England's 100 Best Views

England's 100 Best Views
Author: Simon Jenkins
Publisher: Profile Books
Total Pages: 374
Release: 2013-10-03
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 1847659489

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.

North East England's Best Views

North East England's Best Views
Author: Simon Jenkins
Publisher: Profile Books
Total Pages: 50
Release: 2013-10-03
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 1782830650

England's views are remarkable for their beauty and variety. In this illustrated, first-of-its-kind guide, bestselling author Simon Jenkins picks the very best views from North East England, including Bempton cliffs, Gordale Scar, Hebden Bridge, Richmond, Rievaulx, Saltaire, Whitby Harbour, Durham, Hadrian's Wall, Lindisfarne and Newcastle's Grey Street, and more - and explains the fascinating stories behind them. Jenkins' entertaining and erudite entries provide the rich historical, geographical, botanical and architectural background to North East England's breathtaking sights both iconic and undiscovered. 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.

North West England's Best Views

North West England's Best Views
Author: Simon Jenkins
Publisher: Profile Books
Total Pages: 37
Release: 2013-10-03
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 1782830642

England's views are remarkable for their beauty and variety. In this illustrated, first-of-its-kind guide, bestselling author Simon Jenkins picks the very best views from North West England, including the Lake District and Hartside, High Cup Nick and Liverpool Pierhead - and explains the fascinating stories behind them. Jenkins' entertaining and erudite entries provide the rich historical, geographical, botanical and architectural background to North West England's breathtaking sights both iconic and undiscovered. 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.

South and East England's Best Views

South and East England's Best Views
Author: Simon Jenkins
Publisher: Profile Books
Total Pages: 64
Release: 2013-10-03
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 1782830618

England's views are remarkable for their beauty and variety. In this illustrated, first-of-its-kind guide, bestselling author Simon Jenkins picks the very best views from South and East England, including Arundel, the Chilterns (Coombe Hill and Turville Down), the white cliffs of Dover, North Downs' Devil's Kneading Trough, Oxford (The High and Radcliffe Square), Stowe, Windsor Great Park, Cambridge's The Backs, Holkham, Lavenham and Sheringham, and more - and explains the fascinating stories behind them. Jenkins' entertaining and erudite entries provide the rich historical, geographical, botanical and architectural background to South and East England's breathtaking sights both iconic and undiscovered. 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.

Britain's 100 Best Railway Stations

Britain's 100 Best Railway Stations
Author: Simon Jenkins
Publisher: Penguin UK
Total Pages: 290
Release: 2017-09-28
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 0241978998

Discover the architectural gems that are Britain's 100 Best Railway Stations in this Sunday Times top 10 bestseller 'This is a cracker . . . a beautiful book' Chris Evans It is the scene for our hopeful beginnings and our intended ends, and the timeless experiences of coming and going, meeting, greeting and parting. It is an institution with its own rituals and priests, and a long-neglected aspect of Britain's architecture. And yet so little do we look at the railway station. Simon Jenkins has travelled the length and breadth of Great Britain, from Waterloo to Wemyss Bay, Betws-y-Coed to Beverley, to select his hundred best railway stations. Blending his usual insight and authority with his personal reflections and experiences - including his founding the Railway Heritage Trust - the foremost expert on our national heritage deftly reveals the history, geography, design and significance of each of these glories. Beautifully illustrated with colour photographs throughout, this joyous exploration of our social history shows the station's role in the national imagination; champions the engineers, architects and rival companies that made them possible; and tells the story behind the triumphs and follies of these very British creations. These are the marvellous, often undersung places that link our nation, celebrated like never before. 'However spectacular the book's photographs, it's the author's prowess as a phrase-maker that keeps you turning the pages' The Times 'An uplifting exploration of our social history' Guardian

London's Best Views

London's Best Views
Author: Simon Jenkins
Publisher: Profile Books
Total Pages: 25
Release: 2013-10-03
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 1782830626

England's views are remarkable for their beauty and variety. In this illustrated, first-of-its-kind guide, bestselling author Simon Jenkins picks London's very best views, including Greenwich, The Monument, Parliament Square, Primrose Hill, Richmond Hill and Waterloo Bridge - and explains the fascinating stories behind them. Jenkins' entertaining and erudite entries provide the rich historical, geographical, botanical and architectural background to London's breathtaking sights both iconic and undiscovered. Filled with roman roads, cliff-tops, follies, urban vistas and heart-stopping moments, you'll soon wonder how you chose walks, mini-breaks or spontaneous diversions without it.

Engel's England

Engel's England
Author: Matthew Engel
Publisher: Profile Books
Total Pages: 803
Release: 2014-10-23
Genre: History
ISBN: 1847659284

England, says Matthew Engel, is the most complicated place in the world. And, as he travels through each of the historic English counties, he discovers that's just the start of it. Every county is fascinating, the product of a millennium or more of history: still a unique slice of a nation that has not quite lost its ancient diversity. He finds the well-dressers of Derbyshire and the pyromaniacs of Sussex; the Hindus and huntsmen of Leicestershire; the goddess-worshippers of Somerset. He tracks down the real Lancashire, hedonistic Essex, and the most mysterious house in Middlesex. In Durham he goes straight from choral evensong to the dog track. As he seeks out the essence of each county - from Yorkshire's broad acres to the microdot of Rutland - Engel always finds the unexpected . Engel's England is a totally original look at a confused country: a guidebook for people who don't think they need a guidebook. It is always quirky, sometimes poignant and often extremely funny.

The Rough Guide to England (Travel Guide eBook)

The Rough Guide to England (Travel Guide eBook)
Author: Rough Guides
Publisher: Apa Publications (UK) Limited
Total Pages: 1058
Release: 2018-02-01
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 1786711974

Discover England with the most incisive andentertaining guidebook on the market. Whether you plan to explore historichouses and hipster hangouts in south London, hike through Britain's firstnational park in the Peak District or ride the waves off the coast of Cornwall,The Rough Guide to England will showyou ideal places to sleep, eat, drink and shop along the way. Inside The Rough Guide to England - Independent, trusted reviewswritten in Rough Guides' trademark blend of humour, honesty andinsight, to help you get the most out of your visit, with options to suit everybudget. - Full-colour maps throughout -navigate the lively streets of East London or Bath's Regencyavenues without needing to get online. - Stunning, inspirational images Itineraries- carefully planned routes to help you organise your trip. - Detailed regional coverage -whether off the beaten track or in more mainstream tourist destinations,this travel guide has in-depth practical advice for every step of the way.Areas covered include: London; Bath, Bristol and the West Country;Brighton and the southeast; Cambridge and East Anglia; Birmingham and theMidlands; Oxford and the Cotswolds; Manchester, Liverpool and the northwest; theLake District; Yorkshire; Newcastle and the northeast. Attractions include:Stonehenge; The Eden Project; Dreamland, Margate; Hampton Court; Tate St Ives; Dartmoor;London's markets; Blackpool Pleasure Beach; Hadrian's Wall; Durham Cathedral. - Basics - essential pre-departurepractical information including getting there, local transport, accommodation,food anddrink, the media, festivals and events, sports and outdoor activities and more. - Background information - aContexts chapter devoted to history, architecture, books and literature, music andfilm. Make the Most of Your Time on Earth with TheRough Guide to England.

The Midlands' Best Views

The Midlands' Best Views
Author: Simon Jenkins
Publisher: Profile Books
Total Pages: 58
Release: 2013-10-03
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 1782830634

England's views are remarkable for their beauty and variety. In this illustrated, first-of-its-kind guide, bestselling author Simon Jenkins picks the very best views from the heart of England, including Broadway Tower, Chipping Campden, Clee Hill, Ironbridge Gorge, Malverns, Tyndale Monument, Chatsworth, Kinder Downfall, and more - and explains the fascinating stories behind them. Jenkins' entertaining and erudite entries provide the rich historical, geographical, botanical and architectural background to the Midlands' breathtaking sights both iconic and undiscovered. 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 Rough Guide to England

The Rough Guide to England
Author: Rough Guides
Publisher: Rough Guides UK
Total Pages: 973
Release: 2015-02-02
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 0241202159

The new Rough Guide to England is the definitive insider's guide to a country rich in history, heritage and culture. Now in full colour throughout, this fully updated guide has clear maps, detailed itineraries and regional highlights. Now available in ePub format. There's practical information and advice on visiting England's beautiful countryside and coastline, as well as the many diverse cities, towns and picture-postcard villages. Don't miss a thing with up-to-date reviews of the best places to stay, from boutique hotels to budget hostels, the most authentic pubs and new-on-the-scene restaurants, and the most exciting activities and experiences. Whether you're camping on a remote Cornish peninsula, hiking in the Peak District, being pampered in a spa town or browsing markets in London's East End, explore every corner of this superb country with easy-to-use maps and detailed sights information. Make the most of your time on EarthTM with The Rough Guide to England.