Hertfordshire A-Z by Pamela Shields
Pamela Shields's new book, a compendium of fascinating Hertfordshire facts, is an introduction to the county aimed at residents, visitors and tourists. Home to many 'firsts', such as the English Pope, the Garden City and the New Town, Hertfordshire was also home to many famous people, from King Offa to Laurence Olivier, George Orwell, Graham Greene and Henry Moore - all of whom are featured here. This is where England's crown was surrendered to WIlliam the Conqueror and where a Frenchwoman and a Welshman started the Tudor dynasty. Among the county's geniuses are Sir Geoffrey de Havilland, Sir Jon Sulston and Sir Stephen Hawking. Peculiar survivals such as the Hertfordshire Spike and Hertfordshire Puddingstone are included, as are urban myths, local legends and much more.
Pamela Shields, a magazine journalist with a passion for history, lives and works in Herfordshire. She writes for many publications including Optima, Hertfordshire Life and Hertfordshire Countryside and is the author of Essential Islington: From Boadicea to Blair. She has also tutored for the WEA and U3A.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780750942508 |
| ISBN 10 | 0750942509 |
| Title | Hertfordshire A-Z |
| Author | Pamela Shields |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | The History Press Ltd |
| Year published | 2005-11-24 |
| Number of pages | 128 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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