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 Berkshire
(Pevsner Buildings of England S.)
Stretching from the very fringes of London, Berkshire originally
covered much of present day Oxfordshire. The variety of architecture
is, consequently, broad and remarkable, from the towns of the
home counties to the farmhouses and churches of its western
part. Berkshire is dominated by Windsor Castle, of unparalleled
interest both for its defensive and its domestic buildings and
for the Perpendicular gem of St George's Chapel, home of the
Order of the Garter. The county excels in smaller houses of
the early eighteenth century but also offers contrasts between
secular buildings such as the Wren-influenced town hall at Abingdon
and the High Victorian elegance of Wellington College. Tour
Berkshire.
 Ascot:
The History
Published to coincide with the Queen's Golden Jubilee, this
title is the history of Ascot from its foundation by Queen Anne
in 1711 to 2002 present day. Illustrated with contemporary pictures
and modern photographs, the text takes the reader through the
development of one of the most famous racecourses in the world.
The authors have had access to the Royal Archives and archives
of Weatherbys, The Jocky Club, the Public Record Office and
the British Museum. The book contains stories of the many people
who have contributed to Ascot over nearly 300 years and there
are equine stories aplenty. It also recounts races between many
of the best horses ever known to the sport. This book is for
those who love the sport of Kings and Queens. Tour Berkshire.
 50
Walks in Berkshire and Buckinghamshire (50 Walks In...)
Explore the beauty of Berkshire and Buckinghamshire with this
slim-line pocket-sized walking guide with a range of walks to
suit the casual walker and the hiker, between three and eight
miles in length. 30 walks are fully annotated with places to
visit on the way with each one highlighting a particular feature,
including wildlife, history and the countryside. Ten extensions
are provided also to reveal shortcuts or more challenging possibilites.
There is also 10 non-mapped routes that provide simple linear
walks such as nature trails or canal towpaths. Tour Berkshire.
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