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Wherever possible links and other reference material are now listed on the relevant pages.
General
Links and Books covering the whole country.
External Links and References
External Links
The Folly Fellowship
In addition to a wealth of folly related information, this site also hosts a set of Google Earth Folly Maps charting over 500 follies. More than you can shake a stick at? http://www.follies.org.uk/follymaps.htm
The Gough Map
A digital version of one of the earliest maps to show Britain in a geographically recognizable form. http://www.goughmap.org/map/
Mapping Our Shores
Fascinating set of land usage maps produced for the National Trust in 1965 for what is now the Neptune Coastline Campaign, together with overlays showing the current usage. http://nattrust.maps.arcgis.com/apps/Viewer/index.html?appid=ca69d4da0e8a4bccb175bdca68d5d520
Bing Maps
OS now charges to access to the maps the taxpayers of yore funded. However they are free on MS Bing Maps. https://www.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/osmaps/
Recommended Books
Eccentric Britain by Ben Le Vay
follies, bizarre buildings, peculiar pubs, curious ceremonies, etc
Good Pub Guide by Alisdair Aird and Fiona Stapley
Tendency to confuse a Good Pub with a Good Restaurant, but useful none the less
Good Beer Guide by Roger Protz
In general I find, pubs that look after the beer, look after the customers
The Making of the English Landscape by W G Hoskins
Seminal work on the historical evolution of the English landscape [Currently out of print]
Walking
Links and Books covering the countryside and open spaces.
External Links and References
External Links
Rights of way and accessing land
Government site detailing 'open access' areas designated under the Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000. https://www.gov.uk/right-of-way-open-access-land/use-your-right-to-roam
Natural England
Natural England is a government body that brings together what were English Nature, the Countryside Agency and the Rural Development Service. https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/natural-england
Forestry Commission
Details of the forests and woodlands in the care of this government department http://www.forestry.gov.uk/
National Trails
A guide to what used to be called 'Long Distance Footpaths' before they let the cyclists and horse riders in. http://www.nationaltrail.co.uk/
The National Trust
Details of 248,000 hectares of countryside, almost 600 miles of coastline and more than 200 buildings https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/
National Mills Weekend
This website lists a selection of the 450-odd wind and watermills which open to the public either regularly or occasionally, throughout the United Kingdom. Some of the mills listed are only open on National Mills Weekend, but others open on regular days each month. https://www.spab.org.uk/mills/national-mills-weekend
The National Trust
Details of 248,000 hectares of countryside, almost 600 miles of coastline and more than 200 buildings https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/
Trinity House
Details of all Trinity House's activities including the Visitor Centres and Self-catering Cottages.
Details of all lights are in the 'Interactive' section. https://www.trinityhouse.co.uk/
Links and Books covering building conservation, architecture, etc.
External Links and References
External Links
Looking at Buildings
Looks interesting. Created by the Pevsner Architectural Guides http://www.lookingatbuildings.org.uk/
SAVE Britain's Heritage
Campaigns for threatened historic buildings http://www.savebritainsheritage.org/
Industry
Links and Books covering heritage railways and other idustrial sites.
External Links and References
External Links
UK Heritage Railways
Comprehensive listing of all preserved railways, tramways and rolling stock in the UK with links to the individual railway sites http://www.heritagerailways.com/
Rail Map online
Comprehensive map of all UK railways past and present overlaid on to Google Maps. Also covers Western USA. http://www.railmaponline.com/
Railway Ramblers
The groups aims are:
* To discover, explore and document disused railway lines
* To encourage interest in the walking and conservation of disused railway lines
* To bring to the attention of the appropriate authorities those disused lines which we consider to be suitable for conversion into public footpaths or cycleways
* To promote signposting, clearing of undergrowth etc. on converted lines
* To create regional groups of the club throughout the United Kingdom, with Regional Secretaries to organise local activities
* To disseminate up to date information through reports and newsletters, etc.
* To respect private property and the Country Code at all time
http://www.railwayramblers.org.uk/
Smugglers' Britain
Whole load of info on smuggling - which I suppose was an industry of sorts http://www.smuggling.co.uk/
waterscape.com
The Canal and River Trust's comprehensive guide to Britain's canals and navigable rivers. https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/
Recommended Books
The Landscape Trilogy by L T C Rolt
Autobiography of one of the pioneers of industrial preservation, if not the pioneer. Proto-hippy born before his time.
Narrow Boat by L T C Rolt
The book that in many ways started the whole preservation movement. Tom Rolt's journeys on the canals of Britain between the wars when they were still a working network.
Howling Coyotes
Web site of an old school friend of mine, Andrew Neighbour, who is now a professional photographer in Santa Fe, New Mexico. http://www.howling-coyotes.com/
Strange Maps
Excellent blog covering all sorts of odd maps. http://bigthink.com/articles?blog=strange-maps
W3 Schools
Excellent up-to-date reference source for all things webby. The tutorials are probably a bit thin to get you started, but once your up and running, everything is here. http://www.w3schools.com/
