The Cathedral Towns and Intervening Places of England, Ireland and Scotland; A Description of Cities, Cathedrals, Lakes, Mountains, Ruins, and Watering-places.
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English Literature and Society in the Eighteenth Century
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A Fellwalker’s Notes
The Lake District is famous the world over for its beauty and cultural history. Author and illustrator John Swanson has spent many years exploring its fells and valleys, and in this book he presents a personal view of what it is to be a fell walker, experiencing the hills with boots and cagoule. Filled with tales about walks, local history and famous local personalities, illustrated with nearly 200 drawings and hand-drawn maps, it is a book that will appeal to all who love the Lake District, whether they be hardened walkers or visitors of a more leisurely disposition.
Going Coastal
This book is a history of Britain, both ancient and modern, from when the land separated from mainland Europe, to the present day when its people separated from Europe. In the early summer of 2016, the author set out on a quest to discover his roots by driving around the whole coastline of Britain, by whatever road was closest to the ocean. What he found is a rich and beautiful land whose people have been shaped and influenced by both geography and the many invaders, who came either in force or in peace. Their diverse origins and the impact they made are still very evident in the Britain of today. Their influence is seen in language, accents and place names, but with the longest threads to the past being most notable in monarchy and religion. Ironically, the journey was during the time of the Brexit debate and vote, a significant event that will have a defining impact on Britain's future history. It is written with personal commentary on the present day but explores the challenges faced by its people, the power struggles that have constantly played out, the rise and fall of Kings and Queens, the influence of invaders and of missionaries. You will meet Kings and Queens, Vikings, Celtic priests, smugglers, the good and the bad and the ordinary people of Britain. You will get to explore the history of castles, cathedrals and many of the towns and villages that collectively surround the coast and bind Britain into the nation it is today.
A Guide to Devon and Devon’s World
A Guide to Devon and Devon's World provides visitors with insight into the region as well as its connections to other parts of the world. Focusing on the notable and the notorious, the guide tells the stories of the famous individuals who lived, played and wrote in the county. This book describes the parts of Devon that traditional guides do not cover, as well as the corners of the globe where Devonians have left their mark.
England Of My Heart
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England, Picturesque And Descriptive
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Beautiful Wales
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Canterbury; A Sketch Book
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Canterbury
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Elizabethan England; From ’A Description of England
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Lynton and Lynmouth (Esprios Classics)
"The original Celtic name for Devonshire, the name used by the Britons whom Caesar found here when he landed, was probably "Dyfnaint," for a Latinized form of it, "Dumnonia" or "Damnonia," was used by Diodorus Siculus when writing of the province of Devon and Cornwall in the third century A. D. So that the name by which the men of Devon call their country is the name by which those ancient men called it who erected the stone menhirs on Dartmoor, and built the great earth-camp of Clovelly Dykes, or the smaller bold stronghold of Countisbury."
Great Glen Way
The Great Glen Way long-distance footpath begins where the West Highland Way ends - at Fort William - and follows the Great Glen faultline to finish at Inverness after 79 miles (127km). The trail passes Loch Lochy, Loch Oich and Loch Ness and also follows the towpath of the Caledonian Canal. It's a relatively easy week-long walk amongst beautiful Highland scenery but there's a high level option between Fort Augustus and Drumnadrochit that gives even better mountain views.Includes 38 detailed walking maps: the largest-scale maps available - at just under 1:20,000 (8cm or 31/8 inches to 1 mile) these are bigger than even the most detailed walking maps currently available in the shopsUnique mapping features - walking times, directions, tricky junctions, places to stay, places to eat, points of interest. These are not general-purpose maps but fully edited maps drawn by walkers for walkersWith accommodation, pubs and restaurants in detailed guides to 15 towns and villages including Fort William and InvernessItineraries for all walkers - whether hiking the entire route or sampling highlights on day walks or short breaksDetailed public transport information Buses and trains for all access pointsPractical information for all budgetsWhat to see; where to eat (caf矇s, pubs and restaurants); where to stay (B&Bs, hotels, bunkhouses, hostels and campsites)Downloadable GPS waypointsWritten by Scottish hillwalker Jim Manthorpe, this Trailblazer guide is the 16th in our popular British Walking Guide series.
Hadrian’s Wall Path
All-in-one guide to walking Hadrian's Wall Path National Trail. Hadrian's Wall Path, 84 miles from end to end, follows the course of northern Europe's largest surviving Roman monument, a 2nd-century fortification built - in the border country between England and Scotland - on the orders of the Emperor Hadrian in AD122. Opened in 2003, the path crosses the beautiful border country between England and Scotland. It is the first National Trail to follow the course of a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This week-long walk is regarded as one of the least challenging National Trails. - 8 town plans and 59 large-scale walking maps - at just under 1:20,000 - showing route times, places to stay, points of interest and much more- Plus 6 stage maps and 1 overview map- Itineraries for all walkers - whether walking the route in its entirety over seven to eight days or sampling the highlights on day walks and short breaks- Practical information for all budgets - camping, bunkhouses, hostels, B&Bs, pubs and hotels; where to stay, where to eat, what to see, plus detailed street plans- Comprehensive public transport information - for all access points on the Hadrian's Wall Path.- Flora and fauna - four page full color flower guide, plus an illustrated section on local wildlife- Green hiking - understanding the local environment and minimizing our impact on it- Newcastle city guide- GPS waypoints. These are also downloadable from the Trailblazer website.- Includes extra colour sections: 16pp colour introduction and 16pp of colour mapping for stage sections (one stage per page) with trail profiles.- This 6th edition has been rewritten to make it even more user friendly for walkers traveling in either direction - east from Bowness-on-Solway (near Carlisle) to Newcastle as well as west from Newcastle to Bowness-on-Solway
The Bath Road
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The Strangeness That Is Wales
Discover the strange legends, tales and history of Wales.Did the Welsh sail across the Atlantic in the 12th century?Was King Arthur Welsh?Included are stories on ghosts - both real and fake - and the legend of King Arthur. Welsh animal lore, customs, monsters and music are also examined. One of the strangest villages in the world gets a chapter to itself, as do witches, miners and druids.The book is written in a personal, light-hearted style, with geographical references to help identify the places. Although the stories are intended to entertain as much as educate, the historical facts are accurate.Hopefully, you will come away with a different view on Wales - and a smile on your face.
Strange Tales of Scotland
Strange Tales of Scotland all deal with a particular aspect of Scottish mysteries.You'll learn of the ghost that appeared at the wedding of King Alexander II, and of monsters such as the Shellycoat and Water-horse that were thought to inhabit Scotland's lochs.Another part deals exclusively with Loch Ness, and the strange happenings at that mysterious body of water. Later, we have a look at the odd deaths at the Flannan Islands Lighthouse, and at the strange creatures that were once believed to infest the hills and glens of Scotland, including the terrifying brollachan and the slaugh.Tales of Mermaids and Fin-men are unearthed, as are terrible stories of Scotland's caves, including human sacrifice at Moray's Sculptor's Cave. The legends of Roslin Chapel and its nearby castle are examined, with the possible connection to the Knights Templar.Finally, we have a look at the legend of the phantom armies of Scotland; soldiers who refuse to fade away even centuries after their wars have been fought, and their causes faded in history.Welcome to the Strange Tales of Scotland.
Strange Tales of Scotland
Strange Tales of Scotland all deal with a particular aspect of Scottish mysteries.You'll learn of the ghost that appeared at the wedding of King Alexander II, and of monsters such as the Shellycoat and Water-horse that were thought to inhabit Scotland's lochs.Another part deals exclusively with Loch Ness, and the strange happenings at that mysterious body of water. Later, we have a look at the odd deaths at the Flannan Islands Lighthouse, and at the strange creatures that were once believed to infest the hills and glens of Scotland, including the terrifying brollachan and the slaugh.Tales of Mermaids and Fin-men are unearthed, as are terrible stories of Scotland's caves, including human sacrifice at Moray's Sculptor's Cave. The legends of Roslin Chapel and its nearby castle are examined, with the possible connection to the Knights Templar.Finally, we have a look at the legend of the phantom armies of Scotland; soldiers who refuse to fade away even centuries after their wars have been fought, and their causes faded in history.Welcome to the Strange Tales of Scotland.
The UK Travel Quiz
With its history, heritage, and breathtaking beauty, the United Kingdom is a delight for domestic and international tourists alike. Now both sets of travellers can test their knowledge of the country with this simple, pocket-sized quiz book. Cultural gems and travel hotspots are included in its multiple choice, question-and-answer format, perfect for any social gathering, family journey or holiday break.
The Cambridge, Ely, And King’S Lynn Road
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Ramblers in Cornwall
"The Cornish call it the singing of the shores. When fishermen needed to find their way home and land was obscured by a blanket of fog or intense darkness, they listened intently to the sound of the waves breaking upon shore. The shores sang to them, much like the setting sun beckons the wild geese to fly home before it disappears for the day."Somewhere in Cornwall, the bolthole at the western extremity of Britain, a couple of Indian ex-pats take to the coastal paths to explore a land as old as the hills. When author Arundhati Basu crosses the River Tamar with her husband in the summer of 2012, little does she know that they are stepping into a different world order. Vanity and pretensions are useless commodities in the old country where everything comes to a screeching halt for a cream tea or a well-earned box of fish & chips. The couple, newly married and relocated to the Midlands, find the contours of their relationship changing with every tramping holiday in Cornwall, as they get immersed in the relaxed rhythm of the countryside. Overarching their experience is the salt-laden air from the sea, washing over the senses and reminding us that we are at the mercy of nature. In a world wholly caught up in the bog of social isolation, a narrative of slow travels through the West Country is a reminder that somewhere on the horizon, a place like Cornwall awaits. Told in a 'loiterly' fashion, along with illustrations by the author in charcoal, the book is an anti-travel guide, a cure for the anaesthetic impact of a city existence, far from the lightning-fast pace of modernity.
The Londoners
Do you want to make the most of your expatriation? Don't move to the UK before your read this! Discover tips and tricks from someone who made it all the way there and back again. In her memoir, Estelle Van de Velde invites readers into her world. She had thought moving out of her country of origin would be scary. But the UK isn't as terrifying as it sounds. From learning the language to studying and working in an English country, she describes the experiences that have shaped her, and taught her to see the world in a different way. In The Londoners, you'll discover: How to learn a new language and nail the IELTS exam;What to think about before moving in and out of a new country;How to find your first rental house in London;How to navigate the British university system;How to find a job that matters to you in the UK;And much, much more! You're gonna love this book about London, because it's going to change your life forever and give you a new insight you never thought you'd need.
Images of Peterborough
This book is a selection of images ofPeterborough which was at one time the centre of the separate county of the Soke of Peterborough which contained thirty two towns. A Soke was an area which had the right of local jurisdiction. During its history Peterborough has been a part of Northamptonshire, Huntingdonshire, and finally Cambridgeshire. Peterborough's Cathedral is one of the finest Norman Cathedrals in England with a beautiful painted nave ceiling and is the final resting place of Catherine of Aragon a wife of King Henry VIII. The city has a fine seventeenth century Guildhall in the centre of its former market place, and Customs House by the bridge over the River Nene.
Images of Huntingdon
This book is a selection of images of Huntingdon. It is an ancient market town which was the county town of Huntingdonshire, England's second smallest county, until becoming part of Cambridgeshire in 1974. It was the birthplace of Oliver Cromwell, and the Poet William Cowper lived here. William Cobbett wrote in the early nineteenth century that 'Huntingdon is a very clean and nice place, contains many elegant houses'.
Records Of The Manor, Parish, And Borough Of Hampstead, In The County Of London, To December 31St, 1889
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Passion on Wings
Passion on Wings - My Literary Jaunts in U.K., narrates an adventurous fifteen days tour of a lover of Literature at England. Full of recollections, the book presents the sequences that led to the blossoming of the U.K. trip. The various formalities prior to the flight and the challenges faced in the process, however did not diminish the passion of the author's fervent soul. The chronicle gives the first-hand account of the various social, political, and historical places witnessed in North Wales, Scotland, North West England and Central London. The Admirers and students of literature are sure to benefit from the authentic information imparted by the columnist. The readers will experience the real voyage by discovering not only new landscapes but also new eyes to cherish those memories.
Scotland’s Story
'I wish you would write Scotland's Story for littler children like me, ' asked a young friend of H.E. Marshall, causing the celebrated author to give Scotland the same treatment as previously dedicated to the England in Our Island Story.Starting with the legend of Prince Gathelus and ending with King George the IV this book features many tales, including those of Macbeth, William Wallace, Robert the Bruce and the Stewart kings.This edition features all the original images.
Island Collecting - 111 Ways to Downcarbon
In how many ways could we visit islands in the sea? Can we travel with low eco impact-or even none? George writes for un-privileged travellers like him, for whom any sort of island visit counts as an adventure. Which Scottish or British island visit might lead you to cross a bridge or even a footbridge over an ocean, follow a prince, saint or writer, meet a King, require two ferries, change your calendar, or hum an overture? Have you ever visited one island from another, or slept or camped on an island? Or landed on an uninhabited one? Did you take children, go there for charity, fall in love, or get stranded? Did you carbon-offset your journey? Not a traveller? Can you collect stamps, read or write about islands, or even invent your OWN island?-although: 'A few invented islands are so daft that, frankly, they would have been better submerged at birth.' George has visited over 120 islands, 50 of them Scottish ones about which he tells dozens of tales including historic wildlife ones. He includes many unusual colour images. He surveys island life worldwide, from trivia to tragedy. And he adds hundreds of fascinating island facts from geography, history and natural history. However: 'I do not advise collecting islands; an island plucked from its home would be a mere lump of rock, perhaps with some very annoyed islanders on it.' Rather, George describes 100 ways of visiting islands - but for environmental reasons only recommends 86 of these sorts of 'Visit' - and he offers NO island bucket list of ones you absolutely must travel to; his visits might apply (in principle) to ANY islands. Or you can try 25 home 'Projects', and in listing these he surveys island literature and culture globally . 86 plus 25 = 111. Enjoy!
Another Journey through Britain
After a forty-year career spent travelling across the globe as a mapmaker, Mark Probert finally found his way home. Mission accomplished, he retired, but still needed to scratch that travel itch. The 1960s book Journey through Britain inspired Mark to embark on further adventures. He meanders by motorcycle from one end of Britain to the other to see how things have changed after half a century. The adventure starts at Land's End in south-west England and ends up on the wild north-east coast of Scotland at John o'Groats.
Living London
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Insight Guides Flexi Map Jersey (Insight Maps)
Insight Guides Flexi Map JerseyTravel made easy. Ask local experts.Designed for easy usage and durability, this map is all you need to explore Jersey.This easy to use, full-colour, waterproof map is all you need to navigate Jersey. It also includes dotted highlight sights such as Mont Orgueil Castle and the Maritime Museum as well as essential information on getting around.Features of this map to Jersey: - Detailed cartography produced to the highest cartographic standards, highlighting all the main tourist sights, places to visit and transport networks- Informative text useful travel information, essential facts about the destination, recommendations for the best places to see and tips for getting around- Easy to use lightweight and wipe-clean in a handy pocket-size format. Sights linked to the mapping by numbered markers- Laminated finish durable, weatherproof and easier to fold than conventional paper maps- The main map is at a scale of 1:32,000- Secondary maps cover the Channel Islands and Saint HelierYou may also be interested in: Insight Guides Great Breaks JerseyAbout Insight Guides: Insight Guides is a pioneer of full-colour guide books, with almost 50 years' experience of publishing high-quality, visual travel guides with user-friendly, modern design. We produce around 400 full-colour print guide books and maps, as well as phrase books, picture-packed eBooks and apps to meet different travellers' needs. Insight Guides' unique combination of beautiful travel photography and focus on history and culture create a unique visual reference and planning tool to inspire your next adventure.
London From The Top Of A Bus
London is a galaxy of fascinating buildings, sculptures and the unusual. This book, via four bus journeys through the cities of London and Westminster, introduces the reader to the diversity of what is progressively seen, including churches, pubs and theatres and is peppered with amusing anecdotes. The reader is also introduced to architectural terms used in describing buildings and the derivation of street names.Professor Martin Collins has had a fascination with London since childhood, walking the streets, travelling on buses and generally nosing around, with a predilection for interesting stories. He is a qualified City Guide, Freeman of the City and a Liveryman of the Worshipful Company of Educators.
Images of Lavenham
This book is a selection of images of Lavenham, Suffolk, which is a fine example of a medieval wool town and one of the best preserved in the country, and its Parish Church of St Peter and St Paul is one of the most important wool churches in England.
Insight Guides Flexi Map Edinburgh (Travel Maps)
Insight Guides Flexi Map EdinburghTravel made easy. Ask local experts.Designed for easy usage and durability, this map is all you need to explore Edinburgh.This easy to use, full-colour, waterproof map is all you need to navigate Edinburgh. It also includes dotted highlight sights such as Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile, as well as essential information on getting around.Features of this map to Edinburgh: - Detailed cartography produced to the highest cartographic standards, highlighting all the main tourist sights, places to visit and transport networks- Informative text useful travel information, essential facts about the destination, recommendations for the best places to see and tips for getting around- Easy to use lightweight and wipe-clean in a handy pocket-size format. Sights linked to the mapping by numbered markers- Laminated finish durable, weatherproof and easier to fold than conventional paper maps- The main map is at a scale of 1:10 000- Secondary maps cover north Leith and Central ScotlandYou may also be interested in: Insight Guides Pocket Edinburgh, Insight Guides Scotland, Insight Guides GlasgowAbout Insight Guides: Insight Guides is a pioneer of full-colour guide books, with almost 50 years' experience of publishing high-quality, visual travel guides with user-friendly, modern design. We produce around 400 full-colour print guide books and maps, as well as phrase books, picture-packed eBooks and apps to meet different travellers' needs. Insight Guides' unique combination of beautiful travel photography and focus on history and culture create a unique visual reference and planning tool to inspire your next adventure.
Exploring the Snow Roads
Starting at Blairgowrie and proceeding through Royal Deeside and the Cairngorms National Park, the 90-mile-long Snow Roads Scenic Route ends at Grantown-on-Spey. It features the highest main road in the UK and, along the way, it offers the traveller some of Scotland's most spectacular scenery.What this book seeks to do is to take a look at what lies behind the incredible vistas, to tell the story of the people who once inhabited this ancient landscape, from the Picts to the more recent past. It's a story with a huge cast of disparate characters. Kings and queens; dukes and duchesses; earls and lairds. Criminals and conmen; chieftains and caterans. Road builders and railway builders; radical ministers and rhymers. Saints and smugglers; storytellers and songsmiths. Jacobites and Redcoats. Pioneers and heather priests. As testimony to their times, the landscape is dotted with standing stones and stone circles, castles and churches, old military roads and railways, holy sites and battle sites. And associated with them are myths, legends, and folklore - tales galore of love and death and derring-do, murder and ghostly goings-on. Appreciate the scenery for its own sake, but you will get much more from your trip, see the Snow Roads Scenic Route through more informed eyes, if you read this book first, or take it with you on your travels.And appropriately enough for a route with snow in its title, the author goes off piste as he visits other places of interest which should not be missed - and where he comes across even more astonishing tales to tell.
The Beacons Way
The Beacons Way is a 159km (99 mile) high level walking route passing right through the heart of the Brecon Beacons National Park. Beginning at Abergavenny the route takes in the summits of sixteen of the National Park's peaks, including Pen y Fan, Corn Du and the Bannau Sir Gaer / The Carmarthen Fans and also passes through some of the most wild and remote country to be found anywhere in Wales. This guide provides a detailed description of the route taken by the Beacons Way and includes useful background information regarding many of the places of interest seen along its course.
A History Of The Isle of Man
Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
Adventures in Anglotopia
Adventures in Anglotopia is a journey to answer a question, framed through a childhood exposed to British culture and then nearly twenty years of travel in Britain. It's an exploration of why I love Britain so much but also why Britain is such a wonderful place, worthy of loving unconditionally.The narrative arc of the book is answering the question by covering topics related to Britain that interest me greatly - such as visiting for the first time, culture, history, specific places, and much more. Each chapter focuses on a specific area, all while building to the valedictory chapter where I lay out my 'Great British Dream' and finally answer why I love Britain so much.
British History in BriefA whistle-stop tour through the history of Britain
Discover Scotland
This travel journal is ideal for people who want to chronicle their travels and newest adventures to Scotland. It includes original color photography by the author of iconic landmarks and other panoramic scenes from around country, including scenes from Edinburgh, Glasgow and the Isle of Skye.
How To Make It In London
My book is addressed to immigrants that came to the UK and want to find their first job or change their career path. It is dedicated also to English people if they want to change something in their life.Many people only dream about career satisfaction but doubt in their abilities. They can't find a stimulus to make a first step forward, not knowing an English language enough. But this is not an ordinary guide, it is a key to success and real story of my career in UK. You will not find such a book in bookstores or in the Internet.Most of career guides concentrate around big steps and quick promotion, but this is good for people that have strong career in place and achieved a lot. What about people that are starting from the scratch? With little English knowledge and lack of professional experience on CV?In this book you will learn how to answer interview questions and learn English, how to write an attractive CV despite the lack of professional experience, I will also share list of 50 agencies.I came to London in 2004. I graduated here from University, where I have studied Finance. I work in City of London in a bank as an Analyst and Business Partner. Not only great work and money - it is also my ups and downs. Nobody is perfect, and my story proves that ordinary people also reach the stars, thus motivating their loved ones.
Rambles Beyond Railways
I visited Cornwall, for the first time, in the summer and autumn of 1850; and in the winter of the same year, I wrote this book.At that time, the title attached to these pages was strictly descriptive of the state of the county, when my companion and I walked through it. But when, little more than a year afterwards, a second edition of this volume was called for, the all-conquering railway had invaded Cornwall in the interval, and had practically contradicted me on my own title-page.To rechristen my work was out of the question--I should simply have destroyed its individuality. Ladies may, and do, often change their names for the better; but books enjoy no such privilege. In this embarrassing position, I ended by treating the ill-timed intrusion of the railway into my literary affairs, as a certain Abb?(who was also an author, ) once treated the overthrow of the Swedish Constitution, in the reign of Gustavus the Third. Having written a profound work, to prove that the Constitution, as at that time settled, was secure from all political accidents, the Abb?was surprised in his study, one day, by the appearance of a gentleman, who disturbed him over the correction of his last proof-sheet. "Sir!" said the gentleman; "I have looked in to inform you that the Constitution has just been overthrown." To which the Abb?replied: --"Sir! they may overthrow the Constitution, but they can't overthrow MY BOOK"--and he quietly went on with his work.On precisely similar principles, I quietly went on with MY TITLE-PAGE.So much for the name of the book. For the book itself, as published in its present form, I have a last word to say, before these prefatory lines come to an end.
Southern England and Wales Marco Polo Map
Marco Polo Southern England and Wales Map: the ideal map for your trip Let the Marco Polo Southern England and Wales Road Map guide you around this beautiful part of Britain. Discover a region of ancient landscapes, beautiful beaches, vibrant towns and major cities with this highly durable, detailed, touring map of Southern England and Wales. It folds away easily and is always on standby to help when you're stuck.- Perfect touring map - the scale is 1: 300 000* ideal to help you tour the region by car or RV.- Easy to use - the super clear mapping in strong colors and clear text will help you navigate the region like a local.- New ZOOM system - all large urban areas marked on the main map are cross-referenced to separate transit maps zooming in on the city. Zoom even further with detailed city maps in the index booklet. So, if you choose to meander around the country lanes, criss-cross the region by motorway or navigate the streets of London, Cardiff or Manchester, this handy, fold-out map has all the information you need.- Includes 11 city maps - detailed street maps of Birmingham, Bristol, Cambridge, Canterbury, Cardiff, London, Oxford and more are also included.- Southern England and Wales highlights - major sights and key points of interest are marked on the map by numbered stars and these are listed in the index booklet with a brief description to help you pick the best places to see en route.- Extensive index - the thorough index is fully cross-referenced to the map to help you pinpoint your destination quickly.For the big trips and the little detours, trust Marco Polo's clear mapping and thorough index to guide you around Southern England and Wales. *(1: 300 000 / 1cm=3km / 1inch=4.7 miles)
National Geographic Walking London
These handy, take-along walking guides--filled with essential maps, inspirational photos, and insider tips--showcase the world's great cities in a practical, streamlined, itinerary-driven format. The best way to see and appreciate the sights of London is to walk, absorbing all the energy and vibrancy of the city. This guide offers 15 itineraries, accompanying the reader step by step on a journey of discovery in the company of expert travel writers, all true Londoners, who explain the most important monuments of the city. The "Whirlwind Visit" section includes schedules for visiting the entire city in one day or in a weekend, for solo travel and family outings. The walks go from The City to Westminster and from Kensington to Knightsbridge, touching on all the sites shown on the maps. Each "Walking Tour" is complete with maps and walking times; the underground stations where the tours start are clearly marked. There are detailed descriptions of museums and other destinations, including Westminster Abbey, St. Paul's Cathedral, and the National Gallery, with tips on what to see and how to plan a visit. This insider guide will introduce the reader to the most intimate aspects of the city: Royal London, Shakespeare's London, and London pubs: there will be no doubt why this city is considered one of the best in the world.
Mitak’s Incomplete
My story and my journey to success. Life put me through the hardest obstacles I could take. I lost everything when I decided to believe in myself and do what I love. I hope this book can help people take something from my experiences and I hope this book can help you if you are drowning in the dark, like I was. Life changing and motivational.
Rick Steves London 2020
From the sacred stones of Westminster Abbey to the top of the London Eye, the city is yours to discover with Rick Steves! Inside Rick Steves London 2020 you'll find: Comprehensive coverage for spending a week or more exploring LondonRick's strategic advice on how to get the most out of your time and money, with rankings of his must-see favoritesTop sights and hidden gems, from Trafalgar Square and the Tower of London to where to find the best tikka masala or fish and chipsConnect with local culture: Catch a show in Soho, take afternoon tea, or have a pint of English ale with Londoners in a pub Beat the crowds, skip the lines, and avoid tourist traps with Rick's candid, humorous insightThe best places to eat, sleep, and relax with a Pimm's CupSelf-guided walking tours of lively neighborhoods and world-class museums like the British Museum and the Victoria & Albert Day trips to Windsor, Cambridge, and StonehengeDetailed neighborhood maps and a fold-out city map for exploring on the goUseful resources including a packing list, popular British slang, a historical overview, and recommended readingOver 600 bible-thin pages include everything worth seeing without weighing you downMake the most of every day and every dollar with Rick Steves London 2020.Spending just a few days in the city? Try Rick Steves Pocket London.
DK Eyewitness Top 10 London
One of the world's most captivating metropolises, London is a cultural colossus-renowned for its pulsating theater district, museums, monuments, and fabulous array of restaurants and bars. Your DK Eyewitness Top 10 travel guide ensures you'll find your way around London with absolute ease. Our annually updated Top 10 travel guide breaks down the best of London into helpful lists of ten-from our own selected highlights to the best museums and art galleries, places to eat, parks and gardens, and riverfront sights. You'll discover: - Thirteen easy-to-follow itineraries, perfect for a day trip, a weekend, or a week- Top 10 lists of London's must-sees, including detailed descriptions of the British Museum, National Gallery and National Portrait Gallery, Natural History Museum, Science Museum, Buckingham Palace, London Eye, Tate Modernand Tate Britain, Westminster Abbey and Parliament Square, Tower of London, and St Paul's Cathedral- London's most interesting areas, with the best places for shopping, going out, and sightseeing- Inspiration for different things to enjoy during your trip-including festivals and cultural events, traditional pubs, hidden gems off the beaten track, and things to do for free- A laminated pull-out map of London and its environs, plus eleven full-color neighborhood maps- Streetsmart advice get ready, get around, and stay safe- A lightweight format perfect for your pocket or bag when you're on the move Looking for more on London's culture, history, and attractions? Try our DK Eyewitness London.
Bradt Slow Travel North Devon & Exmoor
This new, thoroughly updated edition of Bradt's award-winning North Devon & Exmoor remains the only dedicated general guide to this compelling area. North Devon's relative inaccessibility has been a deterrent to ugly development, and Exmoor National Park is one of the smallest, least well known, and utterly delightful of all national parks. The rugged western cliffs around Hartland Point are the most dramatic in Devon and the cliff-top walking some of the best. New to this edition are several nature reserves which didn't make it into the first edition and more in-depth descriptions of the far western part of Devon abutting the Cornish border. Also included are the Gnome Reserve and the Bakelite Museum - just two of several quirky places in the region - and expanded information on the island of Lundy in the Bristol Channel, as well as unique coverage of the whole of Exmoor National Park straddling Devon and Somerset. Particularly intriguing are the many descriptions of country churches, 'the storerooms of history'.The North Devon and Exmoor region is arguably the most scenic in the southwest. No other has this blend of wild rugged coastline, deep river valleys, heather-covered moorland, family-friendly sandy beaches, great surfing and enchanting villages. Some of the prettiest villages in the southwest are found here, with cream teas aplenty. Much information is unique to this guidebook, blending descriptions of little-known places and country pursuits with portraits of local characters, past and present. The guide also places special emphasis on car-free travel, walking, local food, pubs and unusual or special accommodation. Whether you like to spend time exploring National Trust properties, discovering gardens, wildlife watching (Exmoor is home to Britain's largest mammal, the red deer), or indulging in more active pursuits such as coasteering, kayaking or just a gentle pony trek, Bradt's North Devon & Exmoor is the ideal companion for a successful visit.
