WEST WITH THE NIGHT appeared on 13 bestseller lists on first publication in 1942. It tells the spellbinding story of Beryl Markham -- aviator, racehorse trainer, fascinating beauty -and her life in the Kenya of the 1920s & 30s. Markham was taken to Kenya at the age of four. As an adult she was befriended by Denys Finch-Hatton, the big-game hunter of OUT OF AFRICA fame, who took her flying in his airplane. Thrilled by the experience, Markham went on to become the first woman in Kenya to receive a commercial pilot`s license. In 1936 she determined to fly solo across the Atlantic -- without stopping. When Charles Lindbergh did the same, he had the wind behind him. Markham, by contrast, had a strong headwind against her & a plane that only flew up to 163 mph. On 4 September, she took off.. . Several days later, she crash-landed in Nova Scotia & became an instant celebrity. ...

West Worthing in 1896 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. 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. In this title: Worthing is covered on two maps. The West Worthing map covers the area from Christchurch Road westward to Elm Grove & to the boundary with Goring parish. Much of this map is in the parish of Heene, &

Includes:: St Botolph's church there. Features include West Worthing & Worthing stations, Heene Windmill, numerous nursery greenhouses, Westbrooke, Park Crescent, Marine Parade, Shelley Road, Holy Trinity church, St Andrew's church, Christ Church. Street directory extracts on the reverse include entries for Clifton Road, Crescent Road, Heene Road, Marine Parade, Montague Street, Richmond Road. The Worthing map continues coverage eastward & stretches to the end of Brougham Road & to Seamill Farm. Features include the pier, Chapel Road, South Street, St Paul's church, Brighton Road (where Oscar Wilde wrote The Importance of Being Earnest), Infirmary, Homefield Park, more nursery greenhouses, Poors Ten Acres, St Georges church. Directory extracts on the reverse include street entries for Brighton Road, Chapel Road, Marine Parade, Marine Place, South Street, Warwick Road, Warwick Street. About the Alan Godfrey Editions of the 25

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This work presents a collection of twenty circular routes for those who enjoy a country drive to an attractive spot for a refreshing walk. It

Includes:: routes near Burley in Wharfedale, Heptonstall, Huddersfield, Wakefield, Ledsham & Kirkstall Abbey, along with maps & photographs.

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West Yorkshire Cycle Map at 1:110, 000 from Sustrans, including The Trans Pennine Trail, Way of the Roses trail & the Pennine Cycleway, plus five day rides: York Circular, Harrogate, Knaresborough & the Nidd, Around Ilkley Moor, Selby to Naburn & Back, plus Sowerby Bridge Loop. Street plans show Bradford, Dewsbury, Leeds, Ripon, Selby, Sowerby Bridge & York. Maps is this Sustrans series show all the National & Regional Cycle Network routes clearly numbered & have the colouring distinguishing between the on-road & traffic-free sections. The publishers’ own recommendations are shown in contrasting colour &, in most titles, are in addition presented on the reverse side on separate panels where each circuit is annotated with useful notes. The maps have contours & altitude colouring to show the topography, with additional gradient markings. Towns along the routes are annotated with symbols indicating what facilities can be found there. Also marked are various places of interest, on or near the routes, & railway lines are shown with stations for access to the routes by rail. On the reverse each title also provides large, clear city centre street plans of main towns, highlighting the Cycle Network and/or the recommended routes. Also included are contact details of tourist information centres. To see the list of titles in this series please click on the series link. ...

West Yorkshire 30 Short walks is a handy pocket-sized box of 30 short walking routes in West Yorkshire. Contained within the box are 30 cards each with a short walking route, so walkers can easily take it with them on the walk for easy reference. All of the walks featured are between 1 & 4 miles long, allowing walkers to tackle them in a morning or afternoon. Key panels give details on distance, gradient, difficulty, surface & other practical advice. ...

West Yorkshire Cycle Routes at 1:100, 000 on a waterproof & tear-resistant map from Sustrans, the charity behind developing UK’s National Cycle Network. Panels with street plans indicate the routes across the town centres of Barnsley, Bradford, Dewsbury, Harrogate, Halifax, Hebden Bridge, Holmfirth, Huddesfield, Keighley, Leeds, Ripon, Selby, Shipley, Wakefield & York. The map also

Includes:: lists of cycle shops & hire facilities, plus a route profile of the local section of the Way of the Roses trail between Airton & York. Each title in the Sustrans series of cycling maps covers either a single route, presented in sections on separate strip maps, or a wider area with the main cycling route (s) prominently highlighted but other recommendations for cyclists also marked. The area covered each map is shown on our website on its individual “coverage” image. The route has markers indicating steep gradients, controlled access, distances & possible danger points. Route profiles indicate riding surface & the density of traffic (main road, minor road & traffic-free) &, where appropriate, street plans show the course of the route across towns & cities. On maps covering a wider area around the main National Cycle Route suggestions of possible day ride excursions are also marked. A range of symbols highlight various facilities & places of interest, including tourist information centres, youth hostels, cafes & pubs, grocery shops, cycle shops & hire, historical & natural sites, etc. For access by rail, the rail network is shown with stations &, where appropriate, metro stations are also marked. Topography is shows by altitude colouring. Unless specifically indicated in the individual description, the maps do not show British National Grid lines for GPS. Each title also contains contact addresses for various useful organizations, etc. Many titles are printed on light, waterproof & tear-resistant synthetic paper. To see the other titles in this series please click on the series link.

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West Yorkshire Mountain Biking
- South Pennine Trails features 23 of the best mountain bike rides in West Yorkshire, between
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This fully updated Philip`s street atlas of West Yorkshire gives comprehensive & detailed coverage of the county in a convenient spiral-bound format. The route planner shows all the A & B roads, & can be used when driving to get close to the destination before turning to the relevant large-scale street map. The street maps show every named road, street & lane very clearly, with major roads picked out in colour. The maps are at a standard scale of 3.5 inches to 1 mile. In addition, the city centres of Bradford, Halifax, Leeds & Wakefield are shown at 7 inches to 1 mile. Other information on the maps

Includes:: postcode boundaries, car parks, railway & bus stations, post offices, schools, colleges, hospitals, police & fire stations, places of worship, leisure centres, footpaths & bridleways, camping & caravan sites, golf courses, & many other places of interest. The comprehensive index lists street names & postcodes, plus schools, hospitals, railway stations, shopping centres & other such features picked out in red, with other places of interest shown in blue. Philip`s Street Atlas West Yorkshire is suitable for both business & leisure use.

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West Yorkshire in the AA 50 Walks series; comprising an extensive range of walking guides helping you to explore the best walking routes in Great Britain. Each guide covers a total of 50 walks, many of which are circular, between 2-10 miles & also that are suitable for a range of different walking standards. Every walk in the guides has an information box showing clear details of distance, minimum time, level of difficulty, any ascents, the nature of the terrain & landscape, suggested Ordnance Survey map, grid references for starting & finishing points, dog friendliness, parking & any public toilets en route. There are also suggestions of what to look out for & recommended places to eat & drink. Detailed walk descriptions are accompanied by clear mapping of the route ahead, in addition to colour photographs illustrating the highlights of selected routes. ...

Walking is one of Britain`s favourite leisure activities, & this guide features a variety of mapped walks to suit all abilities. The book features all of the practical detail you need, accompanied by fascinating background reading on the history & wildlife of West Yorkshire, & cear mapping for ease of use. Every route has been colour coded according to difficulty. All walks are annotated with local points of interest & places to stop for refreshments. Every walk is given a summary of distance, time, gradient, level of difficulty, type of surface & access, landscape, dog friendliness, parking & public toilets. ...