Rick Steves Pocket London
Make the most of every day and every dollar with Rick Steves! This colorful, compact guidebook is perfect for spending a week or less in London: City walks and tours: Six detailed tours and walks showcase London's essential sights, including the National Gallery, the Tower of London, and Westminster Abbey, plus handy neighborhood breakdowns Rick's strategic advice on what experiences are worth your time and money What to eat and where to stay: Dig into hearty pub fare with the locals, wash down a classic fish n' chips with a pint, and linger over high tea Day-by-day itineraries to help you prioritize your time A detailed, detachable fold-out map, plus museum and city maps throughout Full-color, portable, and slim for exploring on the go Trip-planning practicalities like when to go, how to get around, and more Lightweight yet packed with valuable insight into London's history and culture, Rick Steves Pocket London truly is a tour guide in your pocket. Spending more than a week in the city? Try Rick Steves London!
Walking London’s Circle Line
Walking London's Circle Line: A Pedestrian Guide To Central London is a series of fifteen guided walks that focus on the history, architecture, and curiosities of central London. Each walk begins and ends at a station on the London Underground Circle Line.
Pretty Little London: Trips
A curated guide to the most chic, stylish and unique trips around the UK - all within easy reach of London - from the creators of the hugely successful Instagram account @prettylittlelondon. Sometimes even Londoners need a change of scenery - the fresh sea air and the sand between our toes, the bright lights of a new city to discover, the relaxing charm of a small town, or rolling hills with no other people in sight. Your guides, Sara and Andrea, have scoured the UK for their favourite places to visit for those precious escapes, all a short ride away from the capital. Introducing you to the most stylish destinations, they recommend how to get the most out of each experience with the best places to eat, drink, sleep and shop, as well as providing cultural highlights and picturesque walks. Each trip is tailored to a mood, interest or season and provides insider tips on how to make the most of your precious time, and - of course - take those all-important photos for your grid. Whether you're a born-and-bred Londoner bored of the same old days out, visiting from abroad and want to see the 'real' UK, or a London-living country bumpkin in need of inspiration - this book will offer something for you. With 50 day trips and weekend getaways, Pretty Little London: Trips is the ultimate guide to escaping the city.
Scotland Under Mary Stuart
Originally published in 1971, this book gives the real substance of Scotland at the time of Mary Queen of Scots. It describes the way people of all ranks of society lived, their homes, their food and amusements, the ways they earned their living, cared for the sick and punished the offenders.
101 Wonders of the Waterways
A charming and characterful guidebook to the best of Britain's diverse and fascinating canal network for all waterway enthusiasts. Beautifully illustrated, this compendium uncovers the many extraordinary, notable and surprising places to be found on Britain's waterways. Our canals and rivers link into a diverse 3,000-mile-long network, and 101 Wonders of the Waterways shows you that wherever you find yourself in the country, there will be something nearby to give you a taste of this beautiful and nostalgia-infused world. Canal cruising experts Steve Haywood and Moira Haynes bring our waterways to life with their witty and lyrical prose, including many lesser-known and often ignored places - the best-kept secrets of Britain's canals and rivers. Some examples of wonders include: - Historic Hungerford in Berkshire, where William of Orange was staying when he was offered the crown after the Glorious Revolution- The world famous Pontcysyllte Aqueduct, soaring spectacularly on slender tapered columns 126 feet over the River Dee below- Hest Bank, with its stunning views and the only place where a canal runs so close to the seashore that you can smell the seaweed from the back of your boat As well as lively personal anecdotes, and insightful commentary on Britain's heritage and history, this guide includes handy recommendations to help you make the most of your visit to each wonder. This is the book you will want to have in the back of your car, or stuffed into your backpack, so you can find an idyllic place for a picnic, or the perfect day trip for a long weekend.
North Wales - Intended as a Guide to Future Tourists
In July 1798, a Cambridge student set out on a botanical tour and wrote the first guidebook to North Wales. Wearing spectacles and carrying a rucksack, Yorkshire-born William Bingley made notes, sketched and looked for rare plants. He befriended a Welshman with whom he made the first recorded rock climb in Britain on the north flank of Snowdon. Three years later they climbed the iconic mountain Tryfan. Bingley also helped establish the legend of the faithful hound Gelert.In retracing Bingley's steps through the historic counties of Flint, Denbigh, Caernarvon, Anglesey, Merioneth and Montgomery (as well as the town of Oswestry), the reader will discover a landscape and people of over two hundred years ago. They will clamber with Bingley up waterfalls, ride in a waggon into a candle-lit copper mine, sail on a cutter to Ynys Enlli, suffer the fleas at an inn in Beddgelert, ponder the necessity of taking a pint of rum up Snowdon, or blissfully rest in the shade of Montgomery Castle during harvest. Perhaps also, like Bingley, they will be fired by the Last Bard's curse on Edward I, while gazing across the water at sunset towards the isle of the Druids.This first edition since 1839 includes a newly researched biography, and background on the Picturesque, the Sublime, slate quarries and pickled puffins.
The Robin Hood 500 Route
Robin Hood. Maid Marian. Little John. Friar Tuck. Alan a Dale. Will Scarlet. All names which have become immortalised not just in English folklore, but hailed in world legend. What is the historical truth behind these enigmatic figures-and what became of them after their celebrated adventures?In this book, Robin Hood enthusiast Neil Hallam invites you to join him on the trip of a lifetime as he travels around some of the most scenic locations in England searching for the facts behind this famous yet inscrutable outlaw. His travels take him far beyond busy Nottingham and Sherwood Forest to the village of Robin Hood, the bucolic hamlet of Loxley, charming Whitby and the beautiful Robin Hood's Bay, via a plethora of caves, coves, churches, crags and castles just waiting to be discovered along the way.Drawing on historical research, national folklore and local legend, Neil pieces together a fascinating and entertaining tapestry of swashbuckling adventures, intriguing mysteries and ancient curiosities which will make you want to visit each and every amazing location for yourself.
Marco Wong 2023 UK School Tours
Unlike last trip (and book) this time I planned to write about this journey once checked in at the Hong Kong International Airport. I planned to write on the train rides but unfortunately for some reason they were not stable enough for me to even write the postcards. Turns out taking First Class rides helps very little regarding the situation. Anyway, time to recap the school tours and the lovely moments. 26/1/2023 9:04 a.m. London Time Heathrow Airport
English Literature and Society in the Eighteenth Century
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England in the Age of Wycliffe
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A Topographical Dictionary of Scotland, Comprising the Several Counties, Islands, Cities, Burgh and Market Towns, Parishes, and Principal Villages
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A Tour Thro' The Whole Island Of Great Britain
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Grain and Chaff From an English Manor
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A Pedestrian Tour through North Wales in a Series of Letters
In the Summer of 1794, Samuel Taylor Coleridge set out for North Wales with his Cambridge friend, Joseph Hucks. A Pedestrian Tour through North Wales, published the following year, is the latter's account of their travels. It was a turbulent time that had brought into question many old verities: the American colonies had recently broken off from the British Empire, and France was mid-way through its devastating revolution, heads still rolling off the guillotine while that most civilised of nations lived through the Reign of Terror. The two friends, 22 years of age, set out with rucksacks and old clothing, mingling with the peasants, staying at inns, and travelling everywhere on foot, at a time when the vogue of pedestrian tours was just beginning, and when voluntarily walking from place to place was not considered respectable. Their 600-mile journey, quite an achievement in that era, went as far south as Aberystwyth and passed through Devil's Bridge. Follow them on their journey and see them sneer at modern repairs on Beaurmaris Castle, flinch at promiscuous nudity in the beaches of Abergele, cause alarm among children near Conwy, be taken for Frenchmen by the same, break bedroom windows in Tregarron in order to get air, and a great deal more. Hucks the backpacker and poet supplies us with a unique, entertaining, and elegantly written glimpse into 18th-century North Wales.
A Tour Thro' The Whole Island Of Great Britain
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Grain and Chaff From an English Manor
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The Scandinavian Kingdom of Dublin
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Court Life Under the Plantagenets
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Court Life Under the Plantagenets
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The Night Side of London
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Scotland
Yearning to delve into the mysteries of the Highlands? Skip the tourist traps and unearth new ways to delight in its legendary landscape. (2024 Edition) Have you dreamed of visiting Scotland but hate canned tours? Overwhelmed by which marvels to choose when short on time? Struggling with planning but don't want to be beholden to a guide? Author and seasoned traveler Christy Nicholas has turned her passion for the nooks and crannies of the country's beautiful lonely moors into a deep knowledge of a country bursting with history and beauty. And now she's here to share a treasure trove of tips for relishing the wonders of this stunning destination so you can ditch the stress and soak in the culture.Scotland: Stunning, Strange, and Secret is the ultimate companion to uncovering little-known gems that will transport you to a place and time that birthed legends and captivated millions. Nicholas's veteran advice helps you explore every county and avoid the crowds, while immersing in the author's favorite locales and savoring the breathtaking grandeur of the land of whisky and tartans. See mesmerizing sites missed by the hordes and return home reinvigorated after an experience you'll cherish for a lifetime.In Scotland: Stunning, Strange, and Secret, you'll discover: - Expert guidance for engaging in a journey that reveals a rarely seen world- Geographic phenomena like the spectacular Orkney Islands to add unique touches to a memorable adventure- Stories and myths leading to stone circles and Pictish art for a spellbinding encounter of the ages- Practical information for budgeting so you can make that seemingly impossible dream a reality- Detailed plans to help you maximize your precious hours, suggestions for choosing locations from an abundance of options, and much, much more!Scotland: Stunning, Strange, and Secret: A Guide to Hidden Scotland is an eye-opening travel guidebook. If you like escaping the beaten path, a conversational approach, and creating lasting memories, then you'll love Christy Nicholas's invaluable resource.
A Guide Through The District Of The Lakes In The North Of England
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Black's Picturesque Tourist of Scotland; Volume 1
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A Topographical Dictionary of Scotland, Comprising the Several Counties, Islands, Cities, Burgh and Market Towns, Parishes, and Principal Villages
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Black’s Picturesque Tourist of Scotland; Volume 2
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A Chorographical Description Or Survey Of The County Of Devon. With Additions
England in the Age of Wycliffe
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Natural Wonders of the British Isles
If this title seems a little pretentious, I can only say, in my defence, that it was the title of the second Noble Caledonia cruise to be embarked upon after the partial easing of the Covid-19 lockdown in 2021. Places visited included such diverse locations as the remote archipelago of St Kilda, the Hebrides, Loch Torridon, Rathlin Island, the Giant's Causeway, Anglesey, St David's, Lundy, the Isles of Scilly, and Fowey, all the time accompanied by a team of enthusiastic experts to point out items of interest.
The Scandinavian Kingdom of Dublin
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Metropolitan Improvements
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Metropolitan Improvements
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A Guide Through The District Of The Lakes In The North Of England
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A Chorographical Description Or Survey Of The County Of Devon. With Additions
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Tours in Wales; Volume 1
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Black's Picturesque Tourist of Scotland
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Black's Picturesque Tourist of Scotland
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Put the Oven On
Have you always wanted to visit the UK, but you're worried about what you have heard about the food?Are you planning a trip across the pond and have no idea what food to order when you get there?Did you once live in Great Britain and miss the sausage rolls, fish and chips, and delicious puddings?Pocket sized and perfect for travel. This lighthearted look at British cuisine will be invaluable if you plan to travel to the United Kingdom.Put the Oven On includes: A comprehensive British-to-American food list, so you will know what to look for when shopping.Information on dining and tipping etiquette, and how it differs from the US.Where some of the bad-food narrative came from even though British food is actually fabulous.
Visions of Anglotopia
A few months ago, I started a picture series on our social media channels chronicling my over 20 years of travel to Britain through my personal 100 favorite pictures of Britain that I've taken over the years. The goal was to countdown to my trip and build up the excitement with our followers.But I was also working on a secret project with those 100 pictures concurrently. I've been laying them out into a special hardcover book which we're announcing today. It's called Visions of Anglotopia: A Personal Tour of Britain.When I started this project in the spring, I wanted to show everyone MY Britain and what it means to me. I started with my first trip to Britain in 2001, and I finished with my last trip there in 2018 when we drove from Land's End to John O'Groats. In between, I shared pictures from the rise, crash, and rebirth of Anglotopia.Now, these pictures are together in one place, in a special, limited edition hardcover book. I've always wanted to make a hardcover photography book with pretty pictures of Britain, and this seems as good a time as any to do it!The book measures 8.5 inches by 8.5 inches square. It is hardcover, with a dust jacket. It's printed on high-quality paper using a premium printing process (different from what we use for our magazine and other books).This is a unique project for us - we've not done a large hardcover photography book, so it's important that we sell as many as possible in advance to help keep printing costs under control. The book is pretty much done, as I've been working on it for the last three months. We have decided to produce just 250 copies. We hope to sell them all.I do hope you will order a copy of this book. It's rather special, and I think Anglotopia readers will love it.
Crossings of the Tees
This adventure/project began as a result of a short story competition - Crossing the Tees - to which I was introduced through Prompted-2-Write. I decided on the spur of the moment to visit, photograph and traverse (where possible) all the crossings of the Tees. Several trawls of Ordnance Survey maps and close scrutiny by Google maps gave me an initial list of fifty-two crossings, more than double what I had guessed! I knew that I had included some barrages and weirs. Did they count as crossings? Railway bridges certainly did, even the three that no longer carried rail tracks. Some I suspected, but could not tell from the maps, were probably constructed to carry water or perhaps sewage pipes. I decided that I would simply check them out as I journeyed downstream.
London, Block by Block
London is a spectacular place to visit, and there are endlessthings to see and do all year round. In London Block by Block, illustrator Cierra Blockshares 50 maps showing the best that London has to offer, whether it's thefood, history, culture, shopping, beautiful buildings or gardens. Each mapstarts with an idea--it might be: Where are the best pancakes in London? Whatare the places everyone should visit in Marylebone? Or, where in London can youspend hours browsing the shelves of a beautiful bookstore? From there, Cierrahas curated a list of the best places and has painted a charming accompanyingmap. From the best afternoon tea to the most impressive views, haunted placesand things to do in summer, there really is something for everyone. This book will be aninspiration for all, whether it's your first visit to London, you're a seasonedvacationer or an all-your-life local. That's the wonderful thing about London--there'salways more to explore!
The Scottish Isles
In this book, which follows on from 2019's The Scottish Isles: Part 1, Mary Jane Walker explores the romantic Isle of Skye and the vast archipelago of the Outer Hebrides where turquoise waters lap over white beaches reminiscent of the tropics. It's not the sort of thing you expected at 58 degrees north, and there are plenty of extra surprises in this exotic western realm.
Life in Wartime Britain
An enlightening social history of World War Two on the Home Front. 'Highly entertaining and informative' The Times 'Authentic and very comprehensive' Daily Telegraph What was it like to remain in Britain while husbands, fathers and children were on the frontlines fighting against the threat of Nazi Germany? How did the role of women and children change with the absence of these men during the war? E. R. Chamberlin's fascinating book transports the reader to life on the Home Front in Britain during the Second World War. Drawing on a vast array of contemporary sources, from personal memories of people who lived through it to newspaper reports and periodicals, Chamberlin charts the pain, fear, and boredom as well as the new sense of community that developed amongst those who lived through these years. Life in Wartime Britain uncovers how the men, women, and children who remained behind took on new roles in factories and farms, or became WRENs or members of the Home Guard, joining together to survive the seemingly endless bombing raids, and how they prepared for rebuilding the nation once victory came into sight. This book shines an important light on a much-understudied aspect of the Second World War and should be essential reading for all interested in this tragic period.
The Comical Pilgrim
NEW PRINT WITH PROFESSIONAL TYPE-SET IN CONTRAST TO SCANNED PRINTS OFFERED BY OTHERS The Comical Pilgrim: Or, Travels Of A Cynick Philosopher, Thro' The Most Wicked Parts Of The World, Namely, England, Wales, Scotland, Ireland, And Holland. With His Merry Observations On The English Stage, Gaming-Houses, Poets, Beaux, Women, Courtiers, Politicians, And Plotters. Welsh Clergy, Gentry, And Customs. Scotch Manners, Religion, And Lawyers. Irish Ceremonies In Their Marriages, Christenings, And Burials. And Dutch Government, Polity, And Trade. Being A General Satyr On The Vices And Follies Of The Age. This book is a result of an effort made by us towards making a contribution to the preservation and repair of original classic literature. In an attempt to preserve, improve and recreate the original content, we have worked towards: 1. Type-setting & Reformatting: The complete work has been re-designed via professional layout, formatting and type-setting tools to re-create the same edition with rich typography, graphics, high quality images, and table elements, giving our readers the feel of holding a 'fresh and newly' reprinted and/or revised edition, as opposed to other scanned & printed (Optical Character Recognition - OCR) reproductions. 2. Correction of imperfections: As the work was re-created from the scratch, therefore, it was vetted to rectify certain conventional norms with regard to typographical mistakes, hyphenations, punctuations, blurred images, missing content/pages, and/or other related subject matters, upon our consideration. Every attempt was made to rectify the imperfections related to omitted constructs in the original edition via other references. However, a few of such imperfections which could not be rectified due to intentional\unintentional omission of content in the original edition, were inherited and preserved from the original work to maintain the authenticity and construct, relevant to the work. We believe that this work holds historical, cultural and/or intellectual importance in the literary works community, therefore despite the oddities, we accounted the work for print as a part of our continuing effort towards preservation of literary work and our contribution towards the development of the society as a whole, driven by our beliefs. We are grateful to our readers for putting their faith in us and accepting our imperfections with regard to preservation of the historical content. HAPPY READING!
