Southern England

• Dutch
• Paperback
• 9789025733759
• Pressure: 1
• August 2002
• 351 pages

Southern England is an extensive area stretching from the White Cliffs of Dover to Land's End, from Windsor Castle to the Isle of Wight. The sea is rarely far away. Bays and cliffs dominate the coastline. The maritime past of coastal towns such as Plymouth, Southampton and Bristol has been carefully preserved in restored docks and warehouses. The forts and castles that once protected the coast are now open to visitors. Further inland you will find the ruins of Glastonbury Abbey and Tintagel Castle. Both places are said to be where King Arthur stayed. Culture can be found in the World Heritage cities of Canterbury and Bath. And nature in the national parks of Exmoor, Bodmin Moor and Dartmoor. The South West is also home to Britain's most important prehistoric monuments, including the stone circles of Stonehenge and Avebury. Southern England has so much diverse cultural and natural beauty that every traveler can find something to suit his or her taste. This travel guide was written with the idea of ​​being a support for those who want to put together an individual tour according to their own taste. All major sights receive the attention they deserve, without less striking gems being forgotten. An extra chapter has been included with tips for activities and sights with and for young travelers.
Sandra Langereis is a historian. She is fascinated by the British historical landscape. Many prehistoric and Roman motifs have survived in the art and culture of southern England. Remco Ensel is an anthropologist. For him, southern England is a region that is wonderful for walking and cycling; a region where the novels of Thomas Hardy and Jane Austen come to life.
Remco Ensel and Sandra Langereis traveled together through southern England and also wrote the guide Central England.