I Never Knew That About EnglandThe inspiration for the primetime ITV series on Great Britain, 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 the rich and surprising history of England. |
Contents
LEICESTERSHIRE | 137 |
BUCKINGHAMSHIRE 17 | 149 |
CAMBRIDGESHIRE 25 | 156 |
CHESHIRE | 162 |
CORNWALL | 169 |
CUMBERLAND | 176 |
DERBYSHIRE | 182 |
DORSET | 193 |
DURHAM | 199 |
ESSEX | 205 |
HAMPSHIRE | 218 |
HEREFORDSHIRE 102 | 226 |
HERTFORDSHIRE 108 | 233 |
HUNTINGDONSHIRE 115 | 240 |
LANCASHIRE | 250 |
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