Britain’s Landmarks and Legends: The Fascinating Stories Embedded in our Landscape (National Trust)

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Discover the history, legends and folklore of Britain’s most intriguing landmarks

This beautifully illustrated book reveals the secrets and stories of fifty icons of Britain’s landscape.

Some are natural wonders, such as Cheddar Gorge, Sherwood Forest and the white cliffs of Dover. Others were made by our distant ancestors: the standing stones of Avebury and Calanais, the Uffington White Horse, the burial mounds of Sutton Hoo.

Discover how they came to be, the legends and traditions that surround them, and how they have inspired famous writers and poets. Reconnect with our ancient landscape with this fascinating and surprising guide.

About the Author

Jo Woolf is a writer with a particular interest in landscape, wildlife and nature. She is also fascinated by ancient sites, and the stories and legends connected with them.

In 2015, Jo was invited to become Writer in Residence at the Royal Scottish Geographical Society. In this role she investigates the lives and experiences of explorers past and present; her first book about explorers, 'The Great Horizon', was published in 2017. She is an Honorary Fellow of the Society.

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4.5 out of 5

90.00% of customers are satisfied

5.0 out of 5 stars Great information

R. · 3 July 2024

Gave as a present but looked good before I gave

4.0 out of 5 stars Well presented pictorially.

N. · 11 January 2024

A present for my brother in law who seems to be very pleased

5.0 out of 5 stars I never knew…

M. · 23 June 2024

I have an acquaintance whose first name is Tristan. I asked if he was named after one of King Arthur's Knights. He wasn't. However, I would never have thought of that possibility had it not been for the first story in this book. As one would expect of the National Trust, it is well-presented, and the author, Jo Woolf, has a compact/succinct writing style which flows well and crams a lot into a small space without being heavy-going to read or understand. I haven't read beyond the second story yet - where I now know the inspiration for Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's Hound of the Baskervilles - but I shall look forward to finding time to do so. I've already mentioned the book to a friend and will buy another to give as a Christmas present. Highly recommended.

5.0 out of 5 stars Book

m.p.k.b. · 22 July 2024

Good 👍

3.0 out of 5 stars Look at it first!!

p.c. · 1 March 2024

Was not as informative as I thought and has some strange drawings !!

5.0 out of 5 stars Very interesting

K.J.P. · 6 April 2024

Some very good information in it

4.0 out of 5 stars Easy read

G. · 26 May 2024

Not quite what I was expecting, I thought there would be a lot more photos to show the landmarks which would’ve been useful to get an idea of the places being described.I guess they omitted photos to keep more of the mystery alive when discussing the myths and legends of certain areas of interest.Interesting read nonetheless. Focusing more on folklore and tales rather than scientific exploration of the sites.

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent gift

J. · 9 February 2024

Was very well received by my friends in the US so it turned out to be a great gift to send when I’d run out of ideas.

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Britain’s Landmarks and Legends: The Fascinating Stories Embedded in our Landscape (National Trust)

Name: Britain’s Landmarks and Legends: The Fascinating Stories Embedded in our Landscape (National Trust)
Brand: National Trust Books
SKU: K0008567646
Price: 8.82 BHD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.5 (8 reviews)

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