Benedict Le Vay Livres

A brand new book from the author of the acclaimed Britain from the Rails. Entertaining, eccentric, informative, inspirational and only very occasionally trainspotter-ish, Scotland from the Rails is the perfect guide to some of the most romantic rail journeys not just in Britain but the world Scotland's rail network boasts the highest mainline summits in Britain; the longest bridge; the longest and boldest spans; the most famous railway bridge of all (the Harry Potter one); some of the friendliest staff and the most lovely - and downright quirky - station buildings, many lovingly maintained or restored. And for icing on the cake, or rather cream on the Cranachan (a Scottish pudding best enjoyed with a wee dram) - some utterly charming and fascinating preserved lines, steam centres and luxury excursion trains which cruise through this magnificent land. From the East Coast to the Great North, the West Highland Line to the Skye Railway, let expert rail enthusiast Ben le Vay be your guide to the best of Scotland's rail journeys. Perfect for train buffs, Scotland buffs, history buffs and trivia buffs, Scotland from the Rails is also the ideal book for anyone whose idea of heaven is sit back on a train and gaze out of the window.

Ben Le Vay's Eccentric Oxford - Travel advice and holiday tips featuring the best pubs and restaurants, insider secrets, stories and historical eccentricities. Also including off-the-tourist-track walks and cycle routes, quirky people, rituals and events, colleges and students, River Cherwell, punting and boat races, history and architecture.

A guide to the eccentric people, places and events of London for travelers looking for a different kind of guide to touring the greatest city in the world.

Eccentric Britain brings together the fascinating follies, bizarre buildings, peculiar pubs, curious ceremonies and mad marquesses that make this country unique.

Britain from the Rails Guide - discover Britain from the rails, travel tips on British train travel and what to see from the comfort of your carriage. Covering England, Wales and Scotland, including the new Borders Railway, plus local history, practical advice, top ten railways, secret railways, branch lines, food and restaurants, hotels and B&Bs.;

Ben Le Vay's Eccentric London Guide - Travel tips and holiday advice featuring bizarre London sites and events, unusual traditions, architecture and cultural quirks. Also including weird pubs, bars and accommodation, secret neighbourhoods and hidden spots, strange museums and art, specialist shops, culinary oddities and eccentricities.

Ben Le Vay's Eccentric Cambridge - Holiday tips and travel information including quirky Cambridge highlights, unusual historical sites, walks and amusing activities. This guide also features art and architecture, hidden secrets and outrageous stories about the university and its people, Grantchester, colleges and churches, boat races and punting.

A Tesco on every corner, Boden catalogues piled through the letterbox, and Center Parcs holidays - Britain has been overrun by all-pervasive corporate sameness. Or has it? Ben le Vay - expert on all things eccentric - reveals the quirky gems hidden near your home: hotter than the spice girls everywhere, Norfolk's fascinating Mustard Museum; Devon's Gnome Reserve, home to over 1,000 of Britain's beloved garden characters; or the fourth Earl of Dunmore's eccentric home, The Pineapple. Encompassing eccentric pastimes, aristocrats and bizarre last wishes, Ben le Vay's Eccentric Britain is both a humorous and entertaining read, as well as practical guide to some of Britain's most peculiar and unexpected monuments, gardens and museums. Benedict le Vay is a features editor on a leading British newspaper. He spends his spare time researching zany facts about the British and their way of life. He is also the author of Bradt's Eccentric London and Britain from the Rails.

Benedict le Vay delves into the medieval back alleys of this cultural gem and comes up with a fascinatingly fresh look at this city of contrasts. Behind the picturesque facade discover where batty Oxford dons and eccentric characters have lived, such as the Rev. Spooner, J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis. Discover the hidden secrets of the "city of dreaming spires," and what buzzes on the more down-to-earth but ethnically vibrant east side. Visit great pubs where Inspector Morse or Bill Clinton enjoyed a pint, and learn how to punt in a stylish manner. Find out the answers to all those Oxford questions. When do naked students jump in the River Cherwell as Latin hymns are sung? Who does that gargoyle remind you of? Or why is a giant shark plunging into that man's house?This guide · Eccentric places to eat, covering a whole range of ethnic restaurants· An Eccentric calendar detailing annual events, including oddball academic ceremonies· Suggested walks incorporating eccentric highlights· Nuts and bolts - the essentials of planning a visit and accommodations options for all budgets