Lincolnshire, England
Lincoln became a major centre for heavy engineering - steam engines, agricultural machinery, excavators, motor cars and other heavy duty items. But you only have to climb the hill to the old town to enter the serenity of the cathedral close, a tranquil enclave lying in the shadow of the noblest and most majestic of all English cathedrals.
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Leicestershire and Rutland, England
Leicestershire’s most attractive features are shy and quiet and have to be sought out, but they amply reward the explorer. The county is divided into two almost equal parts by the River Soar, which flows northward into the Trent. It separates the east and west by abroad valley, flowing like a silver ribbon through historic Leicester in the very heart of the county.
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Lancashire, England
Within its one million acres, Lancashire provides considerable diversity. In the south are the former industrial centres, now greatly spruced up, while to the north are the rural areas of the Forest of Bowland and the Ribble Valley, both scenic, inviting and much less visited than they should be. Then there is the Lancashire coast, dominated by Blackpool with its great variety of attractions.
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Kent, England
Kent is a land of gardens and orchards, of historic castles and churches, of pretty villages and fine market towns, but above all, it is a land that is inescapably linked to the sea. Its proximity to Europe across the narrow channel means that invaders through the centuries have chosen the Kent coast as a gateway to Britain.
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Isle of Wight
Distinguished visitors have described Wight as ‘The Garden Isle’, and ‘England’s Madeira’ and about half of its 147 square miles have been designated Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Free ebook.
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Isle of Man
Although only 33 miles long and 13 miles wide, the island contains a rich diversity of scenery and heritage and, perhaps best of all, exudes a sense of peacefulness. Free ebook.
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Herefordshire, England
Today’s visitors to Herefordshire will find delights at every turn in the rolling landscape, the pretty villages and the charming market towns. Free ebook download.
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Hampshire, England
As the crow flies, the north-eastern corner of Hampshire is little more than 30 miles from central London. So it’s not surprising that this corner of the county is quite heavily populated, dotted with prosperous, sprawling towns such as Farnborough, Farnham and Basingstoke, plus the army enclave of Aldershot.
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