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Author: Jason Hawkes
Publisher:
Published: 2009-05-01
Total Pages: 144
ISBN-13: 9781841147802
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAlmost one third of the people of Kent live in coastal districts. The superb aerial photographs in this title provide a fascinating overview of this historic coastline.
Author: David Seabrook
Publisher: Granta Books
Published: 2014-07-03
Total Pages: 180
ISBN-13: 1783781262
DOWNLOAD EBOOKTwenty years ago, in a series of mysterious, incandescent writings, David Seabrook told of the places he knew best: the declining resort towns of the Kent coast. The pieces were no advert for the local tourist board. Here, the ghosts of murderers and mad artists crawl the streets. Septuagenarian rent boys recall the good old days and Carry On stars go to seed. Clandestine fascist networks emerge. And all the time, there is Seabrook himself - desperate perhaps, and in danger. Dark, strange and immediate, this is a classic work of sui generis British literature. There are devils here, and the reader will remember them.
Author: Simon Richmond
Publisher:
Published: 2022-05-06
Total Pages: 320
ISBN-13: 9781784778279
DOWNLOAD EBOOKFolkestone resident and globe-trotting travel writer Simon Richmond turns the spotlight on his home county in this brand new title, part of Bradt's award-winning series of Slow travel guides to UK regions. Walkers, cyclists, families, food and art lovers, and wildlife enthusiasts are all catered for, with coverage of a wide range of attractions, as well as all the practical information you could need to plan and enjoy time spent in this delightful corner of England. The diversity of Kent is striking, from Canterbury Cathedral, part of a Unesco-listed World Heritage Site, to Dungeness, Kent's southernmost point, Britain's only officially recognised desert and home to artist and film-maker Derek Jarman's Prospect Cottage. The village of Pluckley was once named England's most haunted by the Guinness World Records, while St Leonard's Church in Hythe has the largest and best-preserved collection of ancient human skulls and bones in Britain.This in-depth guide covers all the most popular places as well as many of the lesser-known ones, dividing the county into five easy-to-follow chapters. Explore Dover and spend time at its iconic White Cliffs, saunter through Vita Sackville-West's gorgeous gardens at the National Trust's Sissinghurst estate, visit the grave of Pocahontas in Gravesend, and contemplate the delightful and thought-provoking public art of the revitalised seaside town of Folkestone. History has been made in Kent, at Hever Castle, where Anne Boleyn spent her childhood and which was later restored by William Waldorf Astor, and at Chartwell, the family home and garden of Sir Winston Churchill. Kent's food and drink offering is increasingly celebrated, with a growing reputation for high quality restaurants and boutique wineries, not to mention the world's oldest brewer and largest collection of fruit trees at Faversham.From flora and fauna to castles, watersports, beaches and wildlife, discover Kent with Bradt's unique Slow guide.
Author: G. D.
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Published: 1863
Total Pages: 196
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Kirk R. Johnson
Publisher: Chicago Review Press - Fulcrum
Published: 2018
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781555917432
DOWNLOAD EBOOK"In this long-awaited sequel Kirk Johnson and Ray Troll are back on a road trip - driving, flying, and boating their way from Baja, California to northern Alaska in search of the fossil secrets of North America's Pacific coast. They hunt for fossils, visit museums, meet scientists and paleonerds, and sleuth out untold stories of extinct worlds. As one of the oldest coasts on earth, the west coast is a rich ground for fossil discovery. Its wonders include extinct marine mammals, pygmy mammoths, oyster bears, immense ammonites, shark-bitten camels, polar dinosaurs, Alaskan palms, California walruses, and a lava-baked rhinoceros. Join in for a fossil journey through deep time and discover how the west coast became the place it is today."--Provided by publisher.
Author: J. Kent Thompson
Publisher: Lulu.com
Published: 2020-07-28
Total Pages: 158
ISBN-13: 9781716704697
DOWNLOAD EBOOKIf you are new to the Forgotten Coast or have lived here all your life, this book will provide you with its rich history. Starting with the first coastal resorts built around the mineral springs of Panacea, Lanark and Newport you will learn about their development and how they overcame early transportation issues. As the area began to become noticed, a few men of vision developed the places we frequent today. Be it Alligator Point, Bald Point, St. Teresa, Summer Camp, Dog Island, St. George Island, St. Vincent Island, Indian Pass, Cape San Blas or Mexico Beach. This book is a must have for those who love the Forgotten Coast or are lucky enough to own or rent a home there.
Author: DK Eyewitness
Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd
Published: 2021-05-13
Total Pages: 336
ISBN-13: 0241530245
DOWNLOAD EBOOKWindswept cliffs, breathtaking beaches, and vibrant cities: welcome to the stunning south of England. Whether you want to relax on the sandy shores of Cornwall, wander around London's famous museums or browse vintage shops in Brighton, your DK Eyewitness travel guide makes sure you experience all that this region has to offer. England's South Coast is awash with natural beauty, from the purple moors of Exmoor to the white cliffs of Dover. Dotted around this picturesque landscape are a vibrant array of cities, too, including historic Canterbury, quirky Bristol, and the arty paradise of St Ives. Our updated e-guide brings England's South Coast to life, transporting you there like no other travel guide does with expert-led insights and advice, detailed breakdowns of all the must-see sights, photographs on practically every page, and our hand-drawn illustrations which place you inside the region's iconic buildings and neighbourhoods. We've also worked hard to make sure our information is as up-to-date as possible following the COVID-19 outbreak. You'll discover: our pick of England's South Coast's must-sees, top experiences and hidden gems the best spots to eat, drink, shop and stay detailed maps and walks which make navigating the region easy easy-to-follow itineraries expert advice: get ready, get around and stay safe colour-coded chapters to every part of England's South Coast, from London to Kent, Dorset to Cornwall Want the best of Cornwall and Devon in your pocket? Try our DK Eyewitness Cornwall and Devon. Touring the country? Look out for our DK Eyewitness Great Britain.
Author: Robin Whiteman
Publisher: Weidenfeld & Nicolson
Published: 1996-05-13
Total Pages: 160
ISBN-13: 9780297835240
DOWNLOAD EBOOKKent is traditionally known as the Garden of England, but the term could just as easily apply to Sussex and Surrey, for in addition to hopgardens, orchards and vineyards the region boasts some of the country's greatest gardens, such as Sissinghurst, Nymans, Sheffield Park and Wisley. Also found here, within easy reach of London and the coast, are romantic ruins like Bodiam and Scotney, great cathedral cities like Canterbury and Chichester, magnificent castles like Hever, Leeds and Arundel, princely residences like the Royal Pavilion at Brighton and historic houses like Chartwell and Bateman's -- all set in England's most fruitful countryside. Book jacket.
Author: George Dodd
Publisher:
Published: 1863
Total Pages: 190
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Stephen Neale
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Published: 2023-03-02
Total Pages: 541
ISBN-13: 1844866203
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe definitive guidebook to the entire 3,000-mile length of the new England Coast Path. For anyone planning a trip to the coast or a UK summer holiday, the new England Coast Path national trail is a hugely exciting prospect, and this guidebook shows you how to make the most of every single glorious mile. Environmentalists, volunteers, campaigners, land owners and politicians all came together to create this 'ninth wonder of the world', and from the opening of the path in 2020 onwards, anyone has been able to walk and wild camp along the entire 3,000-mile length of the English coast. It's a fantastic opportunity for all walkers, campers, fans of the coast and the outdoors. Stephen Neale has spent many happy months walking, camping and surveying the path, and from that experience has written a fantastically detailed and rich guidebook covering the route itself, along with everything from the best places to swim, hunt for fossils and eat seafood to hidden away beaches and canoeing spots. Fully updated for its second edition, with 100 extra adventures from the newly opened sections of the path and spectacular new aerial photography, the book is divided up into the 16 coastal counties and features 1,100 places to see, camp and explore around the coast. Each place has map coordinates and basic directions from the path, allowing walkers to either visit specific places or link highlights together, walking between them along the path. The England Coast Path represents what makes England so great: a little bit mad, a little bit proud, and the lucky host to one of the most spectacular and wild coastlines in the world. With this book you too can join the adventure.
