PITKIN UNICHROME has been one of the leading publishers of British guidebooks for over 50 years with a diverse range of beautifully produced guides to many of Britain's Historic Sites and famous People. British Tours is proud that one of our tour guides, Dr Sugden, is the author of two of the renowned Pitkin guides.

The Prehistoric Temples of Stonehenge and Avebury. The first of these books is the best-selling 33 page guide to Britain's most famous stone circle Stonehenge and the lesser-known circle at Avebury.  Beautifully Illustrated with over 60 photos & drawings The guide explores the issues and mysteries surrounding their building, to theories about the midsummer alignments to their use as prehistoric temples. Fully Illustrated with photos, drawings and diagrams this is an invaluable introduction written by an archaeologist for anyone interested in these world-famous prehistoric monuments. In the Footsteps of the Pilgrims. This is a lively and well-illustrated account of a driving force in medieval society - the business of shrines, relics and pilgrimages. Drawing on many years of research the author describes the strange stories of the saints themselves and the often heinous practices of the Church in attracting pilgrims, status and wealth to their communities. The travel arrangements and the motivation of the pilgrims are discussed against a backrgound stretching from pagan shrines to modern cults at such places as Walsingham, Iona and Lough Derg. London and other Day Tours | Overnight Tours | Airport Transfers | Who is your Guide? | Rates | Client Reviews | Contact British Tours | Home All rights reserved British Tours Ltd