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I Never Knew That About England

Hardback

Main Details

Title I Never Knew That About England
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Christopher Winn
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:288
Dimensions(mm): Height 206,Width 144
Category/GenreLocal history
Places and peoples - pictorial works
ISBN/Barcode 9780091902070
ClassificationsDewey:942
Audience
General
Illustrations 208

Publishing Details

Publisher Ebury Publishing
Imprint Ebury Press
Publication Date 7 April 2005
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

This is the ultimate journey around England. Christopher Winn takes us to each county, to see where history happened, where people and ideas were born, where dreams took flight and where men and women now rest from their labours. To tread in their footsteps, to touch and experience some of what inspired and moved them is to capture some of the flavour of their lives and make their stories alive and real. Crammed with facts and information, I Never Knew That About England celebrates the places and people that make the country unique and includes history, legends, firsts, supremes, unusuals, inventions, birthplaces and gossip. You'll be able to visit the bridge where Pooh and Piglet played Poohsticks and see where Alfred burnt the cakes. In a small village in Bedfordshire you can visit the graveyard where Long John Silver and Wendy rest. These stories will bring any place that you visit to life (keep one copy in the car and one in the house!) and enable you to discover England's rich and surprising history.

Author Biography

Christopher Winn's first book was the bestselling I Never Knew That About England. Volumes on Ireland, Scotland, Wales, London, the English, Irish and Scottish followed and he has recently published books on the Lake District, Yorkshire and the River Thames alongside an illustrated edition of I Never Knew That About England. A freelance writer and collector of trivia for over 20 years, he has worked with Terry Wogan and Jonathan Ross and sets quiz questions for television as well as for the Daily Mail and the Daily Telegraph. He is married to artist Mai Osawa, who illustrates all the books in the series. His website is www.i-never-knew-that.com.

Reviews

A treasure trove of unknown delights! * Terry Wogan * A marvellously entertaining and instructive read- a compendium of facts and anecdotes that offers an exciting new kind of guide to England. * Simon Jenkins * I never knew there was so much I never knew! * Gyles Brandreth * a beautiful guide to the lore of the villages, towns and cities of England. After reading about each county, I want to pack the car and go there immediately. It's a Christmas pudding of a book, immensely rich and not to be eaten at one sitting -- Guy Browning * The Times * hoards of fascinating facts, tantalising tales and titillating trivia * The Lady *