The Little Book of Yorkshire by Geoffrey Howse
The Little Book of Yorkshire is a funny, fast-paced, fact-packed compendium of the sort of frivolous, fantastic or simply strange information which no-one will want to be without. The county's most unusual crimes and punishments, eccentric inhabitants, famous sons and daughters, royal connections and literally hundreds of wacky facts about Yorkshire's landscape, cities, towns and villages (plus some authentically bizarre bits of historic trivia), come together to make it essential reading for visitors and locals alike. Soak up the vast array of quirky tales from the regal Richmond of John of Gaunt to the sporting Barnsley of Dickie Bird. A handy little book for residents and visitors alike.
Geoffrey Howseis an established history author. He has had a number of books published, including "South Yorkshire IOP," "Sheffield IOP," "Sheffield Past & Present," "A Century of Sheffie"ld, and "Sheffield Steel.""
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| ISBN 13 | 9780752457734 |
| ISBN 10 | 075245773X |
| Title | The Little Book of Yorkshire |
| Author | Geoffrey Howse |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | The History Press Ltd |
| Year published | 2010-11-01 |
| Number of pages | 192 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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