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Landscapes of the Ribble
by Andy Latham
After a brief 2-page introduction about the river, Andy Latham then lets his photographs do the talking. The book is divided into five chapters: Cam Fell to Stainforth, Stainforth to Gisburn, Gisburn to Clitheroe, Clitheroe to Longridge and Preston to the sea. Each of the photographs has an extended caption describing its location and the geographical and geological surroundings. Andy’s photographs are excellent and I would highlight in particular his ‘Winter Dawn’ shot of Pendle Hill on pages 2 – 3, the photograph of Pen-y-Ghent on page 22, the barn and two trees at Langcliffe on page 33, the ‘Lost Monument at Langcliffe’ on page 34, ‘Summer Evening at Rimmington’ on page 55, ‘Sunrise over Clitheroe’ on page 66, ‘Burning Gold at Sale Wheel’ on page 82 and ‘Lytham Sands’ on pages 92–3. This visual journey from the River Ribble’s source to sea explores the history and rich natural beauty of this compelling landscape and quite literally makes you want to be out there seeing these places for yourself. reviewed by John Burland - Member No. 2 |
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The River Ribble flows through some of
England’s finest landscapes as it links the
two great northern counties of Yorkshire
and Lancashire. From the dramatic Three
Peaks country in the Yorkshire Dales,
through the pastoral lushness of the Ribble
Valley and out to the wide expanses of the
estuary at Lytham, the scenery is always
fascinating.