Wells in 1902 in a fascinating series of reproductions of old Ordnance Survey plans in the Alan Godfrey Editions, ideal for anyone interested in the history of their neighbourhood or family. The map provides good coverage of the Cathedral City of Wells, showing Keward to the west & stretching east to Tor Hill Quarry. Features include Wells Union Workhouse, the Cathedral, St Cuthbert`s Church, Hospital (for infectious diseases), Engineering Works & Gas Works. Wells had a complicated railway history & the map

Includes:: both GWR & Somerset & Dorset stations & engine sheds, with details of sidings, turntables etc. An extract from Kelly`s Directory of Somerset is on the reverse. About the Alan Godfrey Editions of the 25” OS Series Selected towns in Great Britain & Ireland are covered by maps showing the extent of urban development in the last decades of the 19th & early 20th century. The plans have been taken from the Ordnance Survey mapping & reprinted at about 15 inches to one mile (1:4, 340). On the reverse most maps have historical notes & many also include extracts from contemporary directories. Most maps cover about one mile (1.6kms) north/south, one & a half miles (2.4kms) across; adjoining sheets can be combined to provide wider coverage.FOR MORE INFORMATION & A COMPLETE LIST OF ALL AVAILABLE TITLES PLEASE CLICK ON THE SERIES LINK.

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- Murtle Lake at 1:250, 000 & 1:50, 000 in a series of topographic survey maps of selected areas of British Columbia
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Welsh Borders in the Landmark Visitor Guides series, exploring a range of places in Britain, Europe & the Caribbean, with a particular expertise in UK destinations. Each guide presents the reader with detailed, wide-ranging & accessible overview of the region or area, with a particular focus on history & culture, notable local attractions, the landscape, local events & family activities. A series of recommended walks & guided car tours exploring the region are also included in each title. The guides are arranged geographically by region & are ideal both for short & longer breaks, with practical guidance on recommended routes & tourist attractions, in addition to insightful inset boxes into local history, culture & traditions. Information on accommodation, restaurants & day-to-day information are more limited, though a compact Directory at the end of each guide provides basic listings of recommended accommodation & restaurants, as well as tourist information contacts & regional event calendars. International destinations also carry climate & country facts, basic phrases & other general travel practical guidance for travelling to the region. The British titles in the Landmark Visitor Guides series are highly recommended, covering titles that are rarely available from other publishers. ...

Welsh Canoe Classics is an illustrated guide to some of the finest tours of Wales` waterways. Scenic lakes, broad estuaries & whitewater rivers, as they can only be seen from canoe or kayak. Eddie, Adam & Wilf have chosen the best inland touring routes which are described in great detail & illustrated with numerous colour photos & maps. The selected routes are suitable for open canoes, sit-on-tops & touring kayaks, & include seven whitewater trips. Many of them can be tackled as a single voyage, others as a series of day trips with campsites en route. The journeys are all accessible but highly varied, travelling along lakes, estuaries, rivers & canals. This is a wonderful book for planning voyages & inspiring dreams or sharing your experiences with others. ...

This book, a selection of folk tales, true tales, tall tales, myths, gossip, legends & memories, celebrates & honours unique Welsh stories. Some are well known, others from forgotten manuscripts or out-of-print volumes, & some are contemporary oral tales. They reflect the diverse tradition of storytelling, & the many meanings of `chwedlau`. If someone says, ` Chwedl Cymraeg?` they are asking, ` Do you speak Welsh?` & ` Do you tell a tale in Welsh?` Here is the root of storytelling, or `chwedleua`, in Wales. It is part of conversation. This book, one to linger over & to treasure, keeps these ancient tales alive by retelling them for a new audience. ...

This title deals with everyday situations in which children may find themselves while abroad. Welsh grammar is clearly explained, & puzzles provide plenty of practice. This title is part of a series providing a thorough grounding in useful, basic language skills. ...

Welsh Harp in 1895 in a fascinating series of reproductions of old Ordnance Survey plans in the Alan Godfrey Editions, ideal for anyone interested in the history of their neighbourhood or family. Two versions of this map have been published, showing how it developed across the years. They provide a great contrast, for much of the 1895 version is rural, but by 1936 the western & eastern areas are increasingly built up. The map is centred on Brent Reservoir, & coverage stretches from Holden Avenue & Church Lane eastward to Sturgess Avenue; & from Borthwick Road & Fryent Grove southward to Review Road & the North Circular. Features include the Old Welsh Harp pub. The reservoir was opened in 1838 & subsequently enlarged; during the 19th century thousands flocked here, drawn by the pleasure gardens at the Old Welsh Harp & Upper Welsh Harp inns. Welsh Harp station opened to serve these customers in 1870, but closed in 1903 when trade declined & the area was developed. The Old Welsh Harp inn was demolished in 1971 to make way for the Staples Corner flyover. On the reverse of the 1895 map is a contemporary description, with illustrations, of the Welsh Harp pleasure gardens. The 1936 map

Includes:: extracts from a contemporary street directory. About the Alan Godfrey Editions of the 25” OS Series: Selected towns in Great Britain & Ireland are covered by maps showing the extent of urban development in the last decades of the 19th & early 20th century. The plans have been taken from the Ordnance Survey mapping & reprinted at about 15 inches to one mile (1:4, 340). On the reverse most maps have historical notes & many also include extracts from contemporary directories. Most maps cover about one mile (1.6kms) north/south, one & a half miles (2.4kms) across; adjoining sheets can be combined to provide wider coverage.FOR MORE INFORMATION & A COMPLETE LIST OF ALL AVAILABLE TITLES PLEASE CLICK ON THE SERIES LINK.

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Welsh Harp & South Kingsbury in 1936 in a fascinating series of reproductions of old Ordnance Survey plans in the Alan Godfrey Editions, ideal for anyone interested in the history of their neighbourhood or family. Two versions of this map have been published, showing how it developed across the years. They provide a great contrast, for much of the 1895 version is rural, but by 1936 the western & eastern areas are increasingly built up. The map is centred on Brent Reservoir, & coverage stretches from Holden Avenue & Church Lane eastward to Sturgess Avenue; & from Borthwick Road & Fryent Grove southward to Review Road & the North Circular. Features include the Old Welsh Harp pub. The reservoir was opened in 1838 & subsequently enlarged; during the 19th century thousands flocked here, drawn by the pleasure gardens at the Old Welsh Harp & Upper Welsh Harp inns. Welsh Harp station opened to serve these customers in 1870, but closed in 1903 when trade declined & the area was developed. The Old Welsh Harp inn was demolished in 1971 to make way for the Staples Corner flyover. On the reverse of the 1895 map is a contemporary description, with illustrations, of the Welsh Harp pleasure gardens. The 1936 map

Includes:: extracts from a contemporary street directory. About the Alan Godfrey Editions of the 25” OS Series: Selected towns in Great Britain & Ireland are covered by maps showing the extent of urban development in the last decades of the 19th & early 20th century. The plans have been taken from the Ordnance Survey mapping & reprinted at about 15 inches to one mile (1:4, 340). On the reverse most maps have historical notes & many also include extracts from contemporary directories. Most maps cover about one mile (1.6kms) north/south, one & a half miles (2.4kms) across; adjoining sheets can be combined to provide wider coverage.FOR MORE INFORMATION & A COMPLETE LIST OF ALL AVAILABLE TITLES PLEASE CLICK ON THE SERIES LINK.

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From the Dee Estuary to the Bristol Channel, the Welsh coastline in all its varied guises provides a fantastic playground for the sea kayaker. The fifty journeys selected cover all of the interesting parts of the coast & provide easy sheltered paddles, testing offshore trips for the adventurous & everything in between. Illustrated with superb colour photographs & useful maps throughout, this book is a practical guide to help you select & plan trips. It will provide inspiration for future voyages & a souvenir of journeys undertaken. As well as providing essential information on where to start & finish, distances, times & tidal information, the book does much to stimulate & inform our interest in the environment we are passing through. It is full of facts & anecdotes about local history, geology, scenery, seabirds & sea mammals. It is a fascinating read & an inspirational book. ...