The Cotswolds: Not Just a Pretty Place
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The Cotswolds is a region in the west of England famed for its wonderful scenery and gorgeous villages. This book is out of the ordinary because it describes in depth a selection of the most interesting places, many of which are unknown except to the conoscenti. Written by a long time resident and acknowledged expert in the area, it is the only written companion you need if you really want to understand the history and significance of a place that is easily accessible from London and which lies is within touching distance of Bath, Oxford and Stratford-on-Avon. Read about fabulous 'wool' churches, ancient burial sites, castles, Bugatti cars, steam locomotives, the story of wool and the golden limestone that gives the are its special character, and much more.
Christopher Knowles
Christopher Knowles spent many years working as a guide thoughout the world, in particular in China, the former USSR, Mongolia, Western and eastern Europe, Turkey, India and South America. He has written books on China, Japan, Italy, Russia and Italy. He speaks fluent French and Italian.
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