In Great British Journeys, Nicholas Crane follows in the footsteps of eight early travellers as they cross the length & breadth of Britain, revealing the country as it has never been seen before. From Gerald of Wales’ 12th-century recruitment drive for the Crusades, to HV Morton`s adventures of 1927 in his bull-nosed Morris, each of the eight had their own mission & faced their own challenges, John Lel&, Henry VIII`s famous chronicler, was sent mad by his attempt to record the landscape in writing; Celia Fiennes rode out in 1698 aiming to be the first person to visit all the countries of Engl&, when Britain was in the grips of a ` Little Ice Age`. Pennant explored the wilds of Scotland on foot & by boat, caught in a vicious storm in Loch Maree, while Gilpin viewed England from the relative safety of the River Wye. All left narratives behind for others
- Daniel Defoe`s “A Tour Thro` the Whole Island of Great Britain” (1724-1726) provides a detailed account of trade on the eve of the Industrial Revolution, while Cobbett`s Rural Rides gives first-hand evidence on the plights of the poor of the countryside.
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Music & maps may not be typical bedfellows, but at long last they’ve come together for a unique collaboration. If you’ve ever wondered where the best festivals are located, where your favourite pop video was filmed, which locations around Britain have inspired classic tunes... or if you simply fancy going on an epic music-themed road trip around Britain with the perfect playlist blaring from your stereo… this map is for you. The Fastidiously Orchestrated Great British Music Map is a full-colour, two-sided map folding out to 100 cm x 89 cm, &

Features:- Over 350 festivals, including the big, famous ones, the small but perfectly formed ones, & those in the most stunning locations- Over 700 live music venues, including over 400 essential grass-roots venues identified by the Music Venue Trust- Over 700 places celebrated in song titles / lyrics, album titles & band / artist names, plus cover art & music video locations- Trivia! Loads of famous studios, riotous gigs, funny"es, shrines to dear departed stars, & other glorious locations of musical anecdote & intrigue- Britain’s top music locations, a glorious road trip connecting them all & playlist suggestions bringing them to life in unique fashion (and plenty of space to add your own favourite tunes & route notes) Dreamed up, designed & made in sunny Britain.

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Music & maps may not be typical bedfellows, but at long last they’ve come together for a unique collaboration. If you’ve ever wondered where the best festivals are located, where your favourite pop video was filmed, which locations around Britain have inspired classic tunes... or if you simply fancy going on an epic music-themed road trip around Britain with the perfect playlist blaring from your stereo… this map is for you. The Fastidiously Orchestrated Great British Music Map is a full-colour, two-sided map folding out to 100 cm x 89 cm, &

Features:- Over 350 festivals, including the big, famous ones, the small but perfectly formed ones, & those in the most stunning locations- Over 700 live music venues, including over 400 essential grass-roots venues identified by the Music Venue Trust- Over 700 places celebrated in song titles / lyrics, album titles & band / artist names, plus cover art & music video locations- Trivia! Loads of famous studios, riotous gigs, funny"es, shrines to dear departed stars, & other glorious locations of musical anecdote & intrigue- Britain’s top music locations, a glorious road trip connecting them all & playlist suggestions bringing them to life in unique fashion (and plenty of space to add your own favourite tunes & route notes) Dreamed up, designed & made in sunny Britain.

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This beautifully photographed collection tells the stories of the much-loved dogs, of all kinds, that live in pubs all over Great Britain, not least the Pub Dog Capital of Britain, Whitstable. Locals love their pub dogs & landlords often say that people come in as much for the dog as for anything else. Dogs make a pub feel like home for regulars. Fleckney & Lucas chronicle the incredible variety of dogs that actually live in, rather than simply visit, Britain`s pubs. They showcase the dogs with their beautiful photographic portraits & tell their stories, too. In feel, this is very much a `family album` of British pub dogs. ...

Great British Pubs is a practical guide that takes you around the very best public houses in Britain & celebrates the pub as a national institution. Every kind of pub is represented in these pages with categorised listings featuring full-colour photography illustrating a host of excellent pubs from the seaside to the city & from the historic to the ultra-modern. Articles on beer brewing, cider making, classic pub food recipes & traditional pub games are included to help the reader fully understand what makes a pub ` Great`. Tours around some of the pubs featured in the book are also provided to give you the opportunity to get out & visit plenty of Great British Pubs. ...

With a foreword by Michael Portillo, “ Great British Railways” sees Charlie Bunce discover the incredible impact the railways had on Victorian Britain & are struck by their lasting legacy. The railway has played a crucial part in shaping the course of British history, it turned sleepy fishing villages into bustling seaside resorts, brought post, beer & chocolate to the masses, evacuated thousands of children during the Second World War, inspired fears of engineering & launched Britain into an industrial revolution that dramatically transformed the nation’s future. Accompanying the BBC television series, “ Great British Railways” offers a unique look at the history of Britain, all from the seat of a train. ...

A glorious celebration of the seasons & the simple pleasures of walking from the archives of the National Trust. This pocket-sized book has a perfect country walk for every time of year. The 100 walks show you the highlights of every season, from the beautiful bluebell woods of spring & the wildflower meadows of summer to the spectacular colours of autumn & the stark grandeur of winter. The routes cover all of Britain (including Scotland) & they`re all easy or moderate in their difficulty
- ideal for relaxed strolls & families. As well a map & comprehensive directions, each walk has information about other fun activities in the area & nearby cafes & restaurants.
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With classic recipes lovingly sourced from all over the British Isles, Great British Soups is full of ideas for using local ingredients & regional flavours to create hearty, healthy soups for you & your family. From garden-fresh spring soups such as Shropshire Pea, Mint & Spinach to the warming delights of Welsh Leek & Caerphilly Cheese, perfect for a crisp winter evening, these recipes combine the rich heritage of Britain`s past with the vibrant blend of cuisines that makes up British food today. These are soups bursting with inspiration & flavour that will make you feel proud to be British. ...

GREAT BRITISH THINGS TO MAKE & DO is filled with brilliant but simple things for children to create, paint & try out for every occasion
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The National Trust cares for some of the most spectacular countryside in Britain. This guide features 100 walks from across the country, from the ancient majesty of Avebury`s stone circle & the wonder of Giant`s Causeway to the dramatic peaks towering about Lake Windermere. The walks are organised by region, making it easy to explore historical sites, spot wildlife & stunning views wherever you are. The routes are graded according to ease, from two to eight miles in length, to include family-friendly rambles across parkl&, advenutous hikes & everything in between. With information on transport links, fascilities, local attractions & fun stuff for the kids, along with maps of each route, this is the perfect guide for exploring Britain`s countryside & discovering your new favourite walk. ...