Madresfield Court is an arrestingly romantic stately home in the Malvern Hills in Worcestershire. It has been continuously owned & lived in by the same family, the Lygons, back to the time of the Domesday Book, &, unusually, remains in the family`s hands to this day. Inside, it is a very private, unmistakably English, manor house; a lived-in family home where the bejewelled sits next to the threadbare. The house & the family were the real inspiration for ” Brideshead Revisited”: Evelyn Waugh was a regular visitor, & based his story of the doomed Marchmain family on the Lygons. Never before open to the public, the doors of Madresfield have now swung open to allow Jane Mulvagh to explore its treasures & secrets. & so the rich, dramatic history of one landed family unfolds in parallel with the history of England itself over a millennium, from the Lygon who conspired to overthrow Queen Mary in the Dudley plot; through the tale of the disputed legacy that inspired Dickens` ” Bleak House”; to the secret love behind Elgar`s ” Enigma Variations”; & the story of the scandal of Lord Beauchamp, the disgraced 7th Earl. ...

Clear street plan of most of the city from Parque Enrique Tierno Galvan in the south to Valverde in the north, & from the university in the west to Hortaleza in the east. Detail

Includes:: pedestrian zones, metro & railway lines & stations, public buildings, parks, industrial areas, theatres, museums, hospitals, monuments, places of worship, tourist information offices, car parks, post offices. An inset shows a diagram of the metro system. Legend

Includes:: English. Index on reverse.



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Madrid on a single-sided, indexed street map at 1:15, 000 from Insight. This large map shows major tourist sites & transport routes, a Metro diagram & an overview of the Madrid region on enlarged road maps. Main roads & many minor roads are named (and numbered, where relevant) & one-way streets are indicated, & mainline & Metro lines & stations are displayed. In the margin of the map, information is provided on access, distances & travel times to & from surrounding areas, such as motorways, airports & nearby towns & cities. Many car parks & pedestrianised zones are displayed. The map is annotated with general tourist information such as: tourist offices, monuments, museums & galleries, squares, parks & gardens, shopping centres, theatres & major sporting venues. Other places of interest are marked, such as places of worship, cemeteries, embassies, schools & universities, post offices, libraries, hospitals & sports facilities. Areas of Madrid are also named & delineated, i.e. Retiro & Salamanca. For the coverage of the map, see the image alongside this description. Also included are three insets: An enlarged overview of the region around Madrid at 1:800, 000, showing major approaches to the city by road & rail, airports & many places of interest. Extends to Avila, Segovia & Toledo. A more enlarged overview of Madrid & its suburbs, with more detail for rail & road networks, & places of interest. Extends to cover Barajas & Cuatro Vientos airports. A Madrid Metro diagram. Current edition of this map was published in 2001. ...

Central Madrid at 1:16, 500 on a laminated, waterproof & tear-resistant street plan from the AA with on the reverse a mini guide to the city highlighting its top 25 sights, recommendations for eating out, shopping & entertainment, plus general tourist information. Coverage extends west to show part of Casa de Campo, north to include the Santiago Bernab ...

Madrid in the Luxe city guides series, which are slim & small enough to fit easily in a pocket or handbag. Information is distilled from elite suggestions by city residents, specially selected for their style, knowledge & expertise. Luxe guides aim at the upper end of the market & subjectively edit to choose the very best recommendations for shopping, restaurants, leisure options & nightlife. Half day shopping & activity itineraries are suggested for you to mix & match your visit to suit your timetable. When folded close the cardboard guide slots into its own protective plastic frame. Vanity Fair magazine calls them ...

Whether it's fashion, football or Fransisco de Goya that draws you to Madrid, make sure you bring this essential guide. Unique 3D models & cutaways will ensure you navigate your way around the beautiful galleries & designer stores with ease. & tips on where to enjoy a good glass of wine & sample traditional Castilian fare mean you can soak up the true Madrid experience with the locals. Ole! ...

This book performs with great thoroughness all the usual functions of a guidebook. But it is much more than a mere inventory of buildings, paintings, sculpture, routes & views, supplemented by appendices packed with practical information. The authors
- from their long experience & deep knowledge of the country
- are exceptionally well-equipped to draw together into a coherent whole all the threads of history, art, culture & recent developments. They steer you in most rewarding directions, enlivening the hallowed hush of museum or sacristy with an original interpretation of some great painter
- El Greco, Goya, Picasso
- or an observation which suddenly illuminates the seemingly unexceptional. Madrid, rather than just a political capital at the geographical centre of the country, is revealed as a true metropolis, genuinely representative of all the aspects & regional variations of Spanish life. Its art collections are justly renowned as superb. Add in the cluster of historical cities at an easy distance (including Segovia, Avila & Toledo), to say nothing of the lesser-known treasures & delights secreted in the heartlands of Castile, & you have, within a manageable compass, the core of Spanish civilisation.



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Madrid & Toledo in Rick Steves' Snapshot Guides, which consist of the best chapters of Rick Steves' European country guidebooks. Published in the UK by Avalon, comprise a range of titles focussing on destinations in Great Britain & Europe. As one of the leading American guide book publishers to European destinations, Rick Steves ...

Madrid & Toledo in Rick Steves' Snapshot Guides, which consist of the best chapters of Rick Steves' European country guidebooks. Published in the UK by Avalon, comprise a range of titles focussing on destinations in Great Britain & Europe. As one of the leading American guide book publishers to European destinations, Rick Steves ...

Madrid in the Cities of the Imagination guide series; providing an in-depth cultural & historical exploration of some of the great city landscapes of the world. Presented as a cultural & literary guide, each title in the series explores the history of the city, providing an overview of the city’s development from its earliest roots to the modern day. Particular emphasis is placed on the literary, poetic, architectural, cultural & historical elements that make up the city & each title is written & researched by an academic expert. An Epilogue offers thoughts on the future of the city, suggested further reading & indices of literary & historical names & famous places & attractions. ...