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Art and Poetry



Geology Explained in the
Forest of Dean and Wye Valley
Written and illustrated by William Dreghorn

An easy-to-follow guide to the geology of this outstanding landscape region. Profusely illustrated with field sketches, diagrams and maps.
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Penny A Jar
By Keith Harris

A moving story of childhood poverty in wartime Bristol. From hunger, homelessness and cruelty to friendship, support and love ... the author recalls his memories of life in the city during the Second World War. Illustrated with a selection of photographs.
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Ledbury Sketchbook
By Anthony Bateman

A personal and affectionate record of the people, events, buildings and vistas of Ledbury as seen through the eyes of the artist.
This full-colour book has been produced on high quality art papaer, in hadback format with dust jacket.
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Geology Explained in the
Severn Vale and Cotswolds
Written and illustrated by William Dreghorn

An easy-to-follow guide to the geology of this outstanding landscape region. Profusely illustrated with field sketches, diagrams and maps.
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The Green Lanes of Herefordshire
By Heather Hurley

A fascinating exploration of the long-forgotten green lanes of Herefordshire. This book combines the author's historical and field research with a series of illustrated walks along a selection of the routes.
Available in 2010.

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Landscapes on the Edge
An anthology of poems of the
Wye Valley and Welsh Borders
Edited by Margot Miller & Sue Sharp

A new collection of poetry and prose, from early to contemporary writers, selected to illustrate changing interpretations of this landscape region. Illustrated with woodblock engravings.
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Geology Explained in the Lake District
Written and illustrated by Robert Prosser

An easy-to-follow guide to the geology of this outstanding landscape region. Profusely illustrated with field sketches, diagrams and maps.
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Treatise on Cyder Making
By Hugh Stafford
(First published in 1753)

First published more than 250 years ago, this is a facsimile edition of one of the earliest guides to apple growing and cider making.
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Kathy Lewis Sketchbook
By Kathy Lewis

A selection of work by the prominent Gloucestershire artist. This unusual book is presented as a facsimile of one of the artist's field sketchbooks. It has been produced on high quality art papaer, in hadback format with dust jacket.
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Geology Explained in South Wales
Written and illustrated by T R Owen

An easy-to-follow guide to the geology of this outstanding landscape region. Profusely illustrated with field sketches, diagrams and maps.
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Trackway to Turnpike
The Old Roads of South Herefordshire
By Heather Hurley

Describing the development of roads and routes in the region - from prehistoric routes to the end of the turnpike era. Fully illustrated.
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Forest Gold: selected poems
By Marigold Pritchard

The author shares a host of memories of life in the Forest of Dean through her poetry.

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Paths and Pubs of the Wye Valley
By Heather and Jon Hurley

A collection of twelve circular routes, each leading off the waymarked Wye Valley Walk - and each featuring a pub stop. Fully illustrated.
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Excursion from the Source of the Wye
By Mark Willett
(First published in 1810)

A facsimile edition of one of the earliest tour guides to the Wye Valley, with a decription of the early nineteenth century Cambrian Printing Office.
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Forest Leaves: selected poems
By Marigold Pritchard

A further selection of the author's favourite poems about Forest of Dean life.

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Exploring Historic Dean
By John Sheraton and Rod Goodman

A detailed guide to fourteen scenic walks in an area with a long and fascinating history. Illustrated throughout with a wide selection of full colour maps and photographs. Published on behalf of the Forest of Dean Group of the Ramblers Association.
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Personalities of the Forest of Dean
By H G Nicholls
(First published in 1863)

A facsimile edition of "a relation of successive officials, gentry and commonality". Includes the complete original text, plus a new index.
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May Hill: Paintings and Drawings
By Valerie McLean

A selection of paintings, drawings, collages and drypoint prints by this contemporarys artit. Inspired by the Gloucestershire landscape, the artist's work is complemented by memories of the people of May Hill.
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