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The National Galleries of Scotland is widely regarded as one of the finest small galleries in the world. It's collection includes (read more)

The National Galleries of Scotland is widely regarded as one of the finest small galleries in the world. It's collection includes many of the greatest names in Western art, encompassing artists as diverse as Titian and Francis Bacon, and Canova and Pablo Picasso. This lavishly illustrated book contains more than two hundred of the National Galleries of Scotland's greatest and best-loved treasures, each accompanied by an informative text written by the Galleries' curators.

Not only does this book provide a fascinating introduction to the national collection but it is also an accessible and informative introduction to the history of art. (hide)

Liverpool's unique history as an international port and a cultural melting pot has given it a character all its own. The city has (read more)

Liverpool's unique history as an international port and a cultural melting pot has given it a character all its own. The city has produced music that conquered the world and is home to more historic buildings than any other British metropolis outside London. It features two magnificent cathedrals and many world famous museums.

But beyond its renowned exterior is a labyrinth of places hidden and unknown. This deliciously offbeat guidebook will lead you to a different Liverpool: down tunnels, up skyscrapers, and into secret bars, speciality shops, and disused factories. You will see Balenciaga trainers and football trophies, rolling bridges and disappearing statues, Liver Birds and suitcases, extravagant cakes and cast-iron churches.

Explore Britain's first mosque. Wander a roof garden of wild flowers, where different species bloom each month of the year. Marvel at the world's most expensive book or largest brick building (27 million bricks!). (hide)

This guidebook explores 20 sportive cycling routes in the best cycling areas of south west England. Ideal for training, the rides (read more)

This guidebook explores 20 sportive cycling routes in the best cycling areas of south west England. Ideal for training, the rides range between 59 and 119km (36 to 74 miles) in length, and offer a full range of challenges; from long, fast flat routes, perfect for pacing, to tough hill climbs on the Downs and Moors of the south west. The 20 sportive routes are found in Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Somerset, Wiltshire and Gloucestershire, as for north and east as the Wye Valley and Swindon.

The range ensures that there is plenty of riding to be found, throughout the region, not to mention the companion Sportives guidebook to routes in England's south east. From the Cotswolds, to Dartmoor, Exmoor, Bodmin Moor, into Wales and the south coast, there are miles of of cycle-friendly roads suitable for sportive training. All 20 routes are graded for difficulty and include timings, ascent, food-stops and access information, as well as annotated route maps and clear route descriptions. Sportive cycling is a growing sport, and this guide provides routes for experienced riders and those new to this sport.

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For centuries visitors to Monmouthshire have been seduced by its picturesque landscape and breathtaking beauty. Poets, princes, priests, (read more)

For centuries visitors to Monmouthshire have been seduced by its picturesque landscape and breathtaking beauty. Poets, princes, priests, peasants, painters, politicians, and even pirates have all sung the praises of this unique little corner of Wales. It is a county with an elusive nature and a turbulent past, but one whose sublime splendour is evident in its surrounding hills, scattered castles, sleepy churches, rolling rivers, rising mists and ancient woodlands.

William Wordsworth once famously described Monmouthshire as the place where 'the heavy and the weary weight of all this unintelligible world is lightened'. In 50 Gems of Monmouthshire local author Tim Butters takes an illuminating journey along the high and low roads of one of the UK's most popular counties in search of the landmarks, the historic curiosities and the natural wonders that make this little patch of the UK so magical to both visitors and residents alike.

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Walking is one of Britain's favourite leisure activities, and this guide to Yorkshire Dales features mapped walks of two to ten miles (read more)

Walking is one of Britain's favourite leisure activities, and this guide to Yorkshire Dales features mapped walks of two to ten miles to suit all abilities. The book features all the practical detail you need, accompanied by fascinating background reading on the history and wildlife of the area, and clear mapping for ease of use. Every route has been colour coded according to difficulty.

All walks are annotated with local points of interest and places to stop for refreshments. Every walk is given a summary of distance, time, gradient, level of difficulty, type of surface and access, landscape, dog friendliness, parking and public toilets. (hide)

The city of Liverpool is famous throughout the world. This once-small fishing village was transformed into a mighty commercial powerhouse, (read more)

The city of Liverpool is famous throughout the world. This once-small fishing village was transformed into a mighty commercial powerhouse, seen by many as the second city of the British Empire. In 1715 Liverpool created the world's first enclosed, commercial wet dock; eventually there would be docks along 7.5 miles of the River Mersey.

It rapidly grew into the greatest port and city in the entire British Empire outside London. Nevertheless, by 1980 Liverpool's population had reduced by over half; its infrastructure and economy were decaying, and its political leaders were leading the city towards complete collapse. Today, Liverpool has the fastest-growing economy in Britain and has been a European Capital of Culture and is a UNESCO World Heritage City. (hide)

This best-selling A3 format atlas is available in two binding styles, softback and spiral bound. Each page has been titled with its (read more)

This best-selling A3 format atlas is available in two binding styles, softback and spiral bound. Each page has been titled with its geographical location so you can turn to the page you need more easily. Wide minor roads (more than and less than 4m wide), National Trust, English and World Heritage sites, crematorium locations and other hard-to-find places are indicated on the mapping.

There are 67 city, town and port plans including central London. Plus, scenic routes, tourist sites with satnav friendly post codes and caravan and camping sites symbolised on the maps. (hide)

Now in its 50th edition, the ever-popular AA Caravan and Camping Guide showcases the best sites from across Britain. From small spaces (read more)

Now in its 50th edition, the ever-popular AA Caravan and Camping Guide showcases the best sites from across Britain. From small spaces in quiet locations to large holiday centres with fun for all the family, all the sites are professionally inspected on an annual basis for each edition of the guide. Top-rated sites receive the coveted gold pennant award and the best regional sites are highlighted in an annual awards ceremony.

Glamping-only sites receive a green pennant award and are highlighted through the guide. For the guide's half-century celebrations, there will be a special feature on how camping has changed since ratings first began in the 1960s.
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The abc Rail Guide has become quickly established as a must-have annual publication for the current scene railway enthusiast and (read more)

The abc Rail Guide has become quickly established as a must-have annual publication for the current scene railway enthusiast and is a traditional combined volume for the modern age. Listings are by user, with details of every locomotive and carriage used by that operator. Included are running numbers, depot, livery, owner, operator and name (if it carries one).

Chapters cover the following areas: TOCs FOCs Infrastructure companies Train engineering companies Train builders Rolling stock hire companies Private train operators Off lease rolling stock Preserved motive power US power exported New train orders TOPS numbered steam Ex-BR industrial locomotives Light railway operators Tables of codes used Index of running numbers and where to find them in the book Author Colin Marsden constantly revises the content and presentation in the light of comments from readers and users. (hide)

Pub Date:03/08/2016 - In the summer of 1793 the Witts family arrived in Edinburgh for a stay of five years. A previously well-to-do (read more)

Pub Date:03/08/2016 - In the summer of 1793 the Witts family arrived in Edinburgh for a stay of five years. A previously well-to-do Oxfordshire/Gloucestershire family they were brought to near penury brought the failure of Edward Witts' woollen cloth trading business. Apart from the stigma of bankruptcy, their easy style of living was brought crashing down to a mere few hundred annually-the income from their marriage settlement which Edward's creditors could not get their hands on.

Within a few months Edward and Agnes had built a wide circle of friends and acquaintance in the upper echelons of Edinburgh society where Agnes's magnetic personality worked its usual magic. Agnes Witts was a remarkable woman with great zest for life. She required constant amusement and bored easily. (hide)