Cambridge Colleges

This book provides a fascinating look at the change and development which has affected Gravesend contrasting historical images against modern day Gravesend

Salisbury Cathedral – English edition

Common Land

Based on two walks, this guide takes in all the best on offer in Scotland’s capital city, detailing all its history, romance, culture and tradition mixed with Edinburgh’s 21st-century sophistication and charm. With informative facts and histories of the city’s attractions and neighbourhood’s, the guide covers the Old Town’s majestic Royal Mile, dominated by the grey fortress that is Edinburgh Castle, and the contrasting Georgian elegance of the New Town.

Accompanying a range of suggestions for diverting activities and places to visit, the guide has colourful photos of Edinburgh’s best views and provides historical detail on the famous landmarks of the city.

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Chartres Cathedral is one of the great monuments to medieval art, a spectacular attraction for visitors to this beautiful city. Its old town is equally fascinating. The beautiful Pitkin guide, translated into French, shows all there is to be seen and is supported by stunning photographs by Sonia Halliday and Laura Lushington. Look out for more Pitkin Guides on the very best of British and French history, heritage and travel.

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An indispensable guide to help discover Cambridge, a city of both modern and ancient beauty whose rich history unfolds as you explore its ancient streets and buildings.

This guide is based on two circular walks to show visitors the absolute best that the city of Cambridge has to offer, with extra diversions and places to visit for those who have longer to spend exoploring the city.

Containing informative histories of the city and of individual buildings as well as modern-day attractions, the guide tells how visitors can enjoy the university colleges, where many great scientists lived and worked, and see the wonderful buildings, courts, gardens and unrivalled architecture of Cambridge.

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Also available in: English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Russian, Spanish.

A history of Bath

The kingdom of Scotland has had a turbulent history, at points the site of a tribal contest and of a far-reaching political controversy. This guide traces the history of the Scottish crown from Kenneth MacAlpin in 843 AD to Jame VI in 1603 when the crown became one with England.

This informative guide is filled with family trees and colour photographs of fascinating portraits and artefacts from Scotland’s history. It provides an accessible and informative introduction to the story of the country’s monarchy and the complex and dangerous competition that surrounded the crown.

This well-researched guide covers each Scottish house and ruler in separate comprehensively detailed sections, all the way until George III was acknowledged as the Stuart successor in 1807.

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Based on two walks, this guide takes in all the best on offer in Scotland’s capital city, detailing all its history, romance, culture and tradition mixed with Edinburgh’s 21st-century sophistication and charm. With informative facts and histories of the city’s attractions and neighbourhood’s, the guide covers the Old Town’s majestic Royal Mile, dominated by the grey fortress that is Edinburgh Castle, and the contrasting Georgian elegance of the New Town.

Accompanying a range of suggestions for diverting activities and places to visit, the guide has colourful photos of Edinburgh’s best views and provides historical detail on the famous landmarks of the city.

Look out for more Pitkin Guides on the very best of British history, heritage and travel, including other titles in our popular City Guides series.

Based on two walks, this guide takes in all the best on offer in Scotland’s capital city, detailing all its history, romance, culture and tradition mixed with Edinburgh’s 21st-century sophistication and charm. With informative facts and histories of the city’s attractions and neighbourhood’s, the guide covers the Old Town’s majestic Royal Mile, dominated by the grey fortress that is Edinburgh Castle, and the contrasting Georgian elegance of the New Town.

Accompanying a range of suggestions for diverting activities and places to visit, the guide has colourful photos of Edinburgh’s best views and provides historical detail on the famous landmarks of the city.

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This updated Pitkin Guide will show the visitor and the resident all there is to be seen and experienced, from the waterside to the elegant streets of Clifton, from the old city and the ancient church of St Mary Redcliffe to the new shopping mall, Cabot Circus. Look out for more Pitkin Guides on the very best of British history, heritage and travel, including other titles in our popular City Guides series.