On 15 April 2019, Paris’s beloved Notre Dame was ablaze. It shocked the world – a revered landmark, a national symbol, a manifestation of French identity was here today, gone tomorrow. Life is fragile. So are the buildings, monuments and landscapes that move us. The question ‘what would you save if your house was on fire?’ is a familiar parlour game. But what would you save if England was on fire? What are the places that we most cherish, that express qualities that are especially English?
In this delightful celebration of the real crown jewels of England, Clive Aslet takes us on a journey of 100 places that make our country great. From ancient oaks and Devon lanes to war memorials and the BBC, the white cliffs of Dover to views of Durham from the train, Aslet lovingly captures the magic of the places that underpin our national identity.
MY THOUGHTS
I saw this book in a shop sale and the title caught my eye so i picked it up and read the back to see what it was about and liked the idea of it so i decided to buy it and i’m glad i did as it was an interesting book. Some of the place mentioned i didn’t know what they were and some i had heard of but never visited there were a few places and things i was surprised weren’t in the book. I think the idea for the book coming about because of the fire at Notre Dame was a good idea as i’m sure a few people at the time were thinking the same thing what if it was a monument or building over here in the uk how would we feel i’m not sure how i would feel personally but i’m sure like many others i would be shocked. I found this book was very informative about certain areas or things in this country that would be interesting for others to read.
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