The Border Line

by EricRobson (Author)

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  Hardcover
  2007

  $4.33

  Ever since the Roman emperor Hadrian built the first frontier in AD 120, the border area between England and Scotland has been a highly disputed territory, its history characterized by raids, uneasy treaties and a distinctive culture, neither wholly English or wholly Scottish. The broadcaster Eric Robson walks the modern border line, starting at the Solway Firth and covering more than a hundred miles to Berwick on Tweed, describing points of interest along the way, recounting episodes from the region's colourful history, describing some of his adventures, discoursing on the unique character of the landscape and the people and reminiscing about his life in broadcasting. This rich compendium of history and anecdote will appeal to anyone with an interest in this little-known part of Britain.

• Used

  Paperback
  2007

  $3.25

  Broadcaster Eric Robson walks the border line between Scotland and England, describing points of interest on his route, recounting episodes from the region's colourful history, describing some of his adventures, discoursing on the unique character of the landscape and the people and reminiscing about his life in broadcasting. In 2004, his walks in the Borders with Alistair Moffat were captured in the ITV series Walking the Line. This compendium of history and anecdote will appeal to anyone with an interest in this little-known part of Britain.