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Walking the Wharfe
In a world of globetrotting explorers and record-breaking journeys – of which he has been part himself – Johno Ellison decided to return to his roots and walk the entire length of the River Wharfe, the Yorkshire waterway beside which he grew up. In his new book for Bradt, Walking the Wharfe, Ellison retraces the steps of Victorian author Edmund Bogg to investigate how the riverscape and its communities have evolved during the intervening 120 years. While wild camping, meeting modern-day Vikings, wartime ghosts and the fearless ‘Dales Dippers’, and learning how not to deal with a herd of over-inquisitive cows, Ellison encounters a microcosm of English history and culture. Starting in ...
The Living Age
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Victorian & Edwardian North Riding
An anthology of contemporary writings of Victorian and Edwardian North Riding period that were taken from books, magazines, letters and diaries. It is accompanied by a selection of contemporary photographs reproduced in sepia.
William Wordsworth and the Invention of Tourism, 1820-1900
In her study of the opening of the English Lake District to mass tourism, Saeko Yoshikawa examines William Wordsworth’s role in the rise and development of the region as a popular destination. For the middle classes on holiday, guidebooks not only offered practical information, but they also provided a fresh motive and a new model of appreciation by associating writers with places. The nineteenth century saw the invention of Robert Burns’s and Walter Scott’s Borders, Shakespeare’s Stratford, and the Brontë Country as holiday locales for the middle classes. Investigating the international cult of Wordsworthian tourism, Yoshikawa shows both how Wordsworth’s public celebrity was constructed through the tourist industry and how the cultural identity of the Lake District was influenced by the poet’s presence and works. Informed by extensive archival work, her book provides an original case study of the contributions of Romantic writers to the invention of middle-class tourism and the part guidebooks played in promoting the popular reputations of authors.
The Gunpowder Plot and Lord Mounteagle's Letter
In 'The Gunpowder Plot and Lord Mounteagle's Letter' by Henry Spink, Spink delves into the infamous Gunpowder Plot of 1605, exploring the historical context and details of the conspiracy to blow up the English Parliament. Spink's writing style is both scholarly and engaging, providing readers with a thorough understanding of the events leading up to the failed assassination attempt. The book meticulously analyzes Lord Mounteagle's cryptic warning letter, which played a crucial role in thwarting the plot and uncovering the conspirators' identities. Spink's attention to detail and historical accuracy make this book a valuable resource for anyone interested in British history and political intrigue of the 17th century. Henry Spink's expertise in historical research and passion for uncovering the truth behind the Gunpowder Plot shine through in this meticulously crafted book. His in-depth analysis and compelling narrative make 'The Gunpowder Plot and Lord Mounteagle's Letter' a must-read for history enthusiasts, scholars, and anyone intrigued by the dark undercurrents of political subterfuge.
