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This Cotswolds, Stratford-upon-Avon & Oxford guidebook is perfect for independent travellers planning a longer trip. It features all of the must-see sights and a wide range of off-the-beaten-track places. It also provides detailed practical information on preparing for a trip and what to do on the ground. And this Cotswolds, Stratford-upon-Avon & Oxford travel guidebook is printed on paper from responsible sources, and verified to meet the FSC's strict environmental and social standards. This Cotswolds, Stratford-upon-Avon & Oxford guidebook covers: Cheltenham, South Cotswolds, Central Cotswolds, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Oxfordshire Cotswolds, Banbury, North Oxfordshire, Oxford. Inside this Cotswolds, Stratford-upon-Avon & Oxford travel book, you'll find:- A wide range of sights - Rough Guides experts have hand-picked places for travellers with different needs and desires: off-the-beaten-track adventures, family activities or chilled-out breaks- Itinerary examples - created for different time frames or types of trip- Practical information - how to get to the Cotswolds, Stratford-upon-Avon & Oxford, all about public transport, food and drink, shopping, travelling with children, sports and outdoor activities, tips for travellers with disabilities and more- Author picks and things not to miss in the Cotswolds, Stratford-upon-Avon & Oxford - Blenheim Palace, Lower Slaughter, Kelmscott Manor, Tetbury, Cheltenham, Stroud farmers' market, Gloucester Cathedral, Cotswold Farm Park, Bibury, Cirencester, Stratford-upon-Avon, Oxford, Broadway, Rollright Stones, Chipping Campden - Insider recommendations - tips on how to beat the crowds, save time and money, and find the best local spots- When to go to the Cotswolds, Stratford-upon-Avon & Oxford - high season, low season, climate information and festivals - Where to go - a clear introduction to the Cotswolds, Stratford-upon-Avon & Oxford with key places and a handy overview - Extensive coverage of regions, places and experiences - regional highlights, sights and places for different types of travellers, with experiences matching different needs- Places to eat, drink and stay - hand-picked restaurants, cafes, bars and hotels- Practical info at each site - hours of operation, websites, transit tips, charges- Colour-coded mapping - with keys and legends listing sites categorised as highlights, eating, accommodation, shopping, drinking and nightlife - Background information for connoisseurs - history, culture, art, architecture, film, books, religion, diversity- Free download of the eBook - available after purchase of the printed guidebook to the Cotswolds, Stratford-upon-Avon & Oxford - Fully updated post-COVID-19The guide provides a comprehensive and rich selection of places to see and things to do in the Cotswolds, Stratford-upon-Avon & Oxford, as well as great planning tools. It's the perfect companion, both ahead of your trip and on the ground.

Eigentlich sollten Clifford Walker, Laurentius Newcombe und Adriana Shilling nur im Fall einer gestohlenen Uhr ermitteln. Doch als sie auf dem düsteren Landhaus Lonemoor Estate eintreffen, wendet sich das Blatt: Ein Schneesturm zieht herauf und zwingt die Detektive dazu, fünf rätselhaften Fremden, die durch das Wetter ihre Reise unterbrechen müssen, im Haus Unterschlupf zu gewähren. Kaum wird es Nacht, wird einer der ungebetenen Gäste in der verschlossenen Bibliothek kaltblütig ermordet.Durch den Schnee im Haus gefangen, machen sich Clifford, Laurentius und Adriana daran, den Mord aufzuklären. Aber es scheint, als wären sie alle nur Marionetten in den Händen eines Mörders, der unter ihnen heimlich die Fäden zieht.

A thirteen-year-old girl with a dark obsession is on the hunt for a serial killer in this mesmerising British crime debut.

Set at the edge of the Peak district, the story of an impossible love, a family's loss, and the desire to make a better world - from the Booker-shortlisted author of The Year of the RunawaysNayan Olak keeps seeing Helen Fletcher around town and on his daily run out to the Peaks. She's come back to the old house at the end of the lane, with her teenaged son, Brandon, though nobody seems to remember much about her. Some trouble at school, back in the day. A certain defensiveness. Nayan is powerfully drawn to her, though he doesn't quite know why.He hasn't risked love since he lost his young family in a terrible accident twenty years before. All his energy has gone into work at the union, where he's now running for the leadership against accomplished newcomer, Megha. It's a huge moment for Nayan, the culmination of everything he believes. But as he grows closer to Helen, and to the possibility that their pasts may have been connected, much more is suddenly threatened than his chances of winning.'Thoughtful, searching... a novel at once Shakespearean and thrillingly of our time' -Sarah Thankam Mathews, author of All This Could Be Different 'Fearlessly contemporary and flawlessly observed... one of our essential novelists' -Karan Mahajan, author of The Association of Small Bombs

During the second half of the nineteenth century, Moseley, a small hamlet just south of Birmingham, developed into a flourishing middleclass suburb. Drawing on a wealth of primary sources, Janet BerryâEUR(TM)s ambitious research asks why and how this particular suburb grew and who was instrumental in its development.

Love before Covid is the story of writer and English teacher Joe Pastorious. Joe is a jazz fan, a Leicester based poet, and a victim of horrendous sexual and emotional abuse at the hands of his mother.

The 20 circular walks in this book showcase Shropshire at its very best - from rolling farmland and quaint villages to hilltop panoramas, sleepy woodlands and tranquil waters. The walks range between 31/2 and 6 miles in length. At the heart of every route is a top-rated local pub.

Stunning previously unpublished photographs documenting the end of steam railways in the West Coast and Midlands area.

Fully illustrated description of Wolverhampton's well known, and lesser known, places that have been lost over the years.

A lavishly illustrated celebration of 150 years of one of Britain's favourite independent breweries.

A photographic survey of the railway scene in and around Birmingham in the last decade. Will appeal to all those with an interest in the history of the railways in this region.

Michelins regionalkort indeholder praktiske informationer til en problemfri rejse. De viser tydeligt primære og sekundære veje og naturskønne ruter. Administrative grænser, detaljeret register, køretids- og afstandstabeller, indsatte bykort, tankstationer, advarsler om farlige trafikforhold og rastepladser. Målestok 1:400.000.

Learn more about the historic Melbourne Hall Garden in Derbyshire, with striking photography of its beautiful green spaces, elegant monuments and delicate natural features.

Discover Jane Austen's real-life inspiration for Darcy's Pemberley. Follow Alan into Chatsworth's irresistible world of visionaries, pioneers, heroes, villains and English eccentrics, and celebrate the men and women who have shaped the history of the estate over five centuries. With his passionate knowledge of both the house and gardens, as well as his long-established relationship with the Cavendish family, Alan is the perfect guide with whom to explore the Palace of the Peaks. Featuring stunning, specially commissioned photography of the gardens and parkland, alongside long-forgotten images and memorabilia newly unearthed in the estate archives, this vivid companion, crowded with character and colour, is a book to treasure and revisit over and over again.

Call of the Kingfisher - an enchanting nature-writing debut. This love letter to River Nene and the wild things that live there, especially kingfishers, celebrates a year's worth of Northamptonshire riverbank walks. Written with a musician's ear, the book includes access to a number of high-quality birdsong recordings made where the book is set.

Med sin kølige attitude og overklassebaggrund virker Chloe Brown som alt det, Red Morgan afskyr. Men hendes hverdag er slet ikke så fancy, som den ser ud på overfladen. Hun lever et stille liv som webdesigner, katteelsker og cardiganentusiast. Da Chloe en dag er dramatisk tæt på at blive kørt ned, beslutter hun sig for, at hun vil have mere ud af tilværelsen. Red har brug for hendes hjælp til sin kunsthjemmeside, og han kan til gengæld hjælpe Chloe med at få et liv. For når man er utrænet i at leve livet, er det godt med en wingman, og måske er det i virkeligheden på tide, at de begge kommer ind i kampen?Ind i kampen, Chloe Brown er første bog i serien The Brown Sisters, der handler om de tre Brown-søstres vej til at finde sig selv – og kærligheden.„Totalt charmerende … humor, intensitet, sødme og dybde balancerer lydefrit, og jeg elskede hver en side.“Helen Hoang„Forfriskende ægte.“The Washington Post„Talia Hibbert er en rockstjerne!“Meg Cabot, New York Timesbestsellerforfatter„Kærlighedshistorien er dampende hot.“Publishers Weekly„Sjov, dyb og fandens romantisk.“Library Journal

In words and pictures, this book describes the Birmingham to Worcester line''s development, and the services it supported before the modern railway took shape.

A fascinating tour of Loughborough's pub scene, charting the town's taverns, alehouses and watering holes, from past centuries to more recent times.

With rare and previously unpublished photographs exploring the final years of Midlands half-cab buses.

When the Sky Was Blue celebrates Coventry City¿s nine-season adventure in the Premier League, from founder members to relegation, through a compelling array of brand-new interviews with managers, players and other key figures from the time.While not the most glamorous club to have played in the division, few can match the Sky Blues for madcap tales. This book tells those stories through the memories of those who were there.Hear how Bobby Gould¿s decision to hold pre-season in an army barracks led to near-death experiences and career-ending injury. Savour the glitz and glamour of Ron Atkinson¿s whirlwind spell at Highfield Road. Relive Gordon Strachan making Robbie Keane Britain¿s most expensive teenager. Oh, and there¿s also those heart-stopping relegation battles, FA Cup heartbreak and the time Coventry City became `The Entertainers¿.