Quarrying in the Yorkshire Pennines : An Illustrated History, David Johnson

Quarrying in the Yorkshire Pennines : An Illustrated History, David JohnsonNew Paperback From Roman times, rocks have been worked for a wide range of purposes, initially as building stone. As time passed, more and more stone was needed for high status buildings like castles, halls and monasteries, as well as for bridges, dry stone walls and road building. The Yorkshire Pennines have a varied geology with many rock types that proved suitable for building and other uses, and the landscape is dotted with old quarry workings,

trashed-out recreation destination where rich clients pad their egos—and social media feeds—while exploiting local Sherpas

Despite originating more than two-and-a-half thousand years ago

the alluring smell of old books and the temptation of a management-approved afternoon nap proved irresistible

some swallow populations have dwindled to the point of extinction

about death - and everything in between

cutting them off from the sea and sky that sustained them - that had saved Moth's life

asking if he could return

a mission to fulfil

Accompanied by her loyal sea hawk

nature writing

to Chatham

Ernest was wounded but many of his colleagues were killed by ferocious German counter-battery fire