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| Bristol (Pevsner
Buildings of England), Andrew Foyle -
This fourth paperback City Guide in the Buildings of England series covers
Bristol, for many centuries England's second port, and in architectural
terms still amongst its richest cities. Outstanding buildings remain of
every century from Norman times onward. Medieval prosperity shows in the
many churches, including the Cathedral and the stately St Mary Redcliffe,
with their unforgettably ingenious vaults. Timber-framed houses large and
small survive in quantity, as do large expanses of stone-built Georgian
houses. These culminate in the steep hilltop suburbs of Clifton and Hotwells,
with their thrilling juxtapositions of streets and terraces. Clifton is
famous too for Brunel's mighty suspension bridge, and the great engineer
also left his mark at the Neo-Tudor Temple Meads station, the terminus of
the Great Western Railway. Bristol's extensive quays and docks are now
finding new uses: apartments and restaurants have
colonized their intriguingly diverse warehouses, with adventurous new
structures to fill the gaps. Lively, up-to-date accounts of every
significant building are included, with detailed walks exploring the outer
areas, and a scholarly narrative introduction to put the architecture in
context. A separate section covers excursions to nearby attractions,
including the picturesque almshouses at Blaise Hamlet and two country
houses, Vanbrugh's Kingsweston and the newly famous Victorian mansion at
Tyntesfield. Superb, specially taken colour photographs appear throughout,
and extensive maps and plans make the book easy to use. The result is at
once the essential visitors' companion, and an indispensable work of
reference for every architectural historian. Price £9.99
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Bath & Surroundings, Christopher Anstey - This 80-page book includes a chapter detailing Bath's history and culture, 10 recommended routes: describing sights ranging from its Roman city centre to ancient Stonehenge; leisure-time suggestions and a comprehensive information section packed with essential contact addresses and numbers. Plus dozens of top-notch, full-colour photographs and 5 maps. Price £4.99
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| Bristol Times, Kelly Halborg - Across the decades, photographers from the Bristol EVening Post and its predecessors have been faithfully recording life in the city to produce a precious archive of Bristol and its suburbs as they used to be. Narrow roadways have become dual carriageways, horse-drawn vehicles have disappeared from the streets, the trams have come and gone, and whole areas have been redeveloped as green fields became new estates. Areas like Brislington and Clifton, once separate villages, have been encompassed by the spreading city. And throughout these momentous changes, photographers have been on hand to capture the ever-changing story. Now this wonderful record is available in a new paperback format to entrance a new generation of readers. The quality of the photographs and the reproduction will make this most enthralling pictorial view of bygone Bristol a delight for readers across the city. Price £9.09 | Bath (Groundcover S.), Judith Newman -
Following the success of the previous four titles in the
Groundcover series (The Cotswolds, The Lake District, Cambridge and Oxford),
Jarrold Publishing and photographer John Curtis have again collaborated to
present a photographic portrait of one of the most popular and beautiful
cities in Britain. The unique character of this fascinating and historic
town - its ancient spa and its Georgian architecture - is captured
beautifully in these imaginative and original colour photographs. From the
stunning vista of Bath afforded at Beechen Cliff, to the charm and intimacy
of the small streets, to the grandeur of the Regency crescents, views of the
familiar and the 'hidden' Bath are accompanied by carefully selected
literary quotations from famous writers and travellers, including Jane
Austen, Charles Dickens, Tobias Smollett and Anthony Trollope. This literary
and photographic tour includes the exteriors and interiors of the Roman
Baths, the Pump Room, the Assembly Rooms, the Royal Crescent and Bath Abbey,
as well views of the nearby Prior Park, Claverton Down and sleepy Bathampton.
Carefully compiled and stylishly presented, this is a truly outstanding
photographic book of long-lasting merit. Price £8.39
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| Bath Pubs - Taking the waters - that's the reason visitors have flocked to Bath for centuries. Other books about Bath focus on this abstemious activity. This book, however, offers a different history and a different tipple. Beer has a long and honourable tradition, and Bath's pubs are just as much part of the city's story as the Roman Baths and the Assembly Rooms. The tale the authors tell is one of high life and low life, where temperance campaigners rub shoulders with sozzled soldiers, and magistrates deal out punishment to hat-removing harlots. It's a rumbustious, boozy tragi-comedy - it's BATH PUBS. Price £12.99 | Bath, Kirsten Elliot - This text
tells the full story of the beautiful and famous city of Bath in England's
West Country, one of the few cities to be designated a World Heritage Site
by Unesco. Kirsten Elliott not only narrates Bath's story through the
centuries but also brings it up-to-date, celebrating the modern city as a
vibrant place attracting visitors from all over the world. The story is
illustrated by Neill Menneer's photographs, which provide an eye-catching
celebration of the multi-faceted community. Text and pictures unite to make
a book that should appeal to anyone who loves the city. Price £17.50
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Kennet and Avon Canal - One of the more popular English canals, attracting a number of visitors. This guide covers the complete length, including the Avon Valley and the Caen Hill flight of locks. There is a colour map of the whole canal and a description of all amenities. Price £6.36
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