The Southern Way remains one of the most popular continuing series of books devoted to enthusiasts of the Southern & this issue has a wealth of features to entice the keenest fans. Among the many articles are the Battersea Tangle the naming of ' Shaw Savill' Bournemouth West PEPs CORs Longmoor Brighton Radials & much more on what was an extremely popular feature in No 21 on Southern Ephemera. In addition there is the usual mix of features & stories & an unusual item on traffic from Ottery St Mary. ...

Lonely Planets 5th edition of Southern Africa" brings you the most extensive coverage of the region. Go on safari in Kruger National Park taste your way through South Africas Winelands glide in a traditional dugout canoe down the Okavango Delta snorkel in Lake Malawi & be amazed by one of the seven natural wonders of the world Victoria Falls. Lonely Planet guides are written by experts who get to the heart of every destination they visit. This fully updated edition is packed with accurate practical & honest advice designed to give you the information you need to make the most of your trip. In This Guide: Detailed itineraries take you from laid-back coasts to unforgettable safaris Dedicated music chapter gets you into the African groove Green Index highlights the best ecofriendly options" ...

In this first major history of Southern Electric for over fifty years David Brown presents a definitive survey that is the fruit of thirty years of research. It

Includes:: the first ever detailed history of the Southern Railway's suburban rolling stock as well as dealing with the development of the electrified suburban services.

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This series of books provides a fresh user-friendly look at the military airfields of the British Isles. The series is split geographically each book including a number of counties on a regional basis. Entries cover every military airfield within the counties from WW1 to the present day & comprise: Brief history of the airfield construction & use including decoy sites; Comprehensive list of flying units with dates & aircraft types; List of HQ units based at the airfield; Details of memorials; Maps & plans of almost every airfield; Location details; & a selection of period photograph. The airfields of Southern England like Biggin Hill Kenley & Hawkinge played host to the greatest part of the action of the Battle of Britain. Farnborough
- birthplace of British aviation lies in Hampshire & many regional airfields played host to vital anti-submarine patrols during WW1.
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The Southern Fells include the highest roughest grandest fells in Lakeland including the highest mountain in England Scafell Pike. Wainwright
- a fell-walking legend in his own lifetime
- knew the terrain & conveyed its grandeur & beauty like nobody else. In this unique Pictorial Guide he writes of the glorious curves & simple grandeur of Great Langdale; of Wasdale 'an emerald amongst sombre hills'; of enchanting Borrowdale; of the sparkling radiance of the Duddon; & of the most delectable valley of all
- Eskdale 'sanctuary of peace & solitude'. The Pictorial Guides by A. Wainwright written half a century ago have been treasured by generations of walkers. This edition of The Southern Fells is freshly reproduced from Wainwright's original h&-drawn pages.


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The Southern Fells include the highest roughest grandest fells in Lakeland including the highest mountain in England Scafell Pike. Wainwright
- a fell-walking legend in his own lifetime
- knew the terrain & conveyed its grandeur & beauty like nobody else. In this unique Pictorial Guide he writes of the glorious curves & simple grandeur of Great Langdale; of Wasdale an emerald amongst sombre hills; of enchanting Borrowdale; of the sparkling radiance of the Duddon; & of the most delectable valley of all
- Eskdale sanctuary of peace & solitude. This second edition of The Southern Fells has been brilliantly revised by Chris Jesty a trained cartographer who worked with Wainwright on some of the maps in his later large-format guides. All footpaths have been rewalked all routes checked all maps & text updated. Paths & routes have been picked out in red to make them easier to follow & parking information has been added. This new edition of the classic walking guide is Wainwright for the 21st century.


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Baffies the entertainments convenor of the Go-Take-a-Hike Mountaineering Club is allergic to exertion prone to lassitude suffers from altitude sickness above 600m blisters easily & bleeds readily. Think the Munros are too difficult? Think again. Baffies Easy Munro Guide is the first of a series of reliable rucksack guides to some of the more easily tackled Munros. Twenty-five routes each covering one main Munro all with detailed maps & full colour throughout
- this lightly humorous & opinionated book will tell you everything you need to reach the summit. Thousands of people each year attempt to conquer the Munros. This guide allows beginners & those looking for a less strenuous challenge to join in. It is perfect for anyone exploring Scotlands beautiful mountains whatever his or her level of experience.
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The main railway line from London Waterloo to the Atlantic coast of Devon & Cornwall was never planned as a complete through route. Somehow it just grew & over a sixty year period to the end of the 19th century took in the cathedral cities of Salisbury & Exeter before spreading north west & to parts of East Devon to become one of the most iconic holiday train routes in the country. This map shows the route & local features of the Southern Railway as it was in 1924 &

Includes:: historical & contextual information about the line its construction & its use in the days of steam. This title comes from railway expert Geoffrey Kichenside.

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This book is ideal for countryside-lovers staying either in the south of Tenerife or on the neighbouring island of La Gomera (only 35 minutes away by hydrofoil). Hydrofoil schedules allow you enough time to get between the islands for a days car touring or walking. This book is divided into two parts. The Southern Tenerife section has car tours covering the whole of Tenerife using Playa de las Americas/ Los Cristianos as a base. It also describes several spectacular walks including the famous routes in the Barranco de Masca & the Paisaje Lunar (moon landscape). The Gomera section describes tours & walks all over the island (which incidentally is the authors favourite of all the Canaries). Gomera is still unspoilt & its mountainous terrain affords some really challenging walking although there are ample gentler downhill routes. A unique on-line update service keeps users abreast of any route changes since publication of the book. The Landscapes Series" (with over 50 destinations) has been dubbed the blue Bibles by the " Sunday Times"." ...

Opened in 1984 the Southern Upland Way was Britains first official coast-to-coast footpath. In its 212-mile route across southern Scotland it crosses a remarkable variety of scenery from coastal cliffs at Portpatrick on the west coast through the wild uplands around Lowther Hill to the fertile glens by St. Marys Loch & Traquair & ending in the east at Cockburnspath. In its 21st year the authorities who support & maintain the Way are working very hard to develop new ways for walkers to enjoy the route particularly in making it easier to tackle short sections rather than seeing it as a simple end-to-end trek. The complete route remains an exhilirating challenge for the serious walker but now 64 short walks have also been created which take the Way as their starting point. These are a few kilometres each suited to a variety of abilities & are an ideal introduction to the interest & beauty of the southern countryside. This completely revised edition of the Official Guide"

Includes:: the details of all the Short Walks & these are also shown on the two specially commisioned maps of the Way which accompany the Guide. Walkers will return to consult the Guide & maps again & again
- as often as they return to the wonderful country of Dumfries & Galloway & the Scottish Borders."


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