England's views are remarkable for their beauty and variety. With his
usual insight and authority, bestselling author Simon Jenkins picks
100 of the very best from the white cliffs of Dover to Hadrian's Wall
- and explains the fascinating stories behind each. Jenkins'
entertaining and erudite entries provide the rich historical,
geographical, botanical and architectural background to breathtaking
sights - all beautifully illustrated - both iconic and undiscovered.
From Gold Hill, the Dorset village street so famously picturesque it
was used in a Hovis advert, to the view of the City of London famously
depicted by Canaletto and the wilds of the Yorkshire moors. This book
will inspire you to discover the treasures of England's sea, city and
landscapes for yourself. Filled with roman roads, cliff-tops, follies,
mountains, ancient castles, rolling forests and heart-stopping
moments, you'll soon wonder how you chose walks, mini-breaks or
spontaneous diversions without it.
The perfect guide to Britain's landscape - now available in paperback.
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ISBN
9781847659484
Publisert
2018
Utgiver
Profile Books
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Digital bok
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