Explore the 1 000 most unusual beautiful & captivating spots in Britain in this lavish three-in-one guide gazetteer & armchair reference book. From castles cathedrals & natural wonders to bell foundries coal mines & even an umbrella shop this book reflects the rich diversity of fascinating places ancient & modern traditional & quirky that Britain has to offer. Entries are arranged by county & region with helpful directions & maps to guide you to your destination. Now this unique reference volume has been fully updated for 2012 & comes complete with Britains latest sites & attractions
- places such as Two Temple Place the Astor familys London mansion Glasgows stunning & futuristic Riverside Transport Museum & the Turner Contemporary on the Margate sea front. Plus there are: 10 large regional maps to make trip planning easy; directions for each entry with opening times & other important visitor information; & more than 50 in-depth features covering remarkable aspects of Britain such as Cornish sub-tropical gardens or prehistoric sites in the Orkneys.
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The Most Amazing Places to Visit in London" gives you an insider's view of the capital from the suburbs to the City. London as a destination for visitors is more popular than ever but in addition to the obvious sights & attractions tourists & residents alike are seeking out more unusual places to see. Even if you have lived in London all your life you will find something to surprise you here whether it is the tent-like tomb of explorer Sir Richard Burton in an East Sheen churchyard the street in the City which is technically in Cambridgeshire the best place to play outdoor table tennis or a restaurant in a former asylum which also housed MI5 & MI6. A special section on the Olympic park will also look at all the amazing new buildings & the park itself while also looking back at London's Olympic history." ...

This guidebook takes you on a round- Britain tour of the places that have made royal history. These are the castles abbeys stately homes & grand estates of Britains kings & queens. But they are also the battlefields docks caves forests tombs & graves
- places where fortunes were made treaties signed war declared battles fought & lives lost & where Britains history was made. Nine chapters cover Britain from Cornwall to the Scottish islands. There is Leeds Castle in Kent retreat of medieval queens; the Banqueting house in London used by James I as a drinking den & by Charles II to hold lotteries; the Tweed Walk near Neidpath Castle in Peebles beloved of Mary Queen of Scots; Coombe Hill in Buckinghamshire where the sons of the Celtic King Cunobelinus were killed; & Broadlands in Hampshire where the Queen & Prince Philip spent their honeymoon. More than just a guide to historic places this book brings Britains greatest heritage to life with vivid accounts of the intimate stories great loves grand passions & underhand deeds of its royal families.
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The 100 great drives in this collection have been selected from the most beautiful routes Britain has to offer. These spectacular circular tours offer scenic stop-offs plus castles gardens museums & hamlets to explore. Each drive
- on A & B roads
- comes with a map & the route is described in text packed with fascinating local detail. From the southern coast roads to lochside byways get to know Britain with this indispensable guide.

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Britains 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 Scotland 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 Britains 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. ...

The elegance of Tuscanys grand cities is found on a more intimate scale in its numerous small towns & villages the most charming of which are celebrated in this revised compact edition of the bestselling book. Thirty-six villages from all over Tuscany feature here from those clustered around the great cities of Lucca & Florence which produce some of the finest olive oil & are home to some of the world's greatest works of art to the Chianti region & the valley of the Orcia devoted to the cultivation of aromatic herbs. The vivid highly descriptive accounts of each village are accompanied by page after page of marvellous colour photographs. Beautifully composed photographs graceful knowledgeable text". (" Country Living"). " Breathtaking photographs the riches & variety of Tuscany are laid out for all to see a well balanced well presented & well written exploration of one of Italys most beautiful regions". (" Contemporary Review")." ...

The most irresistibly witty & revealing tour of Paris in years... In this enchanting memoir acclaimed author & Paris resident John Baxter recounts his year-long experience of giving literary walking tours" through the city. Baxter sets off on the trail of Pariss legendary artists & writers. Along the way he tells the citys history through a brilliant cast of characters: the favourite cafes of Ernest Hemingway F. Scott Fitzgerald & James Joyce; Pablo Picassos underground Montmartre haunts; the bustling boulevards of the late-19th century flaneurs; the secluded " Little Luxembourg" gardens beloved by Gertrude Stein; the alleys where revolutionaries plotted; & finally Baxters own favourite walk near his home in Saint-Germain-des-Pres. Paris by custom & design is a pedestrians city
- each block a revelation every neighbourhood a new feast for the senses a place rich with history & romance at every turn. The Most Beautiful Walk in the World is your guide par excellence to the true off-the-beaten-track heart of the City of Lights."
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Stephen Bungays magisterial history is acclaimed as the account of the Battle of Britain. Unrivalled for its synthesis of all previous historical accounts for the quality of its strategic analysis & its truly compulsive narrative this is a book ultimately distinguished by its conclusions
- that it was the British in the Battle who displayed all the virtues of efficiency organisation & even ruthlessness we habitually attribute to the Germans & they who fell short in their amateurism ill-preparedness poor engineering & even in their old-fashioned notions of gallantry. An engrossing read for the military scholar & the general reader alike this is a classic of military history that looks beyond the mythology to explore all the tragedy & comedy; the brutality & compassion of war.
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A comprehensive look at natural treatments & healing methods that work. Jonny Bowden takes his practical knowledgeable & open-minded approach-the same approach that made The 150 Healthiest Foods on Earth so successful-and focuses it on natural cures revealing the best of alternative medicine for a mainstream audience. Through his personal use extensive research & wide-ranging expertise in nutrition & health Jonny sorts through the myriad home remedies from every discipline & tradition to show which work & how best to use these proven healing techniques. He also explains through approachable & articulate descriptions why they work & on what basis he selected these cures-whether it is patient testimonials or the latest scientific studies to give you peace of mind & the information you need about each treatment. The book explores more than 75 common conditions including allergies cancer high cholesterol depression diabetes hypertension menopause & stress. ...

The Most Scenic Drives in America is a comprehensive guide to the 120 most colourful iconic & awe-inspiring byways of the United States & Canada. Written & produced in North America it gives you the insider's view of the best trips around the continent from Hawaii to Nova Scotia. With over 750 colour photographs up-to-date & user-friendly maps of every route hundreds of little-known facts about each region & features highlighting special events foods local customs festivals & more this is the one book you will need to steer you on your next fly-drive holiday. Each drive

Includes:: information on mileage the best season to travel nearby attractions & the organisations & websites to contact for more details
- all reviewed by the relevant tourist offices National Park Services & travel experts across the US & Canada. If you have ever fancied driving the Icefields Parkway in Alberta seeing the 'fall' colours in New England or heading for Yosemite you will find all these & much more here to whet your appetite.


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