Westering: Footways and folkways from Norfolk to the Welsh coast

Westering is a coast-to-coast journey across the Fens,Leicester,the Black Country,and central Wales, connecting landscape, place, and memory to evoke a narrative of the industrial Midlands, deserted medieval villages, battlefield sites, Roman soldiers, valleys drowned for reservoirs, ancient forests, John Clare's beloved fields, and the urban edgelands.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 304 pages
\n Publication date: 29 April 2021
\n Publisher: Saraband
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Westering, a remarkable coast-to-coast journey spanning from Great Yarmouth to Aberystwyth, traverses the diverse landscapes of the Fens, Leicester, the Black Country, and central Wales. This captivating route weaves together the threads of landscape, place, and memory, creating a narrative that uncovers the intricate topography and explores the rich geological, cultural, and historical foundations of the region.

As we journey along this westerly route, which defies the natural grain of the land, we encounter a tapestry of places that are often overlooked. The industrial Midlands, nestled between the bucolic landscapes of East Anglia and Wales, beckons us to explore its hidden treasures. Along the way, we discover deserted medieval villages, historic battlefield sites, the haunting echoes of Roman soldiers, valleys drowned for reservoirs, ancient forests, the beloved fields of John Clare, and the urban edgelands that fringe the countryside.

These diverse landscapes serve as a backdrop for the story that unfolds, framing notions of home, belonging, loss, nature's resilience, the psychology of walking, and the psychogeography of liminal places. Westering invites us to ponder the complexities of human existence, the interconnectedness of our past and present, and the profound impact of our surroundings on our sense of self.

Through its immersive exploration, Westering offers a unique perspective on the beauty and complexity of the British countryside, challenging us to appreciate the rich tapestry of history, culture, and nature that unfolds along this remarkable route.

\n Weight: 228g\n
Dimension: 129 x 196 x 35 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781913393069\n \n