The Channel
- 256 pages
- 9 hours of reading
The most complete and thorough journey through and among the culture, people and history of this defining piece of water
Charlie Connelly Books
Charlie Connelly is a celebrated author of popular non-fiction, drawing from his experience as a radio and television presenter to enrich his written work. His books delve into fascinating and often unexpected subjects, always with a distinctive voice and insightful perspective. Connelly's narrative style is marked by meticulous research combined with an engaging storytelling approach, revealing hidden histories with both wit and depth. He has a unique talent for making complex topics accessible and compelling, solidifying his reputation as a significant voice in contemporary non-fiction.
Attention All Shipping
- 384 pages
- 14 hours of reading
Dogger. Rockall. Malin. Irish Sea' - the hilarious bestselling travel book that journeys round areas made famous by Radio 4's The Shipping Forecast.
And Did Those Feet
- 320 pages
- 12 hours of reading
The landscape of the British Isles is filled with history, much of which we miss as it flashes past the car window. Do we even realise that we're following the same path as the Tolpuddle Martyrs, or that we're driving past the exact spot where King Harold was killed, shot through the eye with an arrow? As a lover of both history and the British countryside, Charlie Connelly decided to rectify this, and set out on a series of walks that recreate famous historical journeys. En route he retells the story of the original trip while discovering who and what now inhabit these iconic routes. Walking in England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, Charlie journeys alongside Boudicca's ghost in Norfolk, relives Bonnie Prince Charlie's flight to Skye disguised as Flora MacDonald's maid and takes the same 32-mile round trip as the starving Louisburgh famine walkers. He suffers broken toes, becomes trapped in the Scottish Parliament and encounters dead poets and a surprisingly high number of mad old women in woolly hats. Told with Charlie's customary charm and wit, And Did Those Feet will reveal the historical secrets hidden in the much-loved coastal, country and urban landscapes of Britain.