Local History

Canals of Britain is the most comprehensive and absorbing survey of Britain's canal network ever published.It provides a fascinating insight into the linked up waterways as well as the isolated cuts and quiet waters which may not be fully navigable by larger craft. Infinitely varied, it passes picturesque open countryside, wild moorland, coastal harbours, historic industrial buildings, modern city centres, canalside public houses and abundant wildlife.Stuart Fisher looks at every aspect of the canals - their construction, rich history, stunning scenery, heritage, incredible engineering, impressive architecture and even their associated folklore, wildlife and art. Enticing photographs give a flavour of each place and places of interest close to the canals are included. Each canal is intricately mapped.For those who are keen to explore that little bit further, the book goes to points beyond which others usually turn back, with information on little-known parts of the system, offering a new insight into this country's unique, surprising and beautiful canal network. Attractive, inspiring and also a practical guide, The Canals of Britain has proved very popular with walkers, cyclists, narrowboaters, canoeists, kayakers and others wanting to get the most out of Britain's canals. This fourth edition has been thoroughly revised to reflect the ever-changing landscape of Britain's canals, and includes many new colour photographs to help bring them to life.

Den lille størrelse til trods rummer Danmark mange mærkelige og gådefulde steder og historiske sagn og begivenheder. I "Mystikkens Danmark. Bind 2" fortæller forfatter Kristian Kristiansen med stor passion om de ofte forbigåede eller glemte myter fra det vestlige Danmark. Læs blandt andet om den hellige kilde på Samsø, UFO’er i trekantsområdet, røverne i Vissenbjerg, Atlantis og mange flere obskure historier. Lokalhistorisk opslagsværk om danske sagn og myterKristian Kristiansen (f. 1953) er en dansk forfatter. Han har udgivet en række folkekulturhistoriske bøger og opslagsværker om blandt andet ordsprog, mytologi og overtro til både børn og voksne. Blandt de mest kendte udgivelser er "Lademanns mytologi leksikon" fra 1990 og "Danske ordsprog: talemåder, mundheld, mottoer" fra 2012.

Den lille størrelse til trods rummer Danmark mange mærkelige og gådefulde steder og historiske sagn og begivenheder. I "Mystikkens Danmark. Bind 1" fortæller forfatter Kristian Kristiansen med stor passion om de ofte forbigåede eller glemte myter fra det østlige Danmark. Læs blandt andet om Dueoddes syngende sand, om den bornholmske Bermuda-trekant, det grædende krucifiks i Elmelunde, om Struensees hemmelige grav og mange flere obskure historier. Lokalhistorisk opslagsværk om danske sagn og myterKristian Kristiansen (f. 1953) er en dansk forfatter. Han har udgivet en række folkekulturhistoriske bøger og opslagsværker om blandt andet ordsprog, mytologi og overtro til både børn og voksne. Blandt de mest kendte udgivelser er "Lademanns mytologi leksikon" fra 1990 og "Danske ordsprog: talemåder, mundheld, mottoer" fra 2012.

A photography book that is a vital accompaniment to the many fans of Hilary Mantel¿s bestselling Wolf Hall Trilogy

Explore 'Beatle Land' and the iconic sites associated with their fame, revealing why the city of Liverpool was crucial to their success.

St Mary's is a vibrant London church on the northern edge of Primrose Hill. It is widely known for its fine liturgy and music in the Anglican tradition, its affirmation of women's ministry, and its pioneering youthwork and social outreach.

The essential guide to exploring Britain's last remaining historic lines, Britain's Heritage Railways is ideal for anyone planning or looking for a nostalgic railway trip. From bestselling railway author Julian Holland.

Norfolk's first purpose-written guidebook to the county's key archaeological sites and historic buildings

Franziska Carlsen, der selv var født og opvokset på Gammelkjøgegaard, fortæller om egnens historie helt fra de første bosættelser og op til sin egen tid. Bogen fortæller om, hvordan egnen kan have set ud i oldtiden, middelalderen og renæssancen, og den præsenterer os endvidere for forfatterens egen slægt, som opførte og varetog Gammelkjøgegaard.Andet bind fortæller om Gammelkjøgegaards historie i det attende og nittende århundrede. Franziska Carlsen præsenterer os for de mennesker, der ejede og drev godset, og fortæller om de år, hvor den danske konge beslaglagde godset i krigen mod Sverige.Franziska Carlsen (1818-1876) var en dansk forfatter og lokalhistoriker, der skrev flere værker om Sjællands lokalhistorie. Hun var godsejerdatter og begyndte allerede som ganske ung at interessere sig for lokalhistorie. Særligt kendt er Franziska Carlsen for tobindsværket "Efterretninger om Gammelkjøgegaard og omegn", der fortæller om hendes fødegård og dens omegn.

"The interplay of psychology, design, and politics in experiments with urban open space"--

A fascinating insight, derived from a regular feature on the Robert Elms show, into some of the forgotten industries of London, lavishly illustrated throughout.

The incredible story of how the village of Lesmahagow has influenced the world in a variety of fields, from industry to espionage, throughout history.

There is a lot of controversy over the history of Stilton cheese: its origins, who first made it, and who now has the rights to the name and recipe. Trevor Hickman has delved into the National Archives to explore the story of this famous cheese. In this new book on the subject, he sets down the facts of the cheese's origin, development and history to the present day. He explains how Melton Mowbray in Leicestershire became the centre for Stilton cheese production and emphasises its importance as a leading area of speciality food production.

A fascinating account from award-winning author, Adam Nicolson, on the history of Nicolson's own national treasure, his family home: Sissinghurst.Sissinghurst is world famous as a place of calm and beauty, a garden slipped into the ruins of a rose-pink Elizabethan palace. But is it entirely what its creators intended? Has its success over the last thirty years come at a price? Is Sissinghurst everything it could be?The story of this piece of land, an estate in the Weald of Kent, is told here for the first time from the very beginning. Adam Nicolson, who now lives there, has uncovered remarkable new findings about its history as a medieval manor and great sixteenth-century house, from the days of its decline as an eighteenth-century prison to a flourishing Victorian farm and on to the creation, by his grandparents Vita Sackville-West and Harold Nicolson, of a garden in a weed-strewn wreck.Alongside his recovery of the past, Adam Nicolson wanted something else: for the land at Sissinghurst to live again, to become the landscape of orchards, cattle, fruit and sheep he remembered from his boyhood. Could that living frame of a mixed farm be brought back to what had turned into monochrome fields of chemicalised wheat and oilseed rape? Against the odds, he was going to try.Adam Nicolson has always been a passionate writer about landscape and buildings, but this is different. This is the place he wanted to make good again, reconnecting garden, farm and land. More than just a personal biography of a place, this book is the story of taking an inheritance and steering it in a new direction, just as an entrepreneur might take hold of a company, or just as all of us might want to take our dreams and make them real.

Animal tales full of folklore and magic, chosen for for children aged 7-11

A timely and vivid look at Scotland's long and difficult road to nationhood, re-exploring some cherished myths and unearthing a wealth of fascinating new detail.This edition contains a limited number of illustrations.Magnus Magnusson's starting point is Sir Walter Scott's classic version of Scotland's history, 'Tales of a Grandfather' (1827-29), which has moulded the views of generations of Scottish schoolchildren. Like Scott, Magnus Magnusson is a master story teller. In investigating the many questions raised by the nation's turbulent and often poignant past, he gives full weight to the living treasure of local legends and tradition which he believes has as much resonance as academic analysis.Where did the 'Scots' come from? What is the truth about such historical figures as Macbeth, William Wallace and Robert Bruce? What was the significance of the tragic reign of Mary Queen of Scots? What was the impact of Bonnie Prince Charlie and his brutal defeat at Culloden?Incorporating the findings of many leading modern historians, 'Scotland: The Story of a Nation' casts the nation's history in a fascinating new light. It is essential reading for anyone with an interest in Scotland at this pivotal moment in its history.

A completely new Trail Guide dedicated to the London section of the Thames Path from Hampton Court to the Thames Barrier.

I slutningen af august 1883 samledes repræsentanter fra sygekasserne på Frederiksberg og i København for at diskutere et voksende problem. Alt for mange mennesker stod uden adgang til lægehjælp, og særligt slemt var det på de fattige nyoprettede brokvarterer Nørrebro og Vesterbro, hvor de syge ofte måtte vandre fra lægepraksis til lægepraksis om natten i håb om, at nogen ville behandle dem. Det var en enorm belastning på lægerne såvel som de stakkels patienter. På mødet diskuterede man eksempler fra udlandet, hvor man både havde ambulancetjenester og lægevagtsstationer, og hvor man kunne søge hjælp hele døgnet. Frank Bøgh fortæller om det danske forsøg på at oprette noget lignende, som krævede, at forskellige instanser måtte arbejde sammen.Frank Bøgh (f. 1942) er dansk forfatter og tidligere kriminalassistent. Han har skrevet en lang række bøger om politihistorie og autentiske krimisager. Han står blandt andet bag en biografi om den firedobbelte politimorder Palle Sørensen.

This beautifully photographed selection of fifty of Somerset's most precious assets shows what makes it such a popular destination.

Beautiful collection of old postcards showing the Lake District's enduring appeal over the last century and more.