Discover Britain as you've never known it before,
with ''Amazing Places to Visit in Britain''. ''Reader's
Digest'' and a team of experienced travel writers, whose
credits include the ''Sunday Times'', ''Holiday Which?''
and the ''Daily Telegraph'' among many others, have
specially chosen the 1,000 most amazing places in
Britain to feature in this book. From castles,
cathedrals, stately homes and natural wonders to power
stations, bellfoundries and even a water tower, this
book reflects the diversity of fascinating places that
Britain has to offer. Read about some of the world's
best early medieval stained glass, found in Canterbury
Cathedral, and then turn to an entry on the ossuary at
St Leonard's church in Hythe housing 2,000 human skulls,
or the Donnington Grand Prix collection at Donnington
Park. ''Amazing Places in Britain'' is a modern
guidebook to Britain, and as such includes entries you
won't find in most UK guidebooks. From the Umbrella Shop
on New Oxford Street in London to the Oldbury Power
Station on the River Severn and a Soviet submarine in
Folkestone harbour, this unique reference guide will
ensure that you'll never see Britain in the same way
again. The book is arranged by county and region for
easy reference and includes a regional map for each
section pinpointing the places featured as well as
giving all the information you need to help you plan
your visit. In addition, there are 54 special features,
providing extra information about a particular topic
relevant to the section in which it appears. Learn the
history of the Somerset Levels, what prehistoric
Uffington was like, or discover more about the diversity
of ethnic Leicester. You'll also find walks, with
accompanying maps, in Bath, along the Birmingham canals
and in Constable's country. Whether you're looking for a
place to visit or simply wanting to find out more about
a region, you'll find plenty of inspiration in ''The
Most Amazing Places to Visit in Britain''. |
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