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Pilgrimage: The Great Pilgrim Routes of Britain and Europe by Derry Brabbs

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Ten historic pilgrim routes of Western Europe, inspiration for today's long distance walker.

Pilgrimage in Europe is thriving on a massive scale. In 1990 the cathedral at Santiago de Compostela recorded less than 5000 pilgrims: today that figure is at least 200,000 a year. Author Derry Brabbs' previous book, Roads to Santiago, focused exclusively on the 'camino' through France and Spain to Santiago de Compostela; Pilgrimage revisits this classic route, and nine other inspirational journeys across Europe.

Whether you're truly making a pilgrimage, exploring the world, or simply hiking, Pilgrimage will lead you along deeply historical routes like the 'Jakobsweg' in Germany, between Cologne and Trier. You'll find great walks in Britain and France, like St. Cuthbert's Way which winds around the Scottish Borders to the holy island of Lindisfarne, and the World Heritage Site of Mont-St-Michel built on the tiny island off the coast of Normandy.

The most notable addition to the rejuvenated era of pilgrimage is the Via Francigena, now a very well established path through Switzerland and Italy. The Italian section begins on the bleak summit of the Great St Bernard Pass where a hospice still caters to the needs of passing pilgrims before heading down to Rome through some of Italy's most beguiling countryside interspersed with medieval hilltop towns and villages.

Astounding photographs combine with an absorbing text that describes the history and key features of each route, as well as brief details of the distances and the number of days it takes to walk, and a list of websites to help plan your journey.

About the Author

Derry Brabbs is regarded as one of England's finest photographers within the spheres of heritage and landscape, with over thirty illustrated books to his credit. His stunning colour photographs for the worldwide best-seller James Herriot's Yorkshire contributed to its success and he had a long and fruitful association with Alfred Wainwright. As an author in his own right, Derry has written and illustrated a dozen books including The Roads to Santiago and Pilgrimage. Derry lives in Harrogate, Yorkshire.



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"a fabulous book that acts as a guide and tells the stories behind the most notable pilgrimages of Britain and Europe"

"Derry's photographs in Pilgrimage are truly stunning"

"Whether you're making a pilgrimage, interested in history, or hiking, Pilgrimage by Derry Brabbs...is a must"

-- Les Scott * BBC Radio Stoke *

"incredible photographs"

"There's only one fitting way to describe these ancient pilgrimage routes running across Europe - and that is 'heavenly'."

"If you can't muster the energy to walk hundreds of miles on foot, this book - while serving as a guide - also allows you to get a taste of the journeys from the comfort of your armchair"

-- Sadie Whitelocks * Mail Online *
"this wonderful collection is full of inspiration for anyone who has ever dreamed of setting out on foot into the unknown" * Town&Country *
"Ten of the most inspirational trails...are explored in this lavishly illustrated guide. Heavenly." -- Sue Price * Saga magazine *
"Large, heavy, and sumptuously illustrated" -- Serenhedd James * Church Times *
"It's a celebration of Europe's most inspirational and spiritual journeys - well trodden pathways of reflection." -- Annette Shaw * Devon Life magazine *



Book Information
ISBN 9780711239005
Author Derry Brabbs
Format Hardback
Page Count 256
Imprint Frances Lincoln
Publisher Quarto Publishing PLC

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