Discovery Walks in Warwickshire

Discovery Walks in Warwickshire
Author: Dennis Kelsall
Publisher: Sigma Press
Total Pages: 168
Release: 1998
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 9781850585800

Deals with 15 walks ranging from 2 to 10 miles, and which have been devised to suit the entire family. This book aims to illustrate the diversity which Warwickshire has to offer, exploring many of the lesser-known attractions of the county and encouraging walkers to discover more for themselves.

Discovery Walks in Worcestershire

Discovery Walks in Worcestershire
Author: Brian Conduit
Publisher: Sigma Press
Total Pages: 148
Release: 2000
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 9781850587064

Features 30 circular walks that are evenly spaced across the varied terrain of the county. This book gives an introduction to Worcestershire's landscape. Each route visits a heritage site, market town or village which enables you to learn about the area's cultural life.

Discovering Wild Plant Names

Discovering Wild Plant Names
Author: John E. Stevens
Publisher: Shire Publications
Total Pages: 72
Release: 2009-05-19
Genre: Gardening
ISBN:

Many wild plant names originate from early Greek, Latin or Old English and through the ages their original meanings have become misunderstood. This book aims to bring order to the confusion of botanical classification by tracing the origins of both the English names and the scientific names of the common species of plants and trees in Britain.

Politics, Society and Civil War in Warwickshire, 1620-1660

Politics, Society and Civil War in Warwickshire, 1620-1660
Author: Ann Hughes
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 416
Release: 2002-05-16
Genre: History
ISBN: 9780521520157

This book discusses the origins, impact and aftermath of the Civil War in Warwickshire, examining administration, religion and politics in their social context. The focus is mainly on the landed élite, but the importance of relationships between members of the élite and their social inferiors is also stressed. Early chapters discuss the economic and social character of Warwickshire; a middle section examines the onset of the Civil War in 1642; and finally there is a discussion of the economic impact of the war and the administrative, political and religious changes of the 1640s and 1650s, culminating in an assessment of the significance of the Restoration. Dr Hughes takes a critical approach to recent historiography, and challenges the concept of a 'county community'. The book is intended as a contribution to a general understanding of the Civil War, rather than as a study of one particular county.

Discover UK Shoegaze and Dream Pop

Discover UK Shoegaze and Dream Pop
Author: Vernon Joynson
Publisher: Borderline Productions
Total Pages: 735
Release: 2023-10-20
Genre: Music
ISBN: 1899855254

Discover UK Shoegaze and Dream Pop is an excellent comprehensive guide to the development of both genres in the UK. It includes detailed discographies, personnel details, biographies, analysis of their music and, where applicable, rarity ratings for all the 80s and 90s acts featured. You’ll recognise some names but several less well known acts are included too. There’s also a detailed postscript section on the re-emergence of Shoegaze and Dream Pop in the UK in the 21st century and the bands involved in it. This book is the latest in a quartet of books Vernon has written about UK music commencing with the Two Volume Tapestry of Delights (2014), A Sharp Shock To The System (2019) and The Britpop Bible (2022). These three previous titles appeared in print but in view of the cost of living crisis Discover UK Shoegaze and Dream Pop has been published digitally to reduce the retail price and make it affordable for more of you. You will discover a lot about UK Shoegaze and Dream Pop from this book, which is profusely illustrated throughout. There is nothing similar out there!

The Shakespeare Trail

The Shakespeare Trail
Author: Zoe Bramley
Publisher: Amberley Publishing Limited
Total Pages: 319
Release: 2015-10-15
Genre: Literary Criticism
ISBN: 1445646854

The visitor’s companion to the places associated with William Shakespeare. Follow in his footsteps from Stratford-upon-Avon to London and theatreland

Short Walks in Beautiful Places

Short Walks in Beautiful Places
Author: National Trust
Publisher: National Trust
Total Pages: 628
Release: 2020-07-10
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1911657321

The National Trust cares for some of the most spectacular countryside in Britain. This guide features 100 walks from across the country, from the ancient majesty of Avebury's stone circle and the wonder of Giant's Causeway to the dramatic peaks towering about Lake windermere. The walks are organised by region, making it easy to explore historical sites, spot wildlife and stunning views wherever you are. The routes are graded according to ease, from two to eight miles in length, to include family-friendly rambles across parkland, adventurous hikes and everything in between. With information on transport links, facilities, local attractions and fun stuff for the kids, along with maps of each route, this is the perfect guide for exploring Britain's countryside and discovering your new favourite walk.