Details:DK Eyewitness Pocket Map & Guide London will lead you straight to the best of London. Its packed with beautiful illustrations and coverage of all the major areas and sights from museums to parks and markets. Theres comprehensive area-by-area information and referencing, plus recommendations for the best hotels, restaurants, bars, shops, galleries and other cultural attractions. You wont miss a thing on your trip as this handy travel guide includes an ingenious and easy-to-use fold-out map, ensuring youll never get lost when exploring the sights. The DK Eyewitness Pocket Map & Guide London is your essential guide and serves as a perfect companion to the Eyewitness travel guide. Ideal for:Travel enthusiasts and first time visitors to London. Plan your perfect day out in London with the DK Eyewitness Pocket Map & Guide. This paperback book has 96 pages and measures: 15.3 x 7 x 0.9cm.
Explore the best of Oxfordshire, including, 50 themed walks each with fascinating background reading, clear and easy-to-follow directions for every walk, all walks graded for difficulty and ascent, what to see in the area while you're there, recommended places to eat and drink and guidance for dog owners on where to walk.
Coast and Beyond is a beautifully illustrated, in-depth companion to BBC TWOs BAFTA-winning series Coast. It tells the fascinating stories of our own magnificent coastline and, for the first time, goes further afield to explore those of our neighbours, too. Steve Evanson, the producer of the television series, is our guide to great coastal landmarks, such as Blackpools Tower and Illuminations, St Michaels Mount in Cornwall and the enormous Great Laxey Water Wheel on the Isle of Man. He also investigates local stories and events, including Brightons little-known silent-movie industry, the mysterious collapse of the Tay Bridge in 1879 and Spike Island - the Irish Alcatraz. Whats more, this book looks beyond the shores of the British Isles towards the coastlines of northwest Europe and northern France, which are inextricably tied to our own through trade, war, culture and geology. How can the crumbling white cliffs of Normandy help us to understand the erosion of our own chalk walls? What do Norwegian fiords and Scottish lochs have in common? And what impact did the Vikings have on the British coast? Coast and Beyond provides a wealth of information about the landscape, history and geography of our coastal regions, as well as maps and practical information for visitors, so that you, too, can discover the secrets of our coast... and beyond. Show More Show Less
Details: Find your way with this A4 spiral bound Ireland road map. Includes speed zones and cameras, clear detailed mapping, 15 extensive town and city plans and over 100 places of interest. Ideal For: This is ideal for residents of Ireland or people wishing to travel around Ireland.
Devon has it all. No other county has such a variety of landscapes waiting to be explored, from the comfortable. Rolling, red-earth farmland of East Devon to the deeply wooded river valleys and granite-studded wilds of Dartmoor to the land of the Taw and Torridge rivers with unforgiving cliffs which overlook the Bristol Channel. This county has a beautifully satisfying range of scenery, a welcoming population, picturesque villages, ancient stone-built churches, character, banked lanes with exquisite wild flowers and a maritime climate which all combines to make Devon one of the most popular holiday destinations in the British Isles. In this fantastic guide you will find the best way to explore Devon, 50 themed walks each with its own fascinating background read, clear and easy-to-follow directions for every walk which are graded by difficulty and ascent, information on what you should see while you are there, recommendations of the best places to eat and drink and a special guide for dog owners on the best places for them to walk.
This richly illustrated A-Z of Gloucestershire's towns and villages contains manifold mysteries of every kind. There are many places in the region that might be termed mysterious, from crumbling manor houses, castles and ruins to ancient woods and trackways where standing stones and tombstones lie forgotten. This volume explores them all. Added to this are reports of hauntings and ghostly activity, and sightings of UFOs and mysterious creatures from across the county; in a more sinister vein, several particularly gruesome murders from the past are recounted, all of which remain unsolved. These events have, over time, become part of the area's folklore. Mark Turner, whose previous titles include Curious Cotswolds, presents a fascinating collection of inexplicable events that will delight residents and visitors alike. No one with an interest in the darker side of Gloucestershire's history should leave home without it.
Details: Walking is one of Britain's favourite leisure activities, and this fantastic walking guide to the Peak District features a variety of mapped walks to suit all abilities. The book features all the practical detail you need, accompanied by fascinating background reading on the history and wildlife of the area, as well as other local points of interest. All walks are annotated with local points of interest and places to stop for refreshments and every walk is given a summary of distance, time, gradient, level of difficulty, type of surface and access, landscape, dog friendliness, parking and public toilets. Ideal for: For anyone who enjoys walking or rambling. Perfect for family walks. This paperback book has 175 pages and measures: 21.8 x 11.8 x 1cm
Details: Walking is one of Britains favourite leisure activities, and these guides feature a variety of mapped walks to suit all abilities. The books feature all the practical detail you need, accompanied by fascinating background reading on the history and wildlife of the area, and cear mapping for ease of use. Every route has been colour coded according to difficulty. All walks are annotated with local points of interest and places to stop for refreshments. Every walk is given a summary of distance, time, gradient, level of difficulty, type of surface and access, landscape, dog friendliness, parking and public toilets. Ideal for: For anyone who enjoys walking or rambling. Perfect for family walks. This paperback book has 175 pages and measures: 21.8 x 11.8 x 1cm
This attractive and highly informative "Insight Compact Guide" is the ideal companion for your trip. The top 10 sights are highlighted and colour-coded sections cover everything from history and culture, to entertainment, food and drink in an easy-to-read format. Sights are cross-referenced on detailed full-colour maps throughout, providing instant orientation and allowing you to tailor your chosen routes exactly to the places you most want to visit. Full-colour photographs throughout the guide provide a visual introduction to the destination and enable you to recognise sights and attractions whilst out and about. Practical travel information covers transport, accommodation, restaurants and more so you have all the information you need at your fingertips, including essential contact details. Small in size but big on detail, this guide is both durable and ultra portable, so it can go, wherever you go.
Details: Wales is a nation with every conceivable holiday attraction you could wish for. Even if you spent a year trying, you wouldn't see half of its castles or dolmens. Yet for all its remarkable history, this is a country that always looks forward, embracing re-invention while maintaining its original charm. The AA Guide to Wales gives you all you need to know to get the most out of your visit to this wonderful land. From the roar of the Millennium Stadium to the hushed delights of a Hay-on-Wye bookshop, climbing in Snowdonia to going underground at the National Pit Museum, each entry is packed with the very best sites to see, things to do, recommendations for eating and drinking, and places to explore nearby. With everything from local legends to must-see festivals and events, this authoritative and practical guide ensures you will never be lost for something to do. Ideal for: Those with an interest in history and wildlife. For people who enjoy walking/rambling. This paperback book has 351 pages and measures: 21.9 x 11.8 x 2cm
The Second Bumper Book ofWeymouth is a further compilation on all aspects of Weymouth's history and follows on the success of Maureen Attwooll's first Bumper Book ofWeymouth. Comprising more than 1000 entries, the topics are presented in an A-Z format. Find in here another host of fascinating facts aboutWeymouth past and present. Discover more about the town's personalities, buildings, industries, celebrations, disasters and transport by land and sea. Update your knowledge of recent events inWeymouth's ever-changing scene. Step also intoWyke Regis, Radipole, Nottington, Broadwey, Upwey, Preston and Sutton Poyntz, the villages that were brought within the town's boundary in 1933. Stray outside the boundary occasionally to explore places nearby which also feature inWeymouth's colourful history. Who was theWeymouth-born air ace accused of spying for the enemy in the SecondWorldWar? Where was Tumbledown Farm?What now stands on the site of St Charles RC Church atWyke Regis?Where were the Borough's old boundary stones located?Which was the first house in the town to be destroyed by bombs in 1940?What is Weymouth's link to the disastrous explosion aboard HMS Mars off Queenstown in 1902? Find the answers and much, much more in Maureen Attwooll's fascinating new compendium, chock-full with more than 150 illustrations.
The Insight Compact Guide to Belfast is packed with useful information as well as being comprehensive, up-to-date and easy to use. Visitors flock here to sample Belfast's vibrant arts scene and nightlife and to enjoy the province's rich leisure facilities, from hiking to sailing, from golfing to bird watching. This book is a quick reference guide to Northern Ireland and its dynamic capital. Written by locals, it provides precise walking tours of Belfast and maps out the best driving tours outside the city. Attractions are highlighted making the books ideal for consulting on-the-spot. In addition, it packs in all the practical information and background knowledge visitors will need.
Details: The UK's second-largest protected landscape and the largest Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in England and Wales, the Cotswolds is what novelist J B Priestley once described as 'the most English of all our countrysides'. The AA Guide to The Cotswolds gives you all you need to know to get the most out of your visit to this wonderful region. From the panoramic views at the top of Broadway Tower to the stunning autumn colours of Westonbirt Arboretum, each entry is packed with the very best sites to see, things to do, recommendations for eating and drinking, and places to explore nearby. With everything from local legends to must-see festivals and events, this authoritative and practical guide ensures you will never be lost for something to do. Ideal for: Those with an interest in history and wildlife. For people who enjoy walking/rambling. This paperback book has 271 pages and measures: 21.9 x 11.8 x 1.6cm
Details: DK's Family Guide London, from the groundbreaking family travel series, is written by parents and guarantees the entire family will enjoy their trip. With child-friendly sleeping and eating options, detailed maps of main sightseeing areas, travel info, budget guidance, age range suitability and activities for each sight, the Family Guide London is the ultimate guide to stress-free family travel. In the Family Guide London: - 'Hubs', built around major sights from Buckingham Palace to Regent's Park, map the perfect day out, with suggestions for what to see, when to go and how to get there - Dedicated 'Kids Corners' feature cartoons, quizzes, puzzles, games and riddles to inform, bamboozle and entertain young travellers - 'Let off steam' suggestions and eating options around all 'hubs' enable the entire family to recharge their batteries - Maps outlining the nearest parks, playgrounds and public toilets - Language section lists essential words and phrases - 'Take shelter' suggests indoor activities for rainy days - Plus, DK's illustrations and reconstructions of the city, to give real cultural insight Ideal for: First time visitors to London and travel enthusiasts. This paperback book has 288 pages and measures: 22.2 x 14.7 x 1.5cm
Since the 1932 Mass Trespass of Kinder Scout, the Peak District has grown in popularity among walkers and ramblers to become the second most visited national park in the world, after Mount Fuji in Japan. Photographer Fran Halsall presents a stunning photographic portrait of its many moods through the seasons, from the heather moorland and exposed sandstone outcrops of the Dark Peak to the limestone hills and wildflower grasslands that characterise the White Peak. Her informed and inspirational text celebrates the Peak Park's beauty, heritage and drama and explores the relationship between Man and Nature in this changing and complex landscape.
There are nearly 40 inhabited islands off the coast of England and Wales, and dozens of other uninhabited ones. Some are well-known commercial, financial and holiday destinations, the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man, the Isle of Wight; others are small, remote, peaceful and mysterious like the Farne Islands, the Scilly Isles or Lundy. But all the inhabited ones and many of the uninhabited ones are reasonably accessible, and this richly illustrated book provides the first ever guide to them all. With details of their geology, history, flora and fauna, inhabitants and customs, it is also a practical book with information on how to get there, where to stay and eat, island walks and architecture, sites to visit, sights to see and details of relevant websites and contacts.
Get on your bike with this fantastic new series of cycling guides in some of the best loved areas in Britain. This title takes you along quiet country lanes and designated cycle routes and, wherever possible, avoids traffic-congested roads in the Yorkshire Dales and the Northeast. Inside you will find easy-to-use maps, full-colour photographs, easy-to-follow cycle ride directions, as well as background reading in each route, what to visit nearby and a detailed entry on a pub on or near the route. This easy-to-carry guide is family friendly and simple to use.
Explore the best of Hertfordshire, 50 themed walks each with fascinating background reading, clear and easy-to-follow directions for every walk, all walks graded for difficulty and ascent, what to see in the area while you're there, recommended places to eat and drink and guidance for dog owners on where to walk.
For a picture of what the ancient Celts looked like we must take the word of the classical writers who describe them as being tall, blond and muscular with elaborate hairstyles and big walrus moustaches. This is a narrative about the way they worked and lived throughout the ages.
Details: London City Airport was first conceived as part of the regeneration of the London Docklands at the start of the 1980s, a pilot landing on Heron Quays to prove it could be done. Built on the land between the Royal Albert Dock and the King George V Dock, the first commercial services operated from the airport in October 1987, with the official opening by HM The Queen in November of that year. The airport has since become a hub for people travelling to and from the City of London and is especially busy in winter when airlines operate to ski resort destinations. Now in its twenty-fifth anniversary year, the airport is still looking at expansion, with a plan for phased expansion up to 2030. In London City Airport Through Time, Paul Hogan uses a wonderful collection of photographs as well as interviews with some of those involved, to show the development of this key player in British aviation. Ideal For: This book is perfect for fans of aviation and a love for the history of England and the development of its airports.
This original concept takes the most popular walks from the AA's best-selling and newly updated walks database and packages them on individual laminated cards in a durable box. The small and handy size means that the box can be stowed away in a pocket or handbag and single cards extracted at each walk start point. Clear and concise instructions plus a full-colour route map make the cards a joy to use. Each card features a map on one side and clear easy to follow route descriptions on the reverse.
The Snowdonia National Park - Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri - lies in the north-west of Wales and contains some of the most spectacular mountain scenery in the United Kingdom. It is a land of heather moors, lakes, wooded valleys, dramatic coastlines with great sweeping bays, and craggy mountain ranges which combine to create dramatic and tightly packed mountain scenery. With such diverse scenery it's not surprising that Snowdonia offers an unending variety of interest especially for walkers and photographers. After the critically acclaimed success of his books, Discover Snowdonia and Portrait of Snowdonia, Jerry Rawson has now turned his attention to creating a collection of panoramic images of Snowdonia throughout all seasons. This beautifully-produced book, copiously illustrated with over 70 of Jerry's evocative photographs gives a new and exciting dimension to Snowdonia. He has captured brooding skies, storms sweeping across the coast and the low light of dawn and dusk illuminating the landscape in a golden glow. Every image conveys the passion and excitement he feels for the area. The book highlights the variety and glorious scenery in one of Britain's favourite National Parks.
Explore the best of Gloucestershire 50 themed walks, each with fascinating background reading Clear and easy to follow directions for every walk All walks graded for difficulty and ascent What to see in the area while you're there Recommended places to eat and drink Guidance for dog owners on where to walk
Details: Walking is one of Britain's favourite leisure activities, and this guide features a variety of mapped walks to suit all abilities. The book features all of the practical detail you need, accompanied by fascinating background reading on the history and wildlife of the Lake District, and cear mapping for ease of use. Every route has been colour coded according to difficulty. All walks are annotated with local points of interest and places to stop for refreshments. Every walk is given a summary of distance, time, gradient, level of difficulty, type of surface and access, landscape, dog friendliness, parking and public toilets. Ideal for: For anyone who enjoys walking or rambling. Perfect for family walks. This paperback book has 159 pages and measures: 21.8 x 11.8 x 1cm
Details: Complementing his bestselling The Most Beautiful Villages of England, Hugh Palmer has now produced a stunning sequence of images of 25 of the most beguiling small towns of rural and seaside England. From the forbidding mien of Barnard Castle in the north to the honey-coloured streets of the Cotswolds, from the elegant Georgiana of Buxton to the magnificent abbey at Bury St Edmunds, the whole of England is represented in a series of delightful photographs and perceptive texts. Ideal For: Anyone with an interest in English heritage.
Spectacular collection of photographs, showing this beautiful coastal region at its most extraordinary and unspoilt best. Historic seaside towns, small quintessential villages and dramatic coastline, these capivating images will delight both tourists to the area and proud locals.Extending for over 80 miles from Lyme Regis in the west to Bournemouth in the east the beautiful Dorset coastline is unparalleled anywhere in Britain for its vast diversification, dotted with small quintessential villages and larger traditional seaside resorts, while inland are a myriad of ancient monuments, and historic relics. Foremost rural with a scattering of villages, Close to the Hampshire border in the east the larger conurbation of Bournemouth is in complete contrast to the tiny coastal settlements of Fleet, Burton Bradstock, Seatown and Eype. Offering an intimate view of the magnificent coast of Dorset, the book unfolds many delights en route. The journey begins at the famous Cobb, Lyme Regis, a town well documented for discoveries of Ichthyosaur and Plesiosaur skeletons by Mary Anning in the early part of the 19th century. Continuing east the highest point on the entire south coast is soon reached at Golden Cap, its trig point revealing a modest height of 626ft above sea level. Tiny fishing villages are a delight and after passing the spectacular shingle spit of Chesil Beach we enter the principle setting of the novels of Thomas Hardy, the author who was born near Dorchester. Beyond the Isle of Portland and Weymouth the coast path reverts to secluded isolation and takes in the geological wonders of Durdle Door and Lulworth Cove. As we continue further east the book reveals the story behind the now deserted village of Tyneham, its residents giving up their homes at the end of the war, destined never to return. "The Isle of Purbeck" reveals many wonders, including oil exploration around Kimmeridge Bay and the restored Swanage Light Railway, rekindling the halcyon days of steam. A walk from Studland skirts Poole Harbour, one of several which lay claim to the title of the worlds largest, or second largest natural harbour, before crossing by ferry to Sandbanks, home to many famous celebrities. The final leg of the journey concludes in the bustling seaside resort of Bournemouth.
In this, a companion volume to his definitive history of Yorkshire's pleasure piers, Martin Easdown turns his expert attention westward - to the Lancashire coast. His highly illustrated survey of the piers constructed at famous resorts like Blackpool, Morecambe, Southport and St Annes-on-Sea celebrates structures that are among the most exuberant and evocative of the Victorian age. Each of these historic piers has its own character and story, yet all of them represent the optimistic style of the British seaside resort at the peak of its popularity. In those days the Lancashire coast, and Blackpool in particular, became the principal holiday destination for the workers of the nearby industrial towns during their Wakes Weeks. The piers that survive are fascinating relics of that lost age.In this meticulously researched account, Martin Easdown describes how these extraordinary buildings came to be constructed, how they were designed and financed, how they were used, and how hazards beset them - fire, storm, ship collision, war damage and ever-present threat of insolvency. His entertaining book reveals - and records - a neglected aspect of the history of Lancashire and the northwest.
Details: Walking is one of Britain's favourite leisure activities, and this fantastic walking guide to Warwickshire & the West Midlands features a variety of mapped walks to suit all abilities. The book features all the practical detail you need, accompanied by fascinating background reading on the history and wildlife of the area, as well as other local points of interest. All walks are annotated with local points of interest and places to stop for refreshments and every walk is given a summary of distance, time, gradient, level of difficulty, type of surface and access, landscape, dog friendliness, parking and public toilets. Ideal for: For anyone who enjoys walking or rambling. Perfect for family walks. This paperback book has 157 pages and measures: 21.8 x 11.8 x 1cm
Explore the best of Durham and Northumberland, including 50 themed walks each with fascinating background reading, clear and easy-to-follow directions for every walk, all walks graded for difficulty and ascent, what to see in the area while you're there, recommended places to eat and drink and guidance for dog owners on where to walk.
Explore the best of Glasgow and South West Scotland including, 50 themed walks each with fascinating background reading, clear easy-to-follow route descriptions for every walk, information on what to look out for and recommended places to eat and drink, what to see in the area while you're there and guidance for dog owners on where to walk.
Details: Experience all of Edinburgh's attractions with this up-to-date, authoritative guide, packed with Insider Tips. Most holidaymakers want to have fun and feel relaxed from the moment they arrive at their holiday destination - that's what Marco Polo Guides are all about. Discover boutique hotels, authentic restaurants, the city's trendiest places and night spots, get tips on shopping and what to do on a tight budget, as well as plenty of ideas for travel with kids. The Scottish capital has always been vibrant and cosmopolitan without compromising its traditional Scottish heritage of kilts, bagpipes, folk music and whisky. It is divided into two distinct parts, the Old Town and New Town, which are both listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. A practical, pocket-sized guide, MARCO POLO Edinburgh takes you on a journey through time. Take a stroll through this city of international festivals, churches and cemeteries, monuments and museums, creepy stories and strange happenings. The Insider Tips reveal where you can drink beer made of seaweed, where Edinburgh's closest beach resort is situated and why the station clock is always two minutes ahead. The 'Best Of' pages show you things you can find only in Edinburgh and recommends places to go for free and things to do on a rainy day. Find out What's Hot in Edinburgh and finally the do's and don'ts. Also includes a street atlas and pull out map. Ideal for: A must-have for all travellers, including those who haven't bought a travel guide in the past. This paperback book has 120 pages and measures: 19 x 10.7 x 1cm.
A dark diamond of green velvet on the canvas of English Counties is how many people imagine Dorset. Some will head to Lyme Regis to explore its rich literary associations while others will flock and forage on the cliffsides for fossils. When planning to visit Dorset there is no point doing it in a hurry as the good people of Dorset know only too well. Dorset is an excellent place to relax and slow down. Better still prepare to leav your car and ensure you explore on foot, for this is the best, and only way to see the beautiful hidden valleys and secret hamlets this county has to offer. In this fantastic guide it will provide you with the very best ways to explore Dorset, provide you with 50 themed walks each with a fascinating background read, give you clear and easy-to-follow directions for each walk, grade them by difficulty and ascent, provide you with information on what to see while you are there and recommend the best places to eat and drink. It also provides guidance for dog walkers on where the best places are for them to walk.
Photographer Rob Beighton presents a magnificent selection of photographs of North Cornwall through the seasons, an area that boasts some of the most spectacular scenery in the British Isles, coupled with the most romantic history and traditions. Among the key locations on the coast are St. Ives, voted Britain's Best Seaside Town by the Guardian in 2007; Newquay, now a major tourist and surfing destination; Padstow, a fishing village that has become a high-profile resort, yet maintains its yearly pagan festivals; Tintagel, with its dramatically situated thirteenth-century castle, said to be the birthplace of King Arthur; and Boscastle, a picturesque village with a dramatic natural harbour.
Get on your bike with this fantastic new series of cycling guides in some of the best loved areas in Britain. This title takes you along quiet country lanes and designated cycle routes and, wherever possible, avoids traffic-congested roads in London and the South Coast. Inside you will find easy-to-use maps, full-colour photographs, easy-to-follow cycle ride directions, as well as background reading in each route, what to visit nearby and a detailed entry on a pub on or near the route. This easy-to-carry guide is family friendly and simple to use.
Make the Most of Your Time in Britain brings you the very best of Britain with 500 great things to do, see and experience. Discover that many of the best travel adventures are right here on your doorstep; from Britain's unparalleled concentration of historic houses and gardens to the staggering beauty and dramatic diversity of its landscapes - not to mention the colour, dynamism and downright eccentricity of its festivals and traditions. Celebrate how the country has changed for the better - from cutting-edge new (and reinvented) museums and galleries to the glorious culinary revolution including all the best farmers markets, restaurants and spots for afternoon tea. Make the Most of Your Time in Britain celebrates all that Britain has to offer in this full-colour, inspirational travel book that not only looks good but is great to read.
Great British Pubs is a practical guide that takes you around the very best public houses in Britain and 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 and from the historic to the ultra-modern. Articles on beer brewing, cider making, classic pub food recipes and 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 and visit plenty of Great British Pubs.
Explore the best of Gloucester and Cheltenham. Covering an area of 50km^2 and with a large scale of 1:25, 000, this map has the familiar look and style of OS mapping, with improved coverage of the featured areas. Aimed at outdoor enthusiasts in particular, the level of details ensures nothing gets missed and you won't get lost.
Both record and celebration, this collection of photographs documents 30 years of change in the Welsh town of Newport. All aspects of life in a modern city are carefully showcased, including architecture, business and economic activity, sports, religious life, and the arts. Due to Newport's rapidly changing landscape and character, these images show buildings and neighborhoods now gone while also capturing the excitement of Newport's newest architecture.
Up until local Government re-organisation in 1974, Wales had thirteen counties and arguably the most important of these was Glamorgan. Not only did Glamorgan boast two of the largest cities in the Principality (Cardiff and Swansea) but it was also the administrative centre of this ancient country. Glamorgan (not Glamorganshire) was originally an early medieval kingdom, with names and boundaries that varied over time. However, conformity arrived in the shape of Robert Fitzhamon, around 1090, who invaded and consolidated Glamorgan, dividing the spoils, so it is said, between his twelve followers. Glamorgan at this time stretched roughly from Neath in the west to Cardiff in the east, and from Merthyr Tydfil in the north to the Bristol Channel in the south. Gower was added into the Glamorgan boundary later. In 1974 Glamorgan was split into three new counties;Mid Glamorgan, West Glamorgan and South Glamorgan. This has all changed again, the county name all but disappearing completely, apart from the name of Vale of Glamorgan Borough Council. However, the old Glamorgan still lives on in the hearts and minds of many people and for the purposes of this book can be fairly conveniently divided into the northern industrial valleys, the agriculturally rich Vale of Glamorgan and the Gower peninsula, the first area of the United Kingdom to be nominated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The sheer variety of landscape that makes up Glamorgan can be fully appreciated in the 140 colour pictures by renowned photographer Nick Jenkins, that go to capture the very essence of this culturally rich region. The old county is explored from the northern uplands and deep valleys right down to the Glamorgan Heritage Coast, and from Gower in the west to Cardiff in the east, to present a fully rounded portrait of this fascinating landscape.
Belfast has had a long and varied history and its development through the centuries is immediately apparent in the hugely varied architecture and landscapes that you discover on a visit to the city. Ancient monuments from the Bronze Age can be found on the outskirts of Belfast and are in stark contrast to the intricate eighteenth and nineteenth century architecture that marks Belfast's standing as one of the major urban centres in the UK and Ireland at the time. These once again contrast with the heavy industries that made Belfast famous - the linen mills and worldfamous Harland &Wolff Shipyard where the Titanic was built, being only two of many worth noting.
From the majesty of the Beacons themselves to the intimate detail of remote mountain llyns, cwms and the elusive wildlife and flora of the area, Tom Hutton's portrait of the area is unlike anything seen before. It will become a must on the bookshelves of Beacon lovers everywhere.
With more people choosing to spend their holidays in this country and discover Britain, you too can explore this fantastic island with this beautiful book, combining authoritative text with superb imagery and more than 90 walks compiled by regional experts. Containing a wealth of information about Britain, each of the six regions (the West Country; Southern England; The Heart of England; Wales and the Borders; Northern England; Scotland) contain clear mapping for easy navigation. You can also explore further through detailed descriptions of regional towns and cities as well as feature spreads that highlight the best of what Britain has to offer. Theres no better way to discover Britain.
Mike Parker, bestselling author of Map Addict, is back with a very full, intelligent and witty exploration into a glorious and passionate British subject - footpaths and the history of land ownership. Mike discovers how these paths have become part of our cultural landscape and why, at the tender age of 44, he suddenly finds himself at a crossroads. Provocative, funny and personal, this book celebrates Britain's unique and extraordinary network of footpaths. It examines their chequered and surprisingly turbulent history, from the Enclosures Acts of the eighteenth century to the 1932 Mass Trespass on Kinder Scout in Derbyshire; and from the hard-won post-war establishment of great National Trails like the Pennine Way to the dramatic latter-day battles by the likes of Nicholas van Hoogstraten and Madonna to keep ramblers off their land. The story ranges far and wide, to all corners of the country and beyond, and is filled with the many characters that Mike engages with along the way - the poets and artists, farmers and ramblers, landowners and Rights of Way officers and campaigners, historians, archivists and anyone else who crosses his path (or even tries to block it).
The Best Walks series ? now fully revised, updated and illustrated with colour photographs ? explores the very best walking opportunities to be found in a region or national park. There is something for everyone in these walking guides. Each book suggests 36 good quality walks - where possible, circular to avoid difficulties with transport. Walks are clearly graded as easy, moderate, challenging or strenuous/difficult routes more suitable for the experienced hiker. A clear route description and exceptionally detailed map is included for each walk and there are practical suggestions on transport to and within the region plus a section with useful addresses and telephone numbers. All routes were recently checked or re-walked by the author. Best Walks in North Wales covers Snowdonia National Park ? one of Britains most popular walking areas.
Explore the best of Bristol, Bath and The Mendips. Covering an area of 50km^2 and with a large scale of 1:25, 000, this map has the familiar look and style of OS mapping, with improved coverage of the featured areas. Aimed at outdoor enthusiasts in particular, the level of details ensures nothing gets missed and you won't get lost.
This collection is a fact-filled and entertaining guide to forty of Nottinghamshire's historic sites. Not only including entries on its most famous locations and characters, but also revealing facts about the lesser-known places that have played a key role in the county's history, this volume puts modern-day Nottinghamshire into its true historical context. A historic site is not just one that is ancient, but one that has been important to the locals, the county and even the nation on a larger scale. Each of the places discussed has a fascinating story to tell, such as Eakring Oilwell, which was crucial to victory in the Second World War, or Stoke Field, where in 1487 a battle took place to decide who would be King of England. With full contact and access details, and illustrated with both archive images and modern photographs, this book will inspire both residents and visitors alike to discover more about the history of one of England's most fascinating counties.
Details: To some a walker's paradise, to others a foodie's heaven, the delights of the Lake District might be world-famous, yet picturesque peace and solitude is always surprisingly easy to find. The AA Guide to Lake District & Cumbria gives you all you need to know to get the most out of your visit to this wonderful area. From the 'most beautifully located' theatre in Britain to the last working slate mine in the country, the home of William Wordsworth to the landscapes that inspired Beatrix Potter, each entry is packed with the very best sites to see, things to do, recommendations for eating and drinking, and places to explore nearby. With everything from local legends to must-see festivals and events, this authoritative and practical guide ensures you will never be lost for something to do. Ideal for: Those with an interest in history and wildlife. For people who enjoy walking/rambling. This paperback book has 271 pages and measures: 21.9 x 11.8 x 1.6cm
Dorset is a maritime county with a long and varied coastline, and a long and complex history. Some aspects of this past are well known, others less so but all are equally fascinating, from the three thousand year old carving of a ship, which was found inWales, but which depicts a vessel from Dorset, to the vicious pirates which infested the Isle of Purbeck. From the unlikely heroes who swept these pirates from the sea, to the merchants who sailed to Africa and brought gold and ivory to the tiny port of Lyme Regis. Even aspects of the coast that may seem dull, such as sea defences and land reclamation, can have an amazing history. From the first attempts to keep back the sea in the 770s, to the grandiose scheme nine hundred years later to drain the Fleet Lagoon, to the military men who turned their skills at fighting the French to fighting the sea, and who rebuilt the Cobb at Lyme Regis so that it has stood firm for two hundred years, the story is intriguing and exciting. Finally this book can suggest where you can see, perhaps surprising, traces of the coast's remarkable past. Evidence of the Black Death, which entered Britain at Weymouth in 1348, carvings of the ships which took the stone to pave London's streets, or the many different lifeboat stations at Lyme Regis (and the curious fate of the earliest). Dorset and the Sea tells the remarkable story of possibly Dorset's greatest natural resource and the relationship that Man has had with it over the millennia.
Scale of main maps: 1:625, 000 (9.9 miles to 1 inch). The handy A5 format and inclusion of a range of city plans make this the ideal companion for travelling around Scotland. New for 2009: 2 extra city centre maps with indexes Information on ferries and airports MAIN FEATURES Clear, attractive route planning maps of the whole of Scotland supported by comprehensive, fully indexed city centre street maps of Aberdeen, Dundee, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Inverness and Perth. INCLUDES / Places of tourist interest are highlighted. / Has attractive layer colouring showing land height. / Road network fully classified and colour coded. / Detailed street mapping of Edinburgh, including the Royal Mile with all its attractions clearly marked, Leith and Holyrood Park. / Detailed street mapping of Glasgow including the West End. / Detailed street mapping of Aberdeen. / Street maps, with indexes, of Dundee, Inverness and Perth city centres. / Tranport connections section listing all the airports and details of all vehicle ferries into and within Scotland. AREA OF COVERAGE Covers the whole of Scotland and part of northern England, extending down to Kendal and Scarborough in the south. WHO THE PRODUCT IS OF INTEREST TO This atlas has a wealth of detail with road maps, urban area maps and a city centre street map section. Ideal for anyone travelling around Scotland who requires a 'Handy' format.
The British on holiday: how can four simple words evoke so many vivid images, images of raw sunburn and relentless rain, of John Bull's Pub (in Lanzarote) and Antonio's Tapas Bar (in Torquay), of endless queues to get through security at Manchester Airport, or Gatwick, or Glasgow, or Luton, and endless tailbacks on the M5, or M6, or M25, but also images of carefree sploshing in Portuguese swimming-pools and lazy lunches in the Provencal sun? In this funny, acutely observed and engaging social history, Brian Viner celebrates the holidaying British, with their quirks and their quinine tablets, and their blithe assumption that the elderly man selling oranges at the roadside in Corfu, so photogenic with his walnut face and three teeth, must surely understand just a few, uncomplicated English sentences. He examines the fortnight-long cruise at one end of the holiday spectrum, and a day's rambling in the Lake District at the other. He looks at how the holidaying British evolved into the big-spending, many-headed beast we know today, by recalling not only the holidays that we took as children, but the holidays our grandparents, and their grandparents, took. It is a story that connects Blackpool with Barcelona, Mauritius with Margate. It is a story, indeed, that connects us all.
Explore the best of Herefordshire and Worcestershire including, 50 themed walks each with fascinating background reading, clear and easy-to-follow directions for every walk, all walks graded for difficulty and ascent, what to see in the area while you're there, recommended places to eat and drink and guidance for dog owners on where to walk.
Following on from the bestselling "1000 things to do in London", 1000 Things to do in Britain roams far and wide beyond the capital to bring you a unique guidebook to this incomparably unique island. The features include castles and kayaking, sculpture gardens and snorkelling hotspots, white sand beaches and white-knuckle rides, cider orchards and stately homes. Covering the length and breadth of Britain, it takes in both life-changing experiences and simple pleasures, with ideas for every budget. You can go wild camping on Dartmoor, or be pampered in a luxury spa; forage for your supper, or take afternoon tea in Park Lane; ride along a deserted beach, or go wild in the crowd at a festival. Packed with ideas from unusual takes on well-known attractions to once-in-a-lifetime experiences to everyday pleasures - many of them absolutely free.