Coast is a definitive narrative of Nicholas Crane’s journey of discovery around the edges of Britain & Ireland & the culmination of five years presenting the BBC’s successful series. On a journey of exploration, Crane describes how we discovered & embraced our coastline
- the key to our island identity. From the shining cliffs that the dinosaurs would have seen to the modern estuaries teeming with wildlife, from Stone Age fishermen, via smugglers` caves, to modern day surfers & sandcastle builders – everyone who has lived, worked & played on Britain & Ireland’s coastline forms part of its evolving tale. A fusion of history, geography, adventure & biography, Coast explains why the edge of our little earth means so much to us.
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The first book of Coast took us on a sweeping clockwise tour of Britain`s marine borderlands, where one type of distinctive landscape gives way to the next. In this companion volume we criss-cross the UK & Irel&, looking at our relationship with different regions of our coast. Each chapter looks at a certain stretch of coastline, how areas within that stretch are related, & what that says about our l&, our history & our way of life. For example, Chalk to Chalk takes us from Dover to the Isle of Wight & even across the channel, where the substance of the land itself has shaped how we live there. Holyhead to Liverpool mark the boundaries of The Inventive Coast, a hotbed of maritime innovation & industrial progress. Our military history is explored in The Explosive Coast, which takes us from Carlisle to Arran. We learn how the coast created one of the world`s greatest cities, London, along The Capital Coast, & The Emerald Coast is a celebration of Ireland`s dramatic eastern edge. Many other varied themes & regions are explored in this fascinating guide to our coast. Fully illustrated with glorious photgraphs, there`s much to discover where the UK & Ireland meet the sea. ...

Accompanying BBC2`s BAFTA award-winning television series, ” Coast: The Walks” will inspire you to explore the best that the coastline of the British Isles has to offer. With more than 50 fantastic walks around Great Britain & Irel&, this practical guidebook features a variety of town & rural routes that are designed to suit both experienced walkers & those who fancy nothing more taxing than an afternoon stroll. Whether you crave the rugged beauty of Antrim & Skye, the seaside fun of Brighton & Great Yarmouth, the majestic cliffs of the Cornish & Pembrokeshire peninsulas, or the history of our great coastal cities, such as Aberdeen, Belfast, Dublin, Hull, Liverpool & Plymouth, ” Coast: The Walks”

Includes:: all these places, & many more besides. As well as offering invaluable advice that will enable you to plan your day out, & tried-&-tested instructions to guide you on your way, the book helpfully highlights points of interest along the route: historic sites & buildings, topographical features, & wildlife to watch out far as you go
- each illustrated with a colour photograph. Equally at home in the car or on the bookshelf, ” Coast: The Walks” will encourage you to get out there & make the most of our wonderfully diverse & endlessly fascinating 10, 000 miles of coastline.


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” Coast & Beyond” is a beautifully illustrated, in-depth companion to BBC TWO`s BAFTA-winning series ” Coast”. It tells the fascinating stories of our own magnificent coastline &, for the first time, goes further afield to explore those of our neighbours, too. Steve Evanson, the producer of the television series, is our guide to great coastal landmarks, such as Blackpool`s Tower & Illuminations, St Michael`s Mount in Cornwall & the enormous Great Laxey Water Wheel on the Isle of Man. He also investigates local stories & events, including Brighton`s little-known silent-movie industry, the mysterious collapse of the Tay Bridge in 1879 & Spike Island
- the ` Irish Alcatraz`. What`s more, this book looks beyond the shores of the British Isles towards the coastlines of northwest Europe & northern France, which are inextricably tied to our own through trade, war, culture & geology. How can the crumbling white cliffs of Normandy help us to understand the erosion of our own chalk walls? What do Norwegian fiords & Scottish lochs have in common? & what impact did the Vikings have on the British coast?” Coast & Beyond” provides a wealth of information about the landscape, history & geography of our coastal regions, as well as maps & practical information for visitors, so that you, too, can discover the secrets of our coast...and beyond.
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Pocket Mountains' pocket-sized Coasts & Castles cycling guide covers the the National Cycle Network Route 1 from Newcastle to Aberdeen, via Edinburgh. The guide is divided into sections of the route, with an introduction followed by a detailed breakdown of the journey; further information is included such as difficulty, length, & terrain to expect. There are also additional tips on places to see, where to stay, & the nearest cycle centre for spares & repairs. Produced with Sustrans, The maps contained within the guide give a general overview, with only A & B roads marked; with it ...

The coast of central Portugal around Lisbon in a series of detailed, indexed touring maps from Turinta, the country’s leading map publishers, each with street plans of main towns. Road network

Includes:: local country roads, most with driving distances. Railway lines are shown with stations. Symbols mark locations of pousadas, campsites, monuments & historical sites, golf courses, marinas, & other places of interest. The map is indexed & has a UTM grid. Map legend

Includes:: English. On the reverse there are street plans of Leiria, Santarém & Setúbal, all showing locations of tourist offices plus places of interest. Also included is overview map showing road access & main routes within Lisbon, plus a distance table.



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Viewed from the air, even the most familiar landscapes take on a startling new life. The countryside becomes a pattern; the coast becomes an edge. Humanity recedes & the land itself takes centre stage. From small harbours to expansive bridges, towering cliffs to seaside resorts
- ” Coast from the Air” gives an incredible new perspective on our green & pleasant l&, & how beautiful & fragile that land can be. In 20 chapters
- each one focusing on a specific coastal region of the British Isles
- over 200 outstanding aerial photographs portray the beauty & diversity of our coastline. From the Dingle to The Wash; from the mild seaside towns of England`s south coast to the storm-lashed fishing villages of the Outer Hebrides, ” Coast from the Air” is a true visual feast.


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The Coast Guard patrol spotlight is a beautiful floor lamp with handcrafted brass & aluminum light source, & molded industrial glass with bronze cooling cap mounted on a French polished rosewood tripod. The tri-arm is finished in bridle leather & is height adjustable. This is a fabulous character piece that will take centre stage in any room. If we do not have this item in stock we will order it for you from our supplier. Delivery generally takes 3 weeks within the UK. For overseas delivery queries please email sales@stanfords.co.uk ...

MICHELIN zoom map Costa de Galicia is the ideal travel companion to fully explore this Spanish destination, thanks to its easy-to-use format & its scale of 1/150, 000. The Zoom collection are characterized by the high precision of their detailed scale, specially adapted for very touristy areas or with a high density road network, including new developments & industrial areas. In addition to clarity, reliability & up-to-date information, all Michelin cartography features include a wealth of practical information: places & monuments of tourist interest, picturesque tours, areas for sports & leisure activities... Useful plans of cities & a practical index of localities. Also the maps contain places of interest & signposting of tracks for bicycles & greenways. ...

50 postcards showing the glories of the British coastline presented in an attractive box. 2015 is the 50th anniversary of the NT`s ` Project Neptune`, a major campaign to purchase & preserve large parts of our coast. Today, the NT owns & manages 750 miles of the coastline. Next year the NT will be celebrating the anniversary & undertaking further fundraising
- especially necessary following the dramatic storm damage of last winter.
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