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The House of Lords presented the stage on which some of the
critical confrontations in English and British constitutional and
political history were played out in the late seventeenth and early
eighteenth century. Published for the History of Parliament Trust.
Condemned as 'useless and dangerous', the House of Lords was
abolished in the revolution of 1649, shortly after the execution of
King Charles I. Reinstated, along with the monarchy, at the
Restoration of 1660, the House of Lords vigorously renewed its
involvement in the political life of the nation. This highly
illustrated book presents the first results from the research
undertaken by the History of Parliament Trust on the peers and
bishops between the Restoration and the accession of George I. It
shows them as politicians at Westminster; as members of an elite
intensely conscious of their honour and status; as a class apart,
always devising new schemes - successful and unsuccessful - to
increase their wealth and 'interest'; and as local grandees, to
whom local society looked for leadership and protection. From the
proud duke of Somerset to the beggarly Lord Mohun, from the devious
earl of Oxford to the disgruntled Lord Lucas, the material here
presents initial insights into the nature of the Restoration House
of Lords and the men who formed it, showing them in their best
moments, when they vigorously defended the law and the
constitution, and in their worst, as they obsessively concerned
themselves with honour and precedence and indefatigably pursued
private interests. RUTH PALEY is editor, and BEVERLY ADAMS, ROBIN
EAGLES and CHARLES LITTLETON are senior research fellows, for the
House of Lords, 1660-1832 section of The History of Parliament.
PAUL SEAWARD is director of The History of Parliament.
The latest set of volumes in the History of Parliament series, this
is the first of the series to cover the members of the House of
Lords. This monumental survey provides a detailed and comprehensive
account of the c.700 men (both temporal peers and spiritual
bishops) who were entitled to sit in the upper chamber of
Parliament during the later Stuart period. Each biography is
researched from primary sources and provides a richly detailed
account of the subject's parliamentary and political career,
wealth, and family networks and alliances. The volumes include
biographies of the key political figures, but also of many men less
prominent in politics, but with fascinating lives and careers. It
is accompanied by an introductory survey contextualising and
analysing the material provided in the biographies, examining the
politics and social politics of the nobility and episcopate over
the period.
With its rolling green hills, chocolate-box villages and uncrowded
paths, the Chilterns is a walker's delight. This book, with its 20
circular walks ranging in length from 3 to 9 miles, takes you
through the area's finest spots, with recommendations for all times
of year. Highlights include: * Spring: ramble through the
bluebell-carpeted woods of Cowleaze and Wendover * Summer: stroll
along Coombe Hill and take in the far-reaching views of the
Hambleden Valley * Autumn: walk in the blazing colour of Burnham
Beeches and the Ashridge Estate * Winter: take a brisk winter
wander along the River Thames at Goring or Bourne End All walks
include: * Directions to the start * Parking info * Numbered route
map and directions * Distance and terrain * Recommended local pubs
and cafes * Points of interest along the way
The Hampshire countryside is a delight for walkers, stretching from
the South Downs in the east to the New Forest in the west and the
North Wessex Downs in the north. Taking in stunning coastline,
rolling hills, chalk streams and sleepy villages, these circular
walks, all between 4 and 8 miles in length, explore the charm and
natural beauty of Hampshire's varied landscapes. At the heart of
every walk is a top-rated local pub. Highlights include: * The
beautiful coast along the Solent Way and Keyhaven marshes; *
Far-reaching views across the hills of Watership Down; * Shimmering
waters of the River Test and the Beaulieu River; * Ancient woodland
and country houses at Mottisfont and Hinton Ampner; * Routes
through Jane Austen country at Chawton and Steventon; All the walks
include: * Recommended local pubs; * Numbered route map and
directions; * Parking info and how to get there; * Points of
interest along the way; * Places to visit nearby.
Here is a collection of 20 tried and tested circular routes chosen
for walkers with dogs. They include crucial dog factors such as
livestock, stiles and roads, with warnings in advance when a lead
is necessary and when it's safe to run free. There are also contact
details for the nearest vets and recommended dog friendly pubs and
cafes. Clear numbered route directions and a corresponding map for
each route keep walkers on the right track and there are plenty of
opportunities for dogs to roam safely off lead. The routes vary in
length from 2 1/2 to 5 1/2 miles and provide a great introduction
for dogs and their owners to the stunning Chilterns countryside.
There are walks through beech woods, including at Great and Little
Missenden; waterside walks by reservoirs near Tring, chalk streams,
and the Wendover Arm; and bracing routes along the tops of hills at
Ivinghoe, Dunstable Downs and West Wycombe. Many of the routes
explore National Trust beauty spots; through ancient woodland and
downland in the Ashridge Estate; in the rolling parkland of
Hughenden; and high up on chalk and grassland at Whipsnade and
Totternhoe.
Walking with your dog is a joy and you couldn't hope for a more
enthusiastic walking companion. But once you leave your familiar
routes there is always the worry of where you might suddenly come
across a field of sheep or a busy road, as well as knowing which
pubs and cafes would welcome you both. Here is a collection of 20
tried and tested circular walks, varying in length from 2 to 6
miles, for dogs and their owners to explore Berkshire's beautiful
countryside. These walks will lead you across magnificent Windsor
Great Park; along the Thames path in Reading and picturesque
Remenham; through ancient water meadows near Cookham; over the open
rolling downland of Lambourn, discovering woods in Ufton; splashing
in water at Dinton Pastures Country Park; and enjoying the Kennet
and Avon canal in Hungerford and Newbury.
20 safe walks for all the family in the beautiful Berkshire
countryside. Simple, short, stimulating and packed with fun things
to see and do. The routes are all circular, with not too many hills
and climbs (some are suitable for buggies) and vary in length
between 3/4 and 4 miles. There is plenty of variety with streams,
nature trails, woods and wide open spaces in which to use up excess
energy, and each walk features a stop for refreshments: from picnic
sites to cafes and family friendly pubs. Explore the nature reserve
at Hungerford Marsh and the Moor Copse Nature Reserve at Tidmarsh,
investigate the ruins at Donnington Castle and feed the ducks and
geese at Thatcham Nature Discovery centre. Children can have fun
and learn about natural history whilst getting plenty of exercise
and fresh air.
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