{"product_id":"alfred-watkins-herefordshire-photography-book-by-ron-jennifer-shoesmith","title":"Alfred Watkins' Herefordshire Photography Book by Ron \u0026 Jennifer Shoesmith","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"417\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"33\"\u003eAlfred Watkins’ Herefordshire\u003c\/strong\u003e by Ron \u0026amp; Jennifer Shoesmith is a richly illustrated historical and photographic book celebrating the life, work, and legacy of Alfred Watkins, one of Herefordshire’s most notable sons. Featuring Watkins’ unpublished 1931 manuscript \u003cem data-start=\"266\" data-end=\"289\"\u003eThe Masefield Country\u003c\/em\u003e alongside over 200 of his photographs, it offers a unique insight into the landscapes, people, and heritage of Herefordshire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"419\" data-end=\"422\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"424\" data-end=\"444\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"428\" data-end=\"444\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"445\" data-end=\"936\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"445\" data-end=\"525\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"447\" data-end=\"525\"\u003eFeatures Alfred Watkins’ unpublished 1931 manuscript \u003cem data-start=\"500\" data-end=\"523\"\u003eThe Masefield Country\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"526\" data-end=\"596\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"528\" data-end=\"596\"\u003eContains over 200 historic photographs of Herefordshire by Watkins\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"597\" data-end=\"713\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"599\" data-end=\"713\"\u003eExplores the life, work, and interests of Alfred Watkins, including his photography and discoveries of Ley Lines\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"714\" data-end=\"838\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"716\" data-end=\"838\"\u003eIncludes reflections on poets with Ledbury connections: William Langland, Elizabeth Barrett Browning, and John Masefield\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"839\" data-end=\"936\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"841\" data-end=\"936\"\u003eEdited and contextualised by Ron \u0026amp; Jennifer Shoesmith for historical and photographic insight\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"938\" data-end=\"941\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"943\" data-end=\"971\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"947\" data-end=\"971\"\u003eDetailed Description\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"972\" data-end=\"1954\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"972\" data-end=\"1003\"\u003eAlfred Watkins’ Herefordshire\u003c\/em\u003e provides an evocative journey through the county that shaped Watkins’ life. Born and raised in Hereford, Watkins is best known for his discovery of Ley Lines, but this book highlights his deep affection for photography and rural life. The core of the work is \u003cem data-start=\"1263\" data-end=\"1286\"\u003eThe Masefield Country\u003c\/em\u003e, an unpublished manuscript from 1931, inspired by John Masefield’s praise of Herefordshire. The manuscript captures the landscapes, people, and traditions of the region through personal encounters, observations, and reflections on three notable poets connected to Ledbury. Watkins’ text is complemented by an introduction to his life, work, and pioneering contributions to photography, as well as a modern photographic section featuring over 200 images that bring his vision to life. Edited by Ron and Jennifer Shoesmith, this extended edition combines historical, literary, and visual content to create a definitive homage to Watkins and his beloved Herefordshire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1956\" data-end=\"1959\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1961\" data-end=\"1983\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1965\" data-end=\"1983\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1984\" data-end=\"2398\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1984\" data-end=\"2029\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1986\" data-end=\"2029\"\u003eAuthors\/Editors: Ron \u0026amp; Jennifer Shoesmith\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2030\" data-end=\"2065\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2032\" data-end=\"2065\"\u003eOriginal Author: Alfred Watkins\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2066\" data-end=\"2121\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2068\" data-end=\"2121\"\u003eFormat: Paperback \/ Hardback (depending on edition)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2122\" data-end=\"2171\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2124\" data-end=\"2171\"\u003ePages: Extended edition (exact number varies)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2172\" data-end=\"2252\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2174\" data-end=\"2252\"\u003eContent: Unpublished manuscript, historical commentary, over 200 photographs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2253\" data-end=\"2301\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2255\" data-end=\"2301\"\u003eGenre: Local history, photography, biography\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2302\" data-end=\"2323\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2304\" data-end=\"2323\"\u003eLanguage: English\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2324\" data-end=\"2398\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2326\" data-end=\"2398\"\u003eRegion covered: Herefordshire, including Ledbury and surrounding areas\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2400\" data-end=\"2403\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2405\" data-end=\"2431\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2409\" data-end=\"2431\"\u003eCare or Usage Tips\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2432\" data-end=\"2634\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2432\" data-end=\"2505\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2434\" data-end=\"2505\"\u003eHandle with care to preserve photographs and manuscript reproductions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2506\" data-end=\"2568\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2508\" data-end=\"2568\"\u003eStore in a dry, cool environment away from direct sunlight\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2569\" data-end=\"2634\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2571\" data-end=\"2634\"\u003eUse a bookmark to maintain the book’s condition while reading\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2636\" data-end=\"2639\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2641\" data-end=\"2669\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2645\" data-end=\"2669\"\u003eWhy Choose This Book\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2670\" data-end=\"3031\"\u003eA treasure for local historians, photography enthusiasts, and fans of Alfred Watkins, \u003cem data-start=\"2756\" data-end=\"2787\"\u003eAlfred Watkins’ Herefordshire\u003c\/em\u003e combines rare manuscript material with stunning historical imagery. 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