Treasures of Britain

by Automobile Association (Editor), Reader's Digest Association

In depth COllection of British historical artifacts, architecture and geography. Includes fold-out maps and timelines. 680 pp.

Genres: History, Travel, Nonfiction, British Literature, Reference, Art, Historical

Hardcover

First published January 1, 1968

About the author

Automobile Association AA (Great Britain) was founded in 1905 to provide vehicle insurance, driving lessons, motoring advice, travel guides & road maps.

Reviews

[David · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have the original 1968 edition. If I was living abroad, reading this book I'd imagine that every Englishman/woman must be living crammed in between a castle and a cathedral, with crown jewells and old masters, suits of armour and illuminated manuscripts piled up around them. Not far off, actually.

[Winston · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great guide to all things bright and beautiful in Britain and Ireland

[Michael Kerjman · Rating 5 out of 5]

Predated a Google-Maps and en masse APP space navigation era, this comprehensive book of the UK masterpieces encompass plentitude of information not only arts-related geographically, but historical and bibliographical.

While usage of this folio is hard to imagine upon travelling on the move , it's a brilliant source of knowledge to acquire.

[Artie LeBlanc · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a beautifully produced book, packed with information. The practical details are well out of date, but most of the locations are timeless. I have owned it for years, but used it anger for the first time today, researching for a short visit to Essex and Suffolk. Highly recommended.

[John · Rating 4 out of 5]

A book I always refer to when visiting a new town or city to find out what the place as to offer.

[Jeff Crosby · Rating 5 out of 5]

Invaluable AA guide to the castles, cathedrals, monasteries, great homesand other historical and cultural locations.

[Wendy Holliday · Rating 4 out of 5]

First read 2007.

Would love to spend a decade wandering around Britain.

[yeoman · Rating 5 out of 5]

Are you planning a trip to Great Britain? Starting here is great way to get your feet wet!