A History of England in 100 Places: Irreplaceable

by Philip Wilkinson

Overview

From the observatory in Greenwich where the modern measurement of time began, to England's oldest inn carved into the sandstone in Nottingham, the choices are surprising, intriguing and enlightening. Some are well-known and others are less familiar, but all deserve to be celebrated as landmarks in England's history. The book explains why each of these 100 places is so important. The result is a unique history of England chosen and told by the people who live here.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781848025097
Publisher:	Historic England in association with Liverpool University Press
Publication date:	10/31/2018
Series:	Historic England
Pages:	224
Product dimensions:	7.50(w) x 9.70(h) x 0.80(d)

About the Author

Philip Wilkinson is an author of non-fiction books for an audience of both children and adults. His works specialise in history, the arts, religion, and architecture. He has written over 40 titles.

Table of Contents

Foreword vi

1 Science and Discovery 1

2 Travel and Tourism 23

3 Homes and Gardens 45

4 Sport and Leisure 67

5 Music and Literature 89

6 Loss and Destruction 111

7 Faith and Belief 133

8 Industry, Trade and Commerce 155

9 Art, Architecture and Sculpture 177

10 Power, Protest and Progress 199

Index 220

Picture credits 222

Editorial Reviews

Wilkinson has done an impressively thorough and thoughtful job of putting the 100 in context, with attractive photographs … a startlingly eclectic collection.

The Magazine, The Yorkshire Post - Stephen McClarence