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Im Jahre 1975 ließ die Buchhandlung Fingerhut, Kleve, 300 numerierte Exemplare dieses Buches nachdrucken. Dieses Exemplar hat die Nummer 251.

"This is a book for the more discerning tourist (or the curious resident), who want to enrich their visit by delving deeper into the history and culture behind the places they visit or live close to. It provides a light, anecdotal dip into the history of each 'wonder', its associated legends and literary connections, as well as advice on features of particular interest for today's visitor in the area where each is located. This richly illustrated book quotes substantially from the writings of the famous novelist Daniel Defoe as well as earlier writers such as Charles Cotton and Thomas Hobbes. William Camden, author of Britannia (1586) wrote that Derbyshire was '...all rocky, full of barren mountains and wild'. The novelist Daniel Defoe called The Peak District a 'houling Wilderness.' Charles Cotton, writer, fisherman and resident of Derbyshire condemned it as 'A country so deformed, the Traveller Would Swear those parts Nature's Pudenda were.' Yet even before Cotton wrote his Wonders of the Peak (1681); generally regarded as the Peak District's first ever travel guide, tourists were flocking to the Peak District in huge numbers. So why did they come? What was the attraction? Landscape painters had yet to romanticise the beauty of the scenery and there were equally grand and awe inspiring wildernesses elsewhere. But the secret of the Peak's attraction to these early visitors lay not in its beauty, but in its reputation. In an age fascinated by mystery and steeped in superstition, the seven wonders, excluding perhaps Chatsworth, had been identified as sites of strange, mysterious and sometimes sinister goings on. Inexplicable vents of wind were said to issue from holes in the ground, springs ebbed and flowed for no apparent reason and caves lead to the centre of the Earth where resided the Devil himself. Visitors came in search of wild sensational experiences, to be terrified out of their wits and go home with a tale to tell. Daniel Defoe did much to debunk these tales of wonder 'The wit that has been spent on this Vault or Cave in the Earth, has been well enough to raise the expectation of Strangers, and bring Fools a great way to creep into it; but it is ill bestowed...' he complained of Poole's Cavern in his A Tour through the whole Island of Great Britain (1724-1726). But despite his scepticism about the many tales associated with 'the wonders', his writings provide a fascinating insight into the Peak District at this time. This book invites the reader to follow in mind or body, the journey taken by Defoe and other writers who visited the Peak District hundreds of year ago. At the site of each 'wonder', they are invited to explore through the evidence left by these early writers Peak local history, folklore and the legends and outlook of these earlier times. Updates are provided on what each wonder and the area where it is located has to offer today's visitor."

"""Country Lives Remembered"" contains stories of Britain's most colourful countrymen and women from the past, lovingly edited by best selling countryside author Ruth Binney. The tales are packed with amusing anecdotes, informative facts and folklore, providing a valuable and evocative insight into what life was like in the countryside over many decades. 'Bygone Days' sections source information and activities on country pursuits, demonstrating the joy and satisfaction that can still be found in country living today. Beautifully illustrated throughout with specially commissioned artwork, ""Country Lives Remembered"" celebrates a traditional way of life that so many people aspire to."

"Op de plaats waar de geallieerden in 1944 de Waal naar het noorden overstaken, ligt nu een gloednieuwe brug De Oversteek. De Oversteek is veel meer dan een brug. Het is een oeververbinding tussen twee delen van Nijmegen die zorgt voor mobiliteit, verbinding, stadsontwikkeling en verbroedering. De Oversteek is het resultaat van jarenlang denken, beslissen, samenwerken, creativiteit, hard werken, tegenslagen overwinnen en successen vieren. De burgemeester, de shovelmachinist, de uitvoerder, de milieudeskundige, de tegenstanders, de koffiejuffrouw, de projectmanager en talloze anderen vertellen in dit boek hun belevenissen. U leest over taaie bestuurlijke processen en over de paniek als het water stijgt. Over waarom er geen tunnel is gegraven en over werken met het 'geïntegreerde contract'. Over het hoe en waarom van bakstenen en over een eerbetoon aan de 48 gesneuvelde militairen bij de oversteek van 1944. Over de spannende momenten bij het invaren van de brug en over archeologische vondsten bij de bouwwerkzaamheden. Over een bijzondere manier van projectmanagement en over geldkwesties. Alles wordt verteld door de betrokkenen zelf en rijkelijk voorzien van foto's. 'Meer dan een brug' laat u het werk- en denkproces van De Oversteek in al haar facetten meebeleven. Inhoudsopgave Woord vooraf Woord vooraf van de auteurs Waalbrug Waalcrossing Structuurplan stadscentrum Geen, een, twee, drie bruggen? Oorlogsmonument Historische lijn Geldkwesties Het formele besluit Vaagheid in de vraag Samenwerken met omwonenden tijdens de planfase Koers west Multatuli Waarom geen tunnel? Leren van de buren Wat kost een brug? Tweedehands brug... Leren moet, fouten maken mag Betrokken nijmegenaren Vereniging leefmilieu Ruimte voor de rivier Ontstaan van de naam Lerende organisatie Een geïntegreerd contract Keuze voor een geïntegreerd contract Verborgen gebreken en risico's Ambitiedocument beeldkwaliteit Ontwerpfasen Commissie beeldkwaliteit Fotografie Vijf rijstroken Bouwcombinatie stadsbrug nijmegen - bsn De visie van de architecten Staalprijzen Radarverstoring? Dialoogfase Van dialooggesprekken naar contract Onderhoudsinspanningen Straatnamen in de omgeving van de brug Calatrava 'a historical mistake' Kiezen uit vier maquettes Milieuzaken Luchtkwaliteit Geluidskwaliteit Verkeerspost op het water Compenseren van aangetaste natuur Trillende palingen Dingen van vroeger Raad van state Projectmedewerkers in het veld Samenwerking in een geïntegreerd contract Internationale samenwerking Verhalen uit het projectteam van de gemeente nijmegen Hoog water Mijlpalen in de bouw Omgevingsmanagement Communiceren met omwonenden tijdens de uitvoering Nog meer verhalen uit het projectteam Verhalen uit de keet Stalen hoofdoverspanning Staal transporteren en lassen Meer verhalen uit de keet Half miljoen bakstenen Samenwerking opdrachtgever - opdrachtnemer Een nieuw oorlogsmonument Een exploderende stoomketel"

"Motorways, airports, tower blocks, power stations, windfarms; TV and the internet, easy travel and shrinking distances; business parks, starter homes and vast shopping and leisure complexes. All of these helped define the later 20th-century world and their material remains remind us of the major changes brought about through innovation and rapidly developing technology. Illustrated with striking aerial and ground photographs of some stunning and sometimes surprising 20th-century landscapes, Images of Change highlights for perhaps the first time the impact the developments of the last century have had on the landscape and gives us a new angle on the industrial, military, domestic and agricultural influences at work around us. By turns dramatic, beautiful, perhaps even shocking, the images and accompanying text will convince that the later 20th century should not be seen as an age that has devalued or destroyed what went before. Understanding how the 20th-century landscape is perceived and how it connects to the past is part of what this book is about - helping us to understand that change and creation is as important in the landscape as preservation. We recognise and celebrate the process of landscape change for earlier periods - the 20th century should be no different."

"Die Aufnahmen des Asienspezialisten Jaroslav Poncar von Tibet sind inzwischen zu Klassikern geworden. Nach den Bildbänden im XXL-Format und in der Bibliothek nun die einmaligen Panorama-Photographien vom Dach der Welt in dieser neuen Reihe. Poncar durchquerte hierfür auf mehreren Reisen den gesamten Himalajastaat und zeigt neben den einmaligen Landschaftsaufnahmen auch das Leben der Nomaden und der Bewohner in den Städten. In unserer neuen Reihe, die wir in diesem Jahr mit 20 Bänden starten, präsentieren wir die schönsten Länder, Städte und Regionen der Erde mit jeweils 50 doppelseitigen, farbigen Panorama-Photographien in einem halben Meter Breite. Unsere Autoren, alle ausgesprochene Landeskenner, haben für diese Bildbände oft viele Reisen auf sich genommen, um neben bekannten Sehenswürdigkeiten auch Motive abseits der klassischen Touristenpfade einzufangen. Alle Titel werden mit einer Übersichtskarte und einem literarischen Text in fünf Sprachen eingeführt, der Lust auf das Thema macht und über Land, Leute und Geschichte informiert. Selbstverständlich ist auch diese Reihe in der von uns gewohnten Qualität an Photographie, Gestaltung und Herstellung umgesetzt. So zeigt zum Beispiel die Blindprägung auf dem Titel oder der für jeden Band individuell gestaltete Vor- und Nachsatz, dass wir auch bei der Ausstattung keinerlei Kompromisse eingegangen sind."

"Review Wonderful. If you love England, buy this book. Country Life Stonehenge, the Tower of London, York Minster, Longleat - all familiar, all among England's most visited places. But, what about the wonderful Roman villa at Lullingstone in Kent? Or Manchester Town Hall, with its stunning Victorian murals? Or the medieval sculpture at Lanercost Priory in Cumbria. All equally rewarding, all far too easily overlooked. In Hidden Treasures , Michael McNay pays tribute to England's less well-known gems, highlighting the astonishing masterpieces to be found scattered across the length and breadth of the country.In some cases it may be an entire building that draws his attention, but more often than not it is a particular object or highlight - a painting hidden away in a corner of a stately home, perhaps; magnificent stained glass in an otherwise unremarkable church; a seventeenth-century statue standing on a bleak urban roundabout; a medieval bridge everyone uses but no one stops to looks at. It may be the one thing worth seeing in a rather unpromising village. It may, just as easily, be jostling for attention among better-known tourist sites in the middle of a busy city. Whatever it is, each object or building is lovingly described, and its history given, along with a sense of how it fits in to the story of art and architecture in England.For those already familiar with particular places, Hidden Treasures offers an alternative itinerary. For those who dislike crowds, it shows how to leave the tourist trail well behind. And for those who want to stop and look rather than simply glance, it shows where and how to look."

Following Colin's hunt for the quintessential Irish 'craic' as documented in the bestselling In Search of the Craic, Colin Irwin's next trip is through England...Offering a warm, amusing and largely anecdotal commentary on modern England, Colin Irwin seeks out the traditional events, festivals and gigs that are becoming increasingly sidelined in our rapidly changing era of instant communication, multi-culturalism and Pop Idol. During his travels, Irwin drinks with eccentrics, sings with strangers and visits a succession of seriously bizarre events and rituals, such as a concert in Dartmoor Prison, sedan-chair racing in Lancaster, people flying in Bognor and swimming in the Serpentine on Christmas Day. He discovers that while the world shrinks, there's an increasing tendency for communities to look inwardly at their own heritage. He finds that while the old ways may be in hiding they still thrive and - chatting along the way to iconic characters - that even English folk music is enjoying a resurgence.

How distinctive is the landscape of the North East of England How far does its distinctive nature contribute to the regions regional identity These are key questions addressed by this book. Covering a wide range of subjects including country house landscapes, village landscapes and townscapes, including coverage of how the regions landscape has been perceived and represented in literature and art, and approaching the subject from a wide range of perspectives including historical, literary, archaeological, art-historical and geographical, the book provides a rich, detailed and well-illustrated overview of the landscape of the North East of England. It demonstrates that this landscape is more subtle, layered and varied than is often supposed, and that stereotypes that the region is grimly industrial and dominated by coal-mining are wrong. Overall, besides much interesting detail and many new research findings, the book vividly evokes the landscapes and the spirit of place of the North East.

The travel advice in City Secrets London comes directly from the personal recommendations of those who know the city most intimately writers, critics, artists, and producers. By following these in-the-know recommendations, any traveler will extend well beyond the normal tourist experience to discover a private city rich in personal history. The secret energy of London is discovered not only through details on new, hip locations, but also by exploring the favorite hidden hangouts of historical personalities. Read this book and take an unsuspecting friend along for the trip, they'll be impressed by your cool and by your insider knowledge.

"Rivers and streams occupy a fundamental place within the British landscape. They are central and focal features of the natural landscape, helping to shape the very landforms of the country, as well as providing a range of habitats for flora and fauna. Few places in Britain are far from running water, and human society interacts with rivers in a wide range of ways. Most towns and cities grew up on riverbanks, and rivers play a vital role in economic, social and cultural life. They have provided power for industry; water for industrial use and human consumption; rivers have often been used for communication and the transport of goods; and they are sites of leisure and recreation. Most people are attracted to water; and rivers have featured prominently in literature and art over the centuries. Rivers can also pose threats, from flooding or pollution, and therefore have to be managed and regulated. Whereas there are many books which deal with specific aspects of rivers, Rivers and the British Landscape provides the first fully integrated analysis of British rivers exploring the physical formation of rivers; the characteristics of environments; analysis of the social, economic and cultural uses and associations of rivers; and examination of the problems of river management. These themes are explored through historical and contemporary examples, with case studies drawn from all parts of Britain. The book is lavishly illustrated and includes an appendix of key facts about British rivers. Written by experts on each aspect of British rivers, Rivers and the British Landscape is aimed at anyone with a general interest in rivers and the British landscape. The authors aim to highlight the holistic nature of river environments, and to explore the ways in which physical, economic, cultural and management characteristics interact to create the distinctive personalities of British rivers. It is hoped that material in this volume may help you to view your local river in a new light. Provides an analysis of British rivers, exploring the physical formation of rivers; the characteristics of environments; analysis of the social, economic, and cultural uses and associations of rivers; and examination of the problems of river management. This book is illustrated, and includes an appendix of key facts about British rivers. Chapters include Introduction to British rivers Why do we have rivers in Britain?; What rivers do - flow and forms; Rivers and their environment; Rivers as an economic resource; Rivers as a cultural resource; The management of British rivers; A journey down the River Severn. Appendices include Facts and figures for primary rivers; Longest rivers in Britain; The top ten largest catchments; The top ten highest mean flows; Major freshwater lochs and lakes; Major reservoirs; Highest British waterfalls; The busiest rivers and inland waterways in the UK; Freight moved by mode of transport, 1990 and 2000; General Quality Assessment for rivers in England and Wales."

Country gentlemen, bird-watching vicars and farmers have traditionally been the chroniclers of the British countryside. This book introduces a very different point of view. We see the changing seasons - and the 20th century revolution in the long-settled ways of rural life - through the sharp eyes of ten exceptional women including a leading suffragette, a classical scholar, an artist with her own large farm and a climber's daughter who turned to writing when her children grew up and left home.

"Rule Britannia! Here is England's very essence, captured in an anthology of over 1,500 quotes. Eccentricity, snobbery, war, and relationships with the rest of Europe all resound in a ""parliament of voices"" that ranges from Bede to Larkin, and includes traditional and Asian English. Arranged thematically (questions of identity, a touch of class), the words come from some of England's finest writers. From the patriotic and laudatory to the dissident and choleric, it's richly entertaining."

The English landscape changed more radically in the twentieth century than it had over the previous thousand years. This can be seen everywhere, nowhere in England being untouched by human influence. In this eye-opening book, Trevor Rowley shows vividly what changed and why. By the millenium, the countryside had become a dormitory or holiday destination, and agriculture employed less than one per cent of the population by 2000. In contrast, cities and towns, dominated by the megalopolis of London, expanded massively. Life, and the landscape, became ruled by the car. Regional identities disappeared as national chains and uniform building styles began to be found from Penzance to Carlisle. Uplands and county houses became theme parks often overrun by visitors. Two world wars and changing patterns of work and leisure also left their imprint. The English Landscape in the Twentierth Century is a striking and readable survey of a subject that matters to everyone.

In a distinguished writing career lasting more than seventy years Harry Griffin reflected on and documented the landscape, history and people of his beloved Lake District. To mark his centenary year in 2011 this is a new selection of his previously uncollected writings on the mountains, on climbing and on the social history of the Lakes. It also includes passages from Music and Mountains, his unfinished and final manuscript which records both his experience as music critic of the Daily Mail in Manchester before and after the war where he met and heard many celebrated musicians and, more personally, recounts the importance of his own daily struggles with performance. It includes notes from his personal diaries of some of his fellwalking routes in Cumbria.

"Following on from Mapping New York and Mapping London, Mapping America Exploring the Continent takes a similar approach in its presentation, thematically arranging a vivid collection of historic, demographic, cultural and artistic maps to aid the reader on their journey. Featuring four centuries of maps that depict the changing landscape of North America, Mapping America charts the continent through numerous landmark events and uprisings, including the Civil War, the Civil Rights Movement, and more recent concerns, such as the environment and terrorism. From early maps depicting the country's colonial beginnings, through to contemporary maps depicting America today, the book presents the reader with a multi-faceted view of the North American physical and cultural landscape; from maps showing the electoral routes of Presidential campaigns, to the diminishing native communities shown in census maps, to maps charting the country's health statistics. Alongside the historic, geographic, and political, the book also pays particular attention to the artistic and imaginative, documenting America's rich and descriptive literary and artistic past. The journey taken by Jack Kerouac in the seminal book On the Road is documented in a hand-drawn map, whilst numerous artists known for their interest in cartography will be featured, from the representational to the abstract, including Paula Scher with The United States and Daniel Medina with Map Cube World. Not just for cartography enthusiasts, Mapping America Exploring the Continent appeals to the general reader, as well as specialists in the areas of geography, art, architecture and design. The book's breadth of material, with a variety of maps ranging from the historically accurate to the imaginative and entertaining, makes it accessible to all, and a perfect Christmas gift."

¶ Deze uitgave verscheen als catalogus bij de jubileumtentoonstelling naar aanleiding van het 60-jarig bestaan van de stichting Het Geldersch Landschap, 21 januari tot en met 4 maart 1990, Gemeentemuseum Arnhem, en de jubileumtentoonstelling naar aanleiding van het 50-jarig bestaan van de stichting Vrienden der Geldersche Kasteelen, 21 januari tot en met 4 maart 1990, Nijmeegs Museum 'Commanderie van Sint-Jan'.

Contents: Over de Gentstraat in mijn kinderjaren (1933-1946), Over Petegem-Kouterke in mijn jeugdjaren (1946-1959) & Over de Kortrijkstraat in Deinze tijdens de jaren 1930-1965.

Was Eijsden in de uiterste zuidwesthoek van de Nederlandse provincie Limburg een stad, een dorp of geen van beide? Dat is de vraag die centraal staat in deze rechtshistorische studie naar de ontwikkeling van Eijsden in de periode 1300-1550. Op basis van rechtsregels en rechtspraktijk, in combinatie met ruimtelijke, demografische en sociaaleconomische aspecten concludeert Hans van Hall, dat Eijsden als een stadje ? een Minderstadt ? kan worden beschouwd. Eijsden is exemplarisch voor tal van stadjes die in de Late Middeleeuwen door diverse landsheren zijn gesticht in het politiek fel betwiste gebied aan weerskanten van de Maas. Zo verleende de prinsbisschop van Luik privileges aan Eijsden die ontleend zijn aan het stadsrecht van Luik. Het zogenaamde Vrijheidsboek legt hiervan getuigenis af. Een tekstkritische en geannoteerde editie van het Eijsdense Vrijheidsboek is daarom als losse bijlage opgenomen in deze studie.