Bøger om Surrey

I 1999 fandt man blot 700 meter fra toppen af Mount Everest det dybfrosne lig af den legendariske engelske bjergbestiger George Mallory, der forsvandt i 1924. Tre gange forsøgte han at bestige verdens højeste bjerg, tredje gang blev ulykkens gang. Både han og hans klatremakker Andrew Irvine omkom på bjerget. Liget af Irvine er aldrig blevet fundet, heller ikke Mallorys kamera. Måske indeholder det billeder fra toppen og dermed beviset for, at Mallory blev den første på verdens tag næsten 30 år før Sir Edmund Hillary. ÆRENS VEJE er den dramatiske historie om George Mallory, født i 1886 og uddannet på Cambridge University. Han kæmpede på Vestfronten under Første Verdenskrig, og var hele sit liv en fænomenal bjergbestiger. På spørgsmålet om, hvorfor han ville bestige Mount Everest, svarede han: ”Fordi det ligger der.””Hvis der var en nobelpris i fortællekunst, ville Archer få den.” Daily Telegraph

Using previously unpublished images, Richard Stubbings looks at how the bus scene in south east England has evolved since the 1970s.

This site guide covers the counties of East Sussex, West Sussex and Surrey, including sites in southwest Greater London. From the heaths of Surrey to the chalky grassland of the North and South Downs, the great forests of the Weald and the headlands, shingle beaches and river valleys of England's south coast, these three counties are a bird-rich part of the country, with perhaps the most diverse range of habitats in the country, and all within easy distance of London, the southwest part of which contains birding sites such as Barnes wetland centre.This new book by Matthew Phelps and Ed Stubbs is the definitive guide to the birding highlights of the region. It contains a comprehensive review of all the major sites, and many lesser-known ones, with maps, notes on access, and information on target species and when to visit. Where to Watch Birds in Surrey and Sussex is indispensable for any birder heading to this bird-rich region, or anyone in London who wants to head south to enjoy some of the best birding England can offer.

The 20 circular walks in this book showcase Surrey at its very best - from rolling hills and quaint villages to wide open spaces, sleepy woodlands and tranquil waters. The walks range between 21/4 and 5 miles in length. At the heart of every walk is a top-rated local pub.

A survey in superb photographs of the branch lines and by-ways across the Southern Region in the 1960s.

Explore the rich history of Farnham in this guided tour through its most fascinating historic and modern buildings.

'This disturbingly-brilliant thriller... is chock full of lies secrets, cheating husbands and nosey housewives' MetroIn a world where appearances are everything ... you can't trust anything

A young girl claims she was kidnapped and abused, but who is really telling the truth?

15 of the best short walks around Guildford, Dorking and south Surrey. No complicated navigation or challenging terrain means these walks can be enjoyed by everyone. Most walks are under 3 hours in duration and from 3-8 miles (5km to 13km) Easy-to-read Ordnance Survey maps, clear route descriptions and lots of images Includes Box Hill, Leith Hill, Devil's Punch Bowl and Reigate Fort, plus walks near Guildford, Dorking and Farnham Most routes are accessible by public transport GPX files available for download

Secret Staines-upon-Thames and Laleham explores the lesser-known history of the town of Staines-upon-Thames and next-door Laleham through a fascinating selection of stories, unusual facts and attractive photographs.

En nat ser man noget flyve på tværs af himlen over London. Måske et stjerneskud eller en meteor, som en astronomikyndig foreslår. Derfor sætter han med det samme ud for at undersøge genstanden, som viser sig at være noget helt andet. Noget, som ingen havde regnet med. En metalcylinder, hvorfra levende væsener strømmer ud og påbegynder deres mission: En invasion, der spreder død og ødelæggelse overalt.H.G. Wells (1866-1946) var en britisk forfatter, der skrev i flere genrer, men som primært er kendt for sine bidrag inden for science fiction. Heriblandt er "Tidsmaskinen" (1895), "Den usynlige mand" (1897) og "Klodernes kamp" (1898) nogle af de mest berømte og også nogle af dem, der gentagne gange er blevet filmatiseret og været inspiration til andre forfattere og filmskabere.