Curious Tales from West Yorkshire
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Curious Tales from West Yorkshire by Howard Peach
This is a charming compendium of historical oddities, curious customs and strange events from across West Yorkshire. Laid out in an easy to use A-Z format it explores a vast range of subjects, from folklore and legends to Yorkshire's strangest buildings, artefacts and memorials (including a drinker's tomb made from a beer barrel). Here also are some of Yorkshire's most eccentric characters and famous former inhabitants, and the stories behind some of the oddest events that have occurred in the county - and perhaps even in the whole of the British Isles. With countless Civil War curiosities, tragic tales and hilarious happenings, 'tha couldna mak it up!'. Richly illustrated with both modern and archive images, it will delight residents and visitors alike.
Howard Peachhas written hundreds of articles and short stories over the years. He specializes in Yorkshire's quirkier side; his recent work includes Olde Yorkshire Punishments, an exploration of every type of punishment (capital, corporal, or just downright strange) that was once employed in the region.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780752455143 |
| ISBN 10 | 0752455141 |
| Title | Curious Tales from West Yorkshire |
| Author | Howard Peach |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | The History Press Ltd |
| Year published | 2010-10-20 |
| Number of pages | 128 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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