BATTLEFIELD WALKS IN YORKSHIRE

David Clark

An opportunity to be transported back in time with these detailed accounts of historical Yorkshire battles sure to captivate the mind of any walker. Surrender to the invitation to discover historic sites of 23 famous battles between 633 and 1945. Enjoy 23 excellent walks in captivating scenery, each one including up-to-date information on access and facilities available in this beautiful region.

History comes to life with these 23 circular walks around the battlefields of Yorkshire. Here is the opportunity to visit sites from the Battle of Heathfield in 633, through the War of the Roses and the English Civil War, to military airfields of the Second World War. Each chapter contains a stimulating account of each battle with up-to-date information on access and facilities. Discover the fascination of battlefield exploration whilst appreciating the picturesque and varied terrain of this county, already a walkers' favourite. Not only are you invited to visit famous battlefields but there is also the opportunity to discover sites of sieges (town walks) and military airfields. Yorkshire is of particular significance, because it contains more important battlefields than any other county, encompassing over one thousand years of English history. David Clark was born and raised in Yorkshire. He has been exploring battlefields for over 40 years and has written, broadcast and lectured extensively on the subject, currently teaching History at a sixth form college in Cambridge.