The Shire county guides introduce the reader, whether tourist or resident, to villages and towns, areas of outstanding beauty, museums and other tourist attractions, archaeological sites, churches and cathedrals, coast and countryside, historic buildings and gardens and famous local people. Each guide is illustrated in colour and black and white and there are cross-references for easy use. Each includes a location map, clear directions and grid references, a guide to opening days, telephone numbers for pre-checking and a quick-find index. There is also a list of tourist information centres within the county.