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Book SynopsisHistory and heritage are among Britain's greatest passions. Travel writers and historians Helen and Neil Matthews have selected 52 places that are wonderful examples of natural, architectural, industrial or cultural heritage. Some are neglected or under-rated and deserve more attention. Others are famous locations waiting to be enjoyed from new perspectives. Heritage Weekends is here to help you explore and indulge your passion for Britain's past: from the Prehistoric era, through ancient, medieval, Tudor, Regency and Victorian times to the 20th century. With their inspirational guide you'll meet some of our greatest creative geniuses, monarchs and heroes, eccentrics and legends, giants and saints. And you'll find everything from the world's most famous map to a vision of Hell! As well as detailed descriptions of the sites, Heritage Weekends includes suggested itineraries, directions and top tips for accommodation and eating out. England, Wales, Scotland, Jersey and the Isle of Man are all covered, with weekends divided into in-depth and shorter entries. All weekends include detailed information on how to get there, as well as suggestions for further places to visit if you have time to spare. From St Albans' Roman remains at Verulamium to Avebury's stone circle, Windsor Castle to York's Jorvik Centre, Shakespeare's Stratford-upon-Avon to the Neolithic sights of Orkney, there's more than enough to entice, stimulate and entertain. Chester's impressive city walls are also included, as is Portmeirion, the war tunnels and underground hospital on Jersey, and Margate's mysterious Shell Grotto. Literary buffs can explore Jane Austen's Bath or visit the home of Sir Walter Scott at romantic Abbotsford House in the Scottish Borders. Ideal for all the family, whatever your interest, Bradt's Heritage Weekends lets you create your own magical tour of Britain.
Table of ContentsAbout the authors Acknowledgements Introduction Using this guide A note on time periods PART 1: ENGLAND 1 London: Beyond the British Museum 2 Twickenham: Historic House Heaven 3 St Albans: Romans & Roses 4 Windsor & Eton: Seat of Power 5 Thanet: Shells & Shelters 6 Brighton & Hove: By George 7 Isle of Wight: Victoria's Home 8 Portsmouth: Naval Tales 9 Winchester: Kings & Soldiers 10 Avebury: Pre-history Mystery 11 Bath: From Romans to the Regency 12 Dorchester: Martyrs & Madding Crowds 13 Plymouth: Docks & Drakes 14 Tintagel: Arthur & Other Legends 15 Penwith: Iron, Tin, Light 16 Stratford-Upon-Avon: The Stay's the Thing 17 Sulgrave Manor: Washington's Ancestral Home 18 Colchester: Oh, What a Circus! 19 Bury St Edmunds: Saints & Saxons 20 Norwich: All Shall Be Well . 21 Stamford: Visions of Heaven & Hell 22 Leicester: Fit for a King 23 Derby: Making Modern Britain 24 Lincoln: Steep Salvation 25 Hull:Whales, Tales & Trails 26 York: City Traders 27 Ripon: Miscreants & Monks 28 Barnard Castle: Northern Family Fortunes 29 Hadrian's Wall: Edge of Empire 30 Alnwick & Warkworth: Kings in the North 31 Mirehouse: Lake Legends 32 Liverpool: A Day in the Life & Death 33 Chester: Wall to Wall History 34 Ironbridge Gorge: The Revolution Started Here 35 Hereford: The World's Most Famous Map PART 2: WALES 36 Tintern & the Wye Valley: Romantic Sublime 37 Cardiff : King Coal, Castles, Communities 38 St Davids: Search for a Saint 39 Aberystwyth: Biarritz of Books 40 Snowdonia: Garrisons, Gatehouses & Gardens 41 Anglesey: Mother of Wales PART 3: SCOTLAND 42 Abbotsford & the Borders: Great Scot(t)s . 43 Gatehouse & Kirkcudbright: Castles & Creatives 44 Glasgow: City of Arts & Sciences 45 Fort William: Heroes & Betrayals 46 Inverness: Defeat & Remembrance 47 Skye: Clans, Castles, Legends & Ghosts 48 Perth: The Stone & the Slave 49 Aberdeen: Granite City 50 Orkney: The Marks of Millennia PART 4: DEPENDENCIES 51 Isle of Man: Three-Legged Kingdom 52 Jersey: Island at War INDEX INDEX OF PERIODS OF HISTORY
