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Book Synopsis Hills Tramroad: Blaenavon World Heritage Site by : Chris Barber
Download or read book Hills Tramroad: Blaenavon World Heritage Site written by Chris Barber and published by Amberley Publishing Limited. This book was released on 2019-08-15 with total page 163 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The incredible story of the primitive railways, known as tramroads, built in order to link the iconic ironworks around Blaenavon - now a UNESCO world heritage site.
Book Synopsis I Never Knew That About Wales by : Christopher Winn
Download or read book I Never Knew That About Wales written by Christopher Winn and published by Random House. This book was released on 2009-05-27 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The inspiration for the primetime ITV series on Great Britain, this is a spellbinding journey around Wales by bestselling author Christopher Winn. Packed full of legends, firsts, birthplaces, inventions and adventures, I Never Knew That About Wales visits the thirteen traditional Welsh counties and unearths the hidden gems that they each hold. Discover where history and legends happened; where people, ideas and inventions began; where dreams took flight; where famous figures were born and now rest. A glittering pantheon of writers and artists, thinkers and inventors, heroes and villains have lived and toiled in this small country. Remarkable events, noble (and dastardly) deeds and exciting adventures have all taken place with Wales as their backdrop. This book seeks out their heritage, their monuments, their memories and their secrets. You'll be able to visit Britain's smallest city, St David's with its glorious 12th-century cathedral slumbering in a sleepy hollow near the sea. Explore Britain's greatest collection of castles from the first stone fortress at Chepstow to Britain's finest concentric castle at Beaumaris and the magnificent Caernarvon, birthplace of the first Prince of Wales. Browse through the second hand book capital of the world, Hay-on-Wye, wander the glorious Gower peninsula, Britain's first Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Take a trip to Fishguard, where the last invasion of Britain took place in 1797. Marvel at Thomas Telford's Menai Bridge, the world's first iron suspension bridge or Pontcysyllte, the longest bridged aqueduct in Britain. This irresistible compendium of interesting facts and good stories will give you a captivating insight into the people, ideas and events that have shaped the individual identity of every place you visit, and will have you exclaiming again and again: 'Well, I never knew that!'
Download or read book Hill's Tramroad written by and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 6 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Gwent Industrial Heritage by : Chris Barber
Download or read book Gwent Industrial Heritage written by Chris Barber and published by Amberley Publishing Limited. This book was released on 2023-04-15 with total page 167 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The fascinating history of industry in this historic Welsh county. Chris Barber has compiled this richly illustrated book to provide an insight into the important industrial history of this area.
Book Synopsis Megaliths of Wales by : Chris Barber
Download or read book Megaliths of Wales written by Chris Barber and published by Amberley Publishing Limited. This book was released on 2017-09-15 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The ancient standing stones, stone circles and burial chambers of Wales - remarkable feats of construction that are surrounded by legend.
Author :David M. Browne Publisher :Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Wales ISBN 13 :1871184266 Total Pages :151 pages Book Rating :4.8/5 (711 download)
Book Synopsis The Archaeology of the Welsh Uplands by : David M. Browne
Download or read book The Archaeology of the Welsh Uplands written by David M. Browne and published by Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Wales. This book was released on 2003 with total page 151 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cyfrol llawn lluniau yn archwilio i ardaloedd ucheldirol Cymru, gyda sylw arbennig i hanes a gorffennol diwydiannol yr ardaloedd hyn a'u pwysigrwydd i ddatblygiad cymdeithasol ac economaidd y wlad. Cyhoeddwyd yn wreiddiol yn Mawrth 2004. -- Cyngor Llyfrau Cymru
Book Synopsis Britain's Best Historic Sites by : Tom Quinn
Download or read book Britain's Best Historic Sites written by Tom Quinn and published by Fox Chapel Publishing. This book was released on 2017-07-01 with total page 366 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guide to Roman ruins, stone circles, medieval abbeys, and other landmarks of British history—includes color photos and information for travelers. Britain’s Best Historic Sites takes you on a journey around this ancient land, detailing over eighty of the most important and fascinating of Britain’s historic remains from 8000 BC to the twentieth century. From excavations of everyday life found in forgotten highways and Roman villas to areas of great spiritual significance, such as stone circles and medieval churches, as well as sites that were key to the Industrial Revolution, this book uncovers the amazing heritage that can be found across Britain. Featured sites include: Stonehenge, Wiltshire; Castlerigg Stone Circle, Cumbria; Callanish, Isle of Lewis; Fishbourne Roman Palace, West Sussex; Hadrian's Wall, Northumberland; Glastonbury Abbey, Somerset; Lindisfarne, Northumberland; Tower of London, London; Dover Castle, Kent; The George Inn, London; and, Ironbridge, Shropshire.
Book Synopsis Under Blorenge Mountain by : Chris Morris
Download or read book Under Blorenge Mountain written by Chris Morris and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 72 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis The Welsh Academy Encyclopaedia of Wales by : Academi Gymreig
Download or read book The Welsh Academy Encyclopaedia of Wales written by Academi Gymreig and published by Conran Octopus. This book was released on 2008 with total page 1096 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This definitive work of reference - which reveals the storied histories of all of the above Welsh exports, as well as everything you need to know about this remarkable, fascinating, and iconoclastic principality - will undoubtedly be one of the most important books published in the history of Wales. Running the gamut of in-depth research and thought-provoking knowledge - from folk heroes to rock stars, ancient bards to Dylan Thomas, and all the men and women in between who have excelled in art, culture, politics, commerce, and sport - this thrilling volume provides easily accessible information on any aspect of Wales and Welsh life, past and present, letting you know why this centuries-old nation enjoys the nickname, "Cool Cymru."--Publishers description.
Download or read book World Heritage written by Amareswar Galla and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2012-11-22 with total page 381 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This thematic collection of 26 case studies provides a thorough understanding of World Heritage in the context of sustainable development.
Book Synopsis Rape of the Fair Country by : Alexander Cordell
Download or read book Rape of the Fair Country written by Alexander Cordell and published by Hodder & Stoughton. This book was released on 2014-07-24 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first volume in Alexander Cordell's classic trilogy of mid-nineteenth century Wales. Set in the grim valleys of the Welsh iron country during the turbulent times of the Industrial Revolution, this unforgettable novel begins the saga of the Mortymer family - a family of hard men and beautiful women, all forced into a bitter struggle with their harsh environment, as they slave and starve for the cruel English ironmasters. But adversity could never still the free spirit of Wales, or quiet its soaring voice, and the Mortymers struggle on even as the iron foundries ravish their homeland and cripple their people. Rape of the Fair Country launched the bestselling career of Alexander Cordell in 1959 and went on to sell millions of copies in seventeen languages throughout the world.
Book Synopsis Heritage Walks in South East Wales by : Rebecca Lees
Download or read book Heritage Walks in South East Wales written by Rebecca Lees and published by Sigma Press. This book was released on 2012 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A collection of trails exploring the history of South East Wales, from prehistoric times to beyond the Industrial Revolution. The trails range from short to strenuous and include town trails and countryside terrain. The 20 walks are diverse in length and landscape, yet they all have one thing in common; the rich history of south east Wales. From the world-class Blaenavon Heritage Site at the uppermost tip of the south Wales coalfields to the sweeping expanse of Cardiff Bay, the trails are centred on the vibrancy of Wales' past, with the aim of bringing back to life some of her most notable events and characters.
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Book Synopsis Early Limestone Railways by : John Van Laun
Download or read book Early Limestone Railways written by John Van Laun and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Book Synopsis DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Great Britain by : DK Travel
Download or read book DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Great Britain written by DK Travel and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2016-03-01 with total page 674 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Great Britain takes you by the hand, leading you straight to the best attractions England, Scotland, and Wales have to offer. DK's insider travel tips and essential local information will help you discover the best of Great Britain, from the famous landmarks in the hearts of the capital cities to the day trips around the countryside. See Big Ben from the London Eye, enjoy a pint on the sidewalk outside a pub, discover the mysterious and magnificent Stonehenge, and explore fairytale castles. Discover DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Great Britain. + Detailed itineraries and "don't-miss" destination highlights at a glance. + Illustrated cutaway 3-D drawings of important sights. + Floor plans and guided visitor information for major museums. + Guided walking tours, local drink and dining specialties to try, things to do, and places to eat, drink, and shop by area. + Area maps marked with sights. + Detailed city map of London includes street finder indexes for easy navigation. + Insights into history and culture to help you understand the stories behind the sights. + Hotel and restaurant listings highlight DK Choice special recommendations. With hundreds of full-color photographs, hand-drawn illustrations, and custom maps that illuminate every page, DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Great Britain truly shows you this region as no one else can.
Book Synopsis The History of the Monmouthshire Railway and Canal Company by : Aubrey Byles
Download or read book The History of the Monmouthshire Railway and Canal Company written by Aubrey Byles and published by . This book was released on 1982 with total page 158 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
