This is another great series not just for us Geographers like me and Mary but made so that everyone can appreciate the landscape and scenery.
The two that I have seen have been about the Welsh and Irish coast and were excellent giving a real appreciation of how the coastline has evoloved. Unlike the David Dimbeleby British Landscape this series has a main presenter who is supported by a 3 or 4 experts in their own fields and they really explain their specialist subjects clearly and to a high level making it a fascinating experience and one that you just want to get your walking boots on and get down to the sea.
I’ll try and get into Waterstones this week to skim read the book and let you know what it’s like, but for now here’s amazon’s take.
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Accompanying the BBC series, Coast is not only a superbly illustrated celebration of Britain s coastal areas but a practical guide to all that they have to offer. The first part of the book is divided into the 12 coastal regions as featured in the programme, with lavish photography, maps and evocative essays. The second part is a region-by-region reference of places, people, activities, natural history, historic events and fascinating facts all clearly laid out to help you plan your own trip. Whether destined for the coffee table, your reference library or the car, Coast takes you there with charm and style.
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