{"product_id":"the-full-english-a-journey-in-search-of-a-country-and-its-people-by-stuart-maconie-9780008498290","title":"The Full English : A Journey in Search of a Country and its People","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Sunday Times Book of the Week and Top 10 Bestseller\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA Times bestseller\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA Waterstones Paperback of the Year 2024\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA Spectator Book of the Year\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhat kind of country is England today? What does it mean to be English? Are we hungry for change, or seeking old certainties?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJoin Stuart Maconie on an enlightening, entertaining journey through England, from Bristol's Banksy to Durham's beaches, from Cotswolds corduroy to Stoke's oatcakes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs his guide, Maconie walks in the footsteps of J.B. Priestley's classic travelogue, English Journey, to explore our national identity and how it has evolved over the last century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOn his way, Stuart takes inspiration from the people he meets at bus stops and train stations, cafes and corner shops. Travelling the length of the land, Maconie explores the differences between city and town, north and south, and examines our past and present with affection and insight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether he's passing the boutique hotels of Manchester, the moors of Ilkley or the grand houses of Tynemouth, looking out over misty fens or urban skylines, he shines a light on the people who make these places and asks what the future holds for them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlong the way, he uncovers local heroes and secret histories over early breakfasts and last orders. Through his journey, he lets us see our homes and habits, hopes and eccentricities with fresh eyes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Full English challenges us to embrace the messy, shifting and diverse nature of England, and to ask ourselves what kind of country we want to be.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stuart Maconie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57308645753205,"sku":"9780008498290","price":10.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0812\/4075\/2426\/files\/9780008498290.jpg?v=1782120549","url":"https:\/\/sherlockandpages.com\/products\/the-full-english-a-journey-in-search-of-a-country-and-its-people-by-stuart-maconie-9780008498290","provider":"Sherlock \u0026 Pages","version":"1.0","type":"link"}