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Author : Joan Pilsbury Alcock
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780852631614
Total Pages : 68 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (316 download)
Download or read book Discovering Derbyshire and the Peak District written by Joan Pilsbury Alcock and published by . This book was released on 1972-01 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Trevor Brighton
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 272 pages
Book Rating : 4.F/5 ( download)
Download or read book The Discovery of the Peak District written by Trevor Brighton and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: THE PEAK DISTRICT was an area viewed with fear and foreboding for a thousand years. Largely impenetrable to the traveller, it was called a aehowling wilderness' by Defoe. Its few inhabitants were uncouth and the last troglodytes in England. Their guttural dialect was barely intelligible and their fondness for drink was renowned and repellent. Since Saxon times the Peak was associated with evil and the abode of the devil was located in the huge cave known as Peak's Arse. By the Norman period this supernatural cavern was proclaimed one of the seven wonders of Europe. Elizabethan topographers declared it the first of the Seven Wonders of the Peak ... all of which were natural phenomena except for Chatsworth, built amid what Charles Cotton called "the warts and pudenda of Nature." A magical transformation occurred, almost overnight, when the romantic period viewed the Peak in quite a different light. Its wonder was now its landscape ... portrayed by artists and writers as picturesque, beautiful and sublime. Rousseau, the "prophet of Nature" came to live there. Dovedale became Elysium and Monsal Dale Arcadia. Turnpike roads slowly opened up the Peak. Chatsworth was its showplace while Buxton strove to emulate Bath. Scientists such as Erasmus Darwin came to study its geology and industrialists such as Wedgwood and Boulton its minerals. Arkwright's cotton mills made it one of the "cradles of the Industrial Revolution" and antiquaries and archaeologists explored its ancient remains. Ruskin foresaw the ruin of an idyllic world and raved against the coming of the railways and the curse of trippers. Yet, despite the inevitable scars, the area retained much of its natural beauty and, surrounded by burgeoning urban industrial growth, it became a focal point for the outdoor movement of the 19th and 20th centuries. Not surprisingly, by 1953 much of the Peak District was designated Britain's first National Park. What is surprising is that this important new book is the first full and fascinating account of the past of the Peak.
Author : Denis Eardley
Publisher : Amberley Publishing Limited
ISBN 13 : 1445631911
Total Pages : 387 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (456 download)
Download or read book Villages of the Peak District written by Denis Eardley and published by Amberley Publishing Limited. This book was released on 2010-01-15 with total page 387 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The fascinating history of 60 villages of the Peak District illustrated with old and modern pictures.
Author : Brian Herd
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780851001333
Total Pages : 64 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (13 download)
Download or read book Discovering the Peak District written by Brian Herd and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Denis Eardley
Publisher : Amberley Publishing Limited
ISBN 13 : 1445684500
Total Pages : 96 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (456 download)
Download or read book 50 Gems of the Peak District written by Denis Eardley and published by Amberley Publishing Limited. This book was released on 2019-05-15 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This beautifully photographed selection of fifty of the Peak District's most precious assets shows what makes it one of the most visited parts of the country.
Author : Denis Eardley
Publisher : 50 Gems
ISBN 13 : 9781445684499
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (844 download)
Download or read book 50 Gems of the Peak District written by Denis Eardley and published by 50 Gems. This book was released on 2019-05-15 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This beautifully photographed selection of fifty of the Peak District's most precious assets shows what makes it one of the most visited parts of the country.
Author : Paul A. Biggs
Publisher : Sigma Press
ISBN 13 : 9781850585541
Total Pages : 188 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (855 download)
Download or read book Discovery Walks in Derbyshire written by Paul A. Biggs and published by Sigma Press. This book was released on 1997 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Tom Bates
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781493611867
Total Pages : 198 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (118 download)
Download or read book Discovering Derbyshire's White Peak written by Tom Bates and published by . This book was released on 2013-10-29 with total page 198 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The late Sir John Betjamin said "There is every kind of scenery in Derbyshire - except the sea." But this was not always so; 350,000 years ago this area was covered by a warm and shallow inland tropical sea, the ancient remnants of which today form the central limestone dome of the White Peak. What characterises the White Peak is the rural tranquility, the sense of remoteness from urban civilisation, and the unique and ruggedly handsome character of its many wonderful villages. Situated in the Peak District National Park, the White Peak is a wonderland of breathtaking scenery, - a paradise for walkers, hikers and nature lovers alike. This book describes in detail the villages, trails and rivers that make the White Peak so special to the millions of visitors who come each year to the Peak District of Derbyshire, and creates a permanent record, fixing the area in history within the framework of the Millennium Year of AD 2000.
Author : Andrew Johnstone
Publisher : Lulu.com
ISBN 13 : 1446639029
Total Pages : 194 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (466 download)
Download or read book The Prehistoric Peak written by Andrew Johnstone and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2010-10-25 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: THE PREHISTORIC PEAK is a practical guide to discovering and exploring the Neolithic and Bronze Age monuments of the Peak District, not with the intention of explaining their origins, but to encourage everyone to go and see them for themselves as they are today. After all, they are located in some of the most spectacular landscapes available to us in Britain today and make fascinating destinations for journeys that are about experiencing all the wonders of the world around us. Each site has been personally visited by the author and is described through photographs, ground plans of what can be seen today, custom maps with step-by-step, clear, concise directions on how to find each one and all the necessary GPS and OS grid references. It also includes practical advice on how to make your exploration of the Prehistoric Peak as pleasurable and safe as possible.
Author : Tom Lawton
Publisher : Weidenfeld & Nicolson
ISBN 13 : 9780706376357
Total Pages : 192 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (763 download)
Download or read book Exploring the Peak District written by Tom Lawton and published by Weidenfeld & Nicolson. This book was released on 1997 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Mountford John Byrde Baddeley
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 216 pages
Book Rating : 4.R/5 (5 download)
Download or read book The Peak district of Derbyshire and neighbouring counties written by Mountford John Byrde Baddeley and published by . This book was released on 1884 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Roly Smith
Publisher : Crimson
ISBN 13 : 1780590334
Total Pages : 407 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (85 download)
Download or read book The Best of Britain: The Peak District written by Roly Smith and published by Crimson. This book was released on 2009-05-26 with total page 407 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Every year, more and more people are choosing to snub the long-haul flights and rigorous security checks and holiday in Britain. 22 million people visit the Peak District every year, making it one of the most popular national parks in the world. No wonder, given the range of stunning scenery and traditional life. There are many walking guides to the Peaks, but this is the first guidebook to focus on having a superb holiday in the area, covering all the attractions and modern facilities for the visitor, all written by locals who know the area like the back of their hand. The Best of Britain series uniquely brings together local knowledge of the area and expert advice, to make sure you get the most out of your visit. The guide includes: - The best attractions for young couples, families and groups of friends - Recommendations from local characters and celebrities - Where to find fresh organic and local produce and tucked-away farm shops and delis - Recommended places to eat out - from quirky cafes to Michelin-starred restaurants - Wet-weather options - for when the unpredictable British weather lets you down - Great things to do with children (and where to go to get away from them!) - The best places to stay - from cosy cottages to boutique hotels - Local legends, festivals and pubs
Author : Mountford John B. Baddeley
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 194 pages
Book Rating : 4.R/5 (5 download)
Download or read book The Peak district of Derbyshire and neighbouring counties written by Mountford John B. Baddeley and published by . This book was released on 1883 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Simon Kirwan
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781847461469
Total Pages : 32 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (614 download)
Download or read book Discover the Peak District written by Simon Kirwan and published by . This book was released on 2008-07 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Packed with colour photographs, this guide takes you on a journey through Britain.
Author : Mike Gerrard
Publisher : Travel Publishing (UK)
ISBN 13 : 9781904434993
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (349 download)
Download or read book The Hidden Places of the Peak District and Derbyshire written by Mike Gerrard and published by Travel Publishing (UK). This book was released on 2011-01-31 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Hidden Places of the Peak District & Derbyshire is a beautifully illustrated guide and explores the Peak District & Derbyshire in a relaxed narrative style. It contains a wealth of interesting information on the history, the countryside, the towns and villages and established visitor attractions, but it also focuses on promoting the lesser known places of interest and places to stay, eat and drink.
Author : Julia Bradbury
Publisher : Quercus
ISBN 13 : 1784298832
Total Pages : 219 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (842 download)
Download or read book Unforgettable Walks written by Julia Bradbury and published by Quercus. This book was released on 2016-02-18 with total page 219 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From Dorset's iconic Jurassic Coast to the picturesque Cotswolds and the rugged Peaks, join Julia Bradbury as she travels across Britain in search of the perfect walk. Britain is a nation of walkers. Walking is ingrained in our identity and has shown to be brilliant for our physical and mental health. Unforgettable Walks takes us on eight of Britain's beloved paths, showcasing our diverse and beautiful landscape at its very best. Follow in Julia's footsteps as she explores the natural environment and shares the stories past and present of the people she meets along the way, and her own experiences. With beautiful hand-drawn maps, illustrations - and tips for local pubs and sights - this book will fit as well on a bookshelf as in a rucksack. The Walks Dorset: The Golden Cap Walk Cotswolds: The Cleeve Hill Walk Anglesey: The Snowdon View Walk Yorkshire Dales: The Malham Cove Walk Lake District: The Borrowdale Valley Walk Cumbria: The High Cup Nick Walk South Downs: The Birling Gap Walk Peak District: The Kinder Scout Walk
Author : Norman James
Publisher : Sigma Press
ISBN 13 : 9781850584780
Total Pages : 137 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (847 download)
Download or read book The Peak District written by Norman James and published by Sigma Press. This book was released on 1997 with total page 137 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book gives the reader the chance to view some of the historic towns and villages of the Peak District. It allows the reader to discover some of the fascinating history of this beautiful and interesting part of the country.
