Illustrated Tales of ...
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Author and historian David Paul brings us a selection of the strange and mythical tales from across Derbyshire, from the Peak District and its rural landscape to its towns and cities, and from ancient settlements and villages to places that grew up around mining and other industries. These strange...Read more
Author and historian David Paul brings us a selection of the strange and mythical tales from across Derbyshire, from the Peak District and its rural landscape to its towns and cities, and from ancient settlements and villages to places that grew up around mining and other industries. These strange and spooky stories are accompanied by the author's photographs of places featured in the text, both present day and historical, in this hugely entertaining book.
The beautiful county of Cheshire is one of the most visited of English counties and also one of the oldest. However, beneath its rural idyll lies a county that is surprising and often shocking.
In Illustrated Tales of Cheshire, author and historian David Paul brings us some of...Read more
In Illustrated Tales of Cheshire, author and historian David Paul brings us some of...Read more
The beautiful county of Cheshire is one of the most visited of English counties and also one of the oldest. However, beneath its rural idyll lies a county that is surprising and often shocking.
In Illustrated Tales of Cheshire, author and historian David Paul brings us some of the county's strange and mythical tales, from its hills and lakes and rural landscape to its ancient and more modern towns, villages and cities. Stories featured in the text include the tale of King Richard II's hidden treasure at Beeston Castle, the tale of a white rabbit that was said to have inspired Lewis Carroll's character in Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, and the legend of the muzzled bear at Brereton Hall. These strange and spooky stories, and many more, are featured in this hugely entertaining book.
In Illustrated Tales of Cheshire, author and historian David Paul brings us some of the county's strange and mythical tales, from its hills and lakes and rural landscape to its ancient and more modern towns, villages and cities. Stories featured in the text include the tale of King Richard II's hidden treasure at Beeston Castle, the tale of a white rabbit that was said to have inspired Lewis Carroll's character in Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, and the legend of the muzzled bear at Brereton Hall. These strange and spooky stories, and many more, are featured in this hugely entertaining book.
Author and historian David Paul brings us a selection of strange and mythical tales from across Yorkshire, from the Wolds, Dales and Moors to its lesser-known rural landscape, from the coast to its towns, villages and cities, including a whole range of places, events and people that are seldom...Read more
Author and historian David Paul brings us a selection of strange and mythical tales from across Yorkshire, from the Wolds, Dales and Moors to its lesser-known rural landscape, from the coast to its towns, villages and cities, including a whole range of places, events and people that are seldom mentioned in standard histories or guides. Interesting remains, strange happenings, hoaxes, witchcraft and incredible legends are all featured in Illustrated Tales of Yorkshire. Included is an unusual mix of the curious, the quaint and the mysterious, where even those who know this northern county well will find something new and surprising.
Lancashire is one of England's most diverse counties, with a rich heritage and a fascinating and often shocking history. Local author and historian David Paul brings us some of the county's strange and mythical tales, bringing together a whole range of places, events and people that are seldom mentioned...Read more
Lancashire is one of England's most diverse counties, with a rich heritage and a fascinating and often shocking history. Local author and historian David Paul brings us some of the county's strange and mythical tales, bringing together a whole range of places, events and people that are seldom mentioned in standard histories or guides. Interesting remains, strange happenings, hoaxes, witchcraft and incredible legends are all featured in Illustrated Tales of Lancashire. It's an unusual mix of the curious, the quaint and the mysterious, where even those who know this north-western county well will find something new and surprising.
In Illustrated Tales of Shropshire author and historian David Paul brings us a selection of the county's strange and mythical tales, from its hills and lakes and rural landscapes to its ancient and more modern towns, villages and cities. These strange and spooky stories are accompanied by the author's...Read more
In Illustrated Tales of Shropshire author and historian David Paul brings us a selection of the county's strange and mythical tales, from its hills and lakes and rural landscapes to its ancient and more modern towns, villages and cities. These strange and spooky stories are accompanied by the author's photographs, both present-day and historical. This entertaining book will appeal to all with an interest in this West Midlands county.