Britain’s Landmarks and Legends: The Fascinating Stories Embedded in Our Landscape

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Jo Woolf National Trust Books

Britain’s Landmarks and Legends

The Fascinating Stories Embedded in Our Landscape

Jo Woolf, National Trust Books

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HARPER360
09 February 2024

Animals & nature in art (still life, landscapes & seascapes); Landscape art & architecture; History; Landscape archaeology; Museum, historic sites, gallery & art guides

Series: National Trust

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.

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By: Jo Woolf, National Trust Books
Imprint: HARPER360
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 198mm, Width: 142mm, Spine: 24mm
Weight: 460g
ISBN: 9780008567644
ISBN 10: 0008567646
Series: National Trust
Pages: 224
Publication Date: 09 February 2024
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Jo was born in Shropshire, and now lives with her husband in Argyll. She has always had a passion for writing, along with a lively fascination for history and the natural world. In 2016 she was invited to become Writer in Residence at the Royal Scottish Geographical Society. Founded to preserve and provide access to places of natural beauty or historical significance, the National Trust is one of the world's leading conservation organisations dedicated to preserving Britain's landscape. From ancient forests to historic houses and gardens, the Trust looks after more than a quarter of a million hectares of land, including over 770 miles of coastline and thousands of archaeological monuments across England, Wales and Northern Ireland.