Author: Caroline Clifford
Publisher: The History Press
ISBN: 0750990155
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 213
Book Description
The Little Book of Cambridgeshire is a compendium full of information which will make you say, 'I never knew that!' Contained within is a plethora of entertaining stories about the county and its famous - and occasionally infamous - men and women, its literary, artistic and sporting achievements, its customs and traditions, its transport and leisure, and a few ghostly appearances. Compiled by two knowledgeable local historians, this is a reliable reference book and a quirky guide, this can be dipped in to time and time again to reveal something new about the people, the heritage, the secrets and the enduring fascination of the county.
The Little Book of Cambridgeshire
Author: Caroline Clifford
Publisher: The History Press
ISBN: 0750990155
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 213
Book Description
The Little Book of Cambridgeshire is a compendium full of information which will make you say, 'I never knew that!' Contained within is a plethora of entertaining stories about the county and its famous - and occasionally infamous - men and women, its literary, artistic and sporting achievements, its customs and traditions, its transport and leisure, and a few ghostly appearances. Compiled by two knowledgeable local historians, this is a reliable reference book and a quirky guide, this can be dipped in to time and time again to reveal something new about the people, the heritage, the secrets and the enduring fascination of the county.
Publisher: The History Press
ISBN: 0750990155
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 213
Book Description
The Little Book of Cambridgeshire is a compendium full of information which will make you say, 'I never knew that!' Contained within is a plethora of entertaining stories about the county and its famous - and occasionally infamous - men and women, its literary, artistic and sporting achievements, its customs and traditions, its transport and leisure, and a few ghostly appearances. Compiled by two knowledgeable local historians, this is a reliable reference book and a quirky guide, this can be dipped in to time and time again to reveal something new about the people, the heritage, the secrets and the enduring fascination of the county.
The Little Book of Great Britain
Author: Neil R Storey
Publisher: The History Press
ISBN: 0752482459
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 193
Book Description
This little gem of a book is a repository of intriguing, fascinating, obscure, strange and entertaining facts and trivia about Britain and all the things that have made it great. Within this volume are such themes as myths and legends, traditions and customs, great Britons and great British places, while not forgotten is a celebration of the best of British music, food, entertainment and sport and a host of topics that explore the more eccentric and eclectic people and things that contribute to and define Great Britain. Despite being a relatively small collection of islands, there is always something new, fascinating, frivolous or even bizarre to discover about Great Britain – you will find much of it here. Did You Know? There is no location in Britain which is more than 741⁄2 miles from the sea. The first person in Britain to be convicted of speeding was Walter Arnold of Kent, who in 1896 was fined 1s plus costs for driving at a breakneck 8mph. Britain has some thoroughly unusual pub names, including: The Bucket of Blood in Phillack, Cornwall, The Honest Lawyer in Folkestone and The Old Thirteenth Cheshire Astley Volunteer Rifleman Corps Inn in Stalybridge – which also enjoys the honour of having Britain's longest pub name. Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II is a well-known corgi fan. She has owned no fewer than 30 during her reign, the first being Susan, who was given to her in 1944.
Publisher: The History Press
ISBN: 0752482459
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 193
Book Description
This little gem of a book is a repository of intriguing, fascinating, obscure, strange and entertaining facts and trivia about Britain and all the things that have made it great. Within this volume are such themes as myths and legends, traditions and customs, great Britons and great British places, while not forgotten is a celebration of the best of British music, food, entertainment and sport and a host of topics that explore the more eccentric and eclectic people and things that contribute to and define Great Britain. Despite being a relatively small collection of islands, there is always something new, fascinating, frivolous or even bizarre to discover about Great Britain – you will find much of it here. Did You Know? There is no location in Britain which is more than 741⁄2 miles from the sea. The first person in Britain to be convicted of speeding was Walter Arnold of Kent, who in 1896 was fined 1s plus costs for driving at a breakneck 8mph. Britain has some thoroughly unusual pub names, including: The Bucket of Blood in Phillack, Cornwall, The Honest Lawyer in Folkestone and The Old Thirteenth Cheshire Astley Volunteer Rifleman Corps Inn in Stalybridge – which also enjoys the honour of having Britain's longest pub name. Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II is a well-known corgi fan. She has owned no fewer than 30 during her reign, the first being Susan, who was given to her in 1944.
The Little Book of CambridgeshireThe Little Book of Cambridgeshire
Author: Caroline Clifford
Publisher: History Press
ISBN: 9780750995115
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Full of information which will make you say, 'I never knew that!'
Publisher: History Press
ISBN: 9780750995115
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Full of information which will make you say, 'I never knew that!'
The Cambridge Review
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : College student newspapers and periodicals
Languages : en
Pages : 622
Book Description
Vols. 1-26 include a supplement: The University pulpit, vols. [1]-26, no. 1-661, which has separate pagination but is indexed in the main vol.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : College student newspapers and periodicals
Languages : en
Pages : 622
Book Description
Vols. 1-26 include a supplement: The University pulpit, vols. [1]-26, no. 1-661, which has separate pagination but is indexed in the main vol.
Cambridgeshire
Author: John Charles Cox
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Cambridgeshire (England)
Languages : en
Pages : 258
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Cambridgeshire (England)
Languages : en
Pages : 258
Book Description
Reference Catalogue of Current Literature
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : English literature
Languages : en
Pages : 1362
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : English literature
Languages : en
Pages : 1362
Book Description
The Reference Catalogue of Current Literature
Author:
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ISBN:
Category : Great Britain
Languages : en
Pages : 1814
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Great Britain
Languages : en
Pages : 1814
Book Description
Friends' Quarterly Examiner
Author:
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ISBN:
Category : Society of Friends
Languages : en
Pages : 444
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Society of Friends
Languages : en
Pages : 444
Book Description
The Little Book of Sussex
Author: David Arscott
Publisher: The History Press
ISBN: 0750954027
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 225
Book Description
The Little Book of Sussex is a funny, fast-paced, fact-packed compendium of the sort of frivolous, fantastic or simply strange information which no-one will want to be without. Here we find out about the most unusual crimes and punishments, eccentric inhabitants, famous sons and daughters and literally hundreds of wacky facts (plus some authentically bizarre bits of historic trivia). David Arscott's new book gathers together a myriad of data on Sussex. There are lots of factual chapters but also plenty of frivolous details which will amuse and surprise. With chapters on folklore, history, geography, celebrity Sussexians and much more, this is an ideal book for all those who know and love this quintessentially English county.
Publisher: The History Press
ISBN: 0750954027
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 225
Book Description
The Little Book of Sussex is a funny, fast-paced, fact-packed compendium of the sort of frivolous, fantastic or simply strange information which no-one will want to be without. Here we find out about the most unusual crimes and punishments, eccentric inhabitants, famous sons and daughters and literally hundreds of wacky facts (plus some authentically bizarre bits of historic trivia). David Arscott's new book gathers together a myriad of data on Sussex. There are lots of factual chapters but also plenty of frivolous details which will amuse and surprise. With chapters on folklore, history, geography, celebrity Sussexians and much more, this is an ideal book for all those who know and love this quintessentially English county.
Proceedings of the Cambridge Antiquarian Society
Author: Cambridge Antiquarian Society (Cambridge, England)
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Cambridgeshire (England)
Languages : en
Pages : 246
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Cambridgeshire (England)
Languages : en
Pages : 246
Book Description