The British passion for gardens & gardening stretches back hundreds of years. This ha produced an astonishing array of horticultural masterpieces both great & small. This essential guide selects the best gardens throughout Britain & Irel&, from immense landscaped parks to pocket-handkerchief-sized labours of love. Explore gardens of great botanical importance at Wisely & Kew or wander through the grand estates of Stourhead, Stowe & Chatsworth. Marvel at the twisting landforms, dramatic water features & sculptures of the exciting Garden of Comic Speculation in Scotl&. Seek out hidden gems tended to by enthusiasts, such as the wave-shaped yew hedge & black reflecting pool of Veddw House in Wales, or the lush planting & eerie Gothic follies of Norfolk's Corpusty Mill Garden. Whether you are an avid plantlover or simply seeking beauty & peace, there are destinations here to satisfy every need. Both a practical touring guide & a rewarding read, The Most Amazing gardens in Britain & Ireland offers: Evocative descriptions of the history, design, plantings & special features of each garden; all the practical information you need to plan your trips & find the gardens & over 140 beautiful photographs. ...

Discover a host of restless ghosts & dark legends with this comprehensive guide. Drawing on both ancient myths & modern accounts, it is packed with chilling tales & unsolved enigmas. From Cornwall to the Scottish Islands, each region reveals its character as the tales of spectral highwaymen, headless queens & demonic lairds unfold. Illustrated with spectacular photographs, this book is a superb armchair read as well as touring companion. ...

This book will take you on a fantastic journey of discovery to some of the most spectacular & unspoiled parts of Britain's countryside. From lonely salt-marshes teeming with wildlife to wind-swept mountain peaks towering over forested glens, let " The Most Amazing Places in Britain's Countryside" show you the amazing variety of landscape that Britain has to offer. This book is organised by region & covers 500 spots, all of which are accessible to walker or motorist. It helps you to: explore the bleak wilderness of Dartmoor National Park with its rolling moorland; relive a blood-filled past in the battlefields of Northumberland's borderland; relax in the tranquil charm of the Cotswold villages; &, discover the best spots around for breathtaking vistas & invigorating walks. Along the way you can find out about the various flora & fauna that can be seen in the UK. Unusual aspects of the British landscape are also highlighted, such as chalk figures or ancient pathways. With many features on the hidden secrets of Britain, this book will be an invaluable companion when exploring our countryside. ...

From the tempestuous seas round Cape Wrath, at the north-west tip of the Scottish mainl&, to the gentle creeks & estuaries of East Anglia, Britain's coastline offers an inexhaustible range of dramatic contrasts. Whether you are looking for peace & solitude or all the fun of the fair, this book will lead you there
- to remote sandy coves, lofty clifftop viewpoints or an exhilarating ride on Blackpool's rollercoaster's. Starting at the Severn estuary near Bristol, this unique touring guide takes you on an epic voyage of discovery round the entire coast of Engl&, Scotland & Wales, observing the changing scenery, & evoking the character of more than 1, 500 places of interest. It describes the type of beaches you will find, identifies castles & stately homes to visit, nature reserves to explore, stunning coast walks to discover & places where you may simply prefer to sit back & relax. Charming clifftop villages such as Clovelly in Devon, dramatic coastal stacks such as the Old Man of Hoy off Scotl&, lively end-of-pier shows at coastal resorts such as Blackpool & expanses of golden sand such as Polzeath Beach in Cornwall illustrate the wonderful diversity of attractions that Britain's coast has to offer.
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Britain s stately homes & grand houses are among its greatest treasures, & The Most Amazing Stately Homes in Britain brings you the grandest, most magnificent, eccentric & unusual of them all. This wonderfully illustrated regional touring guide describes each house & tells its story, following the ebb & flow of fortune & fame. Every house has something that sets it apart from the rest: the magnificent four-storey Tudor tower (set in world famous gardens) of Sissinghurst in Kent; sumptuous painted cloth wallhangings of romantic Owlpen Manor in Gloucestershire; superb topiary at Levens Hall in Cumbria; sinister myths of Blickling Hall in Norfolk & the enchanting Great Garden of Edzell Castle in Scotl&, created in 1604 to stimulate the mind & the senses. Discover ancient deer parks; exquisite collections of furniture, national treasures & breathtaking views, to enjoy season-byseason & year-round. The cover features Chatsworth in Derbyshire, one of Britain s most famous historic houses & the fastest-growing paid-for visitor attraction in 2010* with more than 716, 000 visitors. In May 2012 Chatsworth featured in a popular threepart BBC1 documentary covering a year behind the scenes of the house & estate ...

Books True Crime Books Are you a hardcore true crime fan? If you long to be truly shocked by strange & unusual cases, this is the book for you! From murder & robberies to arson & blackmail, these twenty cases are so bizarre that they confounded the police, baffled investigators & captured the attention of the press all over the world. Inside you'll find: Tales of the paranormal. Did a dead woman really solve her own murder? Have dreams helped investigators track down killers? Terrifying mysteries. What was happening in the Soka Forest of Horrors? How many innocent people were killed because they knew too much? The strangest details of any true crime cases. How many murder attempts can one man survive? How long can someone live with a corpse in their house? How did a cannibal become a celebrity? The Most Bizarre True Crime Stories Ever Told delivers horrifying, interesting, weird & disturbing tales that you won't have heard before. Lock your doors, close you... ...

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This book will take you on a fascinating journey around Britain's most eerie & mysterious places. Discover a ghostly singing mermaid at Zennor in Cornwall, read about the 'hairy hands' at Postbridge, Dartmoor, marvel at the mystical Rollright stones which stand on a hillside in Oxfordshire, & learn about the horrifying medieval past of Edinburgh's most haunted street, Mary King's Close. With the help of regional maps pinpointing the location of each site & the clear directions accompanying each entry you can set out on a ghost-hunting visit or simply sit back & enjoy these tales of mysterious monks, phantom armies, headless horsemen & white-robed ladies that continue to roam the byways of Britain. ...

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