The Motor Routes of England: Western Section
A Literary Journey Through England's Western CountrysideBy Gordon Home
Length5h 22m
About this audiobook
In "The Motor Routes of England: Western Section," Gordon Home presents a comprehensive guide that deftly captures the essence of early 20th-century motoring in England. This work combines vivid descriptions with practical information, navigating through picturesque landscapes and quaint villages. Home employs an engaging, conversational style that invites readers to experience the open road, while also artfully weaving historical context and local lore into his narrative. The book not only serves as a travelogue for the burgeoning automobile culture but also reflects the burgeoning sense of national identity that emerged during this transformative era in England's history. Gordon Home, an accomplished writer and artist, was deeply influenced by the evolving societal landscape of his time. His fascination with travel and exploration, coupled with his artistic background, enabled him to portray the vast beauty of England'Äôs countryside and routes. Home'Äôs prior works established him as a knowledgeable commentator on motoring and travel, making this book a natural culmination of his interests and talents, capturing a pivotal moment in the history of British travel. For enthusiasts of motoring history, travel writing, or English culture, "The Motor Routes of England: Western Section" is an indispensable read. Its rich descriptions and practical insights not only illuminate the joy of road travel but also invite readers to appreciate the scenic and cultural treasures of England. This book is sure to inspire both contemporary adventurers and history buffs alike.
Audiobook details
GenreTravel
Length5 hrs 22 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 13, 2019
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1SECTION III (TRUNK ROUTE) ATHERSTONE TO SHREWSBURY, 59 MILES
43DISTANCES ALONG THE ROUTE
2DISTANCES ALONG THE ROUTE
44NOTES FOR DRIVERS
3NOTES FOR DRIVERS
45PLACES OF INTEREST ON THE ROUTE
4PLACES OF INTEREST ON THE ROUTE
46LOOP No. 5
5LOOP No. 1
47TALGARTH TO CARDIGAN AND ST. DAVID'S, 117¼ MILES
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6SHREWSBURY TO CHESTER, 39½ MILES
48DISTANCES ALONG THE ROUTE
7DISTANCES ALONG THE ROUTE
49NOTES FOR DRIVERS
8NOTES FOR DRIVERS
50PLACES OF INTEREST ON THE ROUTE
9PLACES OF INTEREST ON THE ROUTE
51LOOP No. 5—SECOND PORTION ST. DAVIDS TO HEREFORD, 132¼ MILES
10LOOP No. 1—SECOND PORTION CHESTER TO MOLD AND RHYL, 35½ MILES
52DISTANCES ALONG THE ROUTE
11DISTANCES ALONG THE ROUTE
53NOTES FOR DRIVERS
12NOTES FOR DRIVERS
54PLACES OF INTEREST ON THE ROUTE
13PLACES OF INTEREST ON THE ROUTE
55SECTION VIII (TRUNK ROUTE) LLANGURIG TO ABERGAVENNY, 68 MILES
14LOOP No. 1—THIRD PORTION RHYL TO CORWEN, LLANGOLLEN, WREXHAM, AND SHREWSBURY, 86½ MILES
56DISTANCES ALONG THE ROUTE
15DISTANCES ALONG THE ROUTE
57NOTES FOR DRIVERS
16NOTES FOR DRIVERS
58PLACES OF INTEREST ON THE ROUTE
17PLACES OF INTEREST ON THE ROUTE
59SECTION IX (TRUNK ROUTE) ABERGAVENNY TO GLOUCESTER VIA NEWPORT AND MONMOUTH, 84¼ MILES
18SECTION IV (TRUNK ROUTE) SHREWSBURY TO LLANDUDNO, 81½ MILES
60DISTANCES ALONG THE ROUTE
19DISTANCES ALONG THE ROUTE
61NOTES FOR DRIVERS
20NOTES FOR DRIVERS
62PLACES OF INTEREST ON THE ROUTE
21PLACES OF INTEREST ON THE ROUTE
63LOOP No. 6
22SECTION V (TRUNK ROUTE) LLANDUDNO TO BANGOR, 18¾ MILES
64HEREFORD TO SHREWSBURY, 54¾ MILES
23DISTANCES ALONG THE ROUTE
65DISTANCES ALONG THE ROUTE
24NOTES FOR DRIVERS
66NOTES FOR DRIVERS
25PLACES OF INTEREST ON THE ROUTE
67PLACES OF INTEREST ON THE ROUTE
26LOOP No. 2 BANGOR TO BETTWS-Y-COED, 20¼ MILES
68LOOP No. 6—SECOND PORTION SHREWSBURY TO HEREFORD, 81¼ MILES
27DISTANCES ALONG THE ROUTE
69DISTANCES ALONG THE ROUTE
28NOTES FOR DRIVERS
70NOTES FOR DRIVERS
29PLACES OF INTEREST ON THE ROUTE
71PLACES OF INTEREST ON THE ROUTE
30SECTION VI (TRUNK ROUTE) BANGOR TO DOLGELLEY, 65¾ MILES
72LOOP No. 7 GLOUCESTER TO BATH, MALMESBURY, EVESHAM, TEWKESBURY, AND GLOUCESTER, 153 MILES
31DISTANCES ALONG THE ROUTE
73DISTANCES ALONG THE ROUTE
32NOTES FOR DRIVERS
74NOTES FOR DRIVERS
33PLACES OF INTEREST ON THE ROUTE
75PLACES OF INTEREST ON THE ROUTE
34LOOP No. 3 DOLGELLEY TO CEMMAES VIA TAL-Y-LLYN, 40 MILES
76SECTION X (TRUNK ROUTE) GLOUCESTER TO OXFORD, 50 MILES
35DISTANCES ALONG THE ROUTE
77DISTANCES ALONG THE ROUTE
36NOTES FOR DRIVERS
78NOTES FOR DRIVERS
37PLACES OF INTEREST ON THE ROUTE
79PLACES OF INTEREST ON THE ROUTE
38LOOP No. 4 CEMMAES TO ABERYSTWYTH AND LLANGURIG, 49¾ MILES
80LOOP No. 8 OXFORD TO STRATFORD-ON-AVON, COVENTRY, BANBURY, AND OXFORD, 110 MILES
39DISTANCES ALONG THE ROUTE
81DISTANCES ALONG THE ROUTE
40NOTES FOR DRIVERS
82NOTES FOR DRIVERS
41PLACES OF INTEREST ON THE ROUTE
83PLACES OF INTEREST ON THE ROUTE
42SECTION VII (TRUNK ROUTE) DOLGELLEY TO LLANGURIG, 48¼ MILES
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