Guide to Sightseeing in Britain

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Britain is a diverse and picturesque country, inviting exploration through this comprehensive guide. Utilizing maps, color photographs, and descriptive text, the book is organized into six main sections: The West Country, Southern England, Central England, Wales, Northern England, and Scotland, each color-coded on key maps. A separate section highlights London, detailing its most fascinating attractions. Each regional section begins with a road atlas at a scale of 1:500,000, illustrating major and minor roads. Following the atlas are eight expertly researched motor tours, each designed to be completed in a day. Each tour features a dedicated map, along with detailed route directions and descriptions of points of interest, using 'SP' for 'signposted' in directions. An alphabetical gazetteer follows the tours, providing brief descriptions of key towns and villages, with reference numbers linking to the road atlas for easy location. Most castles, stately homes, gardens, and attractions mentioned are open to the public at specific times, making this guide an invaluable resource for discovering the rich history and beauty of Britain.