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Suffolk Strange But True

Af: Robert Halliday Engelsk Paperback

Suffolk Strange But True

Af: Robert Halliday Engelsk Paperback
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Suffolk Strange But True describes many unusual, odd and extraordinary people, places and events from this fascinating county. Featured within these pages are tales of ''the fasting woman of Shottisham'', who was alleged not to have eaten for five months; the Suffolk man who invented the word ''communism''; local heroines; pioneering entrepreneurs; spectacular ruins and castles; lost towns and villages; extraordinary pets and animals; and unusual art treasures found in Suffolk churches. Local customs, folklore and legends are also examined, including ''the race of the bogmen'', and the Southwold competition to discover an ''alternative umbrella''. Using a range of old and new illustrations, Robert Halliday tells an entertaining alternative history of Suffolk that will fascinate residents and visitors alike.

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Suffolk Strange But True describes many unusual, odd and extraordinary people, places and events from this fascinating county. Featured within these pages are tales of ''the fasting woman of Shottisham'', who was alleged not to have eaten for five months; the Suffolk man who invented the word ''communism''; local heroines; pioneering entrepreneurs; spectacular ruins and castles; lost towns and villages; extraordinary pets and animals; and unusual art treasures found in Suffolk churches. Local customs, folklore and legends are also examined, including ''the race of the bogmen'', and the Southwold competition to discover an ''alternative umbrella''. Using a range of old and new illustrations, Robert Halliday tells an entertaining alternative history of Suffolk that will fascinate residents and visitors alike.

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Sprog: Engelsk
Sider: 160
ISBN-13: 9780750947046
Indbinding: Paperback
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ISBN-10: 0750947047
Kategori: Lokalhistorie
Udg. Dato: 8 sep 2008
Længde: 10mm
Bredde: 172mm
Højde: 247mm
Forlag: The History Press Ltd
Oplagsdato: 8 sep 2008
Forfatter(e): Robert Halliday
Forfatter(e) Robert Halliday


Kategori Lokalhistorie


ISBN-13 9780750947046


Sprog Engelsk


Indbinding Paperback


Sider 160


Udgave


Længde 10mm


Bredde 172mm


Højde 247mm


Udg. Dato 8 sep 2008


Oplagsdato 8 sep 2008


Forlag The History Press Ltd