Around Somerset

Around Somerset

Author: Nick Chipchase

Publisher:

Published: 2008-11-01

Total Pages: 128

ISBN-13: 9780750946773

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Fascinating images of the past from Somerset's finest commercial photographer


Secret Gardens of Somerset

Secret Gardens of Somerset

Author: Abigail Willis

Publisher: Frances Lincoln

Published: 2020-09-15

Total Pages: 147

ISBN-13: 0711252238

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Secret Gardens of Somerset offers a personal tour of 20 of the UK’s most beguiling gardens in this much-loved area of southern England, defined by its distinctive horticulture, rolling hills, picturesque villages and the most traditional English landscape. Abigail Willis and Clive Boursnell give you privileged access to 20 gardens, from a highly productive working flower farm to very personal private retreats, revealing their history, design and plant collections, in the company of their devoted owners and head gardeners. In the footsteps of artists and trend-setters from Victorian designers such as Harold Peto to planting visionary, Gertrude Jekyll as well as contemporary pioneer Piet Oudolf, we find a series of beguiling country gardens of different sizes and atmospheres, which have shaped the English identity, and in different ways express the ideals of English life. The gardens: The American Museum and Gardens, Barley Wood Walled Garden, Batcombe House, The Bishop’s Palace, Common Farm, Cothay Manor, East Lambrook Manor, Elworthy Cottage, Forest Lodge, Greencombe Gardens, Hauser & Wirth Somerset, Hestercombe, Iford Manor, Kilver Court, Midney Gardens, Milton Lodge gardens, The Newt in Somerset, Stoberry House, Westbrook House, and Yeo Valley Organic Garden. Most of the gardens included here are privately owned and usually open to the public. Meanwhile, all of these landscapes can now be enjoyed through the eyes of the owners themselves. Tour even more magnificent English gardens with Secret Gardens of the Cotswolds and Secret Gardens of East Anglia.


The Rough Guide to Bath, Bristol and Somerset

The Rough Guide to Bath, Bristol and Somerset

Author: Robert Andrews

Publisher: Rough Guides UK

Published: 2012-01-01

Total Pages: 339

ISBN-13: 1848366051

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Full-colour throughout, The Rough Guide to Bath, Bristol & Somerset is the ultimate guide to this alluring region. With 30 years experience and our trademark 'tell it like it is' writing style, Rough Guides cover all the basics with practical, on-the-ground details, as well as unmissable alternatives to the usual must-see sights. At the top of your list and guaranteed to get you value for money, each guide also reviews the best accommodation and restaurants in all price brackets. We know there are times for saving, and times for splashing out. In The Rough Guide to Bath, Bristol & Somerset : - Over 50 colour-coded maps featuring every listing - Area-by-area chapter highlights - Top 5 boxes - 'Things not to miss' section- Detailed information on Salisbury and Stonehenge Make the most of your trip with The Rough Guide to Bath, Bristol & Somerset.


Somerset Homecoming

Somerset Homecoming

Author: Dorothy Spruill Redford

Publisher: Univ of North Carolina Press

Published: 2000-03-01

Total Pages: 180

ISBN-13: 9780807848432

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The story of one woman's unflagging efforts to recover the history of her ancestors, slaves who had lived and worked at Somerset Place plantation.


The Rough Guide to Bath, Bristol & Somerset: Travel Guide eBook

The Rough Guide to Bath, Bristol & Somerset: Travel Guide eBook

Author: Rough Guides

Publisher: Apa Publications (UK) Limited

Published: 2024-03-01

Total Pages: 452

ISBN-13: 1835290795

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This Bath, Bristol & Somerset guidebook is perfect for independent travellers planning a longer trip. It features all of the must-see sights and a wide range of off-the-beaten-track places. It also provides detailed practical information on preparing for a trip and what to do on the ground. And this Bath, Bristol & Somerset travel guidebook is printed on paper from responsible sources, and verified to meet the FSC’s strict environmental and social standards. This Bath, Bristol & Somerset guidebook covers: Bath and around, Bristol and around, Wells and the Mendips, Glastonbury and the Somerset Levels, South Somerset, Taunton, Bridgwater and the Quantocks; The coast, Exmoor, East Somerset, Salisbury and Stonehenge. Inside this Bath, Bristol & Somerset travel book, you’ll find: A wide range of sights – Rough Guides experts have hand-picked places for travellers with different needs and desires: off-the-beaten-track adventures, family activities or chilled-out breaks Itinerary examples – created for different time frames or types of trip Practical information – how to get to Bath, Bristol & Somerset, all about public transport, food and drink, shopping, travelling with children, sports and outdoor activities, tips for travellers with disabilities and more Author picks and things not to miss in Bath, Bristol & Somerset – Cider, Thermae Bath Spa, Glastonbury Festival, Bristol International Balloon Fiesta, Royal Crescent, Fleet Air Arm Museum, Farmers' Markets, Roman Baths, Wells Cathedral, SS Great Britain, Glastonbury Abbey, Street Art in Bristol, Clifton Suspension Bridge, Stourhead Insider recommendations – tips on how to beat the crowds, save time and money, and find the best local spots When to go to Bath, Bristol & Somerset – high season, low season, climate information and festivals Where to go – a clear introduction to Bath, Bristol & Somerset with key places and a handy overview Extensive coverage of regions, places and experiences – regional highlights, sights and places for different types of travellers, with experiences matching different needs Places to eat, drink and stay – hand-picked restaurants, cafes, bars and hotels Practical info at each site – hours of operation, websites, transit tips, charges Colour-coded mapping – with keys and legends listing sites categorised as highlights, eating, accommodation, shopping, drinking and nightlife Background information for connoisseurs – history, culture, art, architecture, film, books, religion, diversity Fully updated post-COVID-19 The guide provides a comprehensive and rich selection of places to see and things to do in Bath, Bristol & Somerset, as well as great planning tools. It’s the perfect companion, both ahead of your trip and on the ground.


Around and about Basking Ridge, Liberty Corner, and Lyons

Around and about Basking Ridge, Liberty Corner, and Lyons

Author: June O. Kennedy

Publisher: Arcadia Library Editions

Published: 1995-07

Total Pages: 146

ISBN-13: 9781531657901

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Basking Ridge, Liberty Corner, and Lyons form the nucleus of Bernards Township, a region with a history as fascinating as it is long. Originally chartered in 1760 by King George II, the area figured prominently in the American Revolution: Lafayette's troops were quartered here; General Lee was arrested at Widow White's Tavern; and General Washington visited Lord Stirling's estate. After the Civil War tourism and other industries flourished, and the arrival of the railroad in 1872 brought further economic boom to the area.


Passing Strange

Passing Strange

Author: Joseph Citro

Publisher: HarperCollins

Published: 1997-10-31

Total Pages: 343

ISBN-13: 0547527314

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New England's dark hills, fogbound coasts, and hidden villages have inspired generations of writers such as Hawthorne, Lovecraft, and King. But these authors' dark imaginings pale when compared to little-known but well-documented and true tales. In this delightfully spine-tingling tour of all six New England states, Citro chronicles the haunted history and folklore of a region steeped in hardship and horror, humor and pathos.