Author : Steve Davison
Publisher : Cicerone Press Limited
Page : 193 pages
File Size : 19,7 MB
Release : 2021-11-15
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 1783628855
30 walking routes exploring the North Wessex Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). The routes are between 7 and 20km through this peaceful rolling chalk landscape and cover parts of four counties: Berkshire, Hampshire, Wiltshire and Oxfordshire, with walks to reach the highest point in each one.
Author : Hadrian Cook
Publisher : Archaeopress Publishing Ltd
Page : 382 pages
File Size : 37,72 MB
Release : 2024-04-04
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 1803275367
Wessex is famous for its coasts, heaths, woodlands, chalk downland, limestone hills and gorges, settlements and farmed vales. This book provides an account of the physical form, development and operation of its landscape as it was shaped by our ancestors. Major themes include the development of agriculture, settlements, industry and transport.
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Publisher :
Page : 72 pages
File Size : 11,34 MB
Release : 2002
Category : Environmental protection
ISBN : 9780861706266
Author : Land Use Consultants
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 33,6 MB
Release : 2002
Category :
ISBN : 9789861706269
Author : Edward Holdaway
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 332 pages
File Size : 38,13 MB
Release : 2013-07-04
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 1135158878
Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONBs) together with National Parks are the highest quality landscapes in England and Wales, and have been designated to conserve that quality. AONBs have always been regarded as 'second' to national parks in terms of the legislation and resources provided by the nation to look after them. At the turn of the century they are at a cross-roads - there are many challenges to be overcome if they are to survive as the best. This book examines whether they are fit to meet the challenges and sets out a bold new Agenda for their survival. Landscapes at Risk? covers the history and development of AONBs in England and Wales set in the context of protected landscapes generally in the UK. It focuses on the evolution of policies towards them, the arrangements for their administration, conservation and management, the land management and planning context within which they have evolved, and the adequacy of the proposals that have been put forward for their long-term well-being. Throughout the analysis there are numerous references to the many initiatives that have been and are being taken by AONB managers and others to secure their future. The book features a series of case studies of individual AONBs to illustrate the main points being made in the text.
Author : Kevin Smith
Publisher : Amberley Publishing Limited
Page : 177 pages
File Size : 35,55 MB
Release : 2020-01-15
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 1445693836
Stunning previously unpublished images of diesel locomotives on the railways of this picturesque area.
Author : K. H. Himsworth
Publisher :
Page : 130 pages
File Size : 34,61 MB
Release : 1980
Category : Conservation of natural resources
ISBN :
Author : Rough Guides
Publisher : Apa Publications (UK) Limited
Page : 312 pages
File Size : 21,69 MB
Release : 2019-03-01
Category : Travel
ISBN : 1789195306
World-renowned 'tell it like it is' guidebook Discover the Great West Way with this comprehensive, entertaining, 'tell it like it is' Rough Guide, packed with comprehensive practical information and our experts' honest and independent recommendations. Whether you plan to paddle-board through Bath, visit Windsor Castle, marvel at Stonehenge, narrow-boat down the Kennet & Avon Canal or explore the Ridgeway on horseback, The Rough Guide to The Great West Way will help you discover the best places to explore, sleep, eat, drink and shop along the way. Features of The Rough Guide to The Great West Way: - Detailed regional coverage: provides in-depth practical information for each step of all kinds of trip, from intrepid off-the-beaten-track adventures, to chilled-out breaks in popular tourist areas. Regions covered include: West of London, Berkshire, the southern Cotswolds, Wiltshire, Bath and Bristol. - Honest independent reviews: written with Rough Guides' trademark blend of humour, honesty and expertise, and recommendations you can truly trust, our writers will help you get the most from your trip along the Great West Way. - Meticulous mapping: always full-colour, with clearly numbered, colour-coded keys. Find your way around Bristol, Bath and many more locations without needing to get online. - Fabulous full-colour photography: features a richness of inspirational colour photography, including captivating Kew Gardens, awe-inspiring Stonehenge and the idyllic Cotswolds countryside. - Things not to miss: Rough Guides' rundown of west of London, Berkshire, Wiltshire, the Cotswolds, Bath and Bristol's best sights and top experiences. - Itineraries: carefully planned routes will help you organise your trip, and inspire and inform your on-the-road experiences. - Basics section: packed with essential pre-departure information including getting there, getting around, accommodation, food and drink, health, festivals, sports and outdoor activities, culture, shopping and more. - Background information: comprehensive Contexts chapter provides fascinating insights into the Great West Way, with coverage of history, religion, ethnic groups, environment, wildlife, books, TV and film. About Rough Guides: Rough Guides have been inspiring travellers for over 35 years, with over 30 million copies sold globally. Synonymous with practical travel tips, quality writing and a trustworthy 'tell it like it is' ethos, the Rough Guides list includes more than 260 travel guides to 120+ destinations, gift-books and phrasebooks.
Author : David Field
Publisher : Amberley Publishing Limited
Page : 292 pages
File Size : 11,93 MB
Release : 2017-04-15
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 1445648423
The complete story of the area known for the famous Stonehenge, Avebury, Silbury Hill.
Author : Paul Sullivan
Publisher : The History Press
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 28,97 MB
Release : 2012-01-31
Category : History
ISBN : 0752482432
Did you know? A trip to the Ashmolean for Alice Liddell and Charles Dodgson led to the latter, under his nom de plume Lewis Carroll, immortalizing both Liddell and himself (as a dodo) in the Alice books. A man was crushed beneath his own cart wheels in 1872, when his horse reared after meeting an elephant on the road from Oxford to Eynsham. Despite Percy Bysshe Shelley being expelled from University College for writing the pamphlet ‘The Necessity of Atheism’, he is now its most celebrated alumnus. The Little Book of Oxfordshire is a funny, fact-packed compendium of the sort of frivolous, fantastic or simply strange information no one will want to be without. Here we find out about the most unusual crimes and punishments, eccentric inhabitants, and hundreds of interesting facts (plus some authentically bizarre bits of historical trivia). Combining essential details with little-known and entertaining information and quotations, this book is a highly engaging guide to where you are, what to look out for now you’re here, and how on earth all this came to be.
