England in Particular: A Celebration of the Commonplace, the Local, the Vernacular and the Distinctive

by Sue Clifford, Angela King

England is a land of extraordinary variety, filled with unique buildings, captivating landscapes, and diverse people and wildlife. But this diversity is under siege. Mass production, increased mobility, and the forceful promotion of corporate identity have brought with them standardized stores, farms, factories, and front doors. Filled with the most distinctive tidbits of English culture past and present, England in Particular is a counterblast to uniformity and a celebration of the details and characteristics that cumulatively form England as a people and nation. The culmination of more than twenty years’  work and research, this is a treasure trove of all things truly English.

Genres: History, British Literature, Nonfiction, Reference, Travel

528 pages, Hardcover

First published May 22, 2006

Reviews

[Rachel Brown · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent, beautifully written, evocative encyclopedia of things particularly English. The focus is mostly on old things rather than on contemporary life.

[Lexi · Rating 2 out of 5]

Should be two and a half stars. I did enjoy it, but it would have been higher rated if I knew more about the geography of England. Not the book’s fault!

[Ruth · Rating 3 out of 5]

c2006. Took the recommendation from a list of best books but I can't remember which list. Very interesting book that answered some questions that had been bugging me for ages. Whether or not I will be able to retain this information remains to be seen but some interesting fact may pop up during a random ramble. Would be a keeper. Fairly short entries which makes it easy to pick up and put down etc..

[Mary · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lots of interesting details

[Ailsa Jenkins · Rating 2 out of 5]

I liked the content very much but the layout and typography left a lot to be desired for readability and I could only dip in and out of the book.