The A Z Of Curious Wales

Author : Mark Rees
Publisher : The History Press
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2019-06-07
Category : History
ISBN : 9780750991810

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The A-Z of Curious Wales by Mark Rees Pdf

Wales' history is packed with peculiar customs and curious characters. Here you will discover alien landscapes, ancient druids and a Victorian ghost hunter. Find out why revellers would carry a decorated horse's skull on a pole door to door at Christmastime, how an eccentric inventor hoped to defeat Hitler with his futuristic ray gun, and why a cursed wall is protected by a global corporation for fear it might destroy a town. From the folklore surrounding the red dragon on the flag, to the evolution of the song 'Sosban Fach', this compendium of weird and wonderful facts will surprise and delight even the most knowledgeable resident or visitor.

Author : David Rowe
Publisher : The History Press
Page : 248 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2015-04-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9780750964395

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The A-Z of Curious Flintshire by David Rowe Pdf

Flintshire, the northern gateway to Wales, is a county rich in heritage. It is home to ancient artefacts, medieval buildings and country houses, and has had many fascinating residents such as the grand old man of politics, W.E. Gladstone, and the famous naturalist and writer, Thomas Pennant. As with much of Wales, Flintshire is also a place of myth and legends, from missing monks to maids in wells. This wonderful compendium of curious anecdotes and curiosities relates tales from the county's rich history. Beautifully illustrated, it is great for dipping into, but can equally be enjoyed from cover to cover.

Author : Mark Rees
Publisher : Amberley Publishing Limited
Page : 155 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2020-03-15
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9781445697178

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Paranormal Wales by Mark Rees Pdf

A collection of spine-chilling tales of hauntings, paranormal activity and supernatural phenomena from right across Wales.

Author : Mark Rees
Publisher : The History Press
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2016-08-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9780750969222

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The Little Book of Welsh Culture by Mark Rees Pdf

Did you know? Richard Burton claimed that he would rather have played rugby for Wales at Cardiff Arms Park than Hamlet at the Old Vic. Local rivalries between choirs in the 'land of song' used to be so fierce that fights would break out following singing competitions. Roald Dahl was an RAF fighter pilot during the Second World War, and a near-death crash landing inspired his first published work. The Little Book of Welsh Culture is a fast-paced, fact-filled journey through the cultural heritage of Wales, crammed full of myths, traditions and personalities. Experience the country's immense artistic legacy as never before, from the medieval legends surrounding King Arthur and The Mabinogion to its modern-day transformation into a thriving filming location for big-screen blockbusters. Discover the truth behind the ancient druidic rituals of the National Eisteddfod, separate the facts from the fiction that surround Dylan Thomas' infamous lifestyle, and learn how Wales successfully regenerated the Doctor Who franchise – and unearth some fascinating secrets and hidden gems along the way.

Author : Mark Rees
Publisher : Amberley Publishing Limited
Page : 157 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2022-03-15
Category : Photography
ISBN : 9781445697239

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Illustrated Tales of Wales by Mark Rees Pdf

Discover some surprising, intriguing and curious stories, myths and legends from Wales ranging from the quirky to the macabre.

Author : John Shipley
Publisher : The History Press
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2017-06-27
Category : History
ISBN : 9780750983174

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The A-Z of Curious Shropshire by John Shipley Pdf

John Shipley takes the reader on a grand tour of the curious and bizarre, the strange and the unusual from Shropshire's past. Here you will find out where an African Prince is interred; which pub is reputedly haunted by the ghost of John (Mad Jack) Mytton of Halston Hall; and which village lays claim to the oldest cottage in Europe. Along the way you will read about earthquakes and floods, giants and witches, highwaymen and bandits, scandalous residents and inventors. Richly illustrated, The A-Z of Curious Shropshire is great for dipping into, but can equally be enjoyed from cover to cover.

Author : John Shipley
Publisher : The History Press
Page : 210 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2017-06-08
Category : History
ISBN : 9780750983174

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The A-Z of Curious Shropshire by John Shipley Pdf

John Shipley takes the reader on a grand tour of the curious and bizarre, the strange and the unusual from Shropshire’s past. Here you will find out where an African Prince is interred; which pub is reputedly haunted by the ghost of John (Mad Jack) Mytton of Halston Hall; and which village lays claim to the oldest cottage in Europe. Along the way you will read about earthquakes and floods, giants and witches, highwaymen and bandits, scandalous residents and inventors. Richly illustrated, The A-Z of Curious Shropshire is great for dipping into, but can equally be enjoyed from cover to cover.

Author : Wendy Hughes
Publisher : The History Press
Page : 219 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2017-11-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9780750986434

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The A-Z of Curious Sussex by Wendy Hughes Pdf

Wendy Hughes takes the reader on a grand tour of the curious and bizarre, including the Alfriston Star, the hostelry for medieval package tours with its unusual ship's figurehead; the infamous Blue Gardenia Murder; and Brighton's Pavilion, built as a seaside retreat for George, Prince of Wales. Read about the antics of 'Spooky Bill', a poltergeist at a house in Crawley, and learn the story of how Selsey became the home of the mousetrap. Along the way you'll meet scandalous residents, inventors, and smugglers. The A-Z of Curious Sussex is guaranteed to enthrall both resident and visitor alike.

Author : Gilly Pickup
Publisher : The History Press
Page : 206 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2013-07-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9780752493992

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A-Z of Curious London by Gilly Pickup Pdf

Spooky, gruesome, weird but true things about one of the world’s greatest cities come alive in The A-Z of Curious London. Discover London’s tiniest house, a 4,000-year-old mouse made from Nile clay, and have a giggle at things people leave on London’s transport (including false teeth, a human skull and a park bench - yes, really.) Why did a dentist keep his dead wife on view in a shop window? Where did a shopkeeper murder 150 customers? Which Queen showed her bosom to an Ambassador? Why was a man arrested for wearing a top hat? In the City proper, why is no thoroughfare called a road? To sum up, eccentrics, legends, folklore, murders, scandals, ghosts, incredible characters and oodles of wow factor, it’s all here.

Author : Mark Rees
Publisher : The History Press
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2017-10-20
Category : History
ISBN : 9780750986076

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Ghosts of Wales by Mark Rees Pdf

In the Victorian era, sensational ghost stories were headline news. Spine-chilling reports of two-headed phantoms, murdered knights and spectral locomotives filled the pages of the press. Spirits communicated with the living at dark séances, forced terrified families to flee their homes and caused superstitious workers to down their tools at the haunted mines. This book contains more than fifty hair-raising – and in some cases, comical – real life accounts from Wales, dating from 1837 to 1901. Unearthed from newspaper archives, they include chilling prophecies from beyond the grave, poltergeists terrorising the industrial communities, and more than a few ingenious hoaxes along the way.

Author : Sarah Doig
Publisher : History Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2023
Category : History
ISBN : 1803994401

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The A-Z of Curious Norfolk by Sarah Doig Pdf

Intriguing local history snippets on Norfolk

Author : Charles Dudley Warner,Hamilton Wright Mabie,Lucia Isabella Gilbert Runkle,George H. Warner,Edward Cornelius Towne
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 666 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 1897
Category : Anthologies
ISBN : HARVARD:32044094449774

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Library of the World's Best Literature: A-Z by Charles Dudley Warner,Hamilton Wright Mabie,Lucia Isabella Gilbert Runkle,George H. Warner,Edward Cornelius Towne Pdf

Author : Charles Dudley Warner,Hamilton Wright Mabie,Lucia Isabella Gilbert Runkle,George Henry Warner
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 450 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 1897
Category : Anthologies
ISBN : UCAL:B2912485

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Library of the World's Best Literature, Ancient and Modern: A-Z by Charles Dudley Warner,Hamilton Wright Mabie,Lucia Isabella Gilbert Runkle,George Henry Warner Pdf

Author : Thomas Nicholas
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 446 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2023-03-22
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9783382146320

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Annals and Antiquities of the Counties and County Families of Wales by Thomas Nicholas Pdf

Reprint of the original, first published in 1872. The publishing house Anatiposi publishes historical books as reprints. Due to their age, these books may have missing pages or inferior quality. Our aim is to preserve these books and make them available to the public so that they do not get lost.

Author : Thomas Nicholas
Publisher : London : Longmans, Green, Reader
Page : 492 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 1872
Category : Wales
ISBN : HARVARD:32044019309665

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Annals and Antiquities of the Counties and County Families of Wales by Thomas Nicholas Pdf