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Treasured Islands

Journeys round the inhabited

islands of Great Britain and Ireland

John Brant Chatterton

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A unique journey through the 223 inhabited islands of Great Britain, Ireland, the Channel Islands and the Isle
of Man.
Packed with the with social, cultural, historical and geographical commentary of these islands.
Describes the often remote and harsh environments in which many of these Islanders live.

The British Isles including Ireland are a unique tapestry of islands off NW Europe. Though there are thousands
of islands making up this archipelago, a modest 223 are permanently inhabited, mostly in the Gaelic, Irish and
Welsh or Celtic west. Though some are vibrant modern-day communities, many are small and with declining
populations, clinging onto survival in the North Atlantic. Their rich history of oppression from first Viking
through to more recently English rulers over the centuries has made the islanders resilient and unique in culture
with a rich identity forming a unique Celtic diaspora.

The journey starts in the Scilly Isles and slowly weaves its way through the Hebrides (Inner and Outer), the
Northern Isles (Orkney and Shetland) whilst taking in the more obscure islands off the West coast of Ireland
from County Cork to County Donegal. Travel is by all types of vessels, bridge and causeway links and at low
tide simply walking the distances from the mainland. Most are open to public access though a significant
number are private, a safe haven for the wealthy or those wishing for peace and solitude away from prying
eyes.

Starting out with no preconceptions the author fell under the spell of the islanders, their culture and history,
many clinging on resolutely to their homes despite the changing worlds in which they live.

John Brant Chatterton has been an independent consultant in natural hazard risk management for over 30
years, travelling with his work to over 15 countries worldwide. His obsession with islands and the coastal
environment started with his 5,003 miles walk around Great Britain as described in A Walk by the Sea. In 2016
John embarked on the unique challenge of visiting all 223 inhabited islands in the British Isles.

Publication Date: 28th April 2024 £12.99 ISBN: 9781805143505
Thema subject category: WTL – Travel writing
paperback 234 x 156 mm 496 pp Portrait Author location: Birmingham

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