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Flora Britannica: The Definitive New Guide to Britain's Wild Flowers, Plants and TreesFlora Britannica: The Definitive New Guide to Britain's Wild Flowers, Plants and Trees by Richard Mabey
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Covers everything you need to know about the folklore of plants and much more besides
Field Guide to the Trees and Shrubs of Britain (Nature Lover's Library)Field Guide to the Trees and Shrubs of Britain (Nature Lover's Library) by Reader's Digest
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Can you tell the difference between beech and birch? In winter? I can. Get this and so will you.
Field Guide to the Animals of Britain (Nature Lover's Library)Field Guide to the Animals of Britain (Nature Lover's Library) by Reader's Digest
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After trees, which don't run away when you spot them, you can learn all about animals.
Field Guide to the Wild Flowers of Britain (Nature Lover's Library)Field Guide to the Wild Flowers of Britain (Nature Lover's Library) by Reader's Digest
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Wildflowers are wonderful. Don't pick them, study them instead.
Field Guide to the Butterflies and Other Insects of Britain (Nature Lover's Library)Field Guide to the Butterflies and Other Insects of Britain (Nature Lover's Library) by Reader's Digest
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What's wrong with creepy crawlies?
The Celtic WorldThe Celtic World
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Instead of reading some fluff bunny book on Celtic religion, get your grey cells around the REAL Celts.
The VikingsThe Vikings by Else Roesdahl
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Then you can have a bash at the Vikings. Why? Because, like the Celts, these Pagan peoples had a big influence on the UK.
Britannia: History of Roman BritainBritannia: History of Roman Britain by Sheppard Frere
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Again, the Romans had an influence in Britain.
The Anglo-Saxons (Penguin History)The Anglo-Saxons (Penguin History) by James Campbell
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Just to complete the set, here are the Anglo Saxons.
Albion: Guide to Legendary BritainAlbion: Guide to Legendary Britain by Jennifer Westwood
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An excellent beginners book for studying the folklore of Britain.