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Further Reading - England
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 Cotswold
Landscapes
Synopsis ~ Within the area of the Cotswolds, there are high
hills, steep escarpments, rolling uplands, wooded coombs,
swift-flowing streams, ancient sites and stately homes.
But more than anything else, it is the local stone, limestone,
that gives the region its distinctive character, having
effect on both the landscape and architecture. In this book,
the topographical team of Rob Talbot and Robin Whiteman
aims to capture the varied landscapes of the Cotswolds.
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 In
Memory of England
Synopsis ~ This is a description of England by the novelist
Peter Vansittart, beginning with the mythical land of Albion,
of Jack the Giant Killer, Arthur and Merlin. This idealized
view of England informs his account of the more conventional
heroes and villains, oppressions and advances in this island.
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 The
Peak District
Synopsis ~ The Peak District marks the transition from lowland
to highland England and its landscape comprises two strongly
contrasting elements - the gritstone of the Dark Peak and
the lighter limestone of the White Peak. This is a photographic
journey through this part of England.
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 A
Dictionary of English Place-names
Synopsis ~ From Abbas Combe to Zennor, this "Dictionary
of English Place-Names" gives the meaning and origin
of over 12,000 place-names, tracing their development from
earliest times to the present day. A reference for the tourist
or local historian, it should also be of value to anyone
interested in the names of English towns and villages.
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 East
Anglia and the Fens
Synopsis ~ Renowned for its lights and uninterrupted skies,
the spectacular and breathtaking scenery of East Anglia
is steeped in mysticism and the traditions of a people whose
way of life is dominated by the land on which they live.
This book captures the essence of the region.
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Poldark's
Cornwall
Synopsis ~ Winston Graham's saga of Cornish life in the
18th century has established itself as a classic. Much of
the Cornwall that forms the background to the novels has
changed little since those days. This book describes the
county that inspired him and tells how the TV epic came
to be made.
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 Cadfael
Country
Synopsis ~ By the authors of "The Cotswolds",
"The English Lakes" and "Shakespeare'sAvon"
this book is a celebration of the world of Ellis Peters
and the medieval sleuth she has created, Brother Cadfael.
It takes the form of an historical pilgrimage through the
wild border county of Shropshire.
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 Dorset
Walks
Review ~ Andrew Watson <andrew@omg.org> from the back
of a Boeing 767 , 2 April, 1999
Highly recommended for all walkers, serious or otherwise.
Like all the OS/Jarrold Pathfinder guides, this compilation
of 28 walks in Dorset is excellent. My only small complaint
- some sort of lay-flat binding (a spiral binding perhaps?)
would make it easier to use. However, this is true of almost
all walking guides. For content and presentation these Jarrold/OS
guides can't be beaten.
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 Wessex
Synopsis ~ "Partly real, partly dream", wrote
Thomas Hardy of the Wessex landscape, a description that
still holds true today. This is a sumptuously illustrated
tour of a region with a rich literary heritage, lush landscape,
fine local architecture and intriguing history and myths.
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 Ordnance
Survey Cycle Tours: Avon, Somerset & Wiltshire
Synopsis ~ A guide to 24 cycle tours in Avon, Somerset and
Wiltshire, highlighted on Ordnance Survey Landranger mapping
at a scale of 1:50,000, with directions alongside. Additional
information includes an introduction to the locality of
each route, places of interest, and refreshment stops.
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The
National Trust Guide
Synopsis ~ This comprenhensive guide is fully illustrated.
It offers detailed information of all the National Trust
properties, from the great country houses such as Kedleston
Hall and the world famous gardens of Sissinghurst, to the
lesser known oddities such as the last water-driven spade
mill in Ireland and a 16 sided house in Devon.
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 Gardens
of England and Wales: 1999
Reviews / Book Jacket ~ "The Yellow Book invites us
to share other people's dream, often take home ideas, and
so, like a yeast its influence permeates many gardens, whether
they are included in this unique publication or not."
-- Beth Chatto
"The Yellow Book is such a byword among all lovers
of gardens that no one would ever dreams of going out without
it whenever they move outside their own homes. It is indispensable."
--Christopher Lloyd
"Visiting other people's gardens is as crucial to gardening
as feeding the plants or dead-heading a rose. The Yellow
Book is invaluable by annually pointing us in the right
direction." --Mirabel Osler
"There's nothing like going around other people's garden
to provide you with inspiration for your own. The National
Gardens Scheme's Yellow Book is a mine of information."
--Alan Titchmarsh
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