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The Rambler s countryside Companion is a treasure trove of history folklore and customs The perfect book for everyone who loves the great outdoors From hop picking in Kent to standing stones in Wiltshire from ancient crosses in Northumbria to archery in Edinburgh and from bridges in Monmouthshire to country rhymes from around the British Isles this little gem will help you better understand and enjoy the countryside around you Originally published in the 1950 s by Ward Lock as The Wayfarer s Book This charming guide to the churches cottages trades and pastimes walkers may encounter in the countryside The Rambler s Countryside CompanionThis book portrays some of the whimsical curiosities of the British countryside from the point of view of the humble rambler journeying through the fields and byways For those of us who are fascinated by factoids and curiosities it is well worth the read The Rambler s Countryside Companion On holiday in the North York Dales our host had a copy of this laying around and I couldn t help myself This whimsical book is full of fun facts although I confess I m not completely certain that all are based on evidence as there aren t any footnotes about English countryside life Chapter 2 covering such matters as the Sanctuary Knocker the Frith Stool Tithe Barns and the invention of British Summer Time in 1916 was particularly engaging I also enjoyed the description of the Kentish Oast House used for drying hops the introduction of the Willow Pattern in the 18th century taking inspiration from Chinese ceramics and Oak Apple Day aka Restoration Day to commemorate Charles II hiding from Cromwell s followers during the civil war A fun way to wait for a spell of rain to pass before setting out to enjoy a walk in the English countryside The Rambler s Countryside Companion English country lore Brilliant The Rambler s Countryside Companion A remarkable collection of quaint countryside lore and rural curiosities from England a country which used to exist The Rambler s Countryside Companion

• Hardcover
• 192
• The Rambler's Countryside Companion
• E. Mansell
• English
• 03 June 2024
• 0753719746