Especially for those who have obtained the recent facsimile copy of George Bradshaw`s tourist`s guide book. This detailed & attractive map clearly shows the many railways that had been built at the height of ” Railway Mania” along with hundreds of railway stations throughout Great Britain & Irel&, allowing the enthusiast to follow the routes from a bygone age. Originally published in 1852 by Bradshaw & Blacklock it has now been art worked & re-mastered. George Bradshaw`s Railway Map of Great Britain & Ireland is a visual record of when train travel was at its height
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- & his guides burst with pride about them. George Bradshaw`s map also illustrates the eight ” Environs” plans of London, Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds, Liverpool, Glasgow, Edinburgh & Dublin. The paper stock used in this series of historic mapping is of a high quality developed especially for the printing of detailed mapping. The 90 gsm ” Progeo” paper was specially developed as a map paper. It has high opacity to help reduce show through & a cross grain giving it greater durability as the map is being folded.

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Bradshaw’s Railway Map 1907 from the Old Book House provides a reproduction of the map originally published to accompany the famous Bradshaw`s Railway Manual 1907. The map shows the rail network of the British Isles at around the peak of its growth at about 23, 000 miles in length. Many sea connections to Continental ports & to Ireland are also marked. Ireland is presented on a separate inset at a reduced scale to Great Britain. More insets show in greater detail rail networks around London, Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Leeds, Glasgow, Edinburgh & Dublin. The map is presented in a high quality card cover which

Includes:: historical notes providing more background.

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Bradt’s ‘ Slow’ Travel Guides are a celebration of the special local character of a range of English regions. Each guide in the ‘ Slow’ collection is part-armchair read & part-practical guide, with segments of the information provided in the guide compiled from deep inside knowledge & not before seen in print. Facts & fiction are delved into with affection, humour & gusto, seeking out architectural curiosities, traditional fairs, scenic bus trips, coastal walks, cycle rides, little-known rural & urban treasures, & interviews with local people. Pub & accommodation recommendations are selected by the authors & the guide comes with overview black & white orientation map segments. ...

The City Guide series from Bradt covers a range of city destinations, predominantly in Europe, in a pocket-sized format. Bradt are one of the country’s leading independent publishers & have an ethos that focuses on responsible travel, in alliance with a philosophy of sustainability; both in the destinations the guides cover but also in encouraging tourists to limit the impact they have on the local environment. Bradt guides have a reputation for appealing to more independent travelers & often cover destinations that are not available from other publishers. Each title in the series is organized similarly, with themed chapters allowing readers to plan their trip accordingly & also make the most of their stay. Individual sections are dedicated to Contexts, Planning, Practicalities, Local Transport, Accommodation, Eating & Drinking, Entertainment & Nightlife, Shopping, Walking Tours, What to See & Do, Outdoor Attractions & a chapter focusing on attractions beyond the city limits. There is also information on the local language with helpful advice on pronunciation & useful words & phrases in addition to a Further Information section with suggesting for further reading & online resources.* Please Note – Some Bradt City Guides are in a full-sized paperback format – please see individual entries for further details.* ...

Bradt’s Eccentric Guides explore the weird, unusual & strange features of a small range of destinations including London, Oxford, Cambridge & Britain. Designed to uncover the more quirky aspects of a place, the guides search out colourful local personalities, legends & buildings, leading a series of walks into the destination’s more unusual nooks & crannies. ...

The Travel Guide series from Bradt encompasses a comprehensive range of titles to destinations worldwide, with a particular focus on Africa, Central & South America. Bradt are one of the country’s leading independent publishers & have an ethos that focuses on responsible travel, in alliance with a philosophy of sustainability; both in the destinations the guides cover but also in encouraging tourists to limit the impact they have on the local environment. Bradt guides have a reputation for appealing to more independent travelers & often cover destinations that are not available from other publishers. Each guide opens with two comprehensive chapters on Background & Practical Information, covering details of the country’s geography, culture, natural history, government & politics, economy, people, language, religion, education & culture. Important practical advice

Includes:: when to visit, highlights, suggested itineraries, tour operators, red tape, embassies & consulates, getting there & away, health, safety, what to take, money, budgeting, getting around, accommodation, eating & drinking, public holidays, shopping, arts & entertainment, media & communications, business, travel culture & cultural etiquette. Individual sections are organized geographically by region & typically open with information on practicalities & orientation, before focusing on what to see & where to go. Information on what to see, where to stay, where to eat & how to find your way around is provided, with a range of budgets catered for. Simple black & white maps locate key visitor sites & places of accommodation. Bradt Travel Guides include appendices that provide an in-depth introduction to the language of each country, a glossary of terms & a listing of books & internet resources providing further information on the destination.

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The Bradt’s Travel Literature

Includes:: colourful & adventurous narratives that will present true stories

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The unique Wildlife Guide series by Bradt focuses exclusively on the wildlife of selected regions & countries worldwide, exploring birds, mammals, insects, plants, habitats, geology, conservation, hikes & top bird-watching sites. Each title in the series is an ideal introduction to the wildlife of the destination & an ideal visitors’ souvenir. Bradt are one of the country’s leading independent publishers & have an ethos that focuses on responsible travel, in alliance with a philosophy of sustainability; both in the destinations the guides cover but also in encouraging tourists to limit the impact they have on the local environment. An introductory section gives a wildlife overview of the destination, human history, national parks & other protected areas & alien invasion. Further initial chapters cover The Land & habitats, with detailed information on geography & geology, the history of the l&, climate & weather, the coast, forests, lakes & rivers & alpine & sub-alpine climates. Individual animal groups – Birds, Mammals, Reptiles, Amphibians & Freshwater Fish, Invertebrates & Plants & Fungi – have dedicated chapters, & detailed descriptions of the animals are accompanied by colour photographs, aiding identification. Inset boxes throughout the text also provide detailed examination of a particular species or notable feature about the indigenous wildlife. A Where to Go chapter at the end of each guide provides details of the destination’s national parks & protected areas, activities, wildlife hotspots & practical planning & travel information, including local transport & accommodation. ...

Bradt’s ‘100 Animals’ series celebrates the rich diversity & range of wildlife that populates the world. Each thematic guide in the series is dedicated to a different aspect of wildlife, including animals that are on the edge of extinction, invasive alien species & little-know, bizarre animals. Co-ordinated by Bradt founder Hilary Bradt, the ‘100 Animals’ series continues Bradt’s focus on wildlife & natural history titles & accompanies their award-winning travel guides. ...

Waterproof & tear-resistant OS Active version of map No. 43 from the Ordnance Survey’s Landranger series at 1:50, 000, with contoured & GPS compatible topographic mapping plus tourist information.MOBILE DOWNLOADS: As well as the physical edition of the map, each Landranger title now

Includes:: a code for downloading after purchase its digital version onto your smartphone or tablet for viewing on the OS smartphone app.OS LANDRANGER SERIES: to see the list of all the titles in the OS Landranger series, both paper & waterproof versions, please click on the series link. Maps in the Landranger series provide plenty of recreational & tourist information, indicating the traditional public right of way paths (except in Scotland where different laws apply), including bridleways & byways restricted or open to motorized traffic. National Trails & selected other long-distance paths are marked, as well as on-road & traffic-free cycle routes with their National/ Regional Cycle Network numbers. National Trust/ National Trust for Scotland & Forestry Commission land is clearly marked, indicating open or restricted access. A range of symbols highlights camping & caravanning sites, youth hostels, tourist information offices & visitors’ centres, parking & picnicking places, World Heritage sites, sport & recreational facilities, etc. The maps provide detailed presentation of topography with contours at 10m intervals, numerous spot heights & additional colouring and/or graphics for different types of woodlands, orchards or parkl&, rock features including scree & cliffs, water features inland & along the sea shore with marshl&, dunes, s&, mud, shingle & the high water mark. All the standard information expected of survey mapping at this scale is included: finely graded road network, railway lines with stations, cuttings, embankments, etc; individual isolated buildings; archaeological & historical sites, etc. For GPS users the British National Grid is shown at 1km intervals, with latitude & longitude given by margin ticks at 1` & cross hairs on the map at 5`. Each map covers an area of 40 x 40km, (approx. 25 x 25 miles).

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