Yorkshire: Parts Of The East & West Ridings, an original antique map by G. Cole / J. Roper published in London, 1810-1843. Copperplate, coloured. Map size 23 x 17 cm, overall mounted size 38.5 x 32.5 cm. This detailed map showing parts of the east & west ridings of Yorkshire is from Dugdale's England & Wales Delineated. The map was drawn by G. Cole & engraved by John Roper for publication first in The Beauties Of England & Wales, issued in parts, from c.1804. Such was the success of the publication that the maps were re-used in other publications, as here. The maps show accurate geographical detail, including the turnpike, mail coach & principal roads, sites of Roman & other historical remains, as well as the seats of the nobility & the gentry, & market towns with their distances from London. The maps also show the division of the counties into hundreds or wapontakes. They are representative of the functional nineteenth-century approach to cartography, yet are not unattractive. Antique maps from various original publishers are presented on the Stanford ...

The West Riding of Yorkshire was the largest of England`s historic counties. This volume, the first of two for the area, covers the northern half of the territory from the outskirts of York to the edge of the Lake District. It is full of contrasts, from the urbanised landscape of the cities of Leeds, with its proud civic buildings by Cuthbert Brodrick, & Bradford, possessor of one of the finest collections of commercial warehouses in the country, to their hinterland of tightknit mill-towns & villages pushing into the Pennines. There can be found the highly distinctive houses of the seventeenth-century minor gentry, & the substantial yeoman farmers & clothiers. To the north-west are the still sparsely populated Yorkshire Dales
- Ruskin`s `truly wonderful country`, its beauties & curiosities admired by tourists since the eighteenth century. On the gentler eastern edge of the Pennines are the major survivals of the Cistercian Order: Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal, the nearby cathedral town of Ripon & spa town of Harrogate, & the opulently agricultural `broad acres` beyond, forming part of the Vale of York, counting among its monuments the magnificent designed landscape of Bramham Park.
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Yorkshire: York & East Riding Pevsner Architectural Guide, in a series of publications begun with the express aim of providing up-to-date guides to the most significant buildings in every part of the country, suitable for both general reader & specialist. Each volume provides an introductory overview of the architecture of the area, followed by a descriptive gazetteer arranged alphabetically by place. Whilst cathedrals & their furnishings, great country houses & their parks form the grand set pieces, the books demonstrate the enjoyable diversity of architecture in the British Isles in accounts of rural churches & farmsteads, Victorian public buildings & industrial monuments. A continuing programme of publication keeps the series up-to-date with new information on older buildings & recent architecture while maintaining the tradition of Pevsner`s own succinct accounts. Each book has over 100 photographs, mostly specially commissioned, numerous maps & plans, a glossary & indexes. ...

There is no single event in the history of our nation that has impacted society as profoundly as the Norman Conquest. These were brutal times & revolts prompted the erection of a large number of timber & earth castles, the majority being built between 1071 & 1145. Yorkshire has many examples & this book goes in search of sites that represent the earliest feudal stamp of the Normans on the county s landscape. Many are situated off the beaten track & command superb views of outstandingly beautiful countryside, while others are close to populated areas. In some instances, the visible remains have long since blended into the local scenery due to land cultivation, decay, neglect, vandalism, or uncaring (or unwitting) civil engineering works. A few were subsequently development in stone, but the majority remain obscure & go largely unnoticed by all but the most informed visitor. Indeed, many locals are blissfully unaware of what once existed on their very own doorsteps. Where can they be found? Who built them? What were they like? What tales can be told about their turbulent histories? What traces of them remain? _ Yorkshire s Secret Castles_ has the answers. ...

Welcome to the weird & wonderful world of Yorkshire, or as it is sometimes beautifully referred to, God`s Own County. Though this isn`t the usual side of the county the tourists, travellers & residents see. This is the real Yorkshire, the strange & twisted nooks & crannies of the county`s bizarre history
- past, present & future. Following on from the bestselling Portico Strangest titles now comes a book devoted to one of England`s most beautiful valley regions. Located in the upper body of Britain`s old man, Yorkshire is a county with more strangeness than you can shake a Dale walking stick at. Home of Robin Hood (he was born in Barnsdale), Guy Fawkes, Dick Turpin & Dracula (Bram Stoker wrote part of the vampire tale in a Whitby hotel!) &, some say, the birthplace of modern civilization even began in Leeds! But you`ll have to read the book to find out why. Yorkshire`s Strangest Tales is a treasure trove of the hilarious, the odd & the baffling
- an alternative travel guide to some of the county`s best-kept secrets. Read on, if you dare! You have been warned. Word count: 35, 000

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Charles has been photographing Yosemite for over 40 years. The photography he brings from this location is intimate & classic in equal measure, displaying a personality only achievable through such familiarity. Honored to be represented by Ansel Adams gallery, the ultimate accolade for any photographer working this area. ...

Yosemite & Mammoth Lakes Camping & Hiking in the Moon Spotlight guide series; covering a range of specific local cities, districts, areas & regions in North, Central & South America & targeted at those seeking to travel to a specific area within a country. Each of the guides has been extracted in full from the relevant country Moon Handbook & individual titles focus on a particular city, region or notable area of the destination. Many of the guides in the series are unique in their coverage, although are limited in putting the destination into its wider geographical context that a more comprehensive guide would provide. Stylistically, Moon ...

Frommer's Yosemite & Kings Canyon/ Sequoia is packed with all the facts, tips, & descriptions you need to have perfect park vacation, in a pocket-sized guide: The most memorable natural wonders, from majestic Yosemite Falls to Kings Canyon's towering sequoias. Great places to stay in & near the parks, ranging from historic lodges to family-friendly motels, plus a complete campground guide for each park. A fully illustrated nature guide to help you spot & identify condors, bobcats, wildflowers, & more. The best hikes, from ranger-led interpretive walks to challenging backcountry overnights. Detailed, accurate park & trail maps. ...

Fully updated to include current travel information & newly expanded sections on the geology, ecology, & history of the park, this handy guide brings Yosemite National Park to life. Vivid, full-colour photography & informed writing covers essential information on lodging, camping, outdoor adventures, & popular park activities in Yosemite Valley, Tuolumne Meadows, Wawona, & Hetch Hetchy. More than 20 hikes, ranging from easy to difficult, are covered in depth, with trail descriptions, elevation charts, maps, & photos. From the world-famous views of cliffs, waterfalls, polished granite domes, & giant sequoia groves to fine dining at the High Sierra Camp, this comprehensive travel companion allows anyone access to this fascinating park. ...

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