A-Z of The Wirral

A-Z of The Wirral

Author: Les Jones

Publisher: Amberley Publishing Limited

Published: 2022-03-15

Total Pages: 162

ISBN-13: 1398109371

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Explore the Wirral peninsula in this fully illustrated A-Z guide to its local history, people and places.


Ingimund's Saga

Ingimund's Saga

Author: Stephen Harding

Publisher: University of Chester

Published: 2016-08-30

Total Pages: 253

ISBN-13: 1908258446

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Around 1,100 years ago a group of Vikings arrived in Wirral from Ireland which began an influx of Vikings into the area. These settlers established their own community and this comprehensively updated book explores the history of these people and their legacy.


Viking DNA

Viking DNA

Author: Stephen Harding

Publisher: Nottingham University Press

Published: 2011-02-01

Total Pages: 166

ISBN-13: 190728494X

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Focusing on men from old families in England’s Wirral and West Lancashire regions, this survey traces the DNA of the local populace back to their Viking ancestors in order to determine the impact of past societies on their genetic make-up. Arguing that the areas exhibit many archaeological and historical features proving them to have had a clear Viking presence, this account provides background information on Viking settlements as well as conclusions drawn from the DNA testing. An illustrated example of how DNA methods can be used to learn about the past is also included.


Secret Wirral

Secret Wirral

Author: Les Jones

Publisher: Secret

Published: 2020-10-15

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781445653419

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Explore the Wirral's secret history through a fascinating selection of stories, facts and photographs.


Wild Camping

Wild Camping

Author: Stephen Neale

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing

Published: 2020-04-02

Total Pages: 258

ISBN-13: 1844865738

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From getting back to nature with a tent, some matches and a few litres of bottled water, to enjoying a pub dinner and camping out in the garden afterwards, this book shows how to get stuck into wild camping in all its forms. Beautiful wildernesses; tiny budgets; environmentally-friendly... What's not to like? There's an idea that wild camping is illegal in Britain, but it isn't – you just need to know the rules and where to go. This guide will open up this amazing experience for all, covering: - what is wild camping and why bother? - different types (bivvying, tenting, hammocking, on the water) - what the law says (Scotland, England, Northern Ireland, Wales, Ireland, EU, waterways) - how many of the largest landowners in the UK are actively encouraging wild camping - getting started (vital equipment, where to go, when to go, safety) - drinking water and foraging for food The majority of the book features the best places to go in England, Wales, Ireland and Scotland, along with stories, tips, helpful maps and inspiring photos. The new edition includes a Foreword by Ed Stafford, as well as a completely new chapter introducing the exciting new English Coastal Path, opening 2020 after years of campaigning. This fully updated guide will give readers the knowledge and the inspiration to escape the noise, clutter and stress of day to day life and go wild.