I Never Knew That About Yorkshire

Author: Christopher Winn

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  • : 29.99 NZD
  • : 9780091933135
  • : Ebury Press
  • : Ebury Press
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  • : 0.315
  • : April 2010
  • : 207mm X 143mm
  • : United Kingdom
  • : 29.99
  • : March 2010
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  • : Hardback
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  • : 1 map, Illustrations
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Barcode 9780091933135
9780091933135

Description

Bestselling author Christopher Winn takes us on an intriguing journey through Britain's largest county, uncovering the hidden places, legends, secrets and fascinating characters of this unique and compelling piece of England. From England's largest vale and northern Europe's largest gothic cathedral to Britain's oldest city, Yorkshire is home to some of Britain's best architecture, most ravishing scenery and is the cradle of some of our country's most influential and individual characters. You will discover the only clog factory in the world, the first English actor to win an Oscar, the world's oldest association football club and largest expanse of medievel stained glass. This gem of a book will act as a wonderfully surprising and highly entertaining guide to one of England's best loved counties.

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A fascinating miscellany of stories and entertaining facts about Yorkshire

Reviews

"There's stuff in here that would have taken St. Patrick aback..." -- Terry Wogan

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