John Brown: 204 books

Edinburgh Today – the influence of James Craig has proved to one of lasting merit. Look around the city today, and the pure symmetry and balance of his designs adds a timeless elegance to Edinburgh’s Georgian district. This is, in every sense, a city at ease with its history and special appeal....

The splendid cast iron, glass-canopied, Victorian walkways still feature along the impressively wide streets that roll gently down to the centre of this well heeled Yorkshire Town. The heady Spa-days of Harrogate  are long since gone, but the town has re-invented itself as a thriving conference...

You don’t have to travel far in this city to realize there is one major visual reference in this city, and that’s the superb castle perched high on the hill. Everything tumbles away from this most famous of landmarks. Countless alleyway and steep steps intertwine with tall terraces and imposing...

In the UK's current climate of budget cuts and policy changes, local government officials need to be aware of best practice in both broadcasting their services and responding to crises in their communities. Meanwhile, changes in the media - from the rise of social media, to web access for older consumers...

The short-story commenced its career as a verbal utterance, or, as Robert Louis Stevenson puts it, with the first men who told their stories round the savage camp-fire.

Bringing home a new puppy for the first time is an exciting and special time – for you and your new four-legged friend. For many people, the addition of a new puppy also means welcoming a new family member into the home. Unfortunately, it only takes a day or two for some of that cuteness...

The insurance industry is widely regarded as one of the most exciting and lucrative careers in the business arena. Tens of thousands of people call the insurance business their career. The general public has been dealing with insurance companies and agents for many years to protect the assets that...

10 Resolutions. 2 Friends. 1 Shot At Love I’ll admit, having nine New Year's resolutions makes me twitchy. After all, I’m Allison Gottlieb; overthinker, overachiever, hot mess extraordinaire. I’ve spent my entire life trying to be the best but for some reason, I’ve always fallen short....

There are certain towns and cities that have an immediate effect on arrival, and certainly Bristol is one of those places. Whether you arrive into Bristol via her wonderful station, or drive past that impressive gorge traversed by Brunel’s glorious suspension bridge, you feel lifted, a distinct...

If you  want to see just how far Liverpool has come since hosting the Capital of Culture Year, there is probably no better place to start than down by the Mersey. The central area of the city has managed to pull off that delicate balancing act of keeping the best of the old while shoe-horning...

Bournemouth has an easy and relaxed feel to it, the mixture of fine buildings, colourful parks and its glorious beaches, ensure Bournemouth is still one of the south coast’s premier destinations. There is certainly no shortage of things to see and do, in and around Bournemouth. As you descend into...

Manchester is ideally placed for any tourist wishing to explore, either, the surrounding area, or much further afield. Manchester sits at the centre of an excellent road   network, which includes the M6, M56, M60, M61 and M62 motorways. In addition, there are a number of good A road links,...

It really is a joy to move around this city, and you can walk the Rows without a care. Up and down odd angled staircases and uneven floors, you can happily saunter, and usually by default rather than design, you will somehow find yourself by a set of steep steps that lead to the city walls. Here...