Book Description
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.
Author : P. H. Ditchfield
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 318 pages
File Size : 21,18 MB
Release : 2024-03-25
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 3387325967
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.
Author : Clay Perry
Publisher : Weidenfeld & Nicolson
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 14,64 MB
Release : 1986-01-01
Category : England
ISBN : 9780297791447
Author : William Andrews
Publisher :
Page : 520 pages
File Size : 14,64 MB
Release : 1925
Category : Cities and towns
ISBN :
Author : Maureen Johnson
Publisher : Ten Speed Press
Page : 129 pages
File Size : 31,11 MB
Release : 2021-09-14
Category : Humor
ISBN : 1984859625
NATIONAL BESTSELLER • Considering a trip to a quaint English village? You’ll think twice after learning about the countless murderous possibilities lurking behind the bucolic façades, thanks to this illustrated guide from #1 bestselling author Maureen Johnson and illustrator Jay Cooper—perfect for fans of cozy mysteries. A weekend roaming narrow old lanes, touring the faded glories of a country manor, and quaffing pints in the pub. How charming. That is, unless you have the misfortune of finding yourself in an English Murder Village, where danger lurks around each picturesque cobblestone corner and every sip of tea may be your last. If you insist on your travels, do yourself a favor and bring a copy of this little book. It may just keep you alive. Brought to life with dozens of Gorey-esque drawings by illustrator Jay Cooper and peppered with allusions to classic crime series and unmistakably British murder lore, Your Guide to Not Getting Murdered in a Quaint English Village gives you the tools you need to avoid the same fate, should you find yourself in a suspiciously cozy English village (or simply dream of going). Good luck! And whatever you do, avoid the vicar.
Author : P. H. Ditchfield
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 262 pages
File Size : 18,73 MB
Release : 2010
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 3867414432
"A popular and readable sketch of the history of our villages." Dealing with characteristic features of English villages, such as prehistoric remains and Roman relics, churches, monasteries, the village inn, village folklore and superstitions and many more. Originally publlished in 1901.
Author : Martin Wainwright
Publisher : Michael O'Mara Books
Page : 175 pages
File Size : 46,32 MB
Release : 2011-10-31
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 1843177943
A fascinating compendium of interesting details, facts, customs and lore, this is an unabashed toast to the English village, as well as a record of a disappearing world.
Author : Clare Gogerty
Publisher : Batsford Books
Page : 430 pages
File Size : 26,36 MB
Release : 2018-02-15
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 1849944873
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 : C. Perry
Publisher :
Page : pages
File Size : 18,83 MB
Release : 1990-01-01
Category :
ISBN : 9780785549062
Author : Sydney Robert Jones
Publisher :
Page : 234 pages
File Size : 38,45 MB
Release : 1947
Category : Architecture, Domestic
ISBN :
Author : Richard Muir
Publisher : Thames & Hudson
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 37,49 MB
Release : 2004
Category : History
ISBN : 9780500284735
In this beautifully illustrated book reknowned landscape archaeologist Richard Muir tells the story of the English village. He considers the Anglo-Saxon origins of the village, how individual villages acquired distinctive forms and names, and the structures common to villages such as the church, the village green, and the village school. He also looks at village life, and at the changing landscape down to the present day.