Benedict Le Vay Bücher

Benedict le Vay delves into the medieval back alleys of this cultural gem and comes up with a fascinatingly fresh look at this city of contrasts. Behind the picturesque facade discover where batty Oxford dons and eccentric characters have lived, such as the Rev. Spooner, J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis. Discover the hidden secrets of the "city of dreaming spires," and what buzzes on the more down-to-earth but ethnically vibrant east side. Visit great pubs where Inspector Morse or Bill Clinton enjoyed a pint, and learn how to punt in a stylish manner. Find out the answers to all those Oxford questions. When do naked students jump in the River Cherwell as Latin hymns are sung? Who does that gargoyle remind you of? Or why is a giant shark plunging into that man's house?This guide · Eccentric places to eat, covering a whole range of ethnic restaurants· An Eccentric calendar detailing annual events, including oddball academic ceremonies· Suggested walks incorporating eccentric highlights· Nuts and bolts - the essentials of planning a visit and accommodations options for all budgets

A guide to the eccentric people, places and events of London for travelers looking for a different kind of guide to touring the greatest city in the world.

A Tesco on every corner, Boden catalogues piled through the letterbox, and Center Parcs holidays - Britain has been overrun by all-pervasive corporate sameness. Or has it? Ben le Vay - expert on all things eccentric - reveals the quirky gems hidden near your home: hotter than the spice girls everywhere, Norfolk's fascinating Mustard Museum; Devon's Gnome Reserve, home to over 1,000 of Britain's beloved garden characters; or the fourth Earl of Dunmore's eccentric home, The Pineapple. Encompassing eccentric pastimes, aristocrats and bizarre last wishes, Ben le Vay's Eccentric Britain is both a humorous and entertaining read, as well as practical guide to some of Britain's most peculiar and unexpected monuments, gardens and museums. Benedict le Vay is a features editor on a leading British newspaper. He spends his spare time researching zany facts about the British and their way of life. He is also the author of Bradt's Eccentric London and Britain from the Rails.