Days out underground : 50 subterranean adventures beneath Britain
Naldrett, Peter2019
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Beneath our feet is a secret world - and you can visit it. The 50 underground adventures featured in this book are not just for intrepid potholers and other daredevils. Hidden beneath Britain are plenty of attractions open to everyone. This is the definitive guide to the best days out underground. From caves to nuclear bunkers, sewers to secret railways, as well as abandoned mines, ancient crypts and labyrinthine tunnels, these unique tourist attractions are a journey through Britain's hidden history going back thousands of years. Travel writer Peter Naldrett explores each location with evocative, light-hearted text that reveals the fascinating history of why it came to be constructed, or how it was first discovered.
Main title:
Days out underground : 50 subterranean adventures beneath Britain / Peter Naldrett.
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Imprint:
London : Conway, 2019.
Collation:
256 pages : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm
ISBN:
9781844865673 (pbk)
Dewey class:
914.1'048612914.1048612
Language:
English
BRN:
2724233
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