The only guide youll need for all 27 World Heritage Sites. There are 27 World Heritage Sites designated by UNESCO in the United Kingdom and Ireland and this authoritative guidebook describes them and their reasons for inclusion on the list.Fully illustrated in color with accompanying maps, this book will help visitors to find the sites and plan their visit. Each sites history and unique features are clearly explained. The World Heritage list for the United Kingdom and Ireland is incredibly varied containing well-known places such as Stonehenge, Hadrians Wall and the cities of Edinburgh and Bath but also lesser appreciated locations such as Cornwalls industrial landscapes and the locations behind the worlds first industrial revolution such as Ironbridge Gorge. It also includes the glorious natural landscapes of the Jurassic Coast and the Giants Causeway.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
This is a wonderful book: as crystal clear as a mountain stream, as colourful as a rainbow and as packed full of fascinating historical detail as a World Heritage site. It is based on a real need: there is no other book yet in print that examines the twenty seven designated World Heritage sites in the British Isles. This book is not merely a riveting read but an essential accompaniment to understanding these marvellous British locations. --Professor Denis Judd in BBC History Magazine
This handsome, original guide offers much inspiration for the trip-planning process. --Library Journal
This illustrated guide features detailed descriptions for all of the 27 world heritage sites in the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland. These sites have been designated as such by UNESCO, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization. They range from the southwest of England to the north of Ireland. Some are ancient and mysterious (Stonehenge in England; Newgrange in Ireland); some are natural wonders (the Giant's Causeway in Northern Ireland); and others are more modern (industrial villages in the English heartland). Authors Victoria Huxley and Geoffrey Smith provide background information on each site while explaining why the sites were chosen (usually because they are unique or the first examples of their kind in the world). The authors include visitor information for each site, such as how to get there, what to see and, when applicable, where to stay. This is a handy and useful guide. --June Sawyer, The Resouceful Traveler-The Wichita Eagle
They range through ancient and modern, religious, industrial and domestic, man-made and natural... All are possible targets for anyone who enjoys exploring, especially in an historical context... a brilliant idea to bring together in one neat book a description, history and practical details of each of the World Heritage sites. This book is readable, visually attractive, and fascinating to browse as well as to use as the guide book it is claimed to be. There are nuggets of information about the contexts within which each site should be placed, providing many neat history lessons... everyone will find at least one site, and probably several, of which they knew little or nothing, but will be fired to visit... this reviewer has been delighted with the discoveries made despite having been a keen historical tourist in the British Isles since a teenager. The book is strongly recommended. --Anthea Jones, Local History News, UK
Unesco has designated 27 World Heritage sites in the UK and Ireland and this useful guide illustrates all of them with maps and photographs, outlining the historical, cultural and geographical reasons for their inclusion, and providing practical information. The book is an interesting reflection on the cultural diversity of Britain and Ireland. The grandeur of Blenheim Palace, for example, contrasts with Ironbridge Gorge, birthplace of the Industrial Revolution. The book is also an excellent guide to some of the country's best home-grown tourist attractions, from the obvious delights of Stonehenge or Hadrian's Wall to some less trumpeted locations, such as New Lanark or Neolithic Orkney. --Sunday Telegraph
This illustrated guide features detailed descriptions for all of the 27 world heritage sites in the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland. These sites have been designated as such by UNESCO, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization. Some are ancient and mysterious (Stonehenge in England; Newgrange in Ireland); some are natural wonders (the Giant's Causeway in Northern Ireland); and others are more modern (industrial villages in the English heartland). Authors Victoria Huxley and Geoffrey Smith provide background information on each site while explaining why the sites were chosen (usually because they are unique or the first examples of their kind in the world). The authors include visitor information for each site, such as how to get there, what to see and, when applicable, where to stay. This is a handy and useful guide. --Seattle Times
Victoria Huxley is an editor and publisher. Geoffrey Smith is a publisher, the author of 100 Best Paintings in London and co-author of 100 Best Paintings in New York.
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
Shipping:
FREE
Within U.S.A.
Shipping:
£ 5.23
Within U.S.A.
Seller: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.
Condition: Good. Ill. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. Seller Inventory # GRP102608534
Quantity: 1 available
Seller: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.
Condition: Very Good. Ill. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects. Seller Inventory # 11300756-75
Quantity: 1 available
Seller: Better World Books: West, Reno, NV, U.S.A.
Condition: Good. Ill. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. Seller Inventory # GRP102608534
Quantity: 1 available
Seller: ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 1.1. Seller Inventory # G1566567696I4N00
Quantity: 1 available
Seller: ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Former library book; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 1.1. Seller Inventory # G1566567696I3N10
Quantity: 1 available
Seller: ThriftBooks-Atlanta, AUSTELL, GA, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 1.1. Seller Inventory # G1566567696I4N00
Quantity: 1 available
Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Seller Inventory # GOR005419259
Quantity: 3 available
Seller: WeBuyBooks, Rossendale, LANCS, United Kingdom
Condition: VeryGood. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. Seller Inventory # wbb0023425005
Quantity: 1 available
Seller: AwesomeBooks, Wallingford, United Kingdom
paperback. Condition: Very Good. World Heritage Sites of Great Britain and Ireland: An Illustrated Guide to All 27 World Heritage Sites This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. . Seller Inventory # 7719-9781566567695
Quantity: 1 available
Seller: Bahamut Media, Reading, United Kingdom
paperback. Condition: Very Good. Shipped within 24 hours from our UK warehouse. Clean, undamaged book with no damage to pages and minimal wear to the cover. Spine still tight, in very good condition. Remember if you are not happy, you are covered by our 100% money back guarantee. Seller Inventory # 6545-9781566567695
Quantity: 1 available