Sherborne has a rich history dating back to Sir Walter Raleigh and William of Orange, both of whom had castles in the area. This book traces the history of the community right up to more recent times, and highlights the contributions from Shirburnians in the fields of war, science and literature.
Rodney Legg Pořadí knih
Tento autor je známý svou vášní pro krajinu a historii Dorsetu v Anglii. Své psaní zaměřuje na podrobné zkoumání propojení mezi lidmi a jejich prostředím. Jeho díla jsou ceněna pro svou hloubku a zasvěcený pohled na regionální dědictví.






- 2012
- 2011
In this biography Rodney Legg adopts a year-by-year approach to the life of Winston Churchill, from his nursery to the grave, with quotes and photographs from all stages of his long career.
- 2011
Halsgrove's new format guidebook, containing maps, photographs and useful information will ensure a great walking experience. Packed with colour, the book is an ideal reminder of a visit to the area.
- 2011
England's archetypal walking country, through lush valleys and up across limestone downland, the Cotswold Hills are peppered with warm honey-stone architecture. Information panels provide anecdotes and facts about the places you will see. All routes have been checked out on the ground and use rights of way or cross public access land.
- 2011
This book of ten walks of varying length takes the reader along pathways to some of Dorset's most intriguing and interesting places.
- 2011
Thomas Hardy celebrated the gloriouscounty of Dorset through his writings.Today our vision of Dorset is very muchthat fixed by Hardy in novels ranging fromFar From the Madding Crowd and The Mayorof Casterbridge to Tess of the d'Urbervillesand Jude the Obscure. Hurriedly produced ininstalments for magazines, they were thenreworked by Hardy with care and finesse,and turned into world classics. He proceededto write some of the greatest poetry in theEnglish language.
- 2009
The Bournemouth we know is a Victorian new town, although its origins go back to medieval times. Despite its relatively recent development, the town has changed hugely since the 19th century. Bournemouth's very own Rodney Legg shows just what has altered and what - remarkably - has stayed the same
