Icons of England

by Edited by Bill Bryson
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England: our favourite things, by well-known names led by Bill Bryson, Michael Palin and Eric Clapton.

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This celebration of the English countryside does not only focus on the rolling green landscapes and magnificent monuments that set England apart from the rest of the world. Many of the contributors bring their own special touch, presenting a refreshingly eclectic variety of personal icons, from pub signs to seaside piers, from cattle grids to canal boats, and from village cricket to nimbies. First published as a lavish colour coffeetable book, this new expanded paperback edition has double the original number of contributions from many celebrities including Bill Bryson, Michael Palin, Eric Clapton, Bryan Ferry, Sebastian Faulks, Kate Adie, Kevin Spacey, Gavin Pretor-Pinney, Richard Mabey , Simon Jenkins, John Sergeant, Benjamin Zephaniah, Joan Bakewell, Antony Beevor, Libby Purves, Jonathan Dimbleby, and many more: and a new preface by HRH Prince Charles.

Editorial Reviews

"An icon in itself, with essays from many great writers on their favourite English sights." - The Times

"Absolute must for Anglophiles of all ages...A delightfully wistful book, written with enormous affection." - She

"A collection of thought-provoking essays celebrating Britain's rural heritage." - Business to Business

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