Essentially English

The stunning photographs capture perfectly the tranquility of the English countryside, the magnificence of pomp and pageantry, the eccentricity of centuries-old traditions and the atmosphere of grand social occasions.

Within these pages you will find scenes of the Royal Windsor Horse Show and the Hobby Horse Festival in Padstow; the London Marathon and the Passing-Out Parade at the Royal Military Academy, Sandhurst; the Chelsea Flower Show and Cheese Rolling in the Cotswolds.

Patrick Ward's breathtaking photographs are complemented by the evocative descriptions of events and of the moment he captured them on film.

• Stunning photography perfectly captures England and the English
• Showcases centuries-old traditions and contemporary scenes
• Over 150 color photographs