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The Cotswolds
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Author : Jane Bingham
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Release Date : 2009
The Cotswolds written by Jane Bingham and has been published by Oxford University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009 with History categories.
"With its gentle hills and timeless villages, the Cotswold countryside is a vision of rural calm, but the region's history reveals a darker picture. Over the centuries, people in the Cotswolds have known prosperity, but they have also experienced war, poverty, and despair. Lying between the provinces and the capital, the region has been home to kings and aristocrats, and has played a dramatic role in the story of Britain. Everywhere in the Cotswolds are reminders of the past: prehistoric monuments, ruined Roman villas, and Tudor mansions. Wealthy medieval wool merchants paid for fine churches and manor houses. Later, the landscape was scarred by the English Civil War, while evidence of an industrial past can be seen in the mills and factories of the south-west. After the wool trade reached its peak in the fifteenth century, the fortunes of the Cotswolds suffered a slow decline. By the 1890s poverty was widespread and villages were sinking into picturesque decay. It was around this time that William Morris and his followers discovered the area and established thriving centers for Arts and Crafts. In the following century writers and artists moved to the Cotswolds and tourism gathered pace. Today, the region continues to attract visitors, as well as country-weekenders and celebrities. Observing such changes, and describing the landscape, has been a lively company of writers, artists, and musicians. Some belong to a particular place, while others have viewed the region as outsiders. In their writings, art, and music, they have all celebrated the distinctive character of the Cotswolds"--Provided by publisher.
The Cotswolds
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Author : Michael Hall
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1982
The Cotswolds written by Michael Hall and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1982 with Travel categories.
Life And Tradition On The Cotswolds
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Author : Edith Brill
language : en
Publisher: J.M. Dent & Sons
Release Date : 1973
Life And Tradition On The Cotswolds written by Edith Brill and has been published by J.M. Dent & Sons this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1973 with Agriculture categories.
The Rough Guide To The Cotswolds
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Author : Matthew Teller
language : en
Publisher: Rough Guides UK
Release Date : 2013-11-07
The Rough Guide To The Cotswolds written by Matthew Teller and has been published by Rough Guides UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-11-07 with Travel categories.
The Rough Guide to the Cotswolds is your definitive handbook to one of the most beautiful and diverse holiday destinations in the UK. From stately homes and wildlife parks to modern art galleries, country walks and adventure sports, there is a section that introduces all of the regions' highlights. For every town and village, there are comprehensive and opinionated reviews of all the best places to eat, drink and stay to suit every budget. It brings the Cotswolds bang up-to-date; out go musty tearooms and chintzy B&Bs and in come the best of the area's new contemporary restaurants, boutique-styled hotels and top-rated country pubs. There's plenty of practical advice and a special focus on the region's gastronomy with features on specialist farmers' markets, local farm shops, gastro-pubs and country restaurants. The guide also comes complete with easy-to-use maps for every area making sure you don't miss the unmissable. Originally published in print in 2011. Make the most of your time on Earth with The Rough Guide to the Cotswolds. Now available in epub format.
The Little Book Of The Cotswolds
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Author : Gillian Broomhall
language : en
Publisher: The History Press
Release Date : 2011-08-14
The Little Book Of The Cotswolds written by Gillian Broomhall and has been published by The History Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-08-14 with History categories.
The Little Book of the Cotswolds is a veritable smorgasbord of Cotswold miscellany, packed with fascinating titbits and all manner of factual frippery – from Cotswold lions to puppy dog pies. The region's strangest traditions, its most eccentric inhabitants, blood-curdling murders and right royal connections combine with humorous cartoons to make this quirky little book difficult to put down.
The Cotswolds Slow Travel
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Author : Caroline Mills
language : en
Publisher: Bradt Travel Guides
Release Date : 2024-03-18
The Cotswolds Slow Travel written by Caroline Mills and has been published by Bradt Travel Guides this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-03-18 with Travel categories.
In this new, thoroughly updated third edition of Bradt’s The Cotswolds, part of Bradt’s distinctive ‘Slow Travel’ series of guides to UK regions, local resident and experienced travel writer Caroline Mills shares her favourite places in a region that remains as popular as ever. Drawing on more than 50 years’ living in the Cotswolds, and combining engaging first-person narrative with authoritative advice, Mills slows readers down and helps them delve deeply into a range of regions: the Cotswolds National Landscape Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB); the Cotswold escarpment, hills and valleys; the Wiltshire Cotswolds and the area known as the Four Shires; three Cotswold 'gateways' (Stratford-upon-Avon, Bath and Oxford); the lesser-known 'hidden' fringes of the Cotswolds, including the Oxfordshire Cotswolds, which follow much of the youthful Thames Valley, and the Cotswold Way National Trail. The Cotswolds’ rich manmade heritage includes Oxford University (the world’s oldest); many famous castles and country houses (including Blenheim Palace and Sudeley Castle), well-known abbeys such as Prinknash; and estates including Westonbirt Arboretum and Highgrove (the private home of King Charles III and the Queen Consort). Roman history is covered too, notably in Bath and Cirencester, together with the Fosse Way, one of the UK’s most important Roman roads. The guide adds colour through interviews with local residents who bring character to the region; activities to try with children; handpicked places to eat, drink and stay (from glamping and country-house hotels to B&Bs on working farms); coverage of the Arts & Crafts movement; numerous options for car-free travel; and quirky events such Gloucestershire’s annual cheese-rolling competition and Tetbury’s Woolsack Races. With a harmonious combination of quintessentially English villages, charming provincial market towns, appealing countryside and a wealth of local food-and-drink producers,the Cotswolds is an all-year-round destination, whether for a day trip, a quiet weekend away or a multi-week holiday. Whether your interests comprise formal gardens or crafts, historic buildings or horseriding, walking or gastronomy, Bradt’s Cotswolds (Slow Travel) is your perfect guide to facilitate in-depth exploration and intense enjoyment.
Cotswolds Town And Village Guide
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Author : Peter Titchmarsh
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2014-01-05
Cotswolds Town And Village Guide written by Peter Titchmarsh and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-01-05 with Cotswold Hills (England) categories.
The Rough Guide To The Cotswolds Stratford Upon Avon And Oxford Travel Guide Ebook
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Author : Matthew Teller
language : en
Publisher: Apa Publications (UK) Limited
Release Date : 2018-07-01
The Rough Guide To The Cotswolds Stratford Upon Avon And Oxford Travel Guide Ebook written by Matthew Teller and has been published by Apa Publications (UK) Limited this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-07-01 with Travel categories.
Discover this exquisite region of England with the most incisive and entertaining guidebook on the market. Whether you plan to hike the Cotswolds' trails, marvel at beautiful stately homes and gardens or explore the local gastronomic scene, The Rough Guide to the Cotswolds, Stratford-upon-Avon and Oxford will show you the ideal places to sleep, eat, drink, shop and visit along the way. - Independent, trusted reviews written with Rough Guides' trademark blend of humour, honesty and insight, to help you get the most out of your visit, with options to suit every budget. - Full-colour chapter maps throughout- to explore Oxford's honey-coloured college buildings or discover the Shakespearean sights of Stratford-upon-Avon without needing to get online. - Stunning images - a rich collection of inspiring colour photography. Things not to miss - Rough Guides' rundown of the best sights and experiences in the Cotswolds, Stratford-upon-Avon and Oxford. - Itineraries - carefully planned routes to help you organize your trip. - Detailed coverage - this travel guide has in-depth practical advice for every step of the way. Areas covered include: Cheltenham; Gloucester; Stroud; Cirencester; Chipping Campden; Broadway; the Vale of Evesham; Stratford-upon-Avon; Burford; Banbury; Oxford. Attractions include: Blenheim Palace; Gloucester Cathedral; Kelmscott Manor; Westonbirt Arboretum; Cotswold Farm Park; Rollright Stones; Sudeley Castle; Compton Verney. - Basics - essential pre-departure practical information including getting there, local transport, accommodation, food and drink, festivals and events, sports and outdoor activities, shopping and more. - Background information - a Contexts chapter devoted to history and recommended books. Make the Most of Your Time on Earth with The Rough Guide to the Cotswolds, Stratford-upon-Avon and Oxford
Country Houses Of The Cotswolds
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Author : Nicholas Mander
language : en
Publisher: White Lion Publishing
Release Date : 2008
Country Houses Of The Cotswolds written by Nicholas Mander and has been published by White Lion Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008 with Architecture, Domestic categories.
Highlighting England’s largest designated area of outstanding natural beauty, this beautifully presented pictorial demonstrates why the Cotswolds continue to fascinate tourists from around the globe. From the region’s unique unspoiled countryside, its unrivaled heritage of vernacular architecture in limestone, and sublime castles to the Prince of Wales’s new garden at Highgrove House, and the classical county houses and noblemen’s palaces of the 18th century, this stunning collection of photographs is testament to the historical and architectural importance of the area. With more than 200 colorful photographs accompanied by descriptions of the architecture, gardens and history, this intriguing resource is historically important visual journey to one of Europe’s most picturesque and nostalgic destinations.
A Corner Of The Cotswolds
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Author : Mary Sturge Gretton
language : en
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
Release Date : 2016-03-01
A Corner Of The Cotswolds written by Mary Sturge Gretton and has been published by BoD – Books on Demand this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-03-01 with Travel categories.
In this book, first published in 1914, Mary Sturge Gretton is writing about the history of the Cotswolds in the 19th century, selecting occurrences from here and there in this quintessentially English countryside. This stretch of land, roughly 25 miles across and 90 miles long and straddling several English counties, is graced by age-long, accepted traditions which have worked well in a framework of local folk, local materials, and local individuality. Mary Sturge Gretton\'s work brings this characteristic unity, the architectural and intimate as well as the domestic and austere nature to life and paints a picture of the conditions – the dress, the manners, the look of the houses and the streets – of a time long gone yet cherished. Her approach is not always one of educational significance but of relating incidents big and small and putting them into a historical perspective across the Cotswolds and beyond. This antiquarian book is a high-quality reprint, yet true to the original work.