The Real Counties of Britain - Hardcover

Grant, Russell

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1852910712 ISBN 13: 9781852910716

Publisher: Queen Anne Press, 1989

Synopsis

This is a look at each of the 86 counties of Britain. The physical shape of the counties is looked at first with an emphasis on the natural features which have determined their shape. The history and culture of each county is then discussed. This includes the dramatic events that have left their mark in historical sites, ruined castles and enduring monuments, and those specialities and customs that have been handed down through the generations. Added to this is a look at the local architecture such as the tin mines of Cornwall, and the townscapes of Bath, Edinburgh, Liverpool or Cambridge. The classic sites such as Blackpool Tower and Cheddar Gorge are covered along with the prettiest villages that can be found off the beaten track. Ordnance Survey have created mapping specifically for the book. These show key routes as well as the existing and original county boundaries.

About this title

Synopsis:

Russell Grant presents a journey through the 86 British counties, from Rutland to Roxburghshire, from Devon to Denbighshire.

About this edition

• Publisher: Queen Anne Press
• Publication date: 1989
• ISBN 10: 1852910712
• ISBN 13: 9781852910716
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 224