100 Places That Made Britain

Download 100 Places That Made Britain full books in PDF, epub, and Kindle. Read online 100 Places That Made Britain ebook anywhere anytime directly on your device. Fast Download speed and no annoying ads. We cannot guarantee that every ebooks is available!

100 Places That Made Britain

Author : Dave Musgrove
Publisher : Random House
ISBN 13 : 1409074099
Total Pages : 452 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (9 download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Book Synopsis 100 Places That Made Britain by : Dave Musgrove

Download or read book 100 Places That Made Britain written by Dave Musgrove and published by Random House. This book was released on 2011-06-24 with total page 452 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 100, carefully selected places, BBC History Magazine editor Dave Musgrove takes us on an unforgettable historical tour through British history, from the Roman invasion to 1960s Liverpool. Musgrove has asked foremost British historians such as Dominic Sandbrook, to nominate the sites they believe to be the most important in our history, and has travelled to each place to provide a visitor's point of view alongside the captivating stories that make each one great. Covering the length and breadth of the British mainland and two thousand of years of history, 100 Places that Made Britain visits renowned sites such as the Tower of London and Runnymede, as well as less well-known places like Rushton Triangular Lodge in Northamptonshire - a three-sided, three-themed house built during the Reformation and designed to represent the Holy Trinity - and Jarrow, home of the first chronicler of Anglo-Saxon Britain, The Venerable Bede. Each essay adds another layer to our understanding of Britain's story, whether it be an advance in politics, religion, law or culture. Bringing the vast history of this small island to life, 100 Places that Made Britain is a captivating historical compendium that will have every reader criss-crossing the country to explore its myriad treasures.

The Story of the British Isles in 100 Places

Author : Neil Oliver
Publisher : Random House
ISBN 13 : 1473554535
Total Pages : 560 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (735 download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Book Synopsis The Story of the British Isles in 100 Places by : Neil Oliver

Download or read book The Story of the British Isles in 100 Places written by Neil Oliver and published by Random House. This book was released on 2018-09-20 with total page 560 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Everyone should have two copies - one for the car and one for the house to plan journeys. . . a reminder to think more about the places you pass and less about your route, because every British journey is through rich history." (Edward Stourton) From much-loved historian Neil Oliver, comes this beautifully written, kaleidoscopic history of a place with a story like no other. The British Isles, this archipelago of islands, is to Neil Oliver the best place in the world. From north to south, east to west it cradles astonishing beauty. The human story here is a million years old, and counting. But the tolerant, easygoing peace we enjoy has been hard won. We have made and known the best and worst of times. We have been hero and villain and all else in between, and we have learned some lessons. The Story of the British Isles in 100 Places is Neil’s very personal account of what makes these islands so special, told through the places that have witnessed the unfolding of our history. Beginning with footprints made in the sand by humankind’s earliest ancestors, he takes us via Romans and Vikings, the flowering of religion, through civil war, industrial revolution and two world wars. From windswept headlands to battlefields, ancient trees to magnificent cathedrals, each of his destinations is a place where, somehow, the spirit of the past seems to linger.

Villages of Britain

Author : Clive Aslet
Publisher : A&C Black
ISBN 13 : 0747588724
Total Pages : 674 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (475 download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Book Synopsis Villages of Britain by : Clive Aslet

Download or read book Villages of Britain written by Clive Aslet and published by A&C Black. This book was released on 2010-10-04 with total page 674 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A personal, authoritative and beautiful celebration of Britain's finest villages

Britain's 100 Best Railway Stations

Author : Simon Jenkins
Publisher : Penguin UK
ISBN 13 : 0241978998
Total Pages : 352 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (419 download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Book Synopsis Britain's 100 Best Railway Stations by : Simon Jenkins

Download or read book Britain's 100 Best Railway Stations written by Simon Jenkins and published by Penguin UK. This book was released on 2017-09-28 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The perfect new gift from the bestselling author of Britain's 1000 Best Churches It is the scene for our hopeful beginnings and our intended ends, and the timeless experiences of coming and going, meeting, greeting and parting. It is an institution with its own rituals and priests, and a long-neglected aspect of Britain's architecture. And yet so little do we look at the railway station. Simon Jenkins has travelled the length and breadth of Great Britain, from Waterloo to Wemyss Bay, Betws-y-Coed to Beverley, to select his hundred best. Blending his usual insight and authority with his personal reflections and experiences - including his founding the Railway Heritage Trust - the foremost expert on our national heritage deftly reveals the history, geography, design and significance of each of these glories. Beautifully illustrated with colour photographs throughout, this joyous exploration of our social history shows the station's role in the national imagination; champions the engineers, architects and rival companies that made them possible; and tells the story behind the triumphs and follies of these very British creations. These are the marvellous, often undersung places that link our nation, celebrated like never before.

Once Upon a Time in Great Britain

Author : Melanie Wentz
Publisher : Macmillan
ISBN 13 : 0312283385
Total Pages : 289 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (122 download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Book Synopsis Once Upon a Time in Great Britain by : Melanie Wentz

Download or read book Once Upon a Time in Great Britain written by Melanie Wentz and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2002-08-22 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Wentz provides information about attractions, restaurants, and other sights tied to dozens of beloved children's books throughout the British Isles. Chapters cover classics such as "Winnie the Pooh, Peter Rabbit" (and other Beatrix Potter tales), "Paddington Bear" and J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter books for all readers. 30 illustrations.

Lost Britain

Author : David Long
Publisher : Michael O'Mara Books
ISBN 13 : 1782434410
Total Pages : 161 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (824 download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Book Synopsis Lost Britain by : David Long

Download or read book Lost Britain written by David Long and published by Michael O'Mara Books. This book was released on 2015-10-22 with total page 161 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From vanished villages and bygone businesses to abandoned architecture, forgotten pastimes and projects put on hold, Lost Britain tells the intriguing story of Britain's buildings, counties, transport, languages, roads and rivers that have been forgotten over the centuries. The book shines a light on the hidden corners of Britain's history, exploring medieval ghost villages, former architectural masterpieces, the purported resting place of Anne Boleyn's heart, England's Atlantis, God's Gift, a German war cemetery, the hamlet of Lost in Aberdeenshire, the old Welsh railway run on seven different forms of power and a missing fort in County Down, not to mention how Britain used to be connected to mainland Europe. Exploring the history of the lost parts of Britain, author David Long both mourns their loss and celebrates the achievements of the engineers and architects of past generations, revealing some extraordinary features of this nation's history that should not be forgotten.

Britain's Buildings

Author : Ptolemy Dean
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781405329637
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (296 download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Book Synopsis Britain's Buildings by : Ptolemy Dean

Download or read book Britain's Buildings written by Ptolemy Dean and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A stunning exploration of the wonder of Britain's architecture with restoration expert Ptolemy Dean. From Churches and Cathedrals to Music Halls and Country Houses, explore Britain with Ptolemy Dean. Take a look around Britain's best buildings and explore the unique relationship between people and their surroundings with expert insight from Ptolemy and his personal illustrations. With a foreword from architecture expert and author of England's Thousand Best Churches, Simon Jenkins.

Exploring Britain

Author : Automobile Association (Great Britain)
Publisher : W. W. Norton & Company
ISBN 13 : 9780393321913
Total Pages : 326 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (219 download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Book Synopsis Exploring Britain by : Automobile Association (Great Britain)

Download or read book Exploring Britain written by Automobile Association (Great Britain) and published by W. W. Norton & Company. This book was released on 2001-04 with total page 326 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explore Britain on foot, by bike, by horse, by balloon, by barge or boat, by car, by train - from coast to coast.

Britain and Ireland's Best Wild Places

Author : Christopher Somerville
Publisher : Penguin Group
ISBN 13 : 9780141029221
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (292 download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Book Synopsis Britain and Ireland's Best Wild Places by : Christopher Somerville

Download or read book Britain and Ireland's Best Wild Places written by Christopher Somerville and published by Penguin Group. This book was released on 2011 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: TRAVEL & HOLIDAY GUIDES. 'Christopher Somerville's magnificent gazetteer to Britain and Ireland's wild places could not be more timely'. Sunday Telegraph.

Britain's Pilgrim Places

Author : Guy Hayward
Publisher : Heartwood Publishing
ISBN 13 : 0954476794
Total Pages : 1671 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (544 download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Book Synopsis Britain's Pilgrim Places by : Guy Hayward

Download or read book Britain's Pilgrim Places written by Guy Hayward and published by Heartwood Publishing. This book was released on 2020-08-06 with total page 1671 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Britain’s Pilgrim Places captures the spirit of 2,000 years of history, heritage and wonder. It is the complete guide to every spiritual treasure, including 500 enchanting holy places throughout England, Wales and Scotland and covers all major pilgrimage routes.

AA Book of British Villages

Author :
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780340254875
Total Pages : 447 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (548 download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Book Synopsis AA Book of British Villages by :

Download or read book AA Book of British Villages written by and published by . This book was released on 1980 with total page 447 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Rude Britain

Author : Rob Bailey
Publisher : Boxtree Limited
ISBN 13 : 9780752225814
Total Pages : 151 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (258 download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Book Synopsis Rude Britain by : Rob Bailey

Download or read book Rude Britain written by Rob Bailey and published by Boxtree Limited. This book was released on 2005 with total page 151 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Britain has a history common to many islands: it is one of repeated invasion, occupation and assimilation. Each phase of this history has left its mark on our culture, architecture, language and place names. A rich mix of Celtic, Norse, Scandinavian, Anglo-Saxon, French and Latin have made the English language a gift to poets and writers. However, the nuances and double meanings so favoured by creative writers have also led to a number of very rude place names. Rude Britain is a compilation of 100 of the best and rudest place names, each one photographed and explained by authors Rob Bailey and Ed Hurst. From streets such as Fanny Avenue, Willey Lane, Titty Ho and Asshouse Lane to a village called Cocks; Great Britain throws up a wealth of odd names that have somehow been overlooked by the nation. Until now.

A History of Ancient Britain

Author : Neil Oliver
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780753828861
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (288 download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Book Synopsis A History of Ancient Britain by : Neil Oliver

Download or read book A History of Ancient Britain written by Neil Oliver and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This text presents a history of ancient Britain and the indelible marks which thousands of years of human civilization have made upon the landscape.

100 Great Walks with Kids

Author : Jen Benson
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1844865762
Total Pages : 257 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (448 download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Book Synopsis 100 Great Walks with Kids by : Jen Benson

Download or read book 100 Great Walks with Kids written by Jen Benson and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2021-03-11 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book features 100 wonderful walks right across Britain suitable for families with children from 0 upwards, including carrier- and buggy-friendly routes and themes such as mini mountains, walks with paddles, beaches, woodland, wildlife, circumnavigations of lakes, and walks from child-friendly cafes. Starting with a useful and informative introduction with advice on making walks with kids successful and enjoyable (best clothing and equipment, food and drink, the countryside code, and a light-hearted troubleshooting guide for commonly-encountered problems), the book divides the walks themselves by geographical area: - England: south-west, south-east, central north-west, north-east - Wales: south, central, north - Scotland: borders and south,central, north and islands Each route is graded according to its relative difficulty but all will be short to moderate in length, and very achievable for anyone with a good level of fitness and symbols will indicate hazards, refreshments, toilets, dog-friendliness and buggy suitability. As well as being themed, each walk will include other points of interest along the way to keep the children engaged and encourage the idea that spending time outdoors is enjoyable and fun. Illustrated throughout with the authors' photography showcasing the beauty of Britain, this will be an attractive and inspiring guidebook for all families wanting to make the most of the great outdoors.

Hidden Villages of Britain

Author : Clare Gogerty
Publisher : Batsford Books
ISBN 13 : 1849944873
Total Pages : 441 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (499 download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Book Synopsis Hidden Villages of Britain by : Clare Gogerty

Download or read book Hidden Villages of Britain written by Clare Gogerty and published by Batsford Books. This book was released on 2018-02-15 with total page 441 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The official TV-tie in to the popular Channel 4 programme 'Penelope Keith's Hidden Villages' Explore the most interesting and beautiful examples of British village life in this lavishly illustrated book, published as a companion volume to the highly successful Channel 4 television series, 'Penelope Keith's Hidden Villages'. Featuring gorgeous illustrations and dust jackets from Brian Cook's iconic designs, the book explores the villages as they appeared then and now. It's hard not to be enchanted by rural villages. From thatched roofs, charming churches, bunting, cream teas and the local landscape, they capture our imaginations. Structured by region, this book follows Penelope's journey through Britain across all four series, including the idyllic villages found in the Costwolds, the cosy cottages of East Anglia and the treasures nestled in the North Yorkshire moors. Pictured alongside Brian Cook's iconic illustrations, Hidden Villages of Britain takes you through the fascinating history and the curious customs and characters unique to each village and how they survive in the present. From bog snorkelling in Llanwrtyd Wells and gravy wrestling in Stacksteads to cheese rolling down Cooper's Hill in Brockworth and dwile flocking (where contestants seek to soak their opponents with a beer-soaked cloth outside the village pub), snippets of the history, life and traditions of each village are fully explored. Whether you are looking for a place for your next holiday, a guide to Britain's rural landscape or have a love for Britain's most inspirational settings, this book is perfect for the armchair traveller.

Images of Britain

Author : Ann Stonehouse
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780749572006
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (72 download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Book Synopsis Images of Britain by : Ann Stonehouse

Download or read book Images of Britain written by Ann Stonehouse and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The best guide to the country, packed with full-color photographs of the highest caliber This magnificent collection of photographs captures not only Britain's splendid natural beauty, but the very essence of the land—its people, its history, its architecture, and its customs. Stunning pictures transport readers on a journey county by county though England, Scotland, and Wales, with extended captions that bring each image to life. From cottages to cathedrals, from palaces to promenades, and from Stonehenge to the works of modern British sculptors, this is a stunning photographic celebration of Britain's glorious past and thriving present.

The 100 Most Amazing Places in Britain

Author : Reader's Digest
Publisher : Reader's Digest Association
ISBN 13 : 9781780201375
Total Pages : 224 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (13 download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Book Synopsis The 100 Most Amazing Places in Britain by : Reader's Digest

Download or read book The 100 Most Amazing Places in Britain written by Reader's Digest and published by Reader's Digest Association. This book was released on 2012-10-01 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Britain is a land full of wonderful things- historic palaces, mysterious rituals,stunning coastlines, groundbreakingarchitecture and idyllic rural landscapes.Selecting the 100 most amazing placesof every kind, with photographicillustration for each entry, this largeformataddition to the very successfulMost Amazing series takes a closerlook at the best of the best, in England,Wales and Scotland.In a year which will see more andmore visitors enjoying what this countryhas to offer, this beautifully illustratedcollection will allow readers to reflect onthe beauty and diversity of Britain andto view each place in greater depth.