This map shows the superficial deposits on top of the bedrock, including glacial deposits, blown s&, peat, lake deposits, alluvium, loess & crag. The approximate southern limit of the Devensian glaciation is also marked. This map may be of interest to gardeners or botanists. This sheet shows the area north of a line roughly from Kendal to Scarborough. Also available folded. ...

Clearly showing all the key routes around Great Britain, this map two-sided map is great for planning trips & holidays, & the perfect backup while you are travelling. Discover more of the geography & history of the areas you are passing through, & create your own routes instead of one chosen by a sat-nav. Shows the whole country on a double sided map, with key road, rail & tourist features. National Parks are clearly defined with Visitor Centre locations shown Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, National Scenic Areas (Scotland) & World Heritage sites marked. Selected urban area maps for 14 cities including Central London, Cardiff, Edinburgh, Birmingham, & Manchester. ...

Railway Maps of Great Britain 1924: the ” Big Four” Box Set from The Old Book House combining the publishers’ four separate maps, each presenting the main route run by Britain’s four leading railway companies:- the Great Western Railway’s Paddington to Penzance line- the Southern Railway’s Waterloo to Padstow & Ilfracombe line- the London & North Eastern Railway’s King`s Cross to Mallaig line- the London Midland & Scottish Railway’s Euston to Inverness line Each map shows the whole route divided into separate panels printed side by side. All stations along the route are marked & annotated both with distances from the London terminal to the final destination & from the end of the line back to London. The maps also show tunnels & other railway lines connecting to or crossing the route, indicating sections closed since 1924. All along its course each route is annotated with comments on various features of the line & local sights, etc, including text describing changes since 1924. Each title is presented in an elegant card envelope with an introductory essay providing more historical background, & is also available separately. ...

You can count on Rick Steves to tell you what you really need to know when traveling in Great Britain. With this guide, you'll explore the misty isle of Great Britain, from lively London to the lush green fields of Wales & the craggy beauty of the Scottish Highlands. Wander the sheep-dotted hillsides of the Lake District, & stroll the promenade at the kitschy beach resort of Blackpool. On Edinburgh's Royal Mile, ask a proud Scot about the local whisky. Trace Britain's history from prehistoric Stonehenge to Roman Bath, & from tout Welsh castles to Shakespeare's Stratford-upon-Avon. After a busy day of sightseeing, relax at a neighborhood pub, sharing a chat & a pint with a friendly local. Rick's candid, humorous advice will guide you to good-value hotels, B& Bs, & restaurants in big cities & small villages. You'll learn how to travel by train, bus, or car & discover which sights are worth your time & money. More than just reviews & directions, a Rick Steves guidebook is a tour guide in your pocket. ...

This map shows the superficial deposits on top of the bedrock, including glacial deposits, blown s&, peat, lake deposits, alluvium, loess & crag. The approximate southern limit of the Devensian glaciation is also marked. This map may be of interest to gardeners or botanists. This sheet shows the area south of a line roughly from Kendal to Scarborough. Also available flat. ...

This map shows the superficial deposits on top of the bedrock, including glacial deposits, blown s&, peat, lake deposits, alluvium, loess & crag. The approximate southern limit of the Devensian glaciation is also marked. This map may be of interest to gardeners or botanists. This sheet shows the area south of a line roughly from Kendal to Scarborough. Also available folded. ...

The allure of Great Britain`s natural beauty, famously refined culture, & storied history has long attracted visitors. The guide explores all regions, including the countries of Scotland & Wales, covering every corner of this diverse & beguiling l&. From venerable Special features give comprehensive information on diverse topics such as the relaxing parks of London, Wedgewood & the potteries, Thomas Hardy`s Dorset, & golfing in Scotl&. ...

Jeremy Paxman's magnificent history of the First World War tells the entire story of the war in one gripping narrative from the point of view of the British people. We may think we know about it, but what was life really like for the British people during the First World War? The well-known images
- the pointing finger of Lord Kitchener; a Tommy buried in the mud of the Western Front; the memorial poppies of remembrance day
- all reinforce the idea that it was a pointless waste of life. So why did the British fight it so willingly & how did the country endure it for so long? Using a wealth of first-hand source material, Jeremy Paxman brings vividly to life the day-to-day experience of the British over the entire course of the war, from politicians, newspapermen, campaigners & Generals, to Tommies, factory workers, nurses, wives & children, capturing the whole mood & morale of the nation. It reveals that life & identity in Britain were often dramatically different from our own, & show how both were utterly transformed
- not always for the worst
- by the enormous upheaval of the war. Rich with personalities, surprises & ironies, this lively narrative history paints a picture of courage & confusion, doubts & dilemmas, & is written with Jeremy Paxman's characteristic flair for storytelling, wry humour & pithy observation. Praise for Empire: Paxman is witty, incisive, acerbic & opinionated... In short, he carries the whole thing off with panache bordering on effrontery. (Sunday Times). He writes with wit & penetration, & every page can be read with relaxed pleasure. (Spectator). Jeremy Paxman is a renowned broadcaster, award-winning journalist & the bestselling author of seven works of non-fiction, including The English, The Political Animal & Empire.



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Great Britain's Industrial Heritage Map 1760-1914 from the Old House Books showing the principal activities in hundreds of places across Britain, from the great coalfields of south Wales & Scotland to small villages of the West Country or Kent. The base map presents Britain with altitude colouring & names of main geographical

Features: mountain ranges, moors, etc. County names are marked but not the boundaries. Town names reflect the size of the population & where appropriate are annotated with founding dates of their universities. The map shows main railway lines & canals or navigable rivers. A range of 19 symbols, grouped by colour into: manufacturing, agriculture/food/drink, natural resources & the sea, indicate principal commercial activities. The map is also annotated with numbers referring to a panel listing important events which contributed to the Industrial Revolution. More panels present additional lists: commerce, industry & food production or distribution in & around London; imports to Britain at the end of the 19th century; & decade-by-decade population between 1821 & 1911 plus employment in 1891. The map comes with a separate small booklet providing further notes. This is an original map from the Old House Books, rather than a reproduction of an earlier map like most of the publishers

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Great Britain's Industrial Heritage Wall Map 1760-1914 from the Old House Books, size 61 x 93cm (24 x 36.5 approx), showing the principal activities in hundreds of places across Britain, from the great coalfields of south Wales & Scotland to small villages of the West Country or Kent. The base map presents Britain with altitude colouring & names of main geographical

Features: mountain ranges, moors, etc. County names are marked but not the boundaries. Town names reflect the size of the population & where appropriate are annotated with founding dates of their universities. The map shows main railway lines & canals or navigable rivers. A range of 19 symbols, grouped by colour into: manufacturing, agriculture/food/drink, natural resources & the sea, indicate principal commercial activities. The map is also annotated with numbers referring to a panel listing important events which contributed to the Industrial Revolution. More panels present additional lists: commerce, industry & food production or distribution in & around London; imports to Britain at the end of the 19th century; & decade-by-decade population between 1821 & 1911 plus employment in 1891. The map comes with a separate small booklet providing further notes. This is an original map from the Old House Books, rather than a reproduction of an earlier map like most of the publishers

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