Timpson's Leylines: A Layman Tracking The Leys

by John Timpson, Derry Brabbs (Photographs)

Join bestselling author and media star John Timpson as he investigates leylines, ancient routes said to be energy lines of the earth. Relating his discoveries of holy wells, carved green men, early preaching crosses, Celtic fertility objects, and pagan sacred sites in his own witty style, you'll view the fascinating places and intriguing items that he found on his quest. Breathtaking photography rounds out this enthralling armchair travel companion. 224 pages (all in color), 7 3/4 x 9 5/8.

224 pages, Hardcover

First published June 30, 2000

About the author

John Harry Robert Timpson OBE was a British journalist, best known as a radio presenter.

His experiences in broadcasting provided Timpson with material for several books: "Today and Yesterday" (1976), "The Lighter Side of Today" (1983) and "The Early Morning Book" (1986). After his retirement from the BBC he returned to Norfolk and continued writing, especially about England and East Anglia in particular. These included a novel "Paper Trail" published in 1989 and two works on the quirks and oddities of English life - "Timpson's England" (1987) and "Timpson's Towns" (1989). Subsequent books included "Timpson’s English Villages" (1992), "Timpson’s Other England (1993)", "Timpson’s English Country Inns" (1995) and "Timpson on the Verge" (2002).

In 1987 he was awarded an OBE for his services to broadcasting.

Reviews

[Sherrie · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love Timpsons quirky, slightly tongue in cheek writing, and this book was no exception. He is trying to follow in the footsteps of the original ley hunter, Alfred Watkins and he does a good job considering these leys were recorded a century ago. Lots of interesting history and good photos.

[Nell Grey · Rating 5 out of 5]

John Timpson has a friendly way with words and a gentle sense of humour, which together with the legends and folklore connected to ancient churches, wells, standing stones, barrows and other features of the English landscape - not to mention great photography - make this a fascinating read and a visual treat.

I have to admit to being less caught up in the question of Ley Lines, but even for those with no interest in finding new ones or following the tracks of lines already 'discovered' every page is filled with interest and delight.

[Jill Haiselden · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very interesting