Henry Irving was een titaan van het Victoriaanse theater, gevierd om zijn dubbele rol als acteur en theatermanager. Hij had de volledige controle over de producties in het Lyceum Theatre, waarmee hij de essentie van het Engelse klassieke drama vormgaf. Zijn diepgaande invloed reikte verder dan het podium en inspireerde een legendarische literaire figuur, waarmee hij zijn onuitwisbare stempel op de culturele geschiedenis drukte. Zijn nalatenschap is verweven in het weefsel van theater en literatuur.
Cook's Country is a wholly original guide to the uniquely scenic and historic coasts of North Yorkshire and Northumberland. The author's fascinating personal insights complement information on all aspects of this stretch of coastline, making this an essential addition to any sailing library.
Henry Irving's pilot which covers the flat coasts of Norfolk, Lincolnshire and the Humber was first published in 1976. Since then it has come to be regarded as the essential companion for yachts visiting the drying harbours and creeks on this fascinating coast. For this fifth edition the opportunity has been taken to make full use of colour. Most of the photographs are new, the plans have been updated and all have been redrawn. Since the first edition was published changes have generally been modest but there have been major developments in Hull, Grimsby and Wisbech which all now have their yacht harbours. Numerous small changes and improvements have been taking place each year and these have all been recorded by Henry Irving to bring the pilot up to date. The photographs on the front cover, from top are of Barton Haven, Spurn Head and Brancaster Harbour. Wisbech is below. The photograph of Wisbech is by courtesy of Fenland District Council/Port of Wisbech and of Spurn Head by Richmond and Rigg. The other photos are by the author.