Heritage

Heritage Trees Wales

Heritage Trees Wales

Author:
Archie Miles
Format:
Hardback, 260 pages
ISBN:
9781905582495
Product Code:
HTW
Publication date:
April 30, 2012
RRP:
£20.00 (price includes UK delivery)
Size:
250 x 200 mm

Heritage Trees Wales is a collection of the most beautiful, historic and important trees in the country, ranging from the well-known to the rarely seen.

Steeped in history, surrounded by myth and legend and full of historical significance, many of these trees have become landmarks within the landscape, dominating their surroundings with their physical and cultural presence. Others are more hidden from view. This stunning new book by Archie Miles captures the full fascinating story of Wales’s heritage trees.

• Contains over 70 different trees from all parts of Wales
• Includes chapter on lost heritage trees of Wales
• Includes map, location and accessibility
• Published in association with the Tree Council

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Village Wales

Author:
David Williams
Format:
Paperback, 208 pages
ISBN:
9781905582037
Product Code:
VW
RRP:
£14.99
Sale price:
£9.99 (price includes UK delivery)
Size:
250 x 200mm

This new book provides a delightful insight into village life in Wales. It explores local life: homes, landmarks, landscapes and coastal locations, history and culture of 15 villages. Ideal for those who wish to see the Welsh countryside without moving from their armchair.

We all have an idea of what a village should be. The image is likely to be of a small, friendly and picturesque place, characterised by neighbourliness and a strong sense of community. Writer David Williams provides a delightful insight into some of the Principality’s most idyllic villages.

Village Wales includes:

  • Moelfre, Llangernyw, Beddgelert, Berriew, Myddfai, Solva, Llanmadoc, Pendoylan, Llandaff, Tintern
  • Location maps, directions and local amenities
  • Historical information
  • Useful websites
  • Over 150 photographs

For more books about Welsh communities, see: Market Town Wales, Discovering Welsh Harbours

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Market Town Wales

Author:
David Williams
Format:
Paperback, 192 pages
ISBN:
9781905582235
Product Code:
MTW
RRP:
£14.99
Sale price:
£9.99 (price includes UK delivery)
Size:
250 x 200mm

Author David Williams travels the country exploring 25 of his favourite market towns. These towns have long histories, powerful character and stunning buildings. The traditional livestock markets and fairs combined with independent, individual shops, restaurants, arts centres and pubs make them sought after places to live.

The contrast of old and new, abundance of local services and energetic daily bustle preserves these towns’ identities and character.

Market Town Wales includes:

  • Brecon
  • Ruthin
  • Bala
  • Dolgellau
  • Machynlleth
  • Welshpool
  • Llandovery
  • Mold
  • Haverfordwest
  • Carmarthen
  • Llandeilo

For more books about Welsh communities, see: Village Wales, Discovering Welsh Harbours

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Castles of Wales

Author:
Rhodri Owen
Format:
Paperback, 48 pages
ISBN:
9781905582266
Product Code:
CAW
RRP:
£3.99
Sale price:
£1.99 (price includes UK delivery)
Size:
150 x 120mm

Castles of Wales captures the history of Wales through twenty-two castles from across the country. With full colour photographs and extended captions, it is ideal for a souvenir and stocking-filler.

Welsh castles
Castles of Wales charts the interiors and exteriors of Welsh castles, highlighting the turbulence and unstability of the country throughout history. Covering castles from every region of Wales, it provides a handy summary of the comprehensive defensive architecture that has survived into the second millennium. From the folly of Cardiff Castle to the fortified might of Conway Castle, this Pocket Series guide is a portable commemoration of Wales’s architectural heritage.

Castles of Wales includes
• Cardiff
• Raglan
• Pembroke
• Denbigh
• St Fagans
• Powis
• Penryhn

More books in the Pocket Wales series: Coast Wales, Landscape Wales, Mountain Wales, Rivers of Wales

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Landscape Wales/Tirlun Cymru

Authors:
David Williams , Steve Benbow
Format:
Hardback, 160 pages
ISBN:
9780954433413
Product Code:
LWTC
RRP:
£24.95
Sale price:
£14.99 (price includes UK delivery)
Size:
300 x 250mm

Landscape Wales/Tirlun Cymru captures the varied moods and seasons of the Welsh landscape and provides a pictorial celebration of the countryside for all to enjoy. Large format hardback with over 110 superb photographs in colour. Available in English and Welsh paperback versions.

Powerful images take you to many inspiring locations around Wales. From climbing the spectacular mountains of Snowdonia, horse riding in the majestic Brecon Beacons and surfing on the dramatic Pembrokeshire coast to the gentler attractions of the lowlands and idyllic river valleys, that have sustained the people of Wales over the centuries.

This book takes you to 20 locations throughout Wales, including Anglesey, Snowdonia, Llyn Peninsula, Conwy Valley, Vale of Clwyd, Llangollen, Ceredigion, Brecon Beacons, Black Mountains, South Wales Valleys, Teifi Valley, Pembrokeshire, Carmarthenshire, Gower, Vale of Glamorgan, Wye Valley and the Severn Estuary.

Landscape Wales/Tirlun Cymru includes:

  • Over 110 photographs by 36 photographers
  • Extended picture captions
  • Travel and activity information
  • Geology of Wales by Professor Michael Bassett
  • Map
  • Also available as English and Welsh paperback editions

If you like Landscape Wales Hardback see: Landscape Wales Paperback, Landscape Wales pocket series, Tirlun Cymru, Coast Wales, Coastline Wales

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Landscape Wales Paperback

Author:
David Williams
Format:
Hardback, 200 pages
ISBN:
9780954433437
Product Code:
LW
RRP:
£12.95
Sale price:
£9.99 (price includes UK delivery)
Size:
250 x 200mm

Landscape Wales is the paperback English language edition of the hugely successful Landscape Wales/Tirlun Cymru. With landscape photography of Wales’ most breathtaking locations, the book is ideal for those with an interest in photography or geography.

Welsh landscape photography
From climbing the spectacular mountains of Snowdonia, horse riding in the majestic Brecon Beacons and surfing on the dramatic Pembrokeshire coast to the gentler attractions of the lowlands and idyllic river valleys, Landscape Wales is the definitive guide to Welsh scenery.

Brecon Beacons, Pembrokeshire and Snowdonia
20 Welsh locations are featured: Anglesey, , Llyn Peninsula, Conwy Valley, Vale of Clwyd, Llangollen, Ceredigion, Brecon Beacons, Black Mountains, South Wales Valleys, Teifi Valley, Pembrokeshire, Carmarthenshire, Snowdonia, Gower, Vale of Glamorgan, Wye Valley and the Severn Estuary.

Landscape Wales includes:

  • Over 110 photographs by 36 photographers
  • Extended picture captions
  • Travel and activity information
  • Geology of Wales by Professor Michael Bassett
  • Map
  • Also available as a bilingual hardback, and Pocket Series guide

Landscape Wales is also available in the following formats: Landscape Wales Hardback, Landscape Wales pocket series, Tirlun Cymru

For more books on Welsh scenery see: Coast Wales, Coastline Wales