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By Doug Kennedy

Norfolk is a truly special county, the main easterly within the British Isles. With the North Sea and The Wash to the east and north it truly is really on the subject of the Netherlands, yet Norwich is just a few hours by means of teach from London. it's been a middle of significant political strength, yet is on no significant delivery routes, so has no motorways and has been mostly bypassed via the economic Revolution. for this reason, lots of its cities and villages are fairly unspoiled, so have stored their previous structures and personality and are a pride to go to. even supposing identified for its huge open landscapes, of which there are lots of, Norfolk has an abundance of pleasant corners and gorgeous gardens the place it's the miniature that charms and tranquillity reigns.
This appealing picture publication captures the essence of Norfolk's assorted landscapes in luxurious pictures and an informative textual content that will get beneath the skin of why issues seem like they do. The Norfolk Broads, Breckland, The Waverley Valley, The Fens and the coastlines are explored in flip besides the flora and fauna you could come across at the manner. furthermore, Norfolk's wonderful church buildings that punctuate each view, and the unique conventional structures that supply every one sector its specific taste are featured.
Doug Kennedy has roamed the County taking walks and by way of boat, searching out what makes every one position precise and employing his photographer's eye to trap the scene completely. it's a publication for everybody who loves the Norfolk to treasure, and a superb creation to its panorama for these much less conversant in a vintage nook of England.

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