DK would like to thank the following for their contribution to the previous edition: Darragh Geraghty, Lisa Gerard-Sharp, Darren Longley, Tim Perry, Helen Peters

The publisher would like to thank the following for their kind permission to reproduce their photographs:

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Front flap images:

4Corners: Francesco Carovillano c, br; Alamy Stock Photo: Ian Dagnall t; Stephen Emerson cla, cra; Inge Johnsson bl.

Cover images:

Front and Spine: Getty Images: Marius Roman.

Back: 123RF.com: James Byard c; AWL Images: Maurizio Rellini tr; Getty Images: Marius Roman b; iStockphoto.com: JoeDunckley cl.

For further information see: www.dkimages.com

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Draughtsman Maps, Maltings Partnership, Robbie Polley, Richard Bonson, Brian Craker, John Fox, Paul Guest, Stephan Gyapay, Ian Henderson, Claire Littlejohn, Gillie Newman, Chris Orr, Kevin Robinson, John Woodcock, Martin Woodward