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Author | : Clare Gogerty |
Publisher | : Batsford Books |
Total Pages | : 441 |
Release | : 2018-02-15 |
Genre | : Social Science |
ISBN | : 1849944873 |
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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.
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Total Pages | : 447 |
Release | : 1980 |
Genre | : Great Britain |
ISBN | : 9780340254875 |
Download AA Book of British Villages Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Author | : Clive Aslet |
Publisher | : A&C Black |
Total Pages | : 674 |
Release | : 2010-10-04 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 0747588724 |
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A personal, authoritative and beautiful celebration of Britain's finest villages
Author | : Clay Perry |
Publisher | : Weidenfeld & Nicolson |
Total Pages | : 160 |
Release | : 2000 |
Genre | : Travel |
ISBN | : 9781841880907 |
Download Old English Villages Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
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.
Author | : Martin Wainwright |
Publisher | : Michael O'Mara Books |
Total Pages | : 129 |
Release | : 2011-10-31 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 1843177943 |
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The village remains a quintessential and much-loved treasure of the English countryside. This rural idyll has inspired generations of great poets, novelists and artists including the likes of Constable, Hardy, Wordsworth, as well as providing the picturesque setting for modern TV series such as Lark Rise to Candleford and Cranford. The English Village celebrates all that is unique and loved about a typical village - the pub, the green, the school, the church, the pond, the local shop and more - as well as exploring how the village has changed over the centuries. Also includes fascinating information on the origins of village names - Siddington, for example, means the farm of the valley (sidd: valley, in: belonging to, ton: farmland). Filled with facts, figures, customs and lore, there is a wealth of fascinating information to be discovered in this charming book.
Author | : Clare Gogerty |
Publisher | : Batsford Books |
Total Pages | : 441 |
Release | : 2018-02-15 |
Genre | : Social Science |
ISBN | : 1849944873 |
Download Hidden Villages of Britain Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
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.
Author | : Caroline Taggart |
Publisher | : Random House |
Total Pages | : 304 |
Release | : 2011-06-08 |
Genre | : Travel |
ISBN | : 1409034984 |
Download The Book of English Place Names Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
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.
Author | : Brian Cook |
Publisher | : Rizzoli Publications |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2012-03-15 |
Genre | : Design |
ISBN | : 1849940363 |
Download Brian Cook's Landscapes of Britain Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
The illustrations of Brian Cook from the 1930s, 1940s and 1950s have become iconic. His heightened use of colour, in a flat colour poster style, is much imitated, but never surpassed. His jacket covers for the Batsford series of books that celebrated British life are now very collectable. This collection of his best work is a beautiful publication that should be enjoyed not only by collectors but all lovers of good design and illustration. Brian Cook describes his working processes, the then-new printing process that allowed him to pioneer his characteristic bold colours, and the design principles and practical methods of his craft. A stunning book for designers.
Author | : Zena Alkayat |
Publisher | : Frances Lincoln |
Total Pages | : 192 |
Release | : 2022-05-03 |
Genre | : Travel |
ISBN | : 0711276226 |
Download London Villages Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
An intimate guide to the villages of London, filled with great ideas for days out which will delight tourists and locals alike.
Author | : P. H. Ditchfield |
Publisher | : BoD – Books on Demand |
Total Pages | : 318 |
Release | : 2024-03-25 |
Genre | : Fiction |
ISBN | : 3387325959 |
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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.