Britain's Footpaths History
The Path More Travelled
Nicholas Crane embarks on an extraordinary journey along Britain's oldest road, the Icknield Way, discovering how ancient pathways have shaped the nation's landscape and history.
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About the book
Walking from Norfolk to Wiltshire, he traces a route that has been trodden for over 5,000 years by everyone from prehistoric traders to medieval pilgrims. Along the way, Crane weaves together archaeology, geology, and social history with his own vivid observations of contemporary Britain. He encounters fellow travellers, explores forgotten villages, and reveals how these timeless routes connect us to our past whilst remaining vital arteries through the modern countryside. It's a celebration of walking, landscape, and the enduring human impulse to journey along well-worn paths.
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