Scotland boasts a huge variety of landscapes, from spectacular mountain and moorland scenery, beautiful lochs, remote islands and wonderful coastline, to its cultural heritage stretching back through the centuries from medieval times and earlier, its unspoilt towns and villages, through the impact of the Industrial Revolution to its dynamic cities of today.
Glory Days: Western Region Steam Around London is a photographic tribute to the former Great Western Railway (GWR) in the post-war years up to the end of Western Region (WR) steam on 31 December 1965.
Recognised as a royal county in 1957, Berkshire is renowned for its monarchical splendour, with Windsor Castle forming the backdrop to many historic ceremonial events and occasions, but what about the other highlights of this southern shire?
Although within close proximity to London, the county of Surrey is blessed with green open spaces, including the North Downs, the Weald and the Surrey Hills, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Sussex is a mostly rural county, with rolling hills in the South Downs National Park, comprising ancient farmland of patchwork fields with sheep grazing the hillside.
The county of Worcestershire in the West Midlands is characterised by its beautiful cathedral city of Worcester, attractive market towns and villages and its industrial heritage, particularly in the north-east of the county.
East Anglia - the counties of Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridgeshire - has a special beauty, from its haunting coastline and wide, open skies to its ancient buildings and historic cities, towns and villages.
The largest county in England, Yorkshire boasts a huge variety of landscapes, from spectacular mountain and moorland scenery, rugged coastline, a haunting medieval legacy, to the proud imprint of the Industrial Revolution and vibrant modern cities.
The Peak District area of England has yielded limestone products since around the time of the Romans and by 1794 the Peak Forest Tramway arrived to help transport products further afield.
Northumberland, the northernmost county in England, on the border of Scotland, boasts a spectacular variety of landscapes from the Cheviot Hills in the north-west of the county, high moorland, the Northumberland National Park and Kielder Forest, the spectacular geological feature of the Great Whin Sill to the North Sea coast and the Farne Islands.
Lying in the heart of England, Oxfordshire is justly famous for its historic university, but the county also boasts many beautiful natural features and a fascinating historic legacy.
Somerset is one of the most diverse counties in England and includes Exmoor, the Quantock, Brendon and Mendip hills, traces of ancient mining, the watery Levels overlooked by Glastonbury Tor, tucked-away historic towns and rural villages that have magnificent medieval churches built with the wealth of the wool trade, the coast of the Bristol Channel, the small city of Wells with its magnificent cathedral, and the World Heritage city of Bath and other historic towns such as Taunton.
With tracks and trackage rights that cover more than half of the states in the union, the Burlington Northern & Santa Fe is one of the true giants not just of the United States, but of the entire global rail scene.
Western National is a company with a long history, and upon privatisation in 1987 introduced a striking new livery to replace the all-conquering NBC green.
Want to photograph lions and elephants in Africa, Formula One cars at the Monaco Grand Prix, front-line military jets - or to step back in time and watch George Stephenson's locomotive Rocket make its first run on the Liverpool-Manchester railway line - all without leaving the comforts of home?
The county of Northamptonshire, the southernmost county in the East Midlands, is characterised by its attractive market towns and villages, its historical connections and numerous ancient churches, and large country houses and gardens.
Scotland's capital, one of Europe's most beautiful cities, has long been a magnet for visitors who come here in their droves to witness its spectacular setting and unique atmosphere, especially in July and August when it plays host to the world's biggest arts festival.
It is from the air that the full majesty of the Norfolk countryside unfolds, and in this book acclaimed aerial photographer Martin Bowman takes us on a series of airborne journeys across his native county from the city of Norwich itself with its wonderful castle and cathedral, Elm Hill and the meandering River Wensum to the outlying towns and villages nestling in the furthest corners of Nelson's County.
