All the Wide Border: Wales, England and the Places in Between by Mike Parker
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All the Wide Border: Wales, England and the Places in Between by Mike Parker
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All the Wide Border: Wales, England and the Places Between
The border between Wales and England is far more than a line on a map. It's a contested frontier, a meeting place of cultures, a landscape etched with history, mystery, and profound contradiction. Mike Parker explores this liminal space with the eye of a true travel writer and the soul of a storyteller.
In this compelling journey across the Marches, Parker seeks out the forgotten stories, the hidden communities, and the complex identities of those who live along this invisible yet deeply significant boundary. From ancient castles and market towns to remote villages and wild borderlands, he reveals how the Welsh-English frontier has shaped both nations. His encounters with locals, his historical investigations, and his meditations on what it means to belong in a place where national identity is fluid and contested make for utterly compelling reading.
At 304 pages, this is a substantial exploration of a region often overlooked by mainstream travel writing. Parker's prose is intelligent, curious, and deeply engaged—the work of someone who understands that the best stories lie in the spaces between, in the margins, in the places that don't fit neatly into conventional narratives.
Essential reading for anyone fascinated by British history, cultural geography, or the enduring power of place and identity.
A cornerstone of The Literary Cat's All Time Favourites.
Publisher: HarperNorth
Date Published: 01/02/2024
ISBN: 9780008499211
Number of pages: 304
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