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Secret Durham

Philip Nixon

出版	Halsgrove, 2016
主題	History / Europe / Great Britain / GeneralTravel / Museums, Tours, Points of Interest
ISBN	08570429049780857042903
URL	http://books.google.com.hk/books?id=FQERkAEACAAJ&hl=&source=gbs_api

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Few cities radiate the sense of timeless power that comes from first glimpsing thecommanding prospect of Durham¿s Castle and Cathedral. Here is a city whose historiccore has changed little over the past centuries, a city overlain with details from itssplendid past.With a photographer¿s acute eye for the unusual Philip Nixon here seeks outhidden and fascinating parts of the city of Durham. Over fifty different `secret¿ sites arebeautifully portrayed through the author¿s award-winning photo-graphs accompaniedby intriguing tales of each location; from little-known corners of Durham¿s magnificentCathedral and Castle, to the mysterious story of St Cuthbert¿s Mist, and the tragic legendof Drummer Boy¿s Hole. Over 150 photographs are included while Sophy Nixon¿sillustrations add a delightful touch to each tale.Millions visit Durham annually, drawn not only by its historic attractions but, due tothe city¿s small compass, by the relative ease in which many of its finest features can beexplored on foot. Secret Durham has been compiled not only as a source of informationand a guide, but also as a tick list of must-see places. Most of the fifty sites included areaccessible in a day and many are interlinked through their stories. This celebration ofDurham¿s lesser-known pearls will prove captivating both to visitors and residents alike.