Books from Countryside Books (GB)

  • A Bit of a Bumble
    A Bit of a Bumble
    By Alan Chedzoy

    Tracing the origins of the Dorset Dialect, this book aims to capture both its warmth and humour. The author is known for his recordings and readings of the dialect poems by William Barnes and Thomas Hardy.

  • Haunted Places of Lancashire
    Haunted Places of Lancashire
    By Jason Karl

    Presented in an illustrated format, this book provides a collection of ghostly tales from around the county including Astley Hall, Chorley, The Sun Inn at Chipping, Turton Tower, and Whalley Abbey.

  • Suffolk: A Portrait in Colour
    Suffolk: A Portrait in Colour
    By Mark Mitchels, Elizabeth Mitchels

    Chaucer's Canterbury Tales has a famous portrait of a miller , and the tricks of the trade may amuse us , but to the starving peasants his theft of their food source must have been galling , to say the least . Perhaps the Saxtead miller ...

  • Drive and Stroll in Cambridgeshire
    Drive and Stroll in Cambridgeshire
    By Martin Hall

    This work includes walks at Yaxley, Grafham Water, Abbotsley and Horseheath, along with maps and photographs.

  • The Cotswold Cottage
    The Cotswold Cottage
    By Trevor Yorke

    The Cotswold Cottage describes the key characteristics which define these cottages, their history and form, what they are made from, their interiors, and the colorful gardens around them.

  • Timber-framed Buildings Explained
    Timber-framed Buildings Explained
    By Trevor Yorke

    Aimed at the interested general reader, this well-illustrated guide looks at the development of England's timber framed buildings, from medieval origins to modern revivals.

  • The Lake District
    The Lake District
    By Jean Patefield

    The Lake District

  • Adventurous Pub Walks in the Peak District
    Adventurous Pub Walks in the Peak District
    By Charles Wildgoose

    Twenty circular walks varying in length between 7-12 miles and based on good local pubs including routes near Ladybower, Holme, Taddington, Meerbrook and Darley Dale.

  • Pub Walks in Derbyshire
    Pub Walks in Derbyshire
    By Charles Wildgoose

    Pub Walks in Derbyshire

  • Hampshire and the New Forest Teashop Walks
    Hampshire and the New Forest Teashop Walks
    By Jean Patefield

    The 20 original teashop walks in this book range from 2 to 6 miles and explore the stunning countryside and some of the loveliest villages in Hampshire and the New Forest.

  • Adventurous Pub Walks in Hampshire and the New Forest
    Adventurous Pub Walks in Hampshire and the New Forest
    By Nick Channer

    Features twenty circular walks varying in length between 7 and 12 miles, and based around good local pubs. This book includes routes at Fritham, King's Somborne, Kingsclere, Cheriton, Hambledon and Lepe, along with maps and photographs.

  • Hampshire and the New Forest: A Dog Walker's Guide
    Hampshire and the New Forest: A Dog Walker's Guide
    By Vicky Fletcher

    Hampshire and the New Forest: A Dog Walker's Guide

  • The Boxford Mosaic: A Unique Survivor from the Roman Age
    The Boxford Mosaic: A Unique Survivor from the Roman Age
    By Matt Nichol, Anthony Beeson, Joy Appleton

    Yet it lay hidden beneath a Berkshire field for some 1,600 years until it was fully uncovered in the Summer of 2019. 0Dating from around 350 AD and set amid the ruins of a villa, the mosaic depicts tales of famous heroes from Greek ...

  • Derbyshire and the Peak District: A Dog Walker's Guide
    Derbyshire and the Peak District: A Dog Walker's Guide
    By Peter Naldrett

    Derbyshire and the Peak District: A Dog Walker's Guide

  • The Edwardian House Explained
    The Edwardian House Explained
    By Trevor Yorke

    An illustrated guide to the houses of the early 20th century from the style of the Arts and Crafts movement to the interior design known as art nouveau. This work features many photographs and detailed drawings.

  • Edwardian House: Original Features and Fittings
    Edwardian House: Original Features and Fittings
    By Trevor Yorke

    For anyone restoring features in their own Edwardian home, or who simply enjoys an admiration of period properties, then this book will be an invaluable guide.

  • Dorset Tales of Mystery and Murder
    Dorset Tales of Mystery and Murder
    By Roger Evans

    Dorset Tales of Mystery and Murder

  • Sloightly on Th' Huh!
    Sloightly on Th' Huh!
    By Charlie Haylock

    A celebration of the rich Suffolk dialect. The text and cartoons from Richard Scollins provide a feast of linguistic fun and capture well the warmth and humour of Suffolk people.

  • Tales of Old County Durham
    Tales of Old County Durham
    By Martin Dufferwiel

    County Durham has a long history and a fascinating folklore. These are some tales of drama and enchantment drawn from that rich treasury. Who was the lovestruck, tragic girl who penned the original song Bonny Bobby Shafto?

  • Pub Walks for Motorists Cambs, Leics and Rutland and Northants
    Pub Walks for Motorists Cambs, Leics and Rutland and Northants
    By Martin Hall

    This title details 40 circular walks covering these diverse counties each based on a good local pub.