This is the story of the Peak landscape from its tropical beginnings to its rugged gritty present. Limestone reefs grow in the shallows of tropical seas, taking captive fossilised sea creatures. As the seas shift & coastlines change, sandstones build on the banks of a great river delta. Forests of giant ferns take hold of the l&, leaving behind a legacy of coal & bitumen. From the water worn limestone of the White Peak to the wind sculpted sandstones of the Dark Peak, the landscape here is always atmospheric. There are mysterious dry valleys with no sign of running water, caves adorned with sumptuous stalactite chandeliers & the remains of an industrial era built on mineral riches. Paul leads you on a series of fifteen walks which afford spectacular views of the best of the Peak District scenery & reveal evidence of the landscape`s intriguing history. In the first half of the book Paul tells the story of the Dark & White Peaks. How limestone reefs grew upon the basement bedrock & the shifting seas deposited layers of sandstone & shale. Tectonic forces buckled & tilted these beds of sedimentary rock to create the rocky edges & tors which characterise the Peak District. The second half of the book details fifteen walks, from easy to challenging, which reveal the geological drama. ...

The Scottish Highlands are home to Britain`s most spectacular mountain scenery. The stark hills, fearful crags, glorious glens & sparkling lochans make for a wide range of landscapes & have attracted generations of landscape lovers, hillwalkers & mountaineers. This book is intended to help those who adore this landscape to gain an insight into the geological forces that shaped it. The first half of the book tells the story of how the rocks were created & shaped by the gross forces of plate tectonics, colliding continents, volcanoes, mountain building & glaciation. The second half of the book details 18 walks with a variety of geological features set among consistently fantastic views. The walks are widely spread, encompassing the isolated peaks of Sutherland in the far northwest, the rolling granite massif of the Cairngorms in the east, the haunting beauty of the Ardnamurchan peninsula in the west & a select choice from the vast range of stunning mountains in the central & southern Highlands. ...

This book explains to the hillwalker, in easy to understand but accurate terms, how geology has shaped the landscape of Snowdonia. A selection of thirteen guided walks are used to illustrate this in terms of what can be seen on the ground. This book, divided into two parts, is intended to help those who love Snowdonia's mountain scenery to understand how this haunting landscape came about. The first half narrates the story of colliding continents, volcanoes, mountain-building & glaciations in creating Snowdonia, explaining why volcanoes occurred, the rocks they created & how to interpret signs of mountain-building & glaciations on the ground. The second half describes several recommended walks, of differing levels of difficulty, but all with a wide variety of geological features to be seen &, most important, enjoying consistently fantastic views of the very best of Snowdonia's wonderful scenery. The author has concentrated on what you can see as you walk around the hills, pointing to conspicuous, easily seen features in rocks & the overall shape of the terrain in accounting for the present day landscape. ...

This book explains to the hillwalker, in easy to understand but accurate terms, how geology has shaped the landscape of Snowdonia. A selection of seventeen guided walks is used to illustrate this in terms of what can be seen on the ground. This book, divided into two parts, is intended to help those who love Snowdonia`s mountain scenery to understand how this haunting landscape came about. The first half narrates the story of colliding continents, volcanoes, mountain-building & glaciations in creating Snowdonia, explaining why volcanoes occurred, the rocks they created & how to interpret signs of mountain-building & glaciations on the ground. The second half describes several recommended walks, of differing levels of difficulty, but all with a wide variety of geological features to be seen &, most important, enjoying consistently fantastic views of the very best of Snowdonia`s wonderful scenery. The author has concentrated on what you can see as you walk around the hills, pointing to conspicuous, easily seen features in rocks & the overall shape of the terrain in accounting for the present day landscape. New in this 2nd Edition
- coverage of Southern Snowdonia; new enhanced maps; &, five new walks. Also in this series by Paul Gannon
- Rock Trails Lakeland; Rock Trails Peak District; &, Rock Trails Scottish Highlands.

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This book explains to the hillwalker, in easy to understand but accurate terms, how geology has shaped the landscape of South Wales. A selection of 16 guided walks is used to illustrate this in terms of what can be seen on the ground. The hills, valleys & coasts of South Wales are some of Britain`s most celebrated & iconic landscapes. The coasts of Gower & Pembroke, & the shapely peaks of the Brecon Beacons are especially popular. These varied landscapes reflect a highly diverse geology. From the rolling hills of Mid & West Wales, the spectacular heights of the Brecon Beacons, the rocky outcrops of Fforest Fawr & Mynydd Du, the valleys & moors of `the coalfield`, to the delightful scenery of the southern & western coasts
- each has its own fascinating geological story to tell. This book is for the walker who sets out among these hills & coasts & who wants to learn a bit more about the forces that forged this landscape. The first part is an account of the geological history of South Wales, while the second contains 16 walks where you can see evidence of the geology, along with some of the most outstanding scenery of the region. The author has concentrated on what you can see as you walk around the hills, pointing to conspicuous, easily seen features in rocks & the overall shape of the terrain in accounting for the present day landscape. Also in this Rock Trails series by Paul Gannon are Lakel&, Peak District, Scottish Highlands & Snowdonia.
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Watch time fly. Jet around the moon in 60 seconds. A solid metal dome shaped wall clock, with an orbiting rocket, circling in time & space. Watch as the seconds fly by. The battery operated wall clock is a great astronomical addition to any room. Requires 1 x AA battery (not included) ...

Photoluminescent Vinyl
- 150mm x 150mm. Stanfords is an official distributor of Maritime Progress safety signs. We are able to
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Photoluminescent Vinyl
- 150mm x 150mm. Stanfords is an official distributor of Maritime Progress safety signs. We are able to
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Younger sons born into nobility or the gentry were often sent to serve at the Royal Court as pages of honor. Part of their education was learning tournament jousting. The master-at-arms used wooden horses mounted on swings to teach skills with sword & lance. This wooden horse evolved over time into the classic rocking horse. No upper class children’s playroom was without one. Some were mounted on oval wood rockers, others on a ‘safety’ st&, where steel swings allowed for greater movement on a stationary base. Our iconic rocking horse is a full-sized reproduction of originals dating back to the 19th century. Hand carved in finest top quality mahogany. Hand made saddle & tack of real bridle leather. The expert skills of wood carvers, cabinetmakers, & saddlers are evident. Hand finished in a warm & glowing French-style varnish, slightly distressed to make it look somewhat aged. The horse has glass eyes & brass stirrups. A timeless treasure & a dream-toy for both boys & girls. If we do not have this item in stock we will order it for you from our supplier. Delivery generally takes 3 weeks within the UK. For overseas delivery queries please email sales@stanfords.co.uk ...

Twenty illustrated essays on Irish women, historical & contemporary, who have defied cultural norms around femininity & achieved great things. The subjects include Irish women from Queen Medb to Eileen Gray, from Constance Markievicz to Sonia O` Sullivan, covering stateswomen, artists, writers, activists & rebels of all kinds. Written by multi award-winning author & first Laureate na n Og (Irish Children`s Laureate), Siobhan Parkinson. Perfect for use in schools as well as for leisure reading, this collection celebrates the role of women in Ireland`s changing society. ...