**The official TV-tie in to the popular Channel 4 programme 'Penelope
Keith's Hidden Villages'
**
Explore the most interesting and beautiful examples of British village
life in this lavishly illustrated book, published as a companion volume
to the highly successful Channel 4 television series, 'Penelope Keith's
Hidden Villages'. Featuring gorgeous illustrations and dust jackets from
Brian Cook's iconic designs, the book explores the villages as they
appeared then and now.
It's hard not to be enchanted by rural villages. From thatched roofs,
charming churches, bunting, cream teas and the local landscape, they
capture our imaginations. Structured by region, this book follows
Penelope's journey through Britain across all four series, including the
idyllic villages found in the Costwolds, the cosy cottages of East
Anglia and the treasures nestled in the North Yorkshire moors.
Pictured alongside Brian Cook's iconic illustrations, Hidden Villages
of Britain takes you through the fascinating history and the curious
customs and characters unique to each village and how they survive in
the present. From bog snorkelling in Llanwrtyd Wells and gravy wrestling
in Stacksteads to cheese rolling down Cooper's Hill in Brockworth and
dwile flocking (where contestants seek to soak their opponents with a
beer-soaked cloth outside the village pub), snippets of the history,
life and traditions of each village are fully explored.
Whether you are looking for a place for your next holiday, a guide to
Britain's rural landscape or have a love for Britain's most
inspirational settings, this book is perfect for the armchair traveller.
