In this remarkable book, historians Jon Cooksey & Graham Mc Kechnie present the extraordinary story of Frederick Kelly, the musician, composer & Olympic rower, killed in action during the Great War. Frederick Kelly`s war diary, written between 1914 & 1916, is a unique document recording some of the most significant events of the 20th century. This is the story of a singular, brave & brilliant man who inspired the respect of those who served with him & the love & devotion of his many friends. It is not just a war diary
- it is about music, art & humanity. Kelly was a man who, in the depths of war, still found time to compose evocative music or use the songs of Wagner to entice German soldiers to surrender. Despite his eccentricities & artistic temperament, he repeatedly proved himself on brutal battlefields, from Gallipoli to the Somme, without losing his tenderness of sense of humour.
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The Kennet & Avon comprises three waterways, the Kennet Navigation from Newbury to Reading, the Avon Navigation from Bristol to Bath, & man-made middle section linking Bath with Newbury. This guide concentrates on the route from Reading to Bath, taking in Newbury, Hungerford, & Devizes & villages, such as Kintbury & Wootton Rivers. The guide is suitable both for those taking a holiday along the stretch of the canal as well as those interested in the area & what it has to offer. Covering an area a mile or two either side of the canal, it is an invaluable resource for the canal boater, day tripper, angler, walker & interested local. The Kennet & Avon is the fourth in a series of towpathguides. ...

This guidebook to walking along the Kennet & Avon Canal covers the 94 mile (152km) route from Reading to Bristol. The canal walk is split into 7 stages of fairly easy, level walking, of between 93/4 & 181/2 miles, with advice on splitting on shortening the stages if needed. The book also

Includes:: 20 easy circular walks, ranging from 4 to 9 miles, taking in the best sections of the canal & visiting sites nearby, making this two guidebooks in one. Alongside OS map extracts & detailed route descriptions, there are plenty of details on the history, heritage & wildlife encountered along the way. An itinerary planner is included for walkers who want to create longer or shorter stages, & there is useful practical information including details on accessing the walks by public transport & a list of accommodation available along the route. The result is a highly useful & fascinating companion to exploring the canal & its surroundings. In the early 1800s the Kennet & Avon Canal provided an important direct trade route between London & Bristol. Today the waterway weaves its way through the rolling chalk contours of the North Wessex Downs to the southern edge of the Cotswolds, passing vibrant towns & cities as well as picture-postcard villages with thatched cottages, ancient churches & cosy pubs. Fascinating features
- such as Crofton Pumping Station & Beam Engines, the impressive Caen Hill flight of locks at Devizes, the aqueducts at Avoncliff & Dundas, the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Georgian Bath & Bristol`s vibrant Floating Harbour
- are explored as the canal makes its journey across southern Engl&.



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One of the old London villages, its affluence is partly the result of William 111`s decision to have his main home here
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Nestled within the heart of the county, sparsely & largely untouched by the pressures of the modern age, the Kent Downs are home to some of the most enchanting countryside in southern Engl&. This book unravels the history of the area`s settlement & colonisation, the inspiration it has given to poets, artists & authors, & the legacy of its rich & varied natural treasures; the rare & the commonplace; the peculiar & unique, the mysterious & the haunting. Having spent most of his life living & working in the countryside of the Kent Downs, Dan Tuson offers an intimate & inspiring exploration of this unique landscape. He is a regular contributor of articles & photographs to ” The Orchid” magazine of the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Beauty organisation, many of which have been included within the book & illustrated with the beautiful artwork of fellow contributors to ” The Orchid” & ” Angel Design”. Richly illustrated with over 100 stunning photographs in colour & monochrome, the book is a tribute to the many who have found solace & inspiration in the Kent Downs & will appeal to all those who visit, work or live in this cherished part of the county of Kent. ...

The England Coast Path is due for completion in 2020. One of the first sections to open in South east England was from Camber to Ramsgate in Kent. This 66 mile section

Includes:: the iconic White Cliffs of Dover as well as other-worldly landscape of Dungeness. This full colour guide, with detailed mapping & a huge amount of local information is the ideal companion for anyone walking the route.

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The Kerry Way is Ireland`s longest waymarked trail & one of the most popular. Looping around the Iveragh Peninsula, it follows narrow country roads, forest paths, abandoned coach roads & mass paths, national park land & farml&. This clear & lively guide gives the prospective wayfarer enough information to plan & enjoy every step. It offers a detailed description of the trail plus lively asides on geology, history, folklore, settlement, flora & fauna. Above all, this guide will keep the reader from getting lost. The trail description is broken down into sections from the first step out of Killarney, through the high passes in the Mac Gillycuddy`s Reeks, into the splendour of the Ring of Kerry, & back to Killarney. This guidebook is a light, lively guide to this 200km walk, with enough guidance, cultural background & natural history to ensure the user stays on track to arrive at their car, hostel or B&B. ...

A gorgeous colouring book which showcases illustrations by accomplished British botanical artists Harriet Anne Hooker Thiselton-Dyer & Walter Hood Fitch, originally featured in the world-famous Curtis`s Botanical Magazine. This title will appeal to green-fingered artists everywhere who will delight in bringing the line drawings to life in glorious colour. Founded by William Curtis in 1787 as both an illustrated gardening & botanical journal, The Botanical Magazine, often affectionately referred to as Bot Mag, is the longest running botanical periodical featuring colour illustrations of plants. ...

A gorgeous colouring book which showcases illustrations by accomplished British botanical artists Harriet Anne Hooker Thiselton-Dyer & Walter Hood Fitch, originally featured in the world-famous Curtis`s Botanical Magazine. This title will appeal to green-fingered artists everywhere who will delight in bringing the line drawings to life in glorious colour. Founded by William Curtis in 1787 as both an illustrated gardening & botanical journal, The Botanical Magazine, often affectionately referred to as Bot Mag, is the longest running botanical periodical featuring colour illustrations of plants. ...

This beautiful kitchen-garden cookbook, produced in association with the Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew, contains step-by-step guides to show how easy it is to grow peas, beans, potatoes, carrots & more in your garden, in patio containers or in window boxes or on an allotment. Then transform your home-grown produce into delicious meals & desserts by following easy, step-by-step recipes. By having fun growing different plants, children won`t be able to wait to try their tasty produce, encouraging great, healthy eating habits. Learn all about how plants grow, from seeds to seedlings, watering & weeding, to harvesting & composting. Information on minibeasts & garden creatures show how nature works together to help plants grow.

Includes:: advice on cooking tools & utensils & healthy & balanced diets.

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