What you must see in the British Isles

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As you stroll along the banks of a tranquil English river, or gaze up at the rugged outlines of the Scottish Highlands, you may imagine that you are experiencing the 'real' Britain. In fact you are getting a glimpse of just one of the many facets of a complex and intriguing land. Whether you're a traveller from abroad or a native wayfarer, exploring Britain can be a wonderful adventure, particularly if you take along a very useful companion -What you must see in the British Isles.
This sumptuously illustrated book provides a feast of history, architecture, and scenic beauty. Around eighty unique places in England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland have been specially selected to provide the broadest spectrum of a rich and varied national heritage, from the wild grandeur of the Lake District to the world famous Shrine of Knock; from the busy street markets of London, to the deserted Brecon Beacons; from Buckingham Palace to Anne Hathaway's cottage; from stately Edinburgh to romantic... Tovább

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As you stroll along the banks of a tranquil English river, or gaze up at the rugged outlines of the Scottish Highlands, you may imagine that you are experiencing the 'real' Britain. In fact you are getting a glimpse of just one of the many facets of a complex and intriguing land. Whether you're a traveller from abroad or a native wayfarer, exploring Britain can be a wonderful adventure, particularly if you take along a very useful companion -What you must see in the British Isles.
This sumptuously illustrated book provides a feast of history, architecture, and scenic beauty. Around eighty unique places in England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland have been specially selected to provide the broadest spectrum of a rich and varied national heritage, from the wild grandeur of the Lake District to the world famous Shrine of Knock; from the busy street markets of London, to the deserted Brecon Beacons; from Buckingham Palace to Anne Hathaway's cottage; from stately Edinburgh to romantic Dublin.
Precisely and compactly written, What you must see in the British Isles is packed with information, and makes entertaining reading. The four sections are alphabetically arranged for easy reference; there's a useful map at the end of the book; plus a detailed directory supplying the latest addresses and telephone numbers of the specific places described, and details of tourist boards. And, when your journeyings are done, What you must see in the British Isles remains a memorable souvenir of some of the most beautiful spots in Britain.
Front cover: 'Big Ben' and the Houses of Parliament, London (England Scene) Back cover: Abbotsford House, near Melrose, Scotland, the home of the novelist Sir Walter Scott (England Scene) Vissza