{"product_id":"hidden-villages-of-britain-isbn-9781849944489","title":"Hidden Villages of Britain","description":"\u003cb\u003eThe official TV-tie in to the popular Channel 4 programme 'Penelope Keith's Hidden Villages'\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExplore the most interesting and beautiful examples of British village life in this lavishly illustrated book, published as a companion volume to the highly successful Channel 4 television series, 'Penelope Keith's Hidden Villages'. Featuring gorgeous illustrations and dust jackets from Brian Cook's iconic designs, the book explores the villages as they appeared then and now. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt's hard not to be enchanted by rural villages. From thatched roofs, charming churches, bunting, cream teas and the local landscape, they capture our imaginations. Structured by region, this book follows Penelope's journey through Britain across all four series, including the idyllic villages found in the Costwolds, the cosy cottages of East Anglia and the treasures nestled in the North Yorkshire moors. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePictured alongside Brian Cook's iconic illustrations, \u003ci\u003eHidden Villages of Britain\u003c\/i\u003e takes you through the fascinating history and the curious customs and characters unique to each village and how they survive in the present. From bog snorkelling in Llanwrtyd Wells and gravy wrestling in Stacksteads to cheese rolling down Cooper's Hill in Brockworth and dwile flocking (where contestants seek to soak their opponents with a beer-soaked cloth outside the village pub), snippets of the history, life and traditions of each village are fully explored. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhether you are looking for a place for your next holiday, a guide to Britain's rural landscape or have a love for Britain's most inspirational settings, this book is perfect for the armchair traveller.Clare Gogerty is an author, journalist and award winning editor, working for Coast magazine for six years. She now lives in the countryside, where she writes books, works as a freelance journalist and runs a smallholding including sheep and chickens. Clare also writes travel and lifestyle journalism for the \u003ci\u003eGuardian\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eConde Nast Traveller\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eHomes \u0026amp; Antiques.\u003c\/i\u003e Her previous titles include \u003ci\u003eBook of the Coast\u003c\/i\u003e (National Trust), \u003ci\u003eHidden Villages of Britain\u003c\/i\u003e (Batsford) and \u003ci\u003eBeyond the Footpath\u003c\/i\u003e (Piatkus).","brand":"Batsford","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46300945121509,"sku":"NP9781849944489","price":22.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/d0ab0b38-29cb-4848-8b93-ad53016843e9_fc527d77-a952-4b51-aa5e-390d83815c9a.jpg?v=1767858280","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/hidden-villages-of-britain-isbn-9781849944489","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}