Derry Brabbs-Photographer Author Speaker : Author

In addition to his collaborations with other writers, Derry Brabbs has produced nine titles as both author and photographer, four of which formed part of the acclaimed 'Country' series published by Weidenfeld & Nicolson. His first two contributions, English Country Churches and English Country Pubs, were published in 1985 and 1986 respectively.

Landmark celebrated the Landmark Trust, a charitable trust that rescues and restores important historical buildings and then lets them out as uniquely atmospheric holiday homes.

Abbeys & Monasteries provided a colourful history of England's monastic tradition, featuring a combination of monumental ruins and inspirational cathedrals.

England's Heritage was a major work published in conjunction with English Heritage and contained some six hundred illustrations. Adopting a thematic approach, it progressed from the monuments of prehistory to those of the industrial revolution, the cathedrals, castles, battlefields and stately homes that form such an integral part of England's unique identity.

In the Footprints of Wainwright combined a retrospective account of Derry’s early career in television with the years spent combating vertigo whilst collaborating with the enigmatic fell walker and author, Alfred Wainwright.

A Year in the Life of the Welsh Marches was a vividly illustrated portrait of that beguiling part of the country and another title in publisher Frances Lincoln’s popular 'A Year in the Life' books.

Hadrian’s Wall was published in July 2008 and followed the line of the great Roman monument from west to east across northern England from the Solway to the Tyne.

Roads to Santiago (the medieval pilgrim routes through France and Spain to Santiago de Compostela) was published in September 2008 and in addition to the UK edition, was also translated into German, Dutch and Spanish. The sumptuously illustrated book is a glorious celebration of the history, landscapes and architecture associated with the pilgrimage to the shrine of St James the Apostle.
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