This is the definitive story of how the history of our island is written in stone. The Stones of Britain explores the connection between geology and landscape, the rocks beneath the surface, and the history that has unfolded over them. It examines the rich diversity of the British landscape and the places that have emerged as a result.
We discover that the shattered granite landscape of Dartmoor is different from the soft red hills of sand in eastern Devon; the rolling white hills are distinct from the rugged moors of Yorkshire – and each has a unique, fascinating story to tell.
Through beautiful reflections on place, home, and belonging, The Stones of Britain interprets these stories. It explains the nature of the land in the Britain island, revealing the landscape as a shared product of geology and humans: an extraordinary story rooted in stone.
Jon Cannon (1962-2023) was an architectural historian, lecturer, and Canon Historian for the Bristol Cathedral, and also worked for the Royal Commission on the Historical Monuments of England and English Heritage. Unfortunately, Jon passed away during the writing process of this book, but his passion for landscape, history, and culture remains alive and is powerfully expressed throughout – resulting in a richly researched and highly specialized offering.
Pages: 400, Year of Publication: 0127, Dimensions: 15.6x15.6cm
