Books published by Countryside Books

20 circular routes specifically for dogs around the East Sussex countryside.

Are you ready to step inside the world of period homes? To unlock the secrets of the iconic buildings we see throughout the cities, towns and villages of Britain? Then this is the book for you. Period homes are all around us. Not only are they charming homes for those lucky enough to live in them, but they also give the community in which they're set a distinguished character and a link with the past. Yet sometimes it's hard to know exactly which features to look at in order to date these buildings. Or what to look for if you need to replace an original fitting. This book aims to help the reader recognise the common architectural styles and original features from each period, whether they just want to find out more about a particular property, or are trying to restore one. If you're in the middle of a renovation, for example, and you want to know which original window style you should be installing, you'll find it here. All styles and periods are covered - from graceful Regency terraces with elegant iron balconies and muscular Victorian houses with colourful stained glass, to Edwardian homes with white patterned timber work, and stylish 1930s semis with curved suntrap windows. From glasswork and doors to fireplaces and floors (plus everything in between) this is a treasure trove of information about the British period homes we love.

This walking guide contains 20 circular walks in the Cotswolds, covering the very best of the area's wide-ranging landscape. With pub recommendations and walks for autumn, winter, spring and summer.

David Kidd-Hewitt's accounts of ghost sightings and the supernatural in Buckinghamshire are likely to unsettle even hardened sceptics.

The Boxford Mosaic has been described as the most spectacular and innovative Roman mosaic ever found in Britain. Here is a full description of this artistic masterpiece and its excavation in 2019.

20 WALKS THAT ARE PERFECT FOR YOUR DOG AND GREAT PUBS WHERE THEY'RE WELCOME!This collection of tried-and-tested circular walks, all between 1 and 5 1/2 miles, has been written specifically for dogs and their owners, allowing for maximum off-lead time.

This walking guide contains 20 circular routes, covering the very best of Bristol and Bath's wide-ranging landscape - from high in the Mendip Hills down to the Somerset Levels; through stunning Cotswold villages, the Severn Estuary and the Bristol Channel.

The Hampshire countryside is a delight for walkers, stretching from the South Downs in the east to the New Forest in the west. Taking in stunning coastline, rolling hills, chalk streams and sleepy villages, these circular walks explore the natural beauty of Hampshire's varied landscapes. At the heart of every walk is a top-rated local pub.

West Sussex is a wonderfully diverse county and a joy to explore on foot. This collection of 20 circular walks, varying in length between 3 and 7 miles, takes in some of its finest countryside, coastline and woodland.

These 20 circular walks, varying in length from 2 to 7 miles, take in renowned beauty spots, hidden gems and must-sees from across Norfolk. Includes coast and Broads. Walks for spring, summer, autumn and winter.

20 tried-and-tested circular walks in Somerset, all between 11/2 and 7 miles, written specifically for dogs and owners, allowing for maximum off-lead time. At the heart of every route is a dog-friendly pub.

This collection of 20 tried-and-tested circular walks, all between 4 and 6 miles, has been written specifically for dogs and their owners, allowing for maximum off-lead time. At the heart of every walk is a dog friendly pub.

This illustrated, easy reference guide is packed with all the information you need to help you date English furniture and bring its history to life. The book looks at many different furniture types, showing how form, style and the types of wood used changed from the Tudor period through to the Art Deco years of the 1930s. It highlights key details, what to look for when dating furniture, and introduces significant furniture designers and their importance. There's also a look at how changes in English society and fashion resulted in the introduction of specific pieces. The book should appeal to those who love antique shows on TV, and looking round antique shops and country houses, but would like to know more about furniture and the stories behind it.

20 circular walks in the Peak District countryside. A guide to the best walks for spring, summer, winter and autumn, each with a local pub or cafe recommended for its good food and what to look out for along the way.

20 circular walks in the Dorset countryside. A collection of the best walks for spring, summer, winter and autumn, each with a local pub or cafe recommended for its good food and what to look out for along the way.

20 tried-and-tested circular walks written specifically for dogs and their owners, allowing for maximum off-lead time. Routes cover the woodland, river valleys and rolling hills that make the South Downs National Park, spanning Hampshire and West Sussex, the perfect countryside in which to walk your dog.

Discover Lancashire's beautiful countryside with this guide to some of the best walks in the county. These 20 circular routes vary in length from 3 to 6 miles and are centred on a broad variety of local pubs, all recommended for their good food and warm welcome.

This book, with its 20 circular walks ranging in length from 3 to 9 miles, takes you through the Chilterns' finest countryside. Walks for spring, summer, autumn and winter.

20 circular walks in the Cheshire countryside. A guide to the best walks for spring, summer, winter and autumn, each with a local pub or cafe recommended for its good food and what to look out for along the way.

20 circular walks in the Suffolk countryside. A guide to the best walks for spring, summer, winter and autumn, each with a local pub or cafe recommended for its good food and what to look out for along the way.

20 circular walks in the Surrey Hills countryside designed for dog walking. Each dog walk has maximum off lead time and includes dog-friendly pubs and cafes.

15 circular pub walks with routes covering parts of the Lincolnshire Wolds, Vales, fens and the many canals and rivers dotted throughout the county's beautiful countryside. Each walking guide includes a pub recommended for its good food.

If you're looking for the best pub walks in the Peak District, this info-packed pocket-sized guidebook is for you. With 20 circular routes in the Peak District each walk also has details of a recommended local pub.

The older buildings which nestle within the streets of Britain's cities, towns and villages are sometimes obvious, but often quite unnoticed. Yet, they give their communities a reassuring permanence and form an emotional link with the past. From the humble black and white Tudor cottage with contorted timbers to the colourful Victorian town hall with patterned brickwork, they inspire investigation and query. Who built them and why? Who lived there and what events were witnessed from their windows? Perhaps the first question, before the others can be put into context is 'how old is the building?' A lot of key information about age and date can be gleaned from just observing the exterior. By recognising dateable features it is not hard to begin piecing together a building's history, and then understand how it developed over the centuries. This illustrated and easy reference guide divides into six main chapters. They work from the whole building down to its component parts. They look at the overall position and shape of certain types of building and explain how they can indicate antiquity, before describing the features to watch for that narrow down the date of construction. The book is packed with hundreds of photos, chosen to highlight these tell tale pieces of information. With its help, the buildings you notice need no longer remain just bricks and mortar; their history can come to life in front of you. By associating the shape of a roof, the type of window or style of door with a certain period, you can start unlocking their past.