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Great Bridge & Toll End in 1902 in a fascinating series of reproductions of old Ordnance Survey plans in the Alan Godfrey Editions, ideal for anyone interested in the history of their neighbourhood or family. The map covers the Great Bridge & Toll End area, west of West Bromwich, east of Tipton. Other districts include Ocker Hill, Golds Hill, Golds Green, Harvills Hawthorn & part of Horseley Heath (in bottom left corner). Features include LNWR South Staffordshire Line with Great Bridge station, GWR Great Bridge Branch with station, Balls Hill Branch canal, Walsall Canal, Haines Branch Canal, Tame Valley Canal, Toll End Junction, Toll End Locks, Ryders Green Locks, Golds Green Slag Works, Swan Farm Brick Works, tramways, Great Bridge centre with Market Place, Horseley Colliery, Tipton Cemetery, Cotterill Farm Colliery (disused), old coal shafts, remains of old industry & coalfield, Moat Farm, St Martin`s church, etc. On the reverse is a Tipton & District Directory for 1901. About the Alan Godfrey Editions of the 25” OS Series: Selected towns in Great Britain & Ireland are covered by maps showing the extent of urban development in the last decades of the 19th & early 20th century. The plans have been taken from the Ordnance Survey mapping & reprinted at about 15 inches to one mile (1:4, 340). On the reverse most maps have historical notes & many also include extracts from contemporary directories. Most maps cover about one mile (1.6kms) north/south, one & a half miles (2.4kms) across; adjoining sheets can be combined to provide wider coverage.FOR MORE INFORMATION & A COMPLETE LIST OF ALL AVAILABLE TITLES PLEASE CLICK ON THE SERIES LINK. ...

Great Britain in the Countries & Regions series from Lonely Planet, market-leading comprehensive guides aimed at independent travellers & serving a large range of international destinations. Frank & informal in style, the guides explore an extensive range of sights, activities, accommodation, restaurants & nightlife & are designed for practical use while travelling on the road. Written & researched by a team of experts, each book is independent in its recommendations & suggestions, often offering individual takes on individual destinations. Widely recognised for their reliability, each Lonely Planet country & region guide has the same layout. Introductory sections profile the destination with individual chapters on particular highlights, getting started, (including when to go) itineraries, history, culture, arts, food & drink & the environment. Each guide is organised geographically by region, with individual sections detailing an extensive range of sights, places of interest, attractions, restaurants, nightlife, accommodation & any local activities. The guides have detailed explanations of historical context where relevant. There is also practical guidance on ...

Great Britain boasts the historic & cultural wealth of three distinctive cultures: Engl&, Scotland & Wales, each with its own ethnic & linguistic roots, separate yet united under one royal crown. Britain is a land of historical treasures & social & industrial contrasts: coal mines & textile mills in the countryside, great parks & open places in the cities. ...

” Amazing & Extraordinary Facts about Great Britain” unearths the hidden legends, laws, landscapes, discoveries, adventures & locations that have shaped Britain`s compelling, & at times, tumultuous past. Explore how Britain was formed
- its geology & climate, the quirky characters & events of its history & the origin of British institutions, such as public schools, fish & chips & driving on the left hand side. Brief, accessible & entertaining pieces on a wide variety of subjects makes it the perfect book to dip in to. The amazing & extraordinary facts series presents interesting, surprising & little-known facts & stories about a wide range of topics which are guaranteed to inform, absorb & entertain in equal measure.
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The ideal travel companion, full of insider advice on what to see & do, plus detailed itineraries & comprehensive maps for exploring Great Britain. Visit Stonehenge`s mysterious monoliths, take the sea air in buzzing Brighton or come face to face with the Vikings in York: everything you need to know is clearly laid out within colour-coded chapters. Discover the best of Great Britain with this indispensable travel guide. Inside DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Great Britain:- Over 60 colour maps help you navigate with ease- Simple layout makes it easy to find the information you need- Comprehensive tours & itineraries of Great Britain, designed for every interest & budget- Illustrations & floorplans show in detail Westminster Abbey, St Paul`s Cathedral, Buckingham Palace & the Tower of London, as well as Brighton`s Royal Pavilion, Canterbury Cathedral, Blenheim Palace, the Eden Project, Castle Howard, the Royal Mile & much more- Colour photographs of Great Britain`s stunning landscape
- bucolic countryside, spectacular coastline, rugged moorland & more
- as well as architectural highlights, peaceful villages & vibrant cities- Detailed chapters, with area maps, cover London
- West End & Westminster; South Kensington & Hyde Park; Regent`s Park & Bloomsbury; the City & Southwark; & sights beyond the city
- the Downs & Channel Coast; East Anglia; Thames Valley; Wessex; Devon & Cornwall; the Midlands; Lancashire & the Lakes; Yorkshire & the Humber Region; Northumbria; Wales; & Scotl&- Historical & cultural context gives you a richer travel experience: learn about Great Britain`s long history, society & politics; heraldry & aristocracy; rural architecture & stately homes; sporting highlights; & festivals & events- Experience the culture with features on the gardens of England; John Nash`s Regency London; the castles of Wales; the Industrial Revolution; & more- Essential travel tips: our expert choices of where to stay, eat, shop & sightsee, plus transport, visa & health information DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Great Britain is a detailed, easy-to-use guide designed to help you get the most from your visit to Great Britain.DK Eyewitness: winner of the Top Guidebook Series in the Wanderlust Reader Travel Awards 2017. ” No other guide whets your appetite quite like this one”
- The Independent Want to see more of Great Britain? Try our DK Eyewitness Travel Guide England`s South Coast. About DK Eyewitness Travel: DK`s highly visual Eyewitness guides show you what others only tell you, with easy-to-read maps, tips, & tours to inform & enrich your holiday. DK is the world`s leading illustrated reference publisher, producing beautifully designed books for adults & children in over 120 countries.




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Insight's Best Hotels of Great Britain & Ireland features 300 of the most fabulous hotels in Great Britain & Irel&, from boutique hotels & manor houses to 5 star accommodation. Over 6, 500 hotels were nominated by consumers who took part in an online survey in conjunction with Hotel Club.com, The Sunday Times Travel Magazine, Waterstone's & Ebookers. Every hotel has been independently assessed & the book is sorted alphabetically by country, destination & name for easy navigation. Over 1, 000 full-colour photographs convey the look & feel of each hotel & a panel of travel experts added 30 hotels as Editor's Picks to broaden the scope of the guide
- many of which are smaller, niche hotels personally inspected by the team. To top it all off you also receive a FREE loyalty card for Hotel Club.com with GBP15 credit on initial registration & great savings of up to 60% on over 30, 000 hotels across 120 countries which practically covers the cost of the guide.
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Weekend Breaks in Great Britain & Ireland in the Time Out guide series explores the best weekend getaways within the British Isles. The guide is divided into 30 breaks, starting in London & moving out to cover the further regions &

Includes:: listings of hundreds of hotels, spas, restaurants, pubs & sights. Individual places have detailed descriptions of the area, places to stay, food & drink, local attractions, cultural highlights & unique aspects of the getaway. There is also travel advice on making the most of your break. Relevant overview road maps & street outlines are included with each of the 30 weekend breaks & there are contact details & numbers for each of the breaks included within the guide. Indexes of Festivals & Events & Useful Addresses also offer a useful insight into regional events.

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This is a wonderful book: as crystal clear as a mountain stream, as colourful as a rainbow & as packed full of fascinating historical detail as – a World Heritage site. It is based on a real need: there is no other book yet in print that examines the twenty seven designated World Heritage sites in the British Isles. This book is not merely a riveting read but an essential accompaniment to understanding these marvellous British locations. ...

Great Britain & Ireland at a scale of 1:1, 000, 000 on a laminated, tear-resistant, indexed Insight Flexi Map which favours cultural touring in the country, has over 80 significant points of visitor interest enumerated on the legend, & comes with an enlarged city street plan of London at a scale of 1:16, 000. Road network shown covers motorways, dual carriageways, trunk roads, main & secondary roads. Motorway junctions are marked, along with petrol stations & road side service stations. Airports, rail lines & ferry lines are marked. The map is indexed by both important place name & the country ...