50 Gems of Cheshire: The History & Heritage of the Most Iconic Places

50 Gems of Cheshire: The History & Heritage of the Most Iconic Places

by Mike Appleton (Author), Mike Appleton (Author)

Synopsis

The county of Cheshire holds many delights, from the wild moorlands of the Peak District to the gentler appeal of the Dee Estuary. Cheshire also boasts more than its fair share of heritage and history, from the ancient walled city of Chester to its distinctive rural villages of half-timbered buildings, as well as many ancient castles, houses and religious buildings that tell fascinating tales of the county's rich and varied past. The fifty gems featured in this book are places that will get under your skin and invade your mind. Some will take your breath away, some will make you pause and think about how our ancestors shaped the landscape, while others have a fantastic tearoom or cosy pub nearby. 50 Gems of Cheshire is overflowing with awe-inspiring photographs and fascinating facts to draw you closer to the places you already know and love and to tempt you to discover new gems of your own.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 96
Publisher: Amberley Publishing
Published: 15 Apr 2019

ISBN 10: 144568585X
ISBN 13: 9781445685854

Author Bio
Mike Appleton has been a journalist, editor, author and media professional since 1998. He has received critical acclaim for his publications. Born in St Helens, but now living in Lancashire, he made regular trips to the Yorkshire Dales with his father and those early days bore an obsession with area and its people, resulting in his book Yorkshire's Three Peaks. He's an active caver and walker, spending as much time as he can in the Yorkshire Dales, writing and photographing its unique landscape.