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Embark on an extraordinary aerial journey through Britain's prehistoric landscapes with this awe-inspiring compilation of photographs. Capturing the nation's most remarkable ancient sites from a bird's-eye perspective, this collection offers an unparalleled view of our ancestors' legacies.
From the lofty vantage point of the sky, witness Neolithic enclosures, cairns, and stone circles; Bronze Age settlements, farmsteads, and burial grounds; and Iron Age hillforts in breathtaking detail. These images, often captured at dawn, provide a unique insight into how these ancient monuments harmonise with their surroundings and shape the natural terrain.
As you peruse these pages, you'll find yourself transported through time. Stone formations evoke long-forgotten rituals and ceremonies, whilst Iron Age ramparts hint at formidable strongholds of the past. Geographical clues unveil the scars of historic and mythical conflicts. The oldest site featured dates back nearly 6,000 years, with the most recent emerging just before the Roman conquest of Britain in AD 43.
This captivating atlas presents an innovative approach to exploring the beauty and history of the British landscape. From the iconic Stonehenge to lesser-known gems never before captured from above, it reveals the visible traces of our forebears in a truly mesmerising fashion.
Book ISBN: | 9780500024164 |
Book Author: | David R. Abram |
Book Format: | Hardback |
Book Imprint: | Thames & Hudson Ltd |
Book Publisher: | Thames & Hudson Ltd |
Book Dimensions: | 268 x 251 x 32 cm |
Book Publication Date: | 2022-09-15 |
Book Pagination: | 272 pages, 227 Illustrations, color |
Book Weight: | 1690g |
Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.
This is a shop where you might find something you haven’t seen before, and we like to think we’ve got something for everyone. We choose each of our books with care and for a reason. This is because our physical store is small but beautifully formed, holding only around 1200 titles at any one time. We try and recreate the feel of the shop wherever we are online, to reflect our niche categories and personality.
We have an active social media presence and aim to share our story with all our friends. The long-term goal is to build a hub for the books and writers we believe in. Who knows where our adventure will lead but by supporting Sherlock & Pages you’re helping us to add a further layer of magic to our little corner of the world. If you haven’t visited our physical store, one day you might just make a literary pilgrimage down to Somerset.
Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’
Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.
This is a shop where you might find something you haven’t seen before, and we like to think we’ve got something for everyone. We choose each of our books with care and for a reason. This is because our physical store is small but beautifully formed, holding only around 1200 titles at any one time. We try and recreate the feel of the shop wherever we are online, to reflect our niche categories and personality.
We have an active social media presence and aim to share our story with all our friends. The long-term goal is to build a hub for the books and writers we believe in. Who knows where our adventure will lead but by supporting Sherlock & Pages you’re helping us to add a further layer of magic to our little corner of the world. If you haven’t visited our physical store, one day you might just make a literary pilgrimage down to Somerset.
Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’