{"product_id":"2026100010838-secondhand-the-wirral-peninsula","title":"The Wirral Peninsula","description":"\u003cp\u003eEdition: later repr.,\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBook: Good\u003cbr\u003eJacket: Worn\/faded, no tears\u003cbr\u003ePages: Good\u003cbr\u003eMarkings: Previous owner\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNestled between the rivers Mersey and Dee, the Wirral Peninsula is one of England's most quietly captivating stretches of land — and Norman Ellison's authoritative account brings its rich tapestry of history, landscape, and character to vivid life. The Wirral Peninsula chronicles the story of this unique corner of northwest England, tracing its ancient origins, its maritime heritage, its rural villages, and the dramatic industrial transformation that shaped its modern identity, all through the keen eye of a writer who knew and loved the region intimately.\n\nEllison, widely celebrated as Nomad from his long-running BBC radio broadcasts about the British countryside, writes with a naturalist's precision and a storyteller's warmth, weaving together geology, folklore, local history, and personal observation into a seamless portrait of place. The work stands as both a geographical survey and a deeply personal meditation on the relationship between land and community, illuminating how this modest peninsula punches far above its size in cultural and historical significance. For anyone drawn to the quieter corners of the British Isles, this account leaves one wondering just how many secrets the Wirral still holds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50609714462939,"sku":"2026100010838-SECONDHAND","price":20.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/61beb15e-283e-4a4e-af10-f343cb66daa8.png?v=1791764844","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026100010838-secondhand-the-wirral-peninsula","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}