Volume II of this England Peculiar History trilogy explores the Wars of the Roses, the Industrial Revolution & everything in between. From Henry VIII & his six wives to The Great Fire of London, from The Great Plague to the sinking of the Mary Rose
- this book discovers the history of England in the traditional `peculiar hisory` style, packed full of amusing anecdotes, fascinating facts & mind-boggling trivia.
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Discover the peculiar history of England from the Battle of Trafalgar to the New Elizabethans with volume III of this mini-series. Find out ten things you didn`t know about Queen Victoria, learn about the growth of the railways, the British Empire & the World Wars. In the final part in this trilogy, Malam explores the story of England during the two last centuries. ...

Apples, bandstands, beach huts, black dogs, breweries, bricks, cakes, causeways, chalk horses, cheese rolling, cider, cooling towers, curbstones, dances, dialect, dry stone walls, fens, fire festivals, foxes, gargoyles, geology, ghosts, heaths, heronries, ice houses, jet, lagoons, maypoles, mazes, moats, nightingales, peat, pies, primrose banks, quicks&, rhubarb, sheep, spoil heaps, terraced houses, topiary, weather, windmills, zawns... England is a land of extraordinary variety, rich in buildings, landscapes, peoples & wildlife. But this diversity is under siege. Mass production, fashion, increased mobility & the forceful promotion of corporate identity have brought with them standardised shop fronts, farm buildings, factories, forests & front doors, while intensive farming has created a bl&, empty countryside. ENGLAND IN PARTICULAR is a counterblast against loss & uniformity, & a celebration of just some of the distinctive details that cumulatively make Engl&. It is the culmination of more than twenty years` work by Sue Clifford & Angela King, who founded Common Ground with Roger Deakin.ENGLAND IN PARTICULAR is a ground-breaking work, destined to become a classic. ...

England Insight Guide is dedicated to exploring the destination in detail with a selection of glossy illustrations. Extensive introductory sections explore the region’s history & culture & there are also short articles written by locals about distinctive local issues, whilst selective photo-features illustrate the variety of the place. The ‘ Places’ section is grouped geographically & provides details of the area including places to visit, suggestions for tours & other activities. Each section has its own listings of the best restaurants, bars & cafes. Essential practical information is provided in the Travel Tips chapter on accommodation, shopping & local activities. A useful location finder & travel tip index with relevant page numbers are given on the inside covers. Overview street plans are also provided for the main cities in the region or country. ...

A delightful, wide-ranging anthology about England & the English over the centuries
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To see England properly, I recommend viewing it from the saddle..` A.F Tschiffely. Travelling through Engl&, & doing it on horseback, is to rediscover both the romance of the countryside & man`s relationship with both his environment & his horse. With twelve carefully crafted rides to choose from, from Dorset in the south west to Yorkshire in the north east, this specially photographed book will transport you back to a time before cars & tarmac roads, when life was simpler & slower. Escape down tracks that are carefully catalogued in the Domesday book, or past Thomas Hardy`s cottage & great stately houses, through Cotswolds villages & along beaches. Each ride contains a comprehensive map detailed the route & telling you how long it will take, places to stay (that welcome horses), essential kit to take with you & places of interest to visit along the way. In short, an inspirational guide book for the enterprising (or armchair) traveller. ...

You can count on Rick Steves to tell you what you really need to know when traveling in Engl&. In this guide, you'll find a mix of splendid cities, ever-so-quaint villages, historic ports, & seaside resorts. Visit the manors, museums, cathedrals, & castles that preserve England's history. Explore the scenic bays of Cornwall, hike the wild moors of Dartmoor, & discover why the Lake District is Londoners' favorite playground. Travel back in time at Stonehenge, tour the remnants of the Roman Empire along Hadrian's Wall, & see the ancient baths in the city of Bath. After a bustling 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 & restaurants. You'll learn how to get around England 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. ...

Southern England with Wales on an indexed road map at 1:400, 000 from the Vancouver-based ITMB. The map is double-sided, with an overlap between the sides, & extends on its eastern side to York, & west of Birmingham to Liverpool & Manchester. Topography is indicated by altitude colouring. Road network gives the numbering of M & most A roads, indicating primary routes, &

Includes:: selected B & other local roads. Symbols mark various places of interest & facilities including selected campsites. Latitude & longitude lines are drawn at 1° intervals. Each side has a separate index.

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New content on Northeast England helps uncover a region that has been a well-kept secret for years but which offers the visitor some of the best countryside, castles & coastlines in the country, along with the friendliest people & the party capital of Engl&, Newcastle. Comprehensive public transport coverage will encourage British readers to explore their own country while leaving their car at home. Local Voice interviews cover a cross-section of English society & give the reader insights into daily life that will enhance the holiday experience. Specific Greendex in the book covers sustainable sleeping, eating & drinking options. ...