The Queen's Green Canopy : Ancient Woodlands and Trees by Adrian Houston 8612072423722

The Queen's Green Canopy : Ancient Woodlands and Trees

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Embark on a visual journey through the United Kingdom's most magnificent trees, with a foreword by His Majesty the King. This exquisite photography book, "The Queen's Green Canopy", showcases 70 ancient trees and woodlands, dedicated to Her Majesty's Platinum Jubilee by the QGC initiative.

Prepare to be captivated by extraordinary images of the nation's beloved trees, many of which have inspired historical figures, artists, and wordsmiths throughout the ages. Accompanying these stunning photographs are brief, insightful pieces penned by an array of notable personalities, including Dame Judi Dench, Alan Titchmarsh, and Dame Joanna Lumley, alongside conservation experts from the Woodland Trust and the Duchy of Cornwall. These contributors reflect on the arboreal wonders that have left an indelible mark on their lives and emphasise the critical importance of safeguarding Britain's woodlands for posterity.

Among the featured trees, you'll discover the Cotswolds yews that stirred JRR Tolkien's imagination, the legendary apple tree said to have sparked Sir Isaac Newton's theory of gravity, and the enchanting Five Hundred Acre Wood in East Sussex, immortalised in AA Milne's beloved Winnie the Pooh tales. Not to be overlooked is the 2,500-year-old tree rumoured to have witnessed Henry VIII's proposal to Anne Boleyn.

The QGC initiative has already seen the planting of 3 million trees by communities, schools, and businesses across the country. Through its breathtaking imagery and heartfelt written tributes, "The Queen's Green Canopy" stands as a testament to Her Majesty's extraordinary life and the enduring legacy she leaves behind.

Product Information:

Book ISBN: 9781529909104
Book Author: Adrian Houston
Book Format: Hardback
Book Imprint: Ebury Press
Book Publisher: Ebury Publishing
Book Dimensions: 262 x 273 x 32 cm
Book Publication Date: 2023-01-06
Book Pagination: 320 pages
Book Weight: 1764g

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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.’

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