English Heritage

England's abbeys; monastic buildings and culture.

The author of The British Buildings Book and other books for adults and children on architecture traces the history of UK monasteries (including nunneries) from the 7th-early 16th centuries. In this photoessay, Wilkinson introduces changing patterns of monastic life, the architecture of various orders, and a gazetteer of about 290 selected from some 1,000 — indicating which ones are open to the public and relevant Web sites. The Cotswolds-residing author views these monastic ruins as a window on the medieval past in addition to being inherently interesting. The volume includes a glossary of Abbey-related terms and further reading. Distributed in North America by The David Brown Book Co. (Annotation ©2008 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

The English buildings book.

Collaborators on books associated with the popular BBC Restoration television series present a tour of some 700 English buildings from the country's castles, cathedrals, Kew Gardens' Palm House, and other historic architectural icons to modern shops, barns, pubs, and those photogenic red telephone kiosks. The volume includes a timeline of the dates of major historical styles and major architects alongside key historical eras, further reading, and a glossary. Wilkerson's many books include Amazing Buildings and England's Abbey. Writer- photographer Ashley's books include London Peculiarities. The 9x12 inches volume is distributed in North America by The David Brown Book Co. (Annotation ©2008 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

Jewish heritage in England; an architectural guide.

Published in association with Jewish Heritage UK, of which Kadish (Jewish studies, U. of Manchester) is the director, this guidebook provides an illustrated survey of synagogues, cemeteries, museums, schools, and other notable historic and contemporary Jewish architecture in the UK. Touring England (from London to the North-East), Scotland, Wales, Ireland, the Channel Islands, and Isle of Man, the book includes visitor tips, a master site map, information on architectural features, color photographs, and a glossary of Hebrew terms. Distributed in North America by The David Brown Book Co. (Annotation ©2008 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

The Stonehenge companion.

McClinton assembles views about the famous megalithic monument on Salisbury Plain since its first mention in writing a thousand years ago. He concludes that, whatever its builders had in mind, it serves as a mirror reflecting the prejudices and practices of each passing age. Distributed in North America by The David Brown Book Co. (Annotation ©2008 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

Stonehenge; the eternal mystery in pictures.

Located in Wiltshire, England, Stonehenge is one of the most famous prehistoric sites in the world. This volume presents high-quality color photographs of the site taken at all times of day and night and in all seasons of the year. Each image is accompanied by a diagram indicating the position from which the photo was taken. Other than photo captions, a brief introduction is the only text. Distributed in North America by The David Brown Book Co. Oversize: 10.5x8 inches. (Annotation ©2008 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)