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.

For hundreds of years York was England's second city, a thriving and prosperous port. Now, encircled by its ancient walls and with its beloved historic stone minster, the city is loved by visitors from all across the world.A small city with layers built up since Roman times by successive communities, York has a rich history with fascinating contrasts of the ancient and the modern. Visit the awe-inspiring limestone Minster in the centre of York, still the tallest building in the city, or learn about iconic locomotives in the National Railway Museum. The arrival of chocolate companies Terry's and Rowntree's in the 19th century has made York's Chocolate Story the perfect destination for those with a sweet tooth.This detailed guide provides a choice to two walks that show the best that York has to offer, with extra places to visit and diversions for visitors with more time. The city's gardens and museums are listed as well as shopping areas, accompanied by beautiful colour photographs of locations within York. An indispensable guide for tourists visiting York and locals wishing to learn more about the city.

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.

London is the most visited city in England - not surprisingly as it has so much to offer visitors. This new series of entertaining, good value pocket guides will enhance everyone's visit to our capital. The top attractions; the famous icons that celebrate London; some of London's most famous sons and daughters; and the rich and remarkable story of this fascinating city are all covered in the first four guides in this new series. Look out for more titles to come!

See below for alternative languages for this title 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. 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. Also available in: English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Russian, Spanish.

Oxford - an eclectic mix of the ancient university colleges, cobbled streets and dreaming spires. But also a modern city with theatres, galleries, bookshops, cafes, pubs and restaurants. Today's tourist can enjoy them all. A guide to help the Italian visitor explore Oxford and its university - a city with over 40 ancient colleges tightly interwoven, each a part of the other. It looks at the ancient beauty of cobbled streets, neat quadrangles, bell towers and slim spires. 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.

Oxford - an eclectic mix of the ancient university colleges, cobbled streets and dreaming spires. But also a modern city with theatres, galleries, bookshops, cafes, pubs and restaurants. Today's tourist can enjoy them all. A guide to help the Spanish visitor explore Oxford and its university - a city with over 40 ancient colleges tightly interwoven, each a part of the other. It looks at the ancient beauty of cobbled streets, neat quadrangles, bell towers and slim spires. 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.

Oxford - an eclectic mix of the ancient university colleges, cobbled streets and dreaming spires. But also a modern city with theatres, galleries, bookshops, cafes, pubs and restaurants. Today's tourist can enjoy them all. A guide to help the Chinese visitor explore Oxford and its university - a city with over 40 ancient colleges tightly interwoven, each a part of the other. It looks at the ancient beauty of cobbled streets, neat quadrangles, bell towers and slim spires. 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.

How is the world of Alice in Wonderland linked to that of the young girl who was the inspiration for this much-loved story? The words written by Charles Dodgson (whose pen-name was Lewis Carroll), an Oxford don, were based on college life, word-play and, above all, his friendship with the Liddell children - Alice and her sisters, Lorina and Edith. The Dormouse was referring to Lorina Charlotte (LC), Lacie is an anagram of Alice and Tillie was Edith's nickname. This charming little gift book links the lives of the real Alice, the daughter of the Dean of Christ Church, Oxford, and her friend, the supreme story-teller Charles Dodgson. Amongst other intrigues, the book explains the significance of the Dodo, the old turtle who 'taught us', and the treacle well, all interspersed with quotations from both Alice in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass.

Since their fairy-tale wedding in 2011 and the announcement in December 2012 that William and Catherine, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, were expecting their first child, the British have taken the young couple into their hearts. The first decades of the 21st century have seen a surge of pride for our Royal Family as never before and the birth of HRH Prince George of Cambridge, our future king, has been greeted with genuine joy. This celebratory and beautifully illustrated guide not only commemorates this Royal birth but looks at the history of children of the monarchy from Queen Elizabeth II to her great-grandchildren. Age-old customs, ceremonies, christenings, toys and pastimes, nannies, nurseries and the Royal line of succession are also explored, presenting an illuminating portrait of Royal children through the ages.

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This souvenir guide follows the life of Prince William from his early days, the deep sadness he underwent on the death of his mother, Princess Diana, through to his education and career in the armed forces. It also celebrates his wedding to Kate Middleton, now Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge.

See below for alternative languages for this title 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. 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. Also available in: Chinese, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Russian.

Written for the French visitor, this is a lavishly illustrated guide based on walks that take in the 'must-sees' of Bath, with diversions for those with more time. 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. Alternative language editions English GermanJapanese

Oxford - an eclectic mix of the ancient university colleges, cobbled streets and dreaming spires. But also a modern city with theatres, galleries, bookshops, cafes, pubs and restaurants. Today's tourist can enjoy them all. A guide to help the French visitor explore Oxford and its university - a city with over 40 ancient colleges tightly interwoven, each a part of the other. It looks at the ancient beauty of cobbled streets, neat quadrangles, bell towers and slim spires. 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.

As the longest serving royal consort in British history (1921-2021), this fully-illustrated guide celebrates Prince Philip's remarkable contribution to the monarchy.A strong character full of vigour and verve, he found himself married to the most famous woman in the world, Queen Elizabeth II. They married for love and, although at times this man with strong opinions and enthusiasms of his own has found it hard to play a subordinate role, he has always been the Queen's rock and support. Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, grew famous for speaking his mind, but as his loyalty to his wife and country and his devotion to duty became apparent, he has become a national treasure and a figure of great respect to the British public.His marriage, fatherhood, early and distinguished career as a 1st Lieutenant in the Royal Navy are all detailed, including the Duke of Edinburgh Awards that have changed the lives of many young people.This commemoration of the Duke of Edinburgh, highlights how Prince Philip, as royal consort, has left an ongoing legacy not only to the sovereignty of Britain but also to his beloved royal family.Her Majesty has never hidden the extent of her reliance on Philip, the man she has called: 'My strength and stay all these years.'

Written for the German visitor, this is a lavishly illustrated guide based on walks that take in the 'must-sees' of Bath, with diversions for those with more time. 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. Alternative language editions English FrenchJapanese

See below for alternative language editions When the Romans arrived in this green valley nearly two thousand years ago they were captivated by the miraculous stream of endless hot water. The restored bath and temples complex and the splendid Abbey attract thousands of visitors to the city each year. Using this guide to explore today's Bath, visitors can once more experience the benefits of a dip in the natural mineral water and enjoy a lot more besides - stylish shops and restaurants, interesting galleries and museums, and the feel of a lively city with its historic past informing an exciting present. 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.

Oxford - an eclectic mix of the ancient university colleges, cobbled streets and dreaming spires. But also a modern city with theatres, galleries, bookshops, cafes, pubs and restaurants. Today's tourist can enjoy them all. A guide to help the Russian visitor explore Oxford and its university - a city with over 40 ancient colleges tightly interwoven, each a part of the other. It looks at the ancient beauty of cobbled streets, neat quadrangles, bell towers and slim spires. 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.

What did a Tudor man wear under his doublet and hose? What was the show-stopping centrepiece at a royal Tudor wedding? Why did everyone, from the king downwards, fear the 'sweating sickness'? The Tudors may have been a comparatively short-lived dynasty, lasting 118 years between 1485 and 1603, but during that time they made a lasting impression. The Little Book of the Tudors explores all aspects of life in the Tudor age from life at court to the day-to-day activities at the teeming taverns and plague-ridden cities of the Tudor kingdom. With a glimpse at the people, palaces and pastimes of the age, some amusing secrets of the Tudor medicine cabinet and closet, and stories from some of the most fabulous, eccentric and opulent entertainments of the age, this 'little book' will delight anyone with an interest in Tudor history.

The title is also available in English Beatrix Potter, born into a wealthy London family, became a passionate countrywoman and skilled farmer in the northern countryside where her characters were brought vividly to life by the genius of her words and pictures.In this stunning guide, now translated into Japanese, which includes many of Beatrix's own charming illustrations - loved by children and adults alike - we introduce readers to the world of this remarkable author, including: her childhood and early influences; how and where she developed her drawing skills; the inspirations for her famous characters; how her first publication came about; her relationship with family and friends; love and loss; her passion for the Lake District; her life as a farmer; her happy marriage - and her support of the National Trust, to whom she bequeathed many of her properties. Includes details of places to visit.