SOUTHERN ENGLAND Photographs from the Francis Frith Collection Hardcover

The region of southern England covered by this book, comprises fifteen counties. On the map they cover a relatively small area of Britain, but the diversity of landscapes and buildings across the area is extraordinary. Although they are all very different from each other, each county possesses that distinctive quality that is quintessential England.\n\nThis book of fine old photographs from the world-famous Francis Frith Collection is intended to reflect that rich variety. Through it we can revisit our famous monuments and antiquities, towns with outstanding architecture, picturesque villages, historic buildings and country houses - all as they a century or more ago. We can taste the delights of the traditional Victorian and Edwardian seaside holiday, enjoy the idler's life on the river, and glimpse people at play at fashionable leisure pursuits.\n\nThe photographs in this book stand as a testament to the creativity of man down the ages in building towns and villages that are not onl.