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"A beloved English classic that celebrates a bygone world and the innocence and wonder of childhood-more than six million copies sold worldwide. Laurie Lee was born in 1914 in Gloucestershire, then a remote corner of England. One of eight children, he was brought up by his capable mother: "I was perfectly content . . . and tumbled through the hand-to-mouth days, patched or dressed-up, scolded, admired, swept off my feet in sudden passions of kisses, or dumped forgotten among the unwashed pots." Lee's much-loved memoir opens when he was just a baby-younger than three years old-and ends as he becomes a young man experiencing his first kiss from Rosie. In between, on his journey from innocence to experience, Lee takes in the cadence of village and family life while suffering the awkward agonies of adolescence. He illuminates an era without electricity or telephones, an England on the cusp of the modern era, with a poignant lyricism that has captivated readers for decades. This Nonpareil edition includes a new introduction by award-winning author Simon Winchester"--

A stunning collection of photographs celebrating Gloucestershire, which capture the life of the county.

A fascinating exploration of Gloucestershire's historic churches. This fascinating picture of an important part of the history of Gloucestershire over the centuries will be of interest to all those who live in or are visiting this attractive county in England.

A celebration of Gloucester's rich heritage and identity - its special events, achievements, people, industry and landmarks.

In 1979 smallpox was declared extinct.This is the story of Jenner's life, his medical vision, and his profound legacy. Now pursuing research in the history of emotions and the character of scientists, he has recently finished editing a volume on the history of pain and will finish a book on the `Science of Sympathy' in the coming year.

A guidebook to walking the Severn Way between the River Severn's source at Powys and Bristol. Covering 344km (215 miles), this long-distance walk through the counties of Powys, Shropshire, Worcestershire and Gloucestershire takes around 3 weeks to hike and is suitable for all reasonably fit walkers. The route is described from north to south in 22 stages, each between 6 and 23km (4-15 miles) in length. A variant route to the source of the river via Plynlimon and a link route from Severn Beach to Bristol city centre are also included. 1:50,000 OS maps included for each stage Detailed information on facilities and accommodation on route Advice on planning and preparation Highlights include Hafren Forest

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