Heritage
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
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
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
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
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
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







