The Amateur Historians' Guide to Medieval and Tudor England: Day Trips South of London - Dover, Canterbury, Rochester

by Sarah Valente Kettler, Carole Trimble

Providing a light, humorous guide, "The Amateur Historian’s Guide to Medieval & Tudor Day Trips South of London," covers sites that can be visited over the course of one day. For those who want to escape the city for a night or two in the countryside, information about overnight accommodations, restaurants, and pubs that have a link to this period in history are also available. "Day Trips South of London" includes Surrey, Sussex, and Kent. Sidebars, "Did You Know", and "While You’re in the County" will flesh out the site reviews with more historical information and facts about the people and events associated with the South of London sites. Walk in the footsteps of the queens and kings, knights and nobles, clergy and common folk whose colorful personalities, adventures and misadventures made England’s Middle and Tudor ages so incredibly exciting.

Genres: Travel, History, Nonfiction, Tudor Period

320 pages, Paperback

First published February 1, 2001

Reviews

[Diana · Rating 4 out of 5]

I re-read this to get ideas for what to see on our trip to London. I'm definitely going to a few of the places mentioned. It's a great travel book for finding the places that are still around from those times.

[Linda · Rating 5 out of 5]

this guide in hand, feeling a bit Sherlockian in our quest. Even with the detailed directions provided by the authors, finding most of these hidden, nearly forgotten sites was a challenge. But with persistence and patience, our efforts were rewarded. What fun! Couldn't have done it without this guide. But if you aren't particularly interested in the places, the era, and the difficult pursuit, better not bother.

[Mindy aka serenity · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was so helpful during my recent trip to London. I brought it everywhere I went and it offered valuable insight into the London of the past. I particularly enjoyed the section on the Tower of London.

[Slmcmahon · Rating 5 out of 5]

As someone who reads historical fiction and non-fiction, I enjoy delving into The Amateur Historian's Guide to Medieval and Tudor London to get a sense of place.

[Serena · Rating 4 out of 5]

Read for trip to UK