Explore the most interesting and picturesque examples of British village life. Based on Penelope Keith's highly successful PBS "Hidden Villages", a TV road trip following a 1930's Batsford Guide to quaint villages. Here is a Batsford update to accompany Penelope’s journey through Britain.
Organized by region, it ventures into idyllic towns in the Cotswolds, cozy cottages of East Anglia, and treasures nestled in the North Yorkshire moors. Discover the fascinating history, colorful characters, and curious customs unique to each village (like the tar barrel–burning at Ottery St Mary and cheese-rolling down Cooper's Hill in Brockworth) and see how they survive in the present.
Whether you’re looking for a vacation destination, a guide to Britain's rural landscape, or something to inspire your innermost armchair traveler, this beautiful book, illustrated with Brian Cook’s iconic art, fits the bill perfectly.
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