AUTHOR Stephen Thirkill will be visiting
libraries across the area to promote the launch of Chad’s brand book
‘Tourist Trails - in and around Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire’.
The 80-page book has been penned by Chad
journalist and first-time author Stephen Thirkill and features in-depth tours
around seven prominent tourist hotspots and beauty locations across the
Mansfield and Ashfield area.
During his tours, Stephen delves behind
the headlines to bring you many unusual and interesting tales about the places
and people who have helped create the life and soul of Hardwick Hall, Teversal
Trails, Chatsworth House, Southwell Workhouse, Newstead Abbey, King’s
Mill Reservoir and Clumber Park throughout the centuries.
During the book, which has been
published to accompany Chad’s popular audio guide tourism CD, Stephen
takes a step back in time to learn about the success of a national social
experiment at Southwell Workhouse and what made the world-famous Lord Byron
tick during a special behind-the-scenes visit to Newstead Abbey.
Stephen also explores the magnificent
Chatsworth House to discover why the attraction is proving so popular with
film-makers.
He also learns about the fascinating
life of Bess of Hardwick, who became the second richest lady in the realm
behind the Queen with Hardwick Hall a lasting legacy to her fame and fortune.
And nature lovers are also in for a
treat as Stephen tours the picturesque King’s Mill Reservoir to discover
its Royal connections, the beautiful Teversal Trails, which is playing a key
role in the district’s regeneration, and Clumber Park, where he learns
all about the battle to conserve, preserve and thrive.
The book, which is priced at £9.99,
includes a wide range of colour images, opening times, facilities and
interesting facts and timelines from each venue as well as an in-depth tour.
Tourist Trails is out on 21st April and
can be purchased by calling Stephen Thirkill on 01623 450292, from all Chad
receptions, via Amazon
and Waterstones.
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