Alan Pilbeam

Alan Pilbeam takes us on a tour of the county’s pathways and roads, demonstrating how the evolution of Gloucestershire society over time, from the pilgrims of the Middle Ages through the battle-scars of the Civil War and the industrial workers of the Victoria era, is reflected in changes in both the uses and nature of the county’s footpaths. The author reveals the history lying around each corner and the characters that once enlivened the terrain. Including 100 high-quality photographs, it will prove invaluable to both visitors to the area and locals wanting to know more about the place in which they live. It will hold appeal not only to walkers, but to anyone with an interest in the history of this most beautiful of counties.

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