| Books to read as recommended by Stephen Wright
A Short History of EnglandSimon Jenkins (in association with the National Trust) Profile Books, 2011
“The definitive concise account of our remarkable
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| England’s Thousand Best ChurchesSimon JenkinsPenguin Books, 1999
“Every house in Englandshould have a copy of
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| The Monarchy of England – Vol.1. The BeginningsDavid StarkeyChatto & Windus, 2004
“The importance of the rich heritage of the Anglo-Saxon
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| Great Tales from English History. Vols. 1-3Robert LaceyLittle Brown, 2003
“Lacey’s lively snapshots are always pithy and are
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| Icons of EnglandCampaign to Protect RuralEnglandThink Books, 2008
“Bill Bryson says England“is like nowhere else on
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| The English Year, The Nations Customs and FestivalsSteve RoudPenguin Books, 2006
“A fascinating guide to the richness of our heritage and
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| The Making of the English LandscapeW G HoskinsHodder & Stoughton, 1955
“A classic introduction to understanding the English |