The Most Beautiful Villages of England - Softcover

Bentley, James

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0500286868 ISBN 13: 9780500286869

Publisher: Thames & Hudson, 2007

Synopsis

Clustered around the parish church and green, or winding along an eccentrically curving street, villages are the very embodiment of Englishness. The village inn and the local farm, great houses, humble cottages, and beautiful country gardens speak of a way of life that has developed peacefully since Anglo-Saxon times.

History, location, and local building materials have etched the distinct character of each region onto each village. Honey-colored cottages form peaceful Cotswold communities; splendid thatched roofs sweep over eaves and windows in the villages of Hampshire; half-timbering, flint, and limestone give Suffolk hamlets their characteristic appearance; and limestone, sandstone, and millstone grit lend a darker look to those of Yorkshire, Durham, and Northumberland.

Grouped by area and subdivided by county―northern, midland, eastern, southern, and western―this is a spectacular celebration of England's picture perfect villages. 285 color photographs.

About this title

About the Author:

James Bentley, a distinguished travel writer, is the author of The Most Beautiful Villages of Tuscany, The Most Beautiful Villages of the Dordogne, and To Live in France, all published by Thames and Hudson. Hugh Palmer is a leading photographer of architecture and gardens. He has contributed to numerous books in The Most Beautiful Villages series.

Review:

Enchanting...Hugh Palmer's work is exemplary, painting each location in its very best light. -- Beautiful Britain

About this edition

• Publisher: Thames & Hudson
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 0500286868
• ISBN 13: 9780500286869
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 208