[Stones] Forthcoming Book

[Tim P]

Hi David

Will do - probably won't say anything more on it until it's about to 
come out.

Not at Royal Lancs Show. I think my Roman days are over, sadly. Not 
enough work given me to make it pay in that respect, and I'm focussing 
on my business and towns for the foreseeable future, and recreating 
living history and tours on those.

So it's going to be mainly Victoriana and Railways from the days of the 
Grand Junction Railway Company and London and North Western (for Crewe). 
Making good headway with that (council and local tourism take up), and 
the ghost tours. Possibly a bit of English Civil War (for Nantwich).

Though Neolithic Monuments will remain closest to my heart - can't beat 
those tombs and cursus monuments, IMO. Bronze Age comes in a close second.

Cheers

Tim



David Swindlehurst wrote:
> G'day Tim:
>
> I wish you all the best with the BOOK. Keep us informed on progress - 
> I might be persuaded to buy a signed copy, if you ask nicely. Will you 
> be at the Royal Lancs this year?
>
> DMS
>
> Tim P wrote:
>> For your information, my first book is now with The Publisher - I 
>> believe it will be more likely out in October than August. I've not 
>> had proofs yet - but the work is in production!
>> http://www.landmarkpublishing.co.uk/roads-trackways-of-north-wales
>>
>> Of particular relevance to these lists is the inclusion of known 
>> prehistoric routes in North Wales, and postulated routes on Anglesey 
>> - hitherto ignored in that respect. I've endeavoured to put 
>> prehistory as the starting point for British history (and not the 
>> Romans!), and have undergirded later routes with reference to 
>> prehistoric features where relevant. As we all know, there's a lot 
>> more to prehistory than Stonehenge and Avebury (as fine and 
>> noteworthy as they are). Excepting major road technology innovations, 
>> many routes remained the same for millennia, I contend.
>>
>> /"This new historical study includes fresh information on Roman 
>> routes on Anglesey; prehistoric trackway suggestions on Anglesey and 
>> on drove routes across North Wales. Well illustrated with photographs 
>> and maps. The intention is that the reader will never see moving in 
>> this landscape in the same way again, the book will have unlocked for 
>> them a land arguably unparalleled in its layering of stunning 
>> scenery, history, archaeology, myths, legends, saints and stones – 
>> all using and making roads and trackways, most of which are still 
>> with us in one form or another today. Roads & Trackways of North 
>> Wales is not a walking guide. It is, however, intended as a usable 
>> work, to be employed in concert with maps as a catalyst for exploring 
>> and understanding the landscape and routes./ "
>>
>> Historical and Geographical scope includes: prehistoric trackways, 
>> Roman roads, pilgrimage roads, drove roads, up to and including 
>> Turnpikes and Thomas Telford - from Barmouth to Welshpool northwards.
>>
>> Should there be any Facebook addicts out there, I have a dedicated 
>> group at
>> http://www.roadsandtrackwaysofnorthwales.org.uk
>>
>> All the best
>>
>> Tim
>>
>>
>
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