Bøger om North & North East England

This book is an exploration of the buildings, monuments, towns and battlefields of that turbulent era across both England and Wales - places that can still be visited and experienced today.

A Bird in the Hand is the first novel featuring George and Molly Palmer-Jones by Ann Cleeves, author of the Shetland and Vera Stanhope crime series.In England's birdwatching paradise, a new breed has been sighted - a murderer . . .Young Tom French was found dead, lying in a marsh on the Norfolk coast, with his head bashed in and his binoculars still around his neck. One of the best birders in England, Tom had put the village of Rushy on the birdwatching map. Everyone liked him. Or did they?George Palmer-Jones, an elderly birdwatcher who decided quietly to look into the brutal crime, discovered mixed feelings aplenty. Still, he remained baffled by a deed that could have been motivated by thwarted love, pure envy, or something else altogether.But as he and his fellow "e;twitchers"e; flocked from Norfolk to Scotland to the Scilly Isles, in response to rumours of rare sightings, George - with help from his lovely wife, Molly - gradually discerned the true markings of a killer. All he had to do was prove it . . . before the murderer strikes again.

A guidebook to cycling the 220km (137 mile) Coast to Coast (C2C) cycle route from either Whitehaven or Workington to Tynemouth or Sunderland. This long-distance cycle through the Lake District, Pennines and County Durham is suitable for both first-time and experienced long-distance cyclists and can be cycled in 3 days. Presented as a 3-day itinerary with daily stages between 64-84km (40-52 miles) in length. Alternate itineraries are also provided Route passes Keswick, Greystoke, Penrith, Renwick, Garrigill, Nenthead, Allenheads, Alston, Newcastle Route is described west-east but a summary description is also provided for those wanting to cycle in the opposite direction 1:100,000 maps are included for each stage GPX files available to download Trek planner gives detailed information about accommodation, refreshments and facilities along the route

15 of the best short walks around Hadrian's Wall for you to explore. Our guidebook comes with easy-to-read Ordnance Survey maps and clear route descriptions, perfect if you're new to walking or are looking for something you can enjoy with the whole family. Most walks are under 3 hours in duration and from 2-7 miles (4km to 11km) Easy-to-read Ordnance Survey maps, clear route descriptions and lots of images Includes Birdoswald, Sycamore Gap, Housesteads, Vindolanda and Sewingshields Crags Most routes are accessible by public transport GPX files available for download

A celebration of Sunderland's rich heritage and identity - its people, significant events and achievements across the centuries.

A heartwarming, hilarious alternative love story, from the author of &i>Confessions of a Forty-Something F**k Up&/i>, Alexandra Potter

The first volume to analyse the fabric of Hadrian's Wall in relation to its geological background..

The Murder Wall is Maria Hannah's first gripping crime novel featuring DCI Kate Daniels.Eleven months after discovering a brutal double murder in a sleepy Northumbrian town, Detective Chief Inspector Kate Daniels is still haunted by her failure to solve the case. Then the brutal killing of a man on Newcastle's Quayside gives Daniels another chance to get it right, and her first case as Senior Investigating Officer. When Daniels recognizes the corpse, but fails to disclose the fact, her personal life swerves dangerously into her professional life. But much worse, she is now being watched. As Daniels steps closer to finding a killer, a killer is only a breath away from claiming his next victim . . .

Settled Blood is Maria Hannah's second gripping crime novel featuring DCI Kate Daniels. When a young girl is found dead at the base of Hadrian's Wall, it's not long before Detective Chief Inspector Kate Daniels realizes her death was no ordinary homicide. She was thrown from a great height and was probably alive before she hit the ground. Then a local businessmen reports his daughter missing, has Daniels found the identity of her victim, or is a killer playing a sickening game? As the murder investigation team delve deeper into the case, half truths are told, secrets exposed, and while Daniels makes her way through a mountain of obstacles time is running out for one terrified girl.

A celebration of the great innovators and titans of industry of North East England.

Author Peter Tucker takes us on a lively photographic tour of the transport scene in South and West Yorkshire.

After every rise, there comes a fall, and for Bradford's trolleybuses this started soon after their Jubilee in 1961. With over 190 images, this book follows the story from their heyday to their ultimate end in 1972. Despite their ultimate decline, the Bradford trolleybuses were special, and this book, the second of two volumes, shows why this was.

TWELVE MOONS follows a year spent caught between the wild sea and the changing moon of the wide Northumberland skies.

Dr David Johnson explores the fascinating story behind this important and oft-forgotten part of Britain's landscape.

The North Yorkshire Moors Railway (NYMR) is one of the most popular heritage railways in Britain. Since 1973 it has transported hundreds of thousands of visitors in preserved steam and diesel-hauled trains between Pickering and Grosmont through an ancient landscape of unmatched beauty.

The killer is closing in... can she find him before he finds her? When Detective Nikki Parekh receives a set of threatening postcards, she knows it can only mean one thing... The man who escaped arrest after murdering her mother two years ago is back. Each postcard has a similar message: You're next Parekh. As the post marks on the cards gradually get closer to Bradford, Nikki must do everything she can to protect her family and catch the killer before it's too late. But when human remains are found in a remote barn on the icy Yorkshire moors, Nikki's attention is pulled away from her family. When a tattoo on the victim's arm - the only means of identification - leads nowhere, the team have already met a dead end. Will the team be able to make a breakthrough before someone else gets hurt, and can Nikki finally get justice for her mother's tragic death? Don't miss the next utterly gripping crime thriller from the Queen of Northern Noir! Fans of Angela Marsons, Patricia Gibney and JD Kirk will love this nail-biting read. Readers love Liz Mistry! 'Tense, suspenseful and unpredictable. I couldn't put this book down, I really enjoyed it.' NetGalley Reviewer, 'What a gripping read. I could feel my stomach muscles clench as I read, it was so good. Fast-paced right throughout. Best book in the series so far.' NetGalley Reviewer, 'Gritty and gruesome, the riveting story had me gripped from the first page.' NetGalley Reviewer, 'A cracker of a read... I can't fault this book, series or author - I love her writing style and she certainly knows how to connect with her readers... Roll on book 5 is what I say.' NetGalley Reviewer, 'A crime thriller that is page turning, satisfying and will keep you guessing throughout. A brilliant book that was a joy to read.' NetGalley Reviewer,

Illustrated with rare and previously unpublished images, Rob Langham tells the story of this railway.

A fascinating exploration of southern Yorkshire's historic churches. Explores a cross-section of historical churches throughout the county.

Explore the Yorkshire Dales in this fully illustrated A-Z guide to the area's history, people and places.