Britain from the Air Book

Britain has a long and illustrious history and the buildings to go with it. The island is also blessed with a phenomenal variety of landscape. The nation's buildings and national parks receive millions of visitors each year, and we all have our favorites among the country's castles, stately homes, bridges, mountains, lakes and rolling fields. Britain From The Air showcases 150 of Britain's best-loved locations with captivating photographs taken from the air, enabling the reader to contemplate them from a fresh view point and to discover new facets to familiar sights.

Accompanying the pictures, concise text provides background and facts on each entry. From the Orkney Islands to Land's End, from Snowdonia to the Isle of Wight, the whole of Britain is covered top to toe. The wide-ranging selection features beautiful spots such as Loch Lomond, engineering marvels such as the Forth Rail Bridge, modern landmarks such as the Millennium Stadium, Cardiff, ancient reminders of the past such as Hadrian's Wall, stately grandeur such as Chatsworth House, the bright patterns of Tulip fields in East Anglia, and arresting architecture such as Canterbury Cathedral. Whether you discover an inviting corner of Britain you absolutely must visit or simply revel in the chance to admire your favorite locations, Britain From The Air will bring a fresh perspective to this varied land.