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Buffalo Bill was one of the most famous men in the world. For nearly twenty years he toured America, Britain and Europe with his own Wild West show. This was no circus - the cowboys were real cowboys, the Indians real Indians and the soldiers real soldiers. It was the world's first reality show, fulfilling Buffalo Bill's dream of bringing the excitement of the American frontier to mass audiences. It was a huge undertaking - three special trains were needed to transport it and the portable arena could seat more than 12,000 people. This book tells the extraordinary story of Buffalo Bill, his Wild West show and what happened when theyvisited several Essex towns in the early 1900s.

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These attractive and cleverly structured guides will give walkers ten of the best themed short circular walks to Cheshire's finest pubs. With clear information, an overview and introduction for each walk, expertly written directions, large scale Ordnance Survey maps, superb photographs, and interpretation of points of interest along the way, these guides set a new standard in clarity and ease-of-use. Featured walks in Cheshire Pub Walks include: Brewery Tap, West Kirby; Harp Inn, Neston; Ring o' Bells, Frodsham; George and Dragon, Great Budworth; Boot Inn, Kelsall; Pheasant Inn, Burwardsley; Swan, Marbury; Swan Inn, Wybunbury; White Lion, Barthomley and the Ship Inn, Wincle.

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20 WALKS THAT ARE PERFECT FOR YOUR DOG AND GREAT PUBS WHERE THEY'RE WELCOME! This collection of tried-and-tested circular walks, all between 1 and 5 1/2 miles, has been written specifically for dogs and their owners, allowing for maximum off-lead time. Along the way you'll explore country estates and parks, pretty villages, river banks, marshes and canal towpaths. You'll discover remnants of the salt trade, lost harbours, geological curiosities, historic buildings and wildlife-rich heaths and woodlands. At the heart of every route is a dog-friendly pub. All the walks include: * Distance & terrain; * Details of livestock & stiles; * Numbered route directions; * Points of interest along the way; * Contact details for the nearest vets.

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Throughout the 18th and 19th centuries the highlight of the social calendar in many Essex towns and villages was the local horse race meeting. Of these Chelmsford Races, held on Galleywood Common, were by far the most successful. They were so popular that in 1770s the local gentry raised money for a permanent grandstand on the common where they could watch safely isolated from the lower classes. As well as the races the wealthy also enjoyed balls, dinners and concerts organised in the town to coincide with them. The races had something for everyone. Those too poor to attend the glittering social occasions could enjoy a wonderful day out on the common with the racecourse crammed with fairground attractions as well as many beer tents. The nature of racing changed towards the end of the eighteenth century as it became more professional and better organized. Despite this, Chelmsford's popularity waned and around 1880 the course was converted to steeplechasing. There was a brief resurgence after the First World War but it didn't last and racing at Galleywood ended in 1935. But that wasn't then end of the story and today the cheers of punters still ring out across the Essex countryside - this time at the new Chelmsford City Racecourse at Great Leighs.

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This attractive and cleverly structured guide gives walkers ten of the finest short, circular, themed walks to curious and unusual places in the Peak District National Park in a popular pocketable format. With clear information, an overview and introduction for each walk, expertly written numbered directions, large scale Ordnance Survey maps, superb eye-grabbing panoramic photographs, and interpretation of points of interest along the way, these guides set a new standard in clarity and ease-of-use. Featured walks include: Robin Hood's Picking Rods, Robin Hood's Cave, Eyam - 'Plague village', Gardom's and Birchen Edges, Solomon's Temple, Lud's Church, Cratcliff Hermitage, Thor's Cave, Thorpe & Fenny Bentley tombs, Halter Devil Chap

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Discover Cheshire’s beautiful countryside with this pocket-sized guide to some of the best walks in the county. There are 20 circular routes here, varying in length from 2 to 6½ miles. At the heart of each walk is a renowned local pub, recommended for their good food and warm welcome. Explore the The Wirral and Frodsham areas in the west with their wooded hills and stirring views over the mighty estuaries of the Dee and Mersey; the memorable medieval churches at Marton, Bunbury, Tarvin and Chadkirk; and monuments to the Industrial Age at Acton Bridge, Styal and High Lane. Along the way you’ll uncover rugged countryside, tranquil water meadows, historic villages, ancient hillforts and the spectacular views that make Cheshire such a great place for walking.

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