Download or read book Journeys from Wimbledon Common written by Neil Matthews and published by Acorn Independent Press. This book was released on 2012 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Slow Travel The Chilterns the Thames Valley written by Helen Matthews and published by Bradt Travel Guides. This book was released on 2019-02-15 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This new title from Bradt forms part of its distinctive 'Slow Travel' series and is the only title available to cover the Chilterns and Thames Valley in depth. The Chilterns and the Thames Valley do not correspond to the specific boundaries of one county or region, old or new. Bedfordshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire and Oxfordshire all have a share. Divided into six easily manageable sections, Bradt's The Chilterns and Thames Valley lifts the lid on what makes this area so distinctive. Chalk grasslands, beech woods, streams and wooded valleys provide a perfect landscape for walking and are easily accessible from London. About half of the area has been designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty - the closest such area to London. Rare plants such as fleawort and numerous orchid varieties, and birds including red kites, lapwings and skylark flourish. The Thames Valley follows the route of one of the world's most famous rivers. You can find key sites of monarchical and parliamentary power such as Windsor Castle and Chequers, the location of Magna Carta's sealing at Runnymede and the birthplaces of men and women who have led dissent down the ages. A host of well-loved authors has lived and written here, depicting Paradise, defining our childhoods and painting timeless images of England and its people. Eminent chefs own restaurants with national and sometimes international reputations. In short, the Chilterns and the Thames Valley together represent a wonderfully paradoxical mixture of world-famous tourist sites and lesser-known attractions full of quirkiness and character, which will repay the visitor's interest and attention many times over. From Windsor Castle to Whipsnade Zoo, Britain's oldest road - The Ridgeway - to National Trust properties such as Cliveden and Waddesdon Manor, the Henley Regatta to the Grand Union Canal, Bradt's The Chilterns and Thames Valley is the perfect companion.
Download or read book Fifty Years of Travel by Land Water and Air written by Frank Hedges Butler and published by . This book was released on 1921 with total page 432 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Educating Mind Body and Spirit written by Helen Glew and published by University of Westminster Press. This book was released on 2013-04-25 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The story of the Polytechnic and of the legacy of Quintin Hogg is the third publication exploring the University of Westminster's long and diverse history. A fitting tribute to the life and legacy of Hogg, his holistic approach to education and the institute he created. This book is richly illustrated with images from the University's Archive.
Download or read book Great British Gravel Rides written by Markus Stitz and published by Vertebrate Publishing. This book was released on 2022-07-07 with total page 407 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Great British Gravel Rides pays homage to the very best gravel cycling across England, Wales and Scotland. Markus Stitz has curated a collection of 25 routes across Britain – each a favourite route of a passionate gravel cyclist. You can join round-the-world cycling men's record holder Mark Beaumont in East Lothian, experience a different side of East Anglia with ultra-endurance racers and GBDURO20 winners Josh Ibbett and Gail Brown, embark on a coast-to-coast trip across Scotland with round-the-world cycling women's record holder Jenny Graham, or see the best of Scottish Borders with diversity in cycling champion Aneela McKenna. Each route gives an insight into what each cyclist loves about gravel riding – what inspires and motivates them – and why they believe it qualifies as one of Britain's best gravel rides. A detailed route description of the trail is then provided, including interesting information about the local area, exactly what to expect on the route, details on the best places and attractions to explore, recommendations for the best local cafes and pubs and a list of local bike shops, should they be needed. With inspiring photography showcasing some of the best gravel trails in the UK, as well as bespoke maps and downloadable GPX files for each route, this is the essential companion for any gravel rider. Whether you want a challenging pedal through the country's awe-inspiring landscapes or a more leisurely day out in the saddle, let Great British Gravel Rides help you explore the best gravel cycling of Great Britain – your adventure begins here!
Download or read book Jaspa s Journey 4 The Hermit of Kennecott written by Rich Meyrick and published by Speaking Volumes. This book was released on with total page 367 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Winner: Independent Press Awards (2021) – Juvenile Fiction Category Gold Winner: Elite Choice Awards (2020) – Children's Book (8-12) Category Honorable Mention: Purple Dragonfly Awards (2021) – Middle Grade Fiction Finalist: Book Excellence Awards (2021) – Pre-Teen Fiction Category Readers' Favorite Five Star Review In the latest award-winning adventure of the Jaspa’s Journey series for strong middle grade readers, Jaspa and his friends find themselves battling the Alaskan wilderness. When one of their number comes down with a Ses variant of Spanish Flu, the last pandemic to require worldwide lockdowns, they must brave the northern wilds, searching for a ghost town that may be home to an elusive Hermit who might hold the key to a cure.
Download or read book Westward by Rail a Journey to San Francisco and Back Second Edition with a New Introductory Chapter written by William Fraser Rae and published by . This book was released on 1874 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Westward by Rail a Journey to San Francisco and Back and a Visit to the Mormons written by Rae and published by . This book was released on 1874 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Streetwalker and the Odd Shoe written by Dr. Prem Kutowaroo and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2017-12-15 with total page 283 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book concerns a streetwalker whose life had been a challenging one. The person involved was forced to go onto the street because of the treatment he had received at the hands of his father. He spent his life mostly in London.
Download or read book Edward Thomas from Adlestrop to Arras written by Jean Moorcroft Wilson and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2015-05-21 with total page 513 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the extraordinary life of a poetic genius. Along with Sassoon and Wilfred Owen, Edward Thomas is by any reckoning a major first world war poet. A war poet is not one who chooses to commemorate or celebrate a war, but one who reacts against having a war thrust upon him. His great friend Robert Frost wrote 'his poetry is so very brave, so unconsciously brave.' Apart from a most illuminating understanding of his poetry, Dr Wilson shows how Thomas' life alone makes for absorbing reading: his early marriage, his dependence on laudanum, his friendships with Joseph Conrad, Edward Garnett, Rupert Brooke and Hilaire Belloc among others. The novelist Eleanor Farjeon entered into a curious menage a trois with him and his wife. He died in France in 1917, on the first day of the Battle of Arras. This is the stuff of which myths are made and posterity has been quick to oblige. But this has tended to obscure his true worth as a writer, as Dr Wilson argues. Edward Thomas's poems were not published until some months after his death, but they have never since been out of print. Described by Ted Hughes as 'the father of us all', Thomas's distinctively modern sensibility is probably the one most in tune with our twenty-first century outlook. He occupies a crucial place in the development of twentieth century poetry.
Download or read book Picturesque Rides and Walks written by John Hassell and published by . This book was released on 1818 with total page 424 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Picturesque Rides and Walks with Excursions by Water Thirty Miles Round the British Metropolis Illustrated in a Series of Engravings written by John Hassell and published by . This book was released on 1818 with total page 422 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Journey to the River Sea Illustrated Edition written by Eva Ibbotson and published by Pan Macmillan. This book was released on 2021-10-14 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A gorgeous 20th anniversary hardback jacketed gift edition of Eva Ibbotson's award-winning, bestselling classic adventure. Fully illustrated in colour throughout by Katie Hickey. 'The most perfect children's book . . . captivatingly told, funny and moving' – Nicolette Jones, Sunday Times A joyous Amazon adventure set in the lush nature of Brazil, Journey to the River Sea is filled with mystery and extraordinary characters. It's perfect for girls and boys of 9+. Maia, an orphan, can't wait to reach her distant relatives a thousand miles up the Amazon. She imagines a loving family with whom she will share great adventures. Instead she finds two spiteful cousins who see the jungle as the enemy and refuse to go outdoors. But the wonders of the rainforest more than make up for the hideous twins and their parents. And when Maia meets a mysterious boy who lives alone on the wild river shores, she begins a spectacular journey to the heart of an extraordinary and beautiful new world. Winner of the Smarties Gold Medal. Shortlisted for the Carnegie Medal and the Whitbread Award (now the Costa).
Download or read book London Walks Time Out written by Time Out Guides Ltd and published by Time Out Guides. This book was released on 2010-07 with total page 307 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Time Out London Walks features 30 walks from London writers, each revealing a personal insight into their chosen corner of the capital. From ancient woodland to modern skyscrapers, motorway underpasses to stately homes, most parts of the city are subject
Download or read book Whimsy and Adventure A A Milne and A O Exquemelin s Journey written by A. A. Milne and published by Prabhat Prakashan. This book was released on 2024-06-21 with total page 331 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Book 1: Embark on a lighthearted journey with “Not that It Matters by A. A. Milne.” Milne's charming essays take readers on a delightful exploration of the inconsequential, adding a touch of whimsy to everyday life. Book 2: Dive into the adventurous tales of “The Pirates of Panama by A. O. Exquemelin.” A. O. Exquemelin's storytelling transports readers to the notorious era of Caribbean piracy, filled with swashbuckling escapades and high-seas adventures.
Download or read book Motor Traction written by and published by . This book was released on 1909 with total page 622 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book London written by Michael Leapman and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2011-01-11 with total page 451 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Detachable col. fold-out map attached to flap of p. [3] of cover.
