Like The Thistle Seed
Scotland has always given generously of her people to the world. This book tells the story of some of the many hundreds of thousands of Scots who have contributed to the fabric of modern world.In here are explorers and entrepreneurs, settlers and soldiers, politicians and missionaries, traders and police officers.They are a diverse lot with only two things in common: they made their home in a foreign land, and they hailed from Scotland. The world is all the richer for the part they played.
Like The Thistle Seed
Scotland has always given generously of her people to the world. This book tells the story of some of the many hundreds of thousands of Scots who have contributed to the fabric of modern world.In here are explorers and entrepreneurs, settlers and soldiers, politicians and missionaries, traders and police officers.They are a diverse lot with only two things in common: they made their home in a foreign land, and they hailed from Scotland. The world is all the richer for the part they played.This is the large print edition of Like The Thistle Seed, with a larger font / typeface for easier reading.
Like The Thistle Seed
Scotland has always given generously of her people to the world. This book tells the story of some of the many hundreds of thousands of Scots who have contributed to the fabric of modern world.In here are explorers and entrepreneurs, settlers and soldiers, politicians and missionaries, traders and police officers.They are a diverse lot with only two things in common: they made their home in a foreign land, and they hailed from Scotland. The world is all the richer for the part they played.This is the large print edition of Like The Thistle Seed, with a larger font / typeface for easier reading.
Like The Thistle Seed
Scotland has always given generously of her people to the world. This book tells the story of some of the many hundreds of thousands of Scots who have contributed to the fabric of modern world.In here are explorers and entrepreneurs, settlers and soldiers, politicians and missionaries, traders and police officers.They are a diverse lot with only two things in common: they made their home in a foreign land, and they hailed from Scotland. The world is all the richer for the part they played.
Like The Thistle Seed
Scotland has always given generously of her people to the world. This book tells the story of some of the many hundreds of thousands of Scots who have contributed to the fabric of modern world.In here are explorers and entrepreneurs, settlers and soldiers, politicians and missionaries, traders and police officers.They are a diverse lot with only two things in common: they made their home in a foreign land, and they hailed from Scotland. The world is all the richer for the part they played.
English Traits
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Certain delightful English towns, with glimpses of the pleasant country between
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Dickens-Land
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A Walk Through Leicester (Esprios Classics)
Susanna Watts (1768-1842) was a noted English abolitionist, author, translator and artist. Watts took up writing in order to earn money to support herself and her mother. Her poetry was noted for its anti-slavery themes. Watts published a poem directed at William Wilberforce criticising his views on women working in the abolitionist movement. Despite Wilberforce's views, Watts and her friend Elizabeth Heyrick continued campaigning against slavery, including founding The Humming Bird, the first anti-slavery periodical. Heyrick and Watts would visit greengrocers and other businesses to encourage the owners to not purchase Caribbean sugar and other products produced by slave labour.
Scottish Castles
Historical background and architectural details are given for each of the nearly 140 Scottish castles. Includes the major sites of Edinburgh and Stirling, and covers from as far north as Shetland to as far south as Dumfries and Galloway, west as far as the Outer Hebrides, and east to Aberdeenshire. Contains an introduction on Scotland's castles, with a history description of classification of building type with examples. Includes details on the property's custodianship, whether cared for by Historic Environment Scotland or the National Trust for Scotland, a description of the gardens where relevant, location, website, and phone number.
Cathedral Cities of England; 60 reproductions from original water-colours
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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, Picturesque And Descriptive
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England Of My Heart
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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.
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.
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.This is the large print edition of The Strangeness That Is Wales, with a larger font / typeface for easier reading.
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 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.
The Cambridge, Ely, And King’S Lynn Road
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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.
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.
England Revisited
'This is not a memoir, exactly.' It is 'a declaration of love for a country.' So begins England Revisited. With exuberance, honesty and quick-witted charm, Helle Libenholt embarks on a personal and cultural exploration of Englishness from her Danish perspective. From pubs, Shakespeare, Freddy Mercury and P's and Q's to afternoon tea, The Tube, Stephen Fry, football, Jane Austen, Pimm's, the unrivalled British sense of humour and much more. Through it all threads her one true love: English literature. But she considers also Kierkegaard, the Viking presence in the UK, the mysterious lack of a word for 'please' in Danish, and wonders if Danes are actually a kind of hobbit. Part memoir, part travelogue, part essays - the Bill Bryson for bibliophiles - England Revisited is an engaging, entertaining tribute to the quirks and eccentricities of a country with which the author has had a quiet (if one-sided) love affair all her life. Libenholt provides new insights into familiar topics that will captivate and educate Britons, fellow Danes and Anglophiles anywhere.
101 Budget Britain Travel Tips - 2nd Edition
It's no secret that Britain is an expensive place. We certainly know. After making nearly 20 trips to the UK over the last two decades we've seen the best and the worst that Britain has to offer in the budget travel realm. Britain may be expensive but with careful planning and thought, you can travel there on a budget and still enjoy yourself. So, that's why we decided to write this guide - to help anyone planning or thinking of planning a trip to Britain to save money so they can make it happen. WHAT'S INCLUDED? Find out the cheapest ways to travel around Britain. Find out the tourist attractions you can avoid. Find free things to do in Britain's major cities Travel planning tips to plan with a budget in mind from day one. Find out how to visit Britain's stately homes practically for free. Shopping tips to save money on souvenirs. Lodging tips so your hotel stay doesn't break the bank. How to eat in Britain cheaply. And so much more! Even savvy travellers will learn something new from this book where we've distilled 20 years of travel experience down to 101 tips to save you money on your trip to Britain. In the post-COVID travel world, get Britain Travel Ready with 101 Budget Britain Travel Tips by Anglotopia.
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
Records Of The Manor, Parish, And Borough Of Hampstead, In The County Of London, To December 31St, 1889, has been considered by academicians and scholars of great significance and value to literature. This forms a part of the knowledge base for future generations. So that the book is never forgotten we have represented this book in a print format as the same form as it was originally first published. Hence any marks or annotations seen are left intentionally to preserve its true nature.
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.
The Glorious M5
The M5 is glorious! People often assume that motorways are concrete carbuncles that merely take motorists from A to B, yet they are so much more. They are conduits between communities, different landscapes and points in time.From Roman roads to supersonic aircraft, this uniquely informative book has something for every traveller, adding intrigue and enjoyment to their journey.The reader is taken on a southbound journey through the 31 junctions of the M5, from the West Midlands to the West Country. The route hides many interesting stories and leads to some beautiful scenery and extraordinary villages, towns and cities. After reading this book, travelling on the M5 will be a glorious journey.
Living London
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