Lonely Planet Stratford & East London 2012

'Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other'. New York Times

This eBook offering is an excerpt of Lonely Planet's latest England guide book and includes:

• Stratford, the West Midlands & the Marches chapter
• Understanding England
• Stratford, the West Midlands & the Marches maps

Discover chocolate-box villages of wonky timbered houses, ancient stone churches and stately homes that look like the last lord of the manor just clip-clopped out of the stables.

This guide is the result of research by dedicated authors and local experts who immersed themselves in Stratford, the West Midlands & the Marches, finding unique experiences, and sharing practical and honest advice, so you come away informed and amazed. This guide includes up-to-date reviews of the best places to stay, eat, sights, cultural information, maps, transport tips and a few best kept secrets - all the essentials to get to the heart of Stratford, the West Midlands & the Marches.

Coverage includes:

• Understanding England: England Today, History, The English Kitchen, Architecture in England, The English Landscape, English Literature, The Arts in England, Sporting England, Directory, Transport and Glossary
• Birmingham, Warwickshire, Coventry, Warwick & around, Kenilworth, Stratford-upon-Avon & around, Staffordshire, Stafford & around, Lichfield, Stoke-on-Trent & around, Leek, Worcestershire, Worcester & around, Great Malvern, Upton-upon-Severn, Herefordshire, Hereford & around, Hay-on-Wye, Ross-on-Wye, Forest of Dean, Ledbury & around, Shropshire, Shrewsbury & around, Ironbridge Gorge, Much Wenlock & around, Bridgnorth & around, Church Stretton & around, Bishop's Castle, Ludlow & around and North Shropshire.

Lonely Planet's England guide is researched and written by: David Else, Peter Dragicevich, Belinda Dixon, Joe Bindloss, Neil Wilson, Marc Di Duca, Oliver Berry, Etain O'Carroll, Fionn Davenport

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