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Mad Dogs and Englishmen: A Year of Things to See and Do in England
A seasonal snapshot of things to do in England at any time of the year, come rain or shine (or more likely just rain!). Beautifully illustrated with bitesize entries, this is the perfect gift for anyone wanting to discover all of the gems England has to offer...
'Excellent and unusual book - a wonderful way of discovering and planning things to do and places to visit you would never have thought of' -- ***** Reader review
'A travel guide with humour' -- ***** Reader review
'Good fun and interesting' -- ***** Reader review
'A great gift for all ages' -- ***** Reader review
'Must have book for anyone who's interesting in a staycation or any fans of weekend mini-breaks' -- ***** Reader review
'Takes you on a journey to places you never knew existed...' -- ***** Reader review
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Using a mixture of unique seasonal events and interesting places to visit (all presented in attractive bite-sized entries ), Mad Dogs and Englishmen is a browsable gift book aimed at those who are interested in getting to know their home country better as well as tourists seeking to make the most of their stay in England.
In more than 220 pages , divided into months, Tom Jones demonstrates the diversity of England as a country ; presenting interesting, unusual and thought-provoking things to do which also enlighten the reader, and convey the message that England is a great place to live and explore all year round .
Go to a tree cathedral, collect glass on the beach, pretend to be a spy, visit a pub with no beer, go curling and canoeing, walk in the footsteps of dinosaurs - the possibilities are endless!
'England is a country which requires more than a second look, an amazingly diverse place, offering almost-unlimited landscapes, culture and history, and a diversity of opportunities which is unrivalled anywhere else in the world. '
'Excellent and unusual book - a wonderful way of discovering and planning things to do and places to visit you would never have thought of' -- ***** Reader review
'A travel guide with humour' -- ***** Reader review
'Good fun and interesting' -- ***** Reader review
'A great gift for all ages' -- ***** Reader review
'Must have book for anyone who's interesting in a staycation or any fans of weekend mini-breaks' -- ***** Reader review
'Takes you on a journey to places you never knew existed...' -- ***** Reader review
*****************************************************************************************
Using a mixture of unique seasonal events and interesting places to visit (all presented in attractive bite-sized entries ), Mad Dogs and Englishmen is a browsable gift book aimed at those who are interested in getting to know their home country better as well as tourists seeking to make the most of their stay in England.
In more than 220 pages , divided into months, Tom Jones demonstrates the diversity of England as a country ; presenting interesting, unusual and thought-provoking things to do which also enlighten the reader, and convey the message that England is a great place to live and explore all year round .
Go to a tree cathedral, collect glass on the beach, pretend to be a spy, visit a pub with no beer, go curling and canoeing, walk in the footsteps of dinosaurs - the possibilities are endless!
'England is a country which requires more than a second look, an amazingly diverse place, offering almost-unlimited landscapes, culture and history, and a diversity of opportunities which is unrivalled anywhere else in the world. '
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First published July 18, 2013
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April 7, 2018
A very good guide for someone who wants to travel in England:)
August 24, 2013
This is a handy book to have year-round to read and get inspiration from, whether one is after outdoor activities, museum visits or simply an interesting pub to visit (and there are plenty recommended in this book). I would encourage those of you who purchase it to read a month ahead every month, as I began reading the "August" chapter (which is the month I read the book in) and was already reading about things I wanted to do but didn't quite have time for before the season had ended (ie visiting a lavender farm).
It's a great book to have on hand to plan family outings or day trips, as well as a good present for any Anglophile abroad. I know a few people in the US who would really enjoy this book.
As well as illustrating that there isn't a shortage of things to do in England, it also gives one a taste of the idiosyncratic sort of festivals, celebrations and cheese-rolls the English have that are very much part of the culture and regions in which they take place. Great for someone like me who isn't from England or anywhere else in Britain.
My only wish was that there was a sort of index that broke up activities by regions, as some things can be done in any month (visiting ruins, dropping in on a pub, etc) and it would be good to have such a listing if I happen to be, say, in Liverpool and want to find things to do. Other than that small thing, it's been a great resource and I'm sure it will continue to be so.
It's a great book to have on hand to plan family outings or day trips, as well as a good present for any Anglophile abroad. I know a few people in the US who would really enjoy this book.
As well as illustrating that there isn't a shortage of things to do in England, it also gives one a taste of the idiosyncratic sort of festivals, celebrations and cheese-rolls the English have that are very much part of the culture and regions in which they take place. Great for someone like me who isn't from England or anywhere else in Britain.
My only wish was that there was a sort of index that broke up activities by regions, as some things can be done in any month (visiting ruins, dropping in on a pub, etc) and it would be good to have such a listing if I happen to be, say, in Liverpool and want to find things to do. Other than that small thing, it's been a great resource and I'm sure it will continue to be so.
December 4, 2016
One of those books that relies on the 'I don't know what to give for X-Mas so this book will do' trade. I found it pretty dull and could come up with a lot more interesting things to do in this country than many of those listed here -you're better off just going on Trip Adviser to find interesting things to do.
August 2, 2015
Some exceptionally good places to visit
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