Gwynedd (Pevsner Buildings of Wales): Anglesey, Caernarvonshire and Merioneth (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of Wales) Hardcover – 31 May 2009

We all know (don't we...) about Pevsner Guides and the Gwynedd volume (covering the historic Welsh counties of Anglesey, Caernarvonshire and Merioneth) is as good as expected, offering over 800 pages of comprehensive coverage of every significant building (from Neolithic ruins to 21st Century supermarkets) in this little known region as well as sections describing the historical development of different types of building and over 100 colour photos. An absolutely essential purchase for anybody interested in architecture or cultural tourism.

A very useful addition to my library of 'Pevsners'. A good up to date volume of an area I visit quite frequently.

I'm frequently dipping into this extensive guide to Gwynedd's wonderful buildings. It makes for a fascinating read.

As always, another impressive publication in this series.

Contents good as expected; the conditiion of the body of the book a little uncertain

Excellent book and very interesting. Full of details and usual standard for this series.

We bought this volume after reading a rave review in The Times and in anticipation of a week's holiday in Anglesey. At 789 pages it is certainly not one to read cover to cover or to carry in your handbag, and it was pretty expensive, but we had absolutely no regrets. It follows the format of the Pevsner English counties volumes, with the level of detail of the revised volumes. The gazetteer section is divided into the three ancient counties which make up Gwynedd (Anglesey, Caernarvonshire and Merioneth), particularly helpful as we wanted to concentrate on Anglesey. At the centre of the volume are 120 coloured plates, and with little previous knowledge of Anglesey we found these pictures gave us excellent pointers for planning our week.

I found this book extremely useful in Anglesey and was delighted to find that the Pevsner tradition had been taken to Wales. Not only is the book an extremely detailed account of important (and also not so important) buildings but it contains as well a great deal about the social and political background history of the areas covered. Well worth the cost - my copy is now in our Anglesey cottage where it can be used by visitors.