We are also home to the ‘Complete guide to’ guidebook series for attractions in south west England including Stonehenge, Avebury stone circle and the chalk white horses. These very popular paperbacks are packed with facts and colour photographs.

Forward Publications is based in Wiltshire and is surrounded by the natural beauty of the Pewsey Vale and Savernake Forest. The local market towns of Marlborough and Devizes provide ample accommodation for visitors as do the many bed and breakfasts located in the villages.

New for Spring 2011 - The Kennet & Avon Canal

This guidebook to the Kennet & Avon Canal covers the full story of the canal from its creation 200 years ago to the successful recreation facility it is today.

Inside the book you will find:

• A detailed guide to the features of the canal.
• Why it was built and the impact it had on the towns on its route.
• Who designed it and the role they played in the birth of modern civil engineering.
• Why it fell into disrepair.
• How it came to be rejuvenated.
• The canal's importance during World War II.
• Maps to help explore the canal all the way from Bristol to Reading.
• Plus much more!

Other Titles in the Series

Avebury Avenues - The Way to Discover the Stone Circle

This successful book is one of Avebury’s best selling guides. It has been revised to include the latest archaeological discoveries at Avebury and nearby Neolithic monuments.

Inside the book you will find:

• A guided walk around the circle.
• How the circle was created.
• Who wanted it destroyed and why.
• Why it was partially restored.
• The significance of the shape of the stones.
• Where the surrounding Neolithic monuments are located and how to get to them.
• Plus much more!

"A precise and informative guide to Avebury and its monuments. The short walks are easy to follow, and each page is packed with illustrations and facts. A must for every Avebury visitor." - Lynda Murray, author of 'A Zest For Life' - biography of Alexander Keiller

White Horses of Wiltshire & Uffington

There are eight White Horses carved into the hillsides of Wiltshire and this guide offers a comprehensive insight into the history and location of each.

Inside the book you will find:

• Why White Horses are carved into the Wiltshire Landscape.
• When they were created.
• How they have managed to last for hundreds of years.
• The locations of all eight Wiltshire White Horses and Uffington.
• Information on other chalk Hill Figures.
• Plus much more!

Stonehenge

This guide will help the reader understand Stonehenge including its construction, the surrounding environment and its social history.

Inside the book you will find:

• How the stones were moved and where they came from.
• Why Stonehenge is unique.
• What its purpose could have been.
• When and how it was built.
• Who the Druids were and their connection with Stonehenge.
• Plus much more!

Savernake Forest

This guidebook to Savernake Forest is the first to cover all aspects of the forest from its rich history to life in the forest today.

Inside the book you will find:

• Where to find the ancient trees.
• How Henry VIII met Jane Seymour at Wolfhall.
• ‘Capability’ Brown’s vision of the forest and why it looks the way it does today.
• What the stories are behind the monuments, memorials and follies.
• An insight into its richly diverse wildlife.
• When to visit and information on public access.
• A map to help explore all the paths and features.
• Plus much more!

"I have seen lots of books about Savernake Forest down the years, but very seldom have I seen one so well-researched. A mine of useful information". - David Brudenell-Bruce, Earl of Cardigan