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Under the Tump. Sketches of Real Life on the Welsh Borders. — BALCH, Oliver

Under the Tump. Sketches of Real Life on the Welsh Borders.

BALCH, Oliver
Faber & Faber
2016, 320pp. Hardcover, with dust jacket. In very good condition.
"Sheep, hills and inbreds. The typical image of rural Wales is hardly flattering. So why is a little market town in the Welsh Marches attracting waves of newcomers? Hay-on-Wye is hardly 'typical'. Nestled under the Black Mountains, it's home to 20 second-hand bookshops and the UK's largest literary festival. Yet is that the sum of its appeal? From an old pottery workshop under a castle tump, Oliver Balch embarks on an entertaining expedition of his new home to find out who and what makes it tick. In his signature reportage style, his investigations take him to the weekly market with the Merry Widows and down the pub with the local old boys. He meets with ex-hippies up in the hills and visits a self-appointed King in his palace. Oliver Balch avoids romanticising the British countryside in favour of an honest and vividly told sketches of real life on the Welsh borders. An unusual portrait of a very unusual place."
Britain from the Air. — HAWKES, Jason (photographs) / STRUTHERS, Jane (text)

Britain from the Air.

HAWKES, Jason (photographs) / STRUTHERS, Jane (text)
Ebury Press
1993, 191pp. Illustrated. Hardcover, with dust jacket. 27x30cm. 1,3kg. In very good condition.
The landscape of the British Isles is one of the most diverse in the world. Within these islands there is everything from wild mountains, coasts and moorlands to gentle farmland, forests and meandering rivers. Imprinted over this diversity is a rich history, visible as much in the buildings as in the shape of the landscape itself. From prehistoric monuments like Stonehenge to the vast modern motorways which sweep across the land, Britain is marked indelibly by the works of man. In this book Jason HaWKes has spent the last year covering Britain by helicopter taking photographs of oblique and unfamiliar approaches to famous landmarks and buildings and sweeping long views which capture the character of specific regions.
A Sense of Belonging to Scotland. The Complete Collection. The Favourite Places of Scottish Personalities. — HALL, Andy

A Sense of Belonging to Scotland. The Complete Collection. The Favourite Places of Scottish Personalities.

HALL, Andy
Birlinn - Mercat
2007, 216pp. Illustrated. Paperback. In very good condition.
Following the success of Andy Hall's A Sense of Belonging to Scotland and Further Journeys , both books are now available in one collection. Featuring stunning photography and memorable contributions from celebrities such as Ewan McGregor, Emma Thompson, Denis Law, Ian Rankin and Colin Montgomerie, this is a celebration of everything that is special about Scotland - its light, its atmosphere, its colour, its diversity, its character and its achievements.
The English Church. England's 100 finest Parish Churches. — TATTON-BROWN, Tim / CROOK, John

The English Church. England's 100 finest Parish Churches.

TATTON-BROWN, Tim / CROOK, John
New Holland
2005, 240pp. Illustrated. Hardcover, with dust jacket. 30x24,5cm. 1,6kg. As new. Pakketzending.
The English Church is a celebration of 100 of the finest churches England has to offer. From the tiny vernacular church to former cathedrals and abbeys that now operate as parish churches, this is a diverse and fascinating collection of ecclesiastic architectural treasures. More than 300 specially commissioned, full-colour photographs capture the fine details and grandeur of churches, from Truro in Cornwall to Carlisle near the Scottish border. Meanwhile the lively and informative text, written by one of England's foremost experts on church history and design, sheds light on the churches' unique features. Packed with little-known facts and anecdotes and an array of breathtaking images, this book is a perfect souvenir for overseas or UK visitors, or anyone with an interest in English history and architecture.
The National Trust Book of the Countryside. — BAKER, Nick (introduction)

The National Trust Book of the Countryside.

BAKER, Nick (introduction)
The National Trust
2009, 384pp. Illustrated. Hardcover, with dust jacket. 1,9kg. 26x25cm. As new. Pakketzending.
Explore the British countryside with the National Trust. No organisation knows more about the British countryside than the National Trust, the custodians of some of our most beautiful stretches of land and coastline. Drawing on their expertise, this stunningly illustrated book is a comprehensive guide to the country's natural heritage. Part One describes the major habitats and landscapes coasts, mountains, forests and woods, rivers and lakes, meadows and downland. The formation, development and ecology of each habitat is described and brought to life with photographs and indepth information on the wildlife you can see there. Find out about the secretive migrations of our eels, salmon and sea trout, an exploding bombardier beetle, a totally aquatic moth or delight in the beauty of our fields of heather, our sea of bluebells in woodlands and our ever-changing coastline. Part Two gets you closer to specific areas of the British isles with coverage of the regions South West England, Southern England, Central England, Northern England, Eastern England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. It provides a tour of the key landscapes of each of our regions, from an exploration of the Lake District to why the White Cliffs of Dover are white. Plus some of the best walks in each of the regions. From the thousand-year-old limbs of yew trees near Crom Old Castle, Northern Ireland to the lake of bluebells on the Isle of Wight (the 'ghost' of what was probably a wood), this is a celebration of our land.
Capital View. The Art of Edinburgh. One Hundred Artworks from the City Collection. — POPPIEL, Alyssa

Capital View. The Art of Edinburgh. One Hundred Artworks from the City Collection.

POPPIEL, Alyssa
Birlinn
2014, 224pp. Illustrated. Hardcover, with dust jacket. As new.
Edinburgh boasts one of the largest and most diverse collections of art of any city in Britain. In this book, Alyssa Poppiel features a hundred artworks from the city collection, from the Enlightenment to the present day, which feature Edinburgh and its surroundings. All are accompanied by extended captions which set the context and provide a huge amount of lively historical and anecdotal material. Artists include John Slezer, Paul Sandby, Henry Raeburn, Alexander Nasmyth, Walter Geikie, David Roberts, Sam Bough, John Bell, James Paterson, Francis Cadell, William Crozier, Stanley Cursiter, Jessie M. King, Anne Redpath, John Bellany.
The Welsh Coast. — WATSON, Peter

The Welsh Coast.

WATSON, Peter
Frances Collins
2010, 110pp. Illustrated. Hardcover, with dust jacket. 27,5x26cm. In very good condition.
From castles in the sand to castles on a cliff-top, the Welsh coast is as beautiful and dramatic as it is diverse. Photographer Peter Watson captures the visual delights of this twisting and endlessly varied coastline, starting at the northern tip, the birdwatcher's paradise along the Dee Estuary, then heading west to the Isle of Anglesey, passing along the way the resorts of Rhyl, Colwyn Bay and LLandudno. The Lleyn Peninsula then leads to the expansive stretch of coastline from Tremadog all the way down to Cardigan Bay, and then to the renowned Pembrokeshire Coast National Park and the impressive Gower Peninsula. The coastal odyssey ends on a high note with an exploration of some of the beaches and bays which can be found hidden away between the bustling cities of Swansea and Cardiff.
HaWKes' Eye View British Isles. — HAWKES, Jason

HaWKes' Eye View British Isles.

HAWKES, Jason
AA Publishing
2007, 192pp. Illustrated. Hardcover, with dust jacket. 27x27cm. In very good condition.
From Charing Cross to the East End and beyond, gain a new perspective on London with this spectacular collection of aerial photographs from Jason HaWKes, one of Britain's leading photographers. HaWKes targets both the city's noted locations and structures as well as its lesser known districts, and each stunning image is accompanied by informative text from leading travel author Donna Dailey. Five extended articles give further detail on England's capital, including the city's history, its green spaces, its architecture, and its role as a world capital. With more than 100 color photographs, this is a unique look at one of the world's most famous cities.
World Heritage Sites of Britain. A Guide to all of Britain's world-class Places of Interest. — SMITH, Roly

World Heritage Sites of Britain. A Guide to all of Britain's world-class Places of Interest.

SMITH, Roly
AA Publishing
2010, 224pp. Illustrated. Hardcover, with dust jacket. In very good condition.
Roly Smith takes you on a tour of the 25 UNESCO World Heritage Sites that can be found in Britain. Accompanying his informative text are fabulous photographs bringing to life these places of interest. The book explores such sites as the spectacular natural wonders of the Jurassic Coast in Dorset and Devon, the mysterious ancient monuments of Avebury and Stonehenge, the majestic palaces of Blenheim and the Tower of London. Also included are more recent editions to the list, including the Pontcysllte Aqueduct and Canal, which was added in June 2009.
Amsterdam Marco Polo NL — BOKERN, Anneke

Amsterdam Marco Polo NL

BOKERN, Anneke
Marco Polo - Nederlandstalig
2018, 144pp. + losse uitvouwbare kaart. In zeer goede staat.
Marco Polo reisgids voor Amsterdam! Handig pocket formaat, boordevol informatie, met uitneembare kaart van de streek en praktische (stads)plattegronden in het gidsje. Met ‘insider tips’ om de stad écht te leren kennen, de TOP 15 van bezienswaardigheden in één oogopslag, up-to-date informatie in overzichtelijke hoofdstukken sightseeing, eten & drinken, winkelen, uitgaan, verblijf, routes & tochten, voor kinderen, feesten, festivals & evenementen, internet tips, praktische info van a tot z en en straatnamenregister.
A Book of Britain. The Lore, Landscape and Heritage of a Treasured Countryside. — SCOTT, Johnny / Photography Cristian Barnett

A Book of Britain. The Lore, Landscape and Heritage of a Treasured Countryside.

SCOTT, Johnny / Photography Cristian Barnett
Collins Publishers
2010, 600pp. Illustrated. Leather-cloth covered boards. 2,7kg. In very good condition. Pakketzending.
200 col illus. In this remarkable, landmark publication, countryman Sir Johnny Scott evokes all that is romantic about the British countryside, its people, customs and traditions. Over its 600 gloriously illustrated pages, Johnny draws on his wisdom and knowledge to reveal a forgotten culture, and encourages us all to rediscover a beautiful Britain.
Britain from Above Month by Month. — HAWKES, Jason

Britain from Above Month by Month.

HAWKES, Jason
Dorling Kindersley
2012, 244pp. Illustrated. Hardcover. 28x22,5cm. In very good condition.
A unique and beautiful look at Britain from the skies See Britain in a whole new light with Britain From Above Month by Month, a stunning visual portrait of the British Isles throughout the year from renowned aerial photographer Jason HaWKes. Explore every corner of Britain from majestic mountain landscapes and haunting medieval ruins to magnificent feats of engineering and dramatic coastlines and see how familiar scenes, famous events and iconic monuments take on a whole new life when viewed from a different angle. Look down at the Angel of the North from a new perspective, take in the glittering London skyline from on high and see a patchwork of festival tents as you've never seen them before. Britain From Above Month by Month is a true celebration of Britain in all its glory, a beautiful gift and a fascinating addition to any bookshelf.
Terence Conran on London. — CONRAN, Terence

Terence Conran on London.

CONRAN, Terence
Octopus
2000, 303pp. Illustrated. Paperback. In very good condition.
"Terence Conran on London is a visual guide to the excitement and diversity of London life, seen through the eyes of one of the world's foremost designers, retailers and restaurateurs. He paints a fascinating portrait of London, its architecture and interiors, as well as the world's of transport, work, shopping, eating, street life and culture. Stunning photographs encompass the diverse aspects of the capital - ethnic and indigenous; ancient and modern; public and private. In addition, specially photographed features show the many different facets and moods of London through a 24 hour period."
The Sing of the Shore. — WOOD, Lucy

The Sing of the Shore.

WOOD, Lucy
4th Estate
2018, 229pp. Hardcover, with dust jacket. In very good condition.
"An uncanny, startlingly beautiful story collection steeped in the Cornish landscape, from the award-winning author of Diving Belles and Other Stories and Weathering. At the very edge of England, where the Atlantic Ocean meets the land and visitors flock in with the summer like seagulls, there is a Cornwall that is not shown on postcards. It is a place where communication cables buzz deep beneath the sand; where satellite dishes turn like flowers on clifftops, and where people drift like flotsam, caught in eddying tides. Restless children haunt empty holiday homes, a surfer struggles with the undertow of family life, a girl watches her childhood spin away from her in the whirl of a night-time fairground and, in a web of sea caves, a brother and sister search the dark for something lost. These astonishing, beguiling stories of ghosts and shifting sands, of static caravans and shipwrecked cargo, explore notions of landscape and belonging, permanence and impermanence, and the way places can take hold and never quite let go."
Country Houses of the Cotswolds. From the Archives of Country Life. — MANDER, Nicholas

Country Houses of the Cotswolds. From the Archives of Country Life.

MANDER, Nicholas
Aurum
2008, 208pp. Illustrated. Hardcover, with dust jacket. 1,7kg. In very good condition.
"The Cotswolds, the ridge of limestone hills that runs the fifty miles from Chipping Campden in the north to Bath in the south make up England's largest designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The region's unspoilt countryside, unrivalled architectural heritage and proximity to Bath, Oxford and Stratford-upon-Avon, make it the country's most popular tourist destination outside of London. Drawing on Country Life magazine's unrivalled picture archive - a unique repository of architectural history - Nicholas Mander has selected two hundred of the very finest photographs to illustrate his fascinating survey of the Cotswolds country house through the ages. Grouped by period and style, the properties featured reveal the historical and architectural importance of the region. Divided into three main sections, the book looks first at the castles such as Sudeley, with its royal connections spanning a thousand years, as well as magnificent examples of early manor houses, including Owlpen and Snowshill Manors and Daneway House; and important Jacobean houses like Stanway and Chastleton House. The second section focuses on the great Classical country houses and noblemen's palaces of the eighteenth century, including Badminton House and Dyrham Park. The book concludes with a survey of the twentieth century and beyond, documenting the work of leading practitioners of the Arts and Crafts movement, including Ernest Barnsley's Rodmarton Manor and William Morris's Kelmscott -both superb embodiments of the Arts and Crafts ideal. A final chapter covers some of the most recent houses and gardens. A beautifully illustrated book, Country Houses of the Cotswolds is a wonderful celebration of one of some of Britain's most treasured architecture an essential companion for the armchair sightseer and prospective tourist alike."
Julia Bradbury's Wainwright Walks. For first timers or Lake District die-hards- 10 of Alfred Wainwright's best walks. — BRADBURY, Julia

Julia Bradbury's Wainwright Walks. For first timers or Lake District die-hards- 10 of Alfred Wainwright's best walks.

BRADBURY, Julia
Frances Lincoln - BBC
2012, 192pp. Illustrated. Paperback. In very good condition.
The companion to the BBC series Wainwright Walks, with Julia Bradbury following in the footsteps of famous fell-walker and guide writer AW Wainwright. The series includes beautiful aerial sequences of Lakeland icons Blencathra and England's tallest mountain Scafell Pike. It was first broadcast in 2008 and regularly repeated on BBC4 and BBC2, most recently in December 2011. The book collects together all ten of the walks from Series I and II, with clear directions and Julia's commentary on her experience of the walks. Stills from the original series are augmented by the famous line drawings from Wainwright's original books, and evocative landscape photography by Derry Brabbs.
Literary Oxford. — HOOD, Nancy

Literary Oxford.

HOOD, Nancy
Sutton Publishing - Britain in old photographs
1999, 126pp. Illustrated. Paperback. In very good condition.
This addition to the Britain in Old Photographs series brings together a collection of black-and-white pictures spanning the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Drawn from family albums, local collections and professional photographers, they show the way things were and how they have changed. Every photograph is captioned, providing names and dates where possible, revealing historical and anecdotal detail and giving life to the scenes and personalities captured through the camera lens. Bringing together all aspects of daily life - celebrations and disasters, work and leisure, people and buildings - the collection should inspire memories, as well as serve as an introduction to visitors.
Exploring Cumbrian History. — NIXON, Philip

Exploring Cumbrian History.

NIXON, Philip
Breedon Books Publishing
2009, 192pp. Illustrated. Hardcover, with dust jacket. In very good condition.
"With its rich tapestry of historical subject matter woven against the background of its wonderfully varied landscape, Cumbria is an intriguing county that cant fail to inspire and endlessly fascinate. Exploring Cumbrian History features stone circles, ancient camp remains, Roman sites, Saxon and Viking remains, a rich variety of churches and magnificent castles."
The Illustrated History of Ireland. — DUFFY, Sean

The Illustrated History of Ireland.

DUFFY, Sean
Contemporary Books
2002, 256pp. Illustrated. Cloth, with dust jacket. In very good condition.
Combining color maps, photographs, illustrations, and specially commissioned artwork with riveting text, a richly textured volume spans Ireland's earliest times to the present, focusing on everlasting themes of history, from the long cultural continuity to the central importance of Ireland's relationships with Britain and mainland Europe.
The Countryside Remembered. — WARD, Sadie B.

The Countryside Remembered.

WARD, Sadie B.
Cameron & Hollis
2006, 96pp. Illustrated. Hardcover, with dust jacket. In very good condition.
This is an evocative collection of photographs that captures the diversity and richness of a bygone era in British history. It features a dedicated mailing and e-mail campaign to targeted media and organisations. The last 75 years have seen such a dramatic change in the nature of the British countryside that most of us have forgotten what it used to look like. But memories of its diversity and richness remain - if you know where to look. The Countryside Remembered is a lavishly illustrated volume that celebrates the world of leafy hedgerows and quiet country lanes, of small lush meadows and tranquil villages inhabited by local people rather than commuters, and of harvest scenes where the fruits of the year were gathered by whole families without a tractor in sight. These highly evocative images, dating from between the 1930s and the 1960s, are accompanied by an informative commentary that paints a poignant portrait of a way of life that has all but vanished.
The English Meadow. A Portrait of Country Life. — VERNER, Yvett

The English Meadow. A Portrait of Country Life.

VERNER, Yvett
Green Books
2005, 156pp. Illustrated. Cloth, with dust jacket. In very good condition.
For Yvette Verner, there is nothing to compare with the unspoiled beauty of an ancient meadow on a hot summeris day. Here she shares her passion for English meadows with gentle humour and wonderful lyrical prose, drawing you into the spirit of these special places, and showing you what flora and fauna to look out for. Through evocative descriptions of different types of meadow and the activities surrounding them, English Meadows gives a detailed picture of country ways of life going back to Medieval times, including farming, buildings, tools, crafts, traditions, wildlife and a list of national meadow reserves. Drawing on personal experience of managing her own meadow, the author discusses the importance of meadows to wildlife today, and the vital nature of the conservation work that is carried out in preserving them.
Back Roads Great Britain. Scenic routes. Includes pull-out map. — N/A

Back Roads Great Britain. Scenic routes. Includes pull-out map.

N/A
DORLING KINDERSLEY - DK Eyewitness Travel Guide
2010, 264pp. Illustrated. Softcover. In very good condition.
This guide will take you via scenic routes to discover charming British villages, local restaurants and intimate places to stay. Unearth the real soul of Great Britain relying on all the practical information you could need, from road conditions and length of drive to parking information and opening hours. Twenty-five themed drives, each lasting one to seven days, reveal breathtaking views, hidden gems and authentic local experiences in Great Britain that can only be discovered by road. Each tour is bursting with insider knowledge and loaded with ideas for varied activities from short walks and longer hikes, days on the beach and children's attractions, to cycling trips and local attractions. Meanwhile, the most friendly, best-value hotels and guest houses and charming restaurants specialising in regional produce have been selected by expert authors. Full-colour throughout, with a pull-out map of the entire country for easy navigation between tours and even postcode information for use with 'Sat Nav', discover the unexpected on your driving holiday with DK Eyewitness Back Roads Great Britain .
Landscapes and Desire. Revealing Britain's Sexually Inspired Sites. — TUCK, Catherine E. / BULL, Alun

Landscapes and Desire. Revealing Britain's Sexually Inspired Sites.

TUCK, Catherine E. / BULL, Alun
The History Press
2003, 256pp. Illustrated. Hardcover, with dust jacket. In good condition.
From Stonehenge and Avebury to 18th-century pleasure gardens, some surprising Victorian outbreaks and the 20th century's landscapes of desire, Cathy Tuck shows how the natural cycle of fertility has been a central preoccupation in human monuments, with results that are sometimes awe-inspiring.
Yorkshire Dales - The New Naturalist Library. — LEE, John

Yorkshire Dales - The New Naturalist Library.

LEE, John
William Collins
2015, 384pp. Illustrated. Paperback. In very good condition. Pakketzending.
A definitive natural history of the Yorkshire Dales, covering the range of wildlife habitats, rich cultural heritage and ecological history of one of our best-loved National Parks. The Yorkshire Dales National Park is a special place its outstanding scenery and the diversity of habitats is perhaps unrivalled in any other National Park in Britain. This rich biodiversity has been a great attraction to naturalists for over two centuries. But to fully appreciate the present-day plant and animal communities, their status and the constraints upon them, it is important to understand the geology and landscape history of the National Park, including the role that human populations have played in modifying the environment. In this long-anticipated New Naturalist volume, John Lee introduces the National Park, exploring both its geology and geomorphology, and describing the role of early naturalists and the Yorkshire Naturalists Union in recording and understanding the natural history of the Dales. He describes the major habitats or groups of habitats which underline the ecological importance of the Dales. Lee covers the earliest settlement times to the modern day, and he focuses in particular on the most iconic plant of the Dales, the Lady's Slipper Orchid, arguably the rarest of native British plants, which until recently was thought to be confined to a single plant in the Dales. Lee takes a historical approach, describing its near eradication and early attempts to conserve it - including the establishment of a secret society - concluding with recent scientific conservation approaches.
Noorderland in beeld. — PROSE, Tom

Noorderland in beeld.

PROSE, Tom
Koninklijke Van Gorcum, Assen
2011, Geïllustreerd. Gebonden. Als nieuw!
Dit boek is een fotografische speurtocht door Groningen, Friesland en Drenthe. Meer dan 300 unieke, inspirerende foto¿s laten u kennismaken met de landschappelijke schoonheid van de drie noordelijke provincies in de diverse seizoenen. Allerlei facetten worden in beeld gebracht van het vlakke waddenlandschap langs de noordkust tot de zandverstuivingen in Drenthe, van romantische bospaadjes op een zwoele zomerdag tot robuuste kerken in een verstild, winters landschap. De foto¿s in Noorderland in beeld staan centraal en krijgen alle ruimte. De korte teksten naast de foto¿s brengen tot uiting wat fotograaf Tom Prosé ervaart in de verschillende aspecten van het landschap. Dit boek brengt het Noorderland niet alleen in beeld maar nodigt ook uit om de schoonheid van het Noorderland zelf te ervaren.
Tales of the Old Country Farmers. (HARDCOVER) — QUINN, Tom

Tales of the Old Country Farmers. (HARDCOVER)

QUINN, Tom
David & Charles
1995, 184pp. Illustrated. Hardcover, with dust jacket. In very good condition.
Step back into the peaceful world of rural life before the advent of mechanisation, in the company of some of our most venerable farmers. Tom Quinn has travelled the length and breadth of Britain to talk to the last generation of men who knew, at first hand, traditions of farming and animal husbandry dating back to Saxon times. It is a timely and important record of a vanishing world. There are stories of runaway horses, winter nights in great candlelit houses, the massive Shire horses of East Anglia, and of farmsteads and hamlets virtually unchanged since Domesday. This book is beautifully illustrated with previously unpublished photographs and specially commissioned watercolour paintings by Philip Murphy.
Britain and Ireland's Best Wild Places. 500 Ways to Discover the Wild. — SOMERVILLE, Christopher

Britain and Ireland's Best Wild Places. 500 Ways to Discover the Wild.

SOMERVILLE, Christopher
Allan Lane
2008, 544pp. Illustrated. Hardcover, with dust jacket. In very good condition. Pakketzending.
Christopher Somerville takes us a journey of discovery through Britain and Ireland, spanning their length and breadth as he seeks out 500 of his favourite Wild Places in fields and green lanes, in forests and mountains and on lonely coasts, in all of nature's moods and every kind of weather. Britain and Ireland's Best Wild Places is the key to discovering Scottish mountainsides covered in rare Ice Age flowers, Cornish standing stones and holy wells, Midlands wildflower meadows, storm-battered Welsh headlands and seabird islands, hill ranges and boglands in Ireland where only hares and skylarks go. But this adventurous book roams far beyond conventional landscapes. Among its wild treasures are medieval Green Men spewing mouthfuls of leaves, the ruins of haunted chapels deep in forgotten woods, old mines and quarries being recaptured by nature, villages where pagan rituals are still enthusiastically observed, rusting sea-forts tottering on sandbanks.Each Wild Place is enhanced with mapping and travel instructions, suggestions about walks and other useful information. Britain and Ireland are crammed full of wild places, often astonishingly close to home. Here is one man's poetical yet practical account of the state of the Wild in Britain and Ireland, how it is being both threatened and nurtured, and how - whether you are heading out for a Sunday stroll or planning your next holiday - you can go out and discover it in all its extraordinary vigour and variety.
The Shetland Isles. — SCHEI, Liv Kjorsvik / MOBERG, Gunnie

The Shetland Isles.

SCHEI, Liv Kjorsvik / MOBERG, Gunnie
Colin Baxter Photography
2006, 288pp. Illustrated. Cloth, with dust jacket. As new.
Shetland is a lively and fascinating place with a distinctive culture. Liv Schei explores the history, folklore and landscape of the islands of Shetland. Illustrated by Gunnie Moberg's photography, the book also focuses on many of the characters who have peopled the islands, and shows how past and present influences have combined to make Shetland what it is today.
A Portrait of England. — EEDE, Joanna (edited by) - Foreword by Max Hastings

A Portrait of England.

EEDE, Joanna (edited by) - Foreword by Max Hastings
Think Publishing
2006, 180pp. Illustrated. Hardcover, with dust jacket. In good condition.
Published in association with the Campaign to Protect Rural England (CPRE) and introduced by its president, Sir Max Hastings, this beautifully designed coffee-table tome is a must for anyone who cherishes the British countryside. It offers a combination of stunning landscape photography and quintessentially English quotes, poetry, reminiscences, and anecdotes. With a chapter for each of England’s counties, it captures the superb peaks and tumbling waterfalls in the Lake District, the windswept moorland of the Yorkshire Dales, the dramatic cliffs at Land’s End, sunrise on the Norfolk Broads, the historic houses of Chatsworth and Burghley in the East Midlands, and many more locales.
Britain – A Country Revealed. — ROY, Sally

Britain – A Country Revealed.

ROY, Sally
AA Publishing
2011, 160pp. Illustrated. Hardcover, with dust jacket. In very good condition.
This beautiful, large-format book showcases the best of Britain with stunning photographs of the landscapes, settlements, and people that make this nation unique. The photographs, selected from the AA's own collection, reveal the diversity of the land, from Cornwall to Northern Scotland. Special fold-out sections make the most of fabulous images, showing the British at play. The book records and celebrates Britain's loveliest countryside and some of its most appealing towns, villages, and historic buildings.
England's 100 Best Views. (HARDCOVER) — JENKINS, Simon

England's 100 Best Views. (HARDCOVER)

JENKINS, Simon
Profile Books - National Trust
2013, 352pp. Illustrated. Hardcover, with dust jacket. In very good condition. Pakketzending.
England's views are remarkable for their beauty and variety. With his usual insight and authority, bestselling author Simon Jenkins picks one hundred of the very best from the white cliffs of Dover to Hadrian's Wall -- and explains the fascinating stories behind them. Jenkins' entertaining and erudite entries provide the rich historical, geographical, botanical and architectural background to breathtaking sights -- all beautifully illustrated -- both iconic and undiscovered. From Gold Hill, the Dorset village street so famously picturesque it was used in a Hovis advert, to the view of the City of London famously depicted by Canaletto and the wilds of the Yorkshire moors, this book will inspire you to discover the treasures of England's sea, city and landscapes for yourself. Filled with roman roads, cliff-tops, follies, mountains, ancient castles, rolling forests and heart-stopping moments, you'll soon wonder how you chose walks, mini-breaks or spontaneous diversions without it.
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