London Cemeteries An Illustrated Guide and Gazetteer Hugh Meller; Brian Parsons History Press 2011 Paperback Illustrated
The cemeteries of Greater London are not only filled with the remains of recent generations, but with a wealth of social and architectural history. ThThe cemeteries of Greater London are not only filled with the remains of recent generations, but with a wealth of social and architectural history. This illustrated gazetteer surveys all 126 of them, from Highgate to Nunhead, Ealing to East Ham, giving the address, date of foundation, size, owner and history of each, along with notable figures buried there. Each cemetery is shown on a locator map, while additional essays explore the origins, planning, architecture and sculpture of the great necropolis. ...more
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Hull's Transport
Philip C Miles Tempus 2007 Paperback Illustrated
The history of transport in Hull is dominated by two rivers - the Humber and the Hull - and the need to cross them. The first bridge was built over thThe history of transport in Hull is dominated by two rivers - the Humber and the Hull - and the need to cross them. The first bridge was built over the Hull in 1541, but before then and right up until 1981, ferries were used for the crossing. With around 190 photographs, this book explores not only the Humber and North Sea ferries, but the early trams and trolleybuses, buses from 1909 to 1969 and the city's bridges. ...more
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Visions of England
Roy Strong Bodley Head 2011 Hardback Illustrated
What does it mean to be English? In a post-imperial age of devolution and multiculturalism, the question has taken on a new urgency. In this searchingWhat does it mean to be English? In a post-imperial age of devolution and multiculturalism, the question has taken on a new urgency. In this searching, deeply felt book, the art historian Roy Strong argues that the national psyche has been shaped by the rural arcadia celebrated by poets and painters such as Wordsworth and Constable. Drawing on both high art and popular culture, he identifies an enduring national identity that is inclusive and free of chauvinism or political partisanship. ...more
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A Year in the Life of Cotswolds
Beata Moore Frances Lincoln 2009 Hardback Illustrated
Set in the heart of the English countryside, the Cotswolds are a magical landscape of rolling hills and picturesque villages. This photographic celebrSet in the heart of the English countryside, the Cotswolds are a magical landscape of rolling hills and picturesque villages. This photographic celebration traverses the region by season, starting with the stark megaliths at Rollright in winter, and ending with the autumnal glories of sunrise near Cheltenham. Along the way, it takes in the splendour of Blenheim Palace, the elegance of the Royal Crescent on Bath, dew-spangled hedgerows and church spires of mellow golden stone. ...more
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Wales Churches, Houses, Castles Simon Jenkins Allen Lane 2008 Hardback Illustrated
From the great castles of Caernarfon and Beaumaris to remote upland chapels, the buildings of Wales embody the history of the nation. Arranged geograpFrom the great castles of Caernarfon and Beaumaris to remote upland chapels, the buildings of Wales embody the history of the nation. Arranged geographically, with clear county maps, and lavishly illustrated in colour, this book provides a comprehensive gazetteer to the country's prehistoric monuments, medieval castles and churches, Elizabethan manors and Victorian villas. It is far more than a guidebook, however; it is also a meditation on Welsh cultural identity, richly peopled by saints and heroes, artists and eccentrics. ...more
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Hawkes' Eye View: London
Jason Hawkes AA 2009 Hardback Illustrated
If you think there is nothing new to be seen of London and its most iconic landmarks, Jason Hawkes may yet surprise you. This collection of over 120 sIf you think there is nothing new to be seen of London and its most iconic landmarks, Jason Hawkes may yet surprise you. This collection of over 120 shots from above by Britain's leading aerial photographer, reveals a London that completely differs from the view on the ground. From Harrods appearing factory-like to a positively tranquil Tottenham Hotspur FC and the beauty of housing built around a traffic circle, this is certainly the capital's quirkier aspect. ...more
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Ramblers Best Walks Britain 75 of Britain's Best Walks Ramblers Ramblers 2010 Hardback Illustrated
To celebrate the Ramblers' 75th year, this guide presents 75 of the most rewarding walks that Britain has to offer, all chosen and checked by local grTo celebrate the Ramblers' 75th year, this guide presents 75 of the most rewarding walks that Britain has to offer, all chosen and checked by local groups. Each walk is clearly described, with details of access, distance, terrain and the best time of year to walk, an Ordnance Survey map and colour photographs. The book covers England, Wales and Scotland and is arranged by region, with an introduction to each, and there is also a short history of the Ramblers Association. ...more
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Yorkshire Windmills Through Time
Alan Whitworth Amberley 2011 Paperback Illustrated
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The Eden Valley and the North Pennines
WR Mitchell Phillimore 2007 Hardback Illustrated
The Eden Valley, lying between Lakeland and the high moors of the Pennine uplift, is noted for its landscape, its wildlife and its historic towns. In The Eden Valley, lying between Lakeland and the high moors of the Pennine uplift, is noted for its landscape, its wildlife and its historic towns. In medieval times, it was turbulent border country, with the English and the Scots fighting to capture Carlisle, later it hosted religious dissenters and in the 19th century lead mining made Alston a boom town. The former editor of Cumbria magazine tells its colourful story. ...more
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Hidden Treasures of England A Guide to the Country's Best-Kept Secrets Michael McNay Random House 2009 Hardback Illustrated
Away from the well-trodden paths of England's tourist trail are such delights as the 14th century pulpit marooned in a Shrewsbury car park, the 'totalAway from the well-trodden paths of England's tourist trail are such delights as the 14th century pulpit marooned in a Shrewsbury car park, the 'totally dotty ensemble' of Whitby's parish church, the classic English double cube of Sudbury Town station and the country's least-altered Georgian theatre at Richmond. Travelling the length and breadth of the country, McNay picks out hundreds of overlooked cultural gems and explains how they fit into the story of England's art and architecture. ...more
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Memories of Britain Past The Illustrated Story of how we Lived, Worked and Played Juliet Gardiner Reader's Digest 2012 Hardback Illustrated
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