AA Book of British Villages

AA Book of British Villages PDF Author:
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ISBN: 9780340254875
Category : Great Britain
Languages : en
Pages : 447

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AA Book of British Villages

AA Book of British Villages PDF Author:
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780340254875
Category : Great Britain
Languages : en
Pages : 447

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Villages, Towns and Cities

Villages, Towns and Cities PDF Author: James Nixon
Publisher: Let's Explore Britain
ISBN: 1474759041
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 33

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Towns & Villages of Britain

Towns & Villages of Britain PDF Author: Michael Smout
Publisher: Sigma Press
ISBN: 9781850586449
Category : Lancashire (England)
Languages : en
Pages : 156

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The Towns & Villages of Britain series provides easy and entertaining access to the history, folklore and traditional customs of Britain in county-based volumes. This volume focuses on the towns & villages of Lancashire.'

Hidden Villages of Britain

Hidden Villages of Britain PDF Author: Clare Gogerty
Publisher: Batsford Books
ISBN: 1849944873
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 441

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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.

One Hundred & One Beautiful Towns in Great Britain

One Hundred & One Beautiful Towns in Great Britain PDF Author: Tom Aitken
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN:
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 288

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"This book is a unique photographic tour of the most beautiful towns in every region of England, Scotland, Northern Ireland, and Wales. The towns of Britain's countryside are among the most charming and unchanged in Europe's history. From the Norman castle towns of the southeast to the spectacular Roman architecture of Bath and St. Albans, and from Celtic cottage farms in the Scottish lowlands to the stone and iron towns of the Welsh borders and the north, it is as much about the history of the Isles as it is about their beauty today"--Global Books in Print.

The Book of English Place Names

The Book of English Place Names PDF Author: Caroline Taggart
Publisher: Random House
ISBN: 1409034984
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 304

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Take a journey down winding lanes and Roman roads in this witty and informative guide to the meanings behind the names of England's towns and villages. From Celtic farmers to Norman conquerors, right up to the Industrial Revolution, deciphering our place names reveals how generations of our ancestors lived, worked, travelled and worshipped, and how their influence has shaped our landscape. From the most ancient sacred sites to towns that take their names from stories of giants and knights, learn how Roman garrisons became our great cities, and discover how a meeting of the roads could become a thriving market town. Region by region, Caroline Taggart uncovers hidden meanings to reveal a patchwork of tall tales and ancient legends that collectively tells the story of how we made England.

English Villages

English Villages PDF Author: P. H. Ditchfield
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN: 3387325959
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 318

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Reproduction of the original. The publishing house Megali specialises in reproducing historical works in large print to make reading easier for people with impaired vision.

Old English Villages

Old English Villages PDF Author: Clay Perry
Publisher: Weidenfeld & Nicolson
ISBN: 9781841880907
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 160

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Whether it's half-timbered, a mellow Cotswold stone, or Chiltern brick and flint, each traditional English village is unique. Some sit on ancient Bronze Age homesteads, others came into existence only in the last few hundred years. The prettiest of all appear here, surrounded by lovely landscape from Devon to the Lake District to Northumberland. "[A] handsome book...here is unspoiled village after village, beautifully delineated with photographs and well-matched by an informed and understanding text."--House and Garden.

Towns & Villages of Britain

Towns & Villages of Britain PDF Author: Terry Marsh
Publisher: Sigma Press
ISBN: 9781850586159
Category : Cities and towns
Languages : en
Pages : 176

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The Towns & Villages of Britain series provides easy and entertaining access to the history, folklore and traditional customs of Britain in county-based volumes. This volume focuses on the towns & villages of Cumbria.'

Illustrated Guide to Country Towns and Villages of Britain

Illustrated Guide to Country Towns and Villages of Britain PDF Author: Automobile Association
Publisher: W. W. Norton
ISBN: 9780393023459
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0

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