A sentimental & practical guide to Amesbury and Stonehenge

A gentle, early‑twentieth‑century companion for anyone heading toward the timeless stones of Amesbury, this guide blends personal sentiment with practical advice. Lady Antrobus greets readers with a warm dedication and a vivid map, then walks them from Salisbury’s “Upper Road” past the windswept downs, noting the modest charms of the market town, its emerging railway station, and the curious tobacco‑pipe legacy that still graces the local museum.

The narrative pauses to explore Old Sarum, offering a concise yet evocative picture of the hill‑top citadel that has worn many crowns—from ancient Britons to Saxon kings. Along the “Bourne” route the author sketches a scenic Avon drive, sprinkling historic anecdotes and pointing out the most interesting sights for a leisurely return. Illustrated with charming photographs, the book feels like a thoughtful conversation with a knowledgeable friend, perfect for first‑time visitors eager to grasp the landscape’s layered past before stepping among the stones.