Product Description

Following the success of A Portrait of England this book focuses on icons that are quintessentially English. Published in association with the Campaign to Protect Rural England (CPRE) and introduced by their President, Bill Bryson, this beautifully designed tome is a a celebration of our shared rural heritage. Icons of England combines stunning photography and quotes, poetry, reminiscences and celebrity anecdotes. Highlights include:

A full introduction from CPRE President Bill Bryson. A share of the book's profits will go to help support CPRE campaigns.

• Bill Bryson explains his fascination with Red Telephone boxes

• The Iron Bridge, built in the eighteenth century as the first crossing of the Severn Gorge

• The life and history of the great oak trees that dominate our countryside

• The thatched cottage and it’s unique welcoming charm

• The robin red-breast and friends

Contributors include:

• Michael Palin

• David Lodge

• Tony Robinson

• Richard Mabey

• Joan Bakewell

• Simon Jenkins

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #109002 in Books
• Published on: 2008-09-05
• Original language: English
• Binding: Hardcover
• 176 pages

Review
'Icons of England is a collection of thought-provoking essays and stunning photographs celebrating Britain's rural heritage'
--Business to Business

Review
'Icons of England is a wonderful art book that is an icon in itself.'

Review
'Perfect for Lovers of the British Countryside...a coffee table book which will have you humming Jerusalem as you read.'

Customer Reviews

Makes you smile...
I bought 'Icons of England' for a friend who hasn't been to England for 26 years. You can't read a book by the cover, but the cover is so unfeasibly English, it sums up the book so well. Every page made me smile. The photography is wonderful, the words, thought provoking. I'll be delivering the book to my friend on 3rd April; I hope he enjoys it!

More beautiful than expected.
I saw a couple of the short items from this book featured in a magazine and found them charming and a joy to read. Each well known author has written about a place in England that is meaningful to them. I ordered the books including giftwrap to be sent direct to a variety of people for Christmas. It was not until I got my own copy that I realised what a good sized book it is, the number of places included, and how magnificent the full page photos are that accompany each item. Altogether a very special book to treasure. Some of the recipients rang immediately to congratulate me on such an excellent choice. Great Amazon service too.

A must have book for all lovers of all things English
This is a beautiful book which I would recommend to anyone wanting to cherish the lovelier bits of England before they all vanish. Wonderful photography and excellent essays accompanying the chosen bits of Britain. Some unusual choices and almost poetic descriptions of our lovely country and more. Also sold in a good cause which is a good enough reason to treat yourself to it without delay.