villain. Wimbledon. e Xiles. Yard. Zebra ...

Reissued in a new concertina format! Find out what makes London one of the world`s most exciting cities in this unusual alphabet that can be unfolded to nearly a metre in length. A is for Art, B is for Brick Lane, C is for Changing of the Guard... this delightful alphabet of words & pictures looks at some of the things that give London its unique & stylish cultural identity. Art. Brick Lane. Changing of the Guard. Dick Whittington. Elephant & Castle. Fashion. Gherkin. Heath. Isle of Dogs. Jewels. Kings Cross. Lions. Museum. Number 10. Observatory. Portobello Road. Queue. River. St Paul`s. Taxi. Underground. Villain. Wimbledon. e Xiles. Yard. Zebra ...