History of England in 100 Places, Hardcover

A list of 100 places in England where remarkable and sometimes pivotal events have occurred, guided by public nominations and a panel of judges inc...

Publisher: BiblioLifeAuthor(s): William Edward Hartpole LeckyIllustration(s): black & white illustrationsNumber of pages: 556Publication date: 2009...

An irresistible and charming celebration of the places, buildings and landscapes that underpin British identity.Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group...

(Edward Stourton)From much-loved historian Neil Oliver, comes this beautifully written, kaleidoscopic history of a place with a story like no other...

In 1782 an enthusiastic young German landed in England. Through the fresh eyes of a foreigner, this title offers insight into what has or hasn't ch...

Former Archdeacon of London David Meara explores some of John Betjeman's favourite churches, cathedrals and secular buildings.Publisher: Amberley P...

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Drawing on the British Library's extensive map collection, the story of North America's rich history from settlement and war to transport and tourism.

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Short tours describe and discuss the history of the best surviving medieval river bridges in Southern England.Publisher: Oxbow BooksAuthor(s): Mars...

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If you want to discover the captivating history of the Medieval England, then keep reading...Medieval England's history starts with the fall of the...

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The impact of global trade on early American visual and material culturePublisher: University Press of New EnglandIllustration(s): 136 illus. (27 c...

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The legacy of the First World War in England is examined through the architectural and archaeological vestiges of it across airfields, coastal fort...

With its breezy reviews and insightful advice, 100 Places Every Woman Should Go encourages women of any age to see the world -- in a group, with a ...

With information on transport links, facilities, local attractions and fun stuff for the kids, along with maps of each route, this is the perfect g...

Harry Potter Places Book Three-Snitch-Seeking in Southern England and Wales is the third of five travel guidebooks designed to help Potterites visi...

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The 1840s witnessed widespread hunger and malnutrition at home and mass starvation in Ireland. And yet the aptly named 'Hungry 40s' came amidst cla...

100 short runs - ranging from 1 to 10 miles - ideal for beginners and experienced runners alike and travelling through beautiful countryside of all...

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Physician-sleuth Dr Gabriel Taverner uncovers dark secrets in his small Devon village in the second of this intriguing historical mystery series. J...

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Available here in revised and redesigned form, this is a guide to the best lighthouses in England, Wales and the Channel Islands, from well-known p...

A fascinating and entertaining look at 100 bottles that mark a significant change in the evolution of wine and winemaking, capturing the innovation...

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